Gambian President, Yahya Jamme who has ruled the small West African country for 22 years conceded defeat to Adama Barrow after losing his fifth reelection bid. The move had surprised many as he was expected not to step down even after losing the election. “ilI am calling you to wish you all the best, the... Read More

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December 2, 2016

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Gambian President loses fifth re-election bid after 22 years reign

President of the Gambia, Yahya Jammeh has lost his bid to be re-elected as the leader of the African country for the fifth time. Jameh lost to opposition candidate, Adams Barrow. Barrow polled 263,515 votes to defeat Jammeh who scored 212,099 votes. It was earlier reported that Jammeh had conceded defeat before the final results... Read More

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December 2, 2016

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Opposition candidate leads in Gambia’s election

Opposition candidate Adama Barrow has taken an early lead in the Gambian presidential election after 75 per cent of the votes were counted, the electoral commission said on Friday. Barrow, a businessman who has the support of seven political parties, had won 22 out of 53 constituencies or 138,148 votes in Thursday’s presidential polls. According... Read More

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November 30, 2016

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Rotimi Akeredolu’s acceptance speech as Ondo Governor-elect

Governor-elect of Ondo, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) has thanked the people of the state for choosing him as their next governor. Akeredolu said this on Wednesday while delivering his acceptance speech at a brief ceremony. He said his victory was not for him, nor for the APC, but for Ondo people, as he called for unity... Read More

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November 28, 2016

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Mimiko congratulates Ondo Governor-elect, Akeredolu

Governor of Ondo, Olusegun Mimiko has congratulated the winner of Saturday’s governorship election in the state, and Governor-elect, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN). In a statement issued on Monday via his Twitter account, the incumbent governor hailed residents of the state for their peaceful conduct during the polls, as he promised to ensure a smooth transition for... Read More

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APC, election, Olusegun Mimiko, Ondo, PDP, Politics, Rotimi Akeredolu

November 27, 2016

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The Thread: PDP should know by now that rebranding goes beyond mocking APC |#OndoDecides

We are still waiting on the final results of the Ondo governorship election. But from what we have seen so far, Akeredolu, the APC candidate appears to be taking it home. As a matter of fact, Akeredolu is already convinced of his victory, he has already issued a statement a priori. As usual, people have... Read More

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November 25, 2016

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The Thread: “APC and INEC should let Ondo people decide who they want as their next Governor,” Demola Olarewaju admonishes

Political analyst and strategist, Demola Olarewaju has some words for INEC, PDP and anyone else who cares to listen about how elections work. He does this by drawing from history. He explains that regardless of the incumbent’s party bias, if INEC is impartial, then results can be accurately predicted, because there will no hand in... Read More

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November 21, 2016

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Ondo election: Jimoh Ibrahim’s security men allegedly shoot into Jegede’s office (PHOTOS)

The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo state just got messier few days to the governorship election, as security men attached to Jimoh Ibrahim, one of the factional candidates were alleged to have opened fire on the campaign office of Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), the other factional candidate, Leadership reports. According to the media... Read More

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November 21, 2016

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YNaija Editorial: Gov. Oshiomhole’s immoral pension

As NLC President, Adams Oshiomhole was on the side of the common man, taking government to task on issues of the welfare of workers. It was this credibility he drew on to become the governor of Edo State in 2008 after a protracted court battle, won a second term and eventually installed his successor, Godwin... Read More

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November 6, 2016

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Kenyan doctors separate pair of conjoined twins | See our top 10 photos from the past week

Trump being whisked off stage after alarm was raised about an armed man in the crowd at a Trump rally in Reno, Nevada. A man was later escorted out of the venue by the Security officials. Manny Pacquiao secured victory via a unanimous decision to reclaim the WBO world welterweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday... Read More

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November 3, 2016

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Opinion: How Trump exposes the underbelly of American democracy

by Jideofor Adibe The current presidential campaigns in the US has exposed the underbelly of American democracy which should force us to re-think some of the assumptions we have about ‘mature democracies’ and ‘democratising states’. The classic assumption is that in mature democracies elections truly reflect the will of the electorate, with little or no... Read More

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November 1, 2016

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INEC excludes officials under bribery probe from elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will not allow any of its officials under for alleged bribery participate in electoral duties. The Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman of INEC, Rotimi Oyekanmi said this on Monday in Abuja while speaking with Punch. Oyekanmi said none of the indicted officials will participate in the... Read More

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Bribery, election, exclusion, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC

October 24, 2016

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Opinion: Youth inclusion in Governance is a key to sustainable development

by Babangida Ruma The youth can be a creative force and a dynamic source of innovations; however the youth also face poverty, barriers to education, and limited employment prospects and opportunities. In the area of political participation, eligibility for national parliament starts at 25 years old or older. 1.65% of parliamentarians around the world are... Read More

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October 9, 2016

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Guess who’s got Emir Sanusi Lamido’s support to win tonight’s US presidential debate

Ahead of the United States presidential debate taking place early on Monday morning, it appears the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has made his choice – he stands with Hillary Clinton. The Emir of Kano who has a fairly engaging Instagram presence posted a picture of the US Democratic party candidate on his handle with the inscription: ‘I’m... Read More

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September 30, 2016

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The election is a win for INEC + 4 other things to know about the Edo elections

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Godwin Obaseki yesterday emerged winner of the gubernatorial election held in Edo state. The Edo election is one of the most popular so far this year owing to the controversy that surrounded the change of dates, the tough contest between the major contenders, PDP and APC and the legacies... Read More

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September 28, 2016

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Why we must pay close attention to the election in Edo

The Edo gubernatorial election is today and this is not one of those types that Nigerians are taking lightly considering the circumstances and events that led up to this day. The Nigerian Police and the DSS made several claims about a security threat that would have disrupted the election process if it held on the... Read More

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September 16, 2016

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Opinion: Buhari, Do not throw the broom at us

by Kelechukwu Uzoka Where did we go wrong Nigerians? Where? The All Progressive Congress made all the promises and not me. The APC, and not me, have always been the proponents of the ‘Change’ mantra, so why should PMB tell me to change? Besides what do I need to change in me? Should I go from... Read More

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September 16, 2016

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Opinion: Buhari, APC and the road to 2019

by Abiodun Komolafe All things considered, I think Nigeria has been punched into coma and only God can bring her back to life! From the man who opted for a bag of rice in exchange for his son; to the pregnant woman who stole N300.00 to answer the call of a normal symptom of pregnancy,... Read More

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September 16, 2016

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

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. PDP factions submit different candidates’ names for Ondo gov. polls The two factions in the Peoples Democractic Party (PDP) has submitted the names of two different candidates for the Edo gubernatorial election. 2. EFCC wants Patience Jonathan’s frozen money forfeited The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC)... Read More

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YNaija's 100 most influential people in politics | Photo: http://www.blacknaija.com/

September 13, 2016

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Opinion: Politicians; the notorious talkers

by Isa Eneye Mubarak Conclusion First: I offer the conclusion first because if for some reason you stop reading here, it is an important lesson to understand! So here it is: Regardless of political party affiliation listen less to what the politicians running for office is promising, and more to whether what they promise is... Read More

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September 9, 2016

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

These are the top five stories to monitor today Police officer remanded in prison for killing Okada rider An Ondo State Magistrate Court has ordered that a police inspector be remanded in prison custody for the alleged killing of a commercial motorcycle ride. 2. Buhari lacks mental capacity to lead – Fayose Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose,... Read More

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September 5, 2016

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

These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. Obasanjo denies advising Buhari not to contest 2019 election Forrmer President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday denied a report claiming that he told President Muhammadu Buhari not to contest in 2019. 2. Your policies caused the recession – PDP tells APC The Peoples Democratic Party... Read More

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August 31, 2016

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Opinion: The 2019 angle to Pres. Buhari’s anti-corruption war

By Umar Sa’ad Hassan “A cockroach is never safe amongst rats” A lot of neighbourhoods in Kaduna where I grew up had at least one ‘old soldier’. They literally live off their exploits either as soldiers of the Biafran army or ones drafted in to help the Nigerian army fight the civil war. They always seem... Read More

2019, APC, Buhari, EFCC, election, PDP, Politics

August 17, 2016

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Opinion: Why Donald Trump will lose [A Rejoinder]

By Joseph Abiagom Yesterday, while reading my morning routine of YNaija articles, (you guys are doing a great job by the way), I came across Chineme Uzo’s article that suggested “Why Donald Trump will defeat Hillary Clinton.” I chuckled and read the article out loud to a few friends of mine, and to be frankly, they... Read More

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August 15, 2016

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Mimiko’s commissioner resigns, defects to APC

One of the commissioners in Ondo state has resigned her position with immediate effect. Yetunde Adeyanju, the Ondo State Commissioner for Community Development and Cooperative Services, submitted her resignation letter to Governor Olusegun Mimiko on Monday afternoon and later circulated a press statement announcing her defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adeyanju said she is leaving... Read More

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August 11, 2016

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Lifebank founder, Temie Giwa has NO regrets voting for Buhari – and she explains why (TWEETS)

This is the season of apologies and regrets as many young and influential Nigerians have come out to publicly denounced President Buhari’s administration and apologize for supporting Buhari. Despite this, one person remains unapologetic for voting President Buhari. Temie Giwa, the CEO and founder of Life Bank, in the following tweets explains why she has... Read More

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August 10, 2016

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Feyi Fawehinmi clarifies: There is nothing to apologize for in voting GEJ out

Maybe I wasn’t clear enough. So let me try to clarify. With hindsight, they were 2 bad choices. Voting out GEJ was not a bad move at all. It was worth it if only to be able to do the same thing to Buhari later. For that, there is really nothing to apologise for. Nobody... Read More

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August 10, 2016

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Feyi Fawehinmi: If I convinced even 10 people to vote for Buhari, then I owe them an apology

The Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development — Chief Audu Ogbeh has threatened to shut down any fertiliser plant that denies local farmers access, while exporting the same commodities. The minister made this known following allegations that one of the two big urea plants in Nigeria is producing for export while selling to Nigerian farmers at... Read More

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August 9, 2016

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Buhari is a failure’ | Fuel price might go up again | Isis claims responsibility for Pakistani blast | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist Too early? Kano APC chieftain declares Buhari a failure- YNaija EFCC begins probe of NASS over budget padding scandal- YNaija APC youths lambast EFCC over arrest of blogger- YNaija Court slams DSS for repeatedly failing to obey court orders- YNaija Buhari tasks Tinubu’s newly wedded son to keep... Read More

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August 9, 2016

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‘Anybody from the South can contest for PDP national chairmanship’ – Markafi

Despite the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to zone its chairmanship to the South-West, the Chairman of the party’s national caretaker committee, Ahmed Markafi, on Monday, said that anyone from the South can contest for the chairmanship. Markafi stated this when he received the former chairman of Daar communications and an aspirant for... Read More

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The moment dictatorial Gambian President conceded defeat (WATCH)

Gambian President loses fifth re-election bid after 22 years reign

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Rotimi Akeredolu’s acceptance speech as Ondo Governor-elect

Mimiko congratulates Ondo Governor-elect, Akeredolu

The Thread: PDP should know by now that rebranding goes beyond mocking APC |#OndoDecides

The Thread: “APC and INEC should let Ondo people decide who they want as their next Governor,” Demola Olarewaju admonishes

Ondo election: Jimoh Ibrahim’s security men allegedly shoot into Jegede’s office (PHOTOS)

YNaija Editorial: Gov. Oshiomhole’s immoral pension

Kenyan doctors separate pair of conjoined twins | See our top 10 photos from the past week

Opinion: How Trump exposes the underbelly of American democracy

INEC excludes officials under bribery probe from elections

Opinion: Youth inclusion in Governance is a key to sustainable development

Guess who’s got Emir Sanusi Lamido’s support to win tonight’s US presidential debate

The election is a win for INEC + 4 other things to know about the Edo elections

Why we must pay close attention to the election in Edo

Opinion: Buhari, Do not throw the broom at us

Opinion: Buhari, APC and the road to 2019

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

Opinion: Politicians; the notorious talkers

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

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

Opinion: The 2019 angle to Pres. Buhari’s anti-corruption war

Opinion: Why Donald Trump will lose [A Rejoinder]

Mimiko’s commissioner resigns, defects to APC

Lifebank founder, Temie Giwa has NO regrets voting for Buhari – and she explains why (TWEETS)

Feyi Fawehinmi clarifies: There is nothing to apologize for in voting GEJ out

Feyi Fawehinmi: If I convinced even 10 people to vote for Buhari, then I owe them an apology

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Buhari is a failure’ | Fuel price might go up again | Isis claims responsibility for Pakistani blast | More

‘Anybody from the South can contest for PDP national chairmanship’ – Markafi

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