Opinion: President Buhari and his unpresidential attitude

By Malik Opeyemi Charity they say begins at home but it seems this saying does not apply to the Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari, a man who won the election using the Mantra “Change”, one begins to wonder the meaning of change and if this is what the APC meant when they convinced the non suspecting voters... Read More

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President Buhari's bodyguard allegedly linked to Boko Haram

July 20, 2016

Opinion: The Buhari Electoral Crisis and the PDP Strategy

By Dele Awogbeoba Background The PDP as a party had been instrumental to the economic renaissance of the Nigerian economy over the last 17 years. Nigeria’s GDP grew from around 40 billion dollars in 1999 to a staggering 520 billion dollars by 2015. All Nigerian heads of state under the PDP grew the Nigerian economy... Read More

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July 20, 2016

Opinion: Mr President, it’s about the economy, not corruption

By Ayodele Adio I felt a bit miffed at the president’s Eid-el-fitr message not because it lacked compassion or empathy but because it lacked a departure from his strongly held minimalist view of our daily reality. In all sincerity, I have made a solemn promise not to throw empty criticism at Mr. President and only... Read More

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July 20, 2016

Don’t get involved in plot to impeach Buhari | Anenih warns PDP senators

Former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Tony Anenih, has warned members of the party in the National Assembly not to get involved in the plot to impeach President Buhari. He stated this in a four-page letter to Makarfi, which was dated July 15, 2016. In the letter, which... Read More

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July 20, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories that you should monitor today Police interrogate Bishop ‘for sponsoring Niger Delta Avengers’ The Delta State Police Command has interrogated the presiding bishop of the New Salvation Zion Church of Christ at Igbodu area in Warri over allegation that he is sponsoring Niger Delta Avengers 2. Buhari’s anti-corruption war... Read More

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July 20, 2016

Jude Ndukwe: Thugs, dogs and gods of the Senate

by Jude Ndukwe The recent embarrassing incident in the Red Chamber of the National Assembly between (Distinguished?) Senators Dino Melaye and Remi Tinubu has raised some dust from different quarters. While some Nigerians have not only asked Melaye to apologise to Tinubu, they have also threatened him with all kinds of actions should he not... Read More

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July 20, 2016

Is Buhari’s anti-corruption war selective? VP Osinbajo reacts

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, said it is absurd to say that the ongoing anti-corruption war of the Buhari administration is selective and one sided. According to a statement by Osinbajo Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, the Vice President said this while addressing journalist after the 27th Ordinary Session of the... Read More

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July 19, 2016

Atiku Abubakar: Why I visited the APC secretariat on Monday

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday in Abuja debunked claims that he was summoned or queried by his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr. Atiku made this known in a statement released by his Media Adviser (Media), Paul Ibe. There were insinuations that the former VP had been under fire from party officials after... Read More

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July 19, 2016

Pres. Buhari receives Nigerian team to the Rio Olympics (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari this afternoon received the country’s delegation to the Rio 2016 Olympics, starting next month. See photos below:

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July 19, 2016

Opinion: In memory of Nigeria’s future

By Abiodun KOMOLAFE “The future comes slowly, the present flies and the past stands still forever.” – Johann Friedrich Von Schiller. Baring any unforeseen circumstances, Nigeria’s journey to 2019 has already started and one can only wish the country well! Having run its first full-circle four year-term, 2019 will put to test the capacity of the... Read More

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July 19, 2016

Opinion: Dear President Buhari, don’t be deceived by sycophants, Nigerians are suffering- they are lamenting!

By Ogundana Michael Rotimi Your Excellency Sir, after much procrastination and patience, I feel writing you this short piece is long overdue. Meanwhile, before some of your Media Aides and perhaps some sycophants who are not avoidable close to you tag me a wailing wailer- may I quickly tell you, that I was and still... Read More

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July 19, 2016

Saraki pledges loyalty to APC

Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki on Monday restated his loyalty to the governing All Progressives Congress (APC). Saraki also reiterated his belief that the President Muhammadu Buhari’s government will redeem its electoral promises made during the 2015 general elections. Saraki made the remarks while speaking at the 10th Abuja Housing Show where top government officials... Read More

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July 18, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. New IGP accuse predecessor The new Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has accused his predecessor, Solomon Arase, of going away with 24 vehicles. 2. FG sends names of suspected ghost workers to EFCC The Federal Government has forwarded the names of suspected ghost workers to... Read More

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July 18, 2016

2 judges sanctioned following petition against them

A statement by the Acting Director of Information to National Judicial Council (NJC), Soji Oye, on Sunday, disclosed that the NJC had recommended the compulsory retirement of two high court judges. The judges – Justice Mohammed Yunusa of the Enugu Division of the Federal High Court and Justice Olamide Oloyede of the Osun State High Court –... Read More

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July 17, 2016

‘All we see in FG is double standard, lip service’ – Militants

Militant group, the Ultimate Warriors of Niger Delta, on Saturday, lambasted the federal government for its double standard on the issue of dialogue. According to a statement issued by the militant group, the federal government’s double standard and lip service is worrisome, hence why oil installations are still being destroyed. The group called on the Movement... Read More

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July 16, 2016

The top 10 stories that made headlines this week

These are the top ten news headlines for the week. 1. Threats to impeach President Buhari According to reports, some Senators called for the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari at an executive session of the Senate. 2. Between Dino Melaye and Oluremi Tinubu Senator Dino Melaye reportedly threatened to beat up and impregnate Oluremi Tinubu... Read More

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July 15, 2016

YNaija Editorial: Redefining Nigeria’s federal character

Every new set of appointments by President Buhari comes under growing scrutiny, with observers waiting to compare the number of Northern sounding names with the number of Southern sounding names. The perception over the last one year is that the President has favoured the North in his appointments, and that is in fact the case.... Read More

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July 15, 2016

Opinion: The fallacy of enforcing national unity

by Ugochukwu Amasike The threat of violence and force of arms can not guarantee or enforce Nigeria’s fragile “unity” forever. It is an exercise in futility to attempt to do so; the very idea of a “forced or enforced unity” is unnatural, even animals are not forced to live in unity. It has been almost half... Read More

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July 14, 2016

Arms scandal: Ihejirika, Minimah, 52 others to face probe

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved recommendations made by the Committee saddled with the responsibility of investigating the Defence Equipment Procurement from 2007 to 2015, for further investigation of those involved, after the committee found a number of irregularities in the contract awards. Buhari’s approval follows the Thursday release of the Third Interim Report of the... Read More

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July 14, 2016

Just In: Buhari asks Senate to confirm Magu as EFCC chairman

The presidency has sent a letter to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The letter requesting Magu’s confirmation was read by Senate President, Bukola Saraki at plenary today, July 14, 2016. More to follow…

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July 14, 2016

Opinion: What the government should do before building a biometric database of vehicle owners

by Timi Olagunju Yesterday evening, sitting at my office (cross-legged), and relaxing from finishing a client’s job, I stumbled on a brilliant article by Victor Ewealor on Techpoint titled “The Nigerian Government is building a database of vehicle owners; it is not looking promising”, and this got me thinking and then writing. I found myself asking... Read More

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July 14, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Court stops increase in electricity tariff | AGF, Senators square off over forgery case | UK’s new Prime Minister is Theresa May | More

From the papers today- a tracklist The era of free money is over, President Buhari says there is no money to throw around anymore YNaija Senators from Lagos state want to square with Dino Melaye, they won’t be cowed YNaija PDP key members to meet for peace talks but Sheriff will not be there YNaija... Read More

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July 13, 2016

Jude Ndukwe: Why Joe Igbokwe’s comments about Igbo people worries Me

by Jude Ndukwe In his well published diatribe against the Igbo people of Nigeria, Joe Igbokwe, the Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Lagos State chapter, who is also a son of Igbo, poured invectives on the Igbo nation while making spurious allegations against them. For those who know Igbokwe’s leanings and past... Read More

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July 13, 2016

Opinion: President Buhari’s dwindling popularity

by @NGRWailers According to the Twitter poll conducted by the Nigerian Wailing Wailers via its Twitter Handle @NGRWailers , its seems all the sentiments President Buhari has been enjoying since the commencement of his tenor has wither down the drain. The results of the poll may not be unconnected with the reality of economy crush... Read More

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July 13, 2016

The late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today

These are the top stories that drove the conversation today 1. AGF Malami appears before Senate The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has finally appeared before the senate. 2. David Cameron steps down as UK prime minister, Theresa May takes over The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David... Read More

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July 13, 2016

Senator Wamakko denies involvement in plans to impeach Buhari

The Senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, on Tuesday, denied that a meeting was held at his place to strategize on how to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari. This was contained in a statement signed by the senator. He noted that a meeting was held at his home so as to find ways to... Read More

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July 13, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Oil workers call off strike? | Saraki’s CCT trial adjourned till September | Bernie Sanders wants Hilary as Obama’s replacement | More

From the papers today- a tracklist NUPENG, PENGASSAN suspens strike YNaija APGA explains why Biafran agitators are still at large YNaija More time for Senate President, Saraki as CCT adjourns trial to September Punch Is EFCC’s war against corruption really selective? Magu avoids answering questions about Burutai’s Dubai properties. YNaija CAN will ask Christians to... Read More

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July 13, 2016

BREAKING: NUPENG, PENGASSAN suspend strike action

Oil workers under the umbrella of Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and National Union of Petroleum and Gas Workers (NUPENG) have suspended the strike action which it embarked on since Thursday. The unions were in discussion with the Federal Government since Monday. It appears a resolution has been finally reached. Details... Read More

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July 13, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news to monitor today 1. US says it has no information to provide on Aisha Buhari fraud case The US consulate has declined to provide information on the fraud case that wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, was accused of being a part of. 2. Massive shake-up in Nigerian Prison The... Read More

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July 12, 2016

Opinion: Federalism and what it truly means

by Ugochukwu Joseph Amasike For many people, #Federalism is interpreted to mean “Resource Control”. They hear the word “Federalism” and they immediately think about oil and gas, and the Niger-Delta’s “Resource Control” agitations of times past. However, Federalism is NOT “Resource Control”, whilst a component, FEDERALISM is in essence a system of governance characterised by a... Read More

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Opinion: President Buhari and his unpresidential attitude

Opinion: The Buhari Electoral Crisis and the PDP Strategy

Opinion: Mr President, it’s about the economy, not corruption

Don’t get involved in plot to impeach Buhari | Anenih warns PDP senators

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

Jude Ndukwe: Thugs, dogs and gods of the Senate

Is Buhari’s anti-corruption war selective? VP Osinbajo reacts

Atiku Abubakar: Why I visited the APC secretariat on Monday

Pres. Buhari receives Nigerian team to the Rio Olympics (PHOTOS)

Opinion: In memory of Nigeria’s future

Opinion: Dear President Buhari, don’t be deceived by sycophants, Nigerians are suffering- they are lamenting!

Saraki pledges loyalty to APC

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

2 judges sanctioned following petition against them

‘All we see in FG is double standard, lip service’ – Militants

The top 10 stories that made headlines this week

YNaija Editorial: Redefining Nigeria’s federal character

Opinion: The fallacy of enforcing national unity

Arms scandal: Ihejirika, Minimah, 52 others to face probe

Just In: Buhari asks Senate to confirm Magu as EFCC chairman

Opinion: What the government should do before building a biometric database of vehicle owners

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Court stops increase in electricity tariff | AGF, Senators square off over forgery case | UK’s new Prime Minister is Theresa May | More

Jude Ndukwe: Why Joe Igbokwe’s comments about Igbo people worries Me

Opinion: President Buhari’s dwindling popularity

The late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today

Senator Wamakko denies involvement in plans to impeach Buhari

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Oil workers call off strike? | Saraki’s CCT trial adjourned till September | Bernie Sanders wants Hilary as Obama’s replacement | More

BREAKING: NUPENG, PENGASSAN suspend strike action

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

Opinion: Federalism and what it truly means

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