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Peter Obi Will Be Declared President by Tribunal – Julius Abure; ‘Underperformance Won’t Be Tolerated,’ Tinubu Tells Ministers At Inaugural FEC Meeting | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Peter Obi Will Be Declared President by Tribunal - Julius Abure Edo State Disbands Shaibu's Media Crew Following Event Walk-out Wike Confirms Approval of ₦2 Billion Palliative for FCT Residents…
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Pantami: Doctored videos against me on the way, NERC: Electricity tariff may rise in July | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Pantami: Doctored videos against me on the way Embattled Minister of Communications and…
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#Edo2020: Meet ‘Gagbe Water,’ Nigeria’s Swimming Queen | The #YNaijaCover
Swimming queen, Ifiezegbe Gagbe was the star performer on Day 8 of the ongoing National Sports Festival, as she clinched her sixth gold medal at the fiesta with a convincing performance…
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YNaija Governors’ Ranking: Makinde, Ganduje, Sanwo-Olu | Here’s how the state executives performed in Q4, 2020
A major theme that has differentiated the worst governors from the best is the management of insecurity crisis in their respective states. Most Northern leaders have shown to be, unfortunately,…
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BREAKING: Godwin Obaseki, Phillip Shaibu inaugurated for second term in Edo
Governor Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki and his deputy, Phillip Shaibu have been inaugurated for a second and final term in office. The ceremony which differed largely from the usual, because of…
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Army releases list of 86 ‘most wanted terrorists’, Buhari reinstates UNILAG VC Ogundipe | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Army releases list of 86 ‘most wanted terrorists’ The Nigerian Army has released a list of 86 persons wanted “in connection with the act of terrorism”. Those on the list…
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Hours after killing of peaceful protesters across the country, Osinbajo breaks silence, Obaseki asks prison escapees to return in 48 hours | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Hours after killing of peaceful protesters across the country, Osinbajo breaks silence Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has finally broken his silence in a series of tweets, expressing sadness over…
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Ceasefire!: Sanwo-Olu imposes 24-hour curfew in Lagos | #TheYNaijaCover
In what can only be termed as a shocking and not-so-shocking announcement, the Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Sanwo-Olu, imposed a 24-hour curfew effective 4 pm, Tuesday, after a fire…
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#TheYNaijaCover: There’s an ongoing ‘credible elections promo’ and President Buhari has a hand in it
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, commended Governor Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy Philip Shaibu for paying him a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa after beating his party, All Progressives…
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#EdoDecides2020: The drama continues as Edo APC faults outcome, argues ‘fabrication’ of results
As with many other gubernatorial elections in Nigeria, the opposition All progressives Congress (APC) in Edo has faulted the September 19 results, saying many of the figures were 'fabricated', and…
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IT’S OFFICIAL: Obaseki floors arch-rival, Ize-Iyamu to clinch second term victory | #EdoDecides2020
The flag bearer of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) at the September 19 election, Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, has been declared winner of the poll and is returned elected for a…
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BREAKING NEWS: PDP’s Obaseki wins Edo governorship election | #EdoDecides2020
In a keenly fought election, the candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Godwin Obaseki has polled a total of 307,955 to be declared the winner of the Edo gubernatorial…
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#EdoDecides2020: 19 odds that would determine the outcome of the September 19 Governorship Poll
The political atmosphere in the country has been largely charged in the build-up to the all-important September 19 gubernatorial election in Edo. Many onlookers have had to wonder why a…
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On Desmond Elliot and Obaseki; here’s why young people should consider shunning godfatherism in politics
"He who pays the Piper dictates the tune."This popular mantra clearly captures the concept of godfatherism in Nigerian politics. Godfatherism is a style of political leadership that is harmful to…
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Nyesom Wike, Abdullahi Sule, Godwin Obaseki…Here’s YNaija Governors’ Effectiveness Ranking for July
Cases from the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be on the decline in Nigeria, thus the focus of governance in the states shifted from health to other sectors. Insecurity in the…
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Were Nigerians critically waiting for Tinubu’s comment on the Edo State drama?
'In defense of constitutional democracy: The recent actions of the Governor of Edo State represent the gravest possible assault on constitutional democracy and the rule of law and escalation of…
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EDHA Crisis: Obaseki reintroduces Oshiomhole’s political crisis ‘handbook’ | The #YNaijaCover
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo of vandalising Anthony Enahoro Complex, the state House of Assembly building. APC, through Chairman of Edo State APC…
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#Edo2020: ‘We’ll ‘chop’ your dollar and send you into coma’ | Wike fires back at Ganduje
What is Nigerian politics without some occasional drama? The war of words between the Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council for the Edo State Governorship election, Nyesom…
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#YNaijaPolitics100: The YNaija 100 Most Influential Voices in Nigerian Politics – Nyesom Wike, Okonjo-Iweala, Sowore, Saraki, Falana makes 2020 list
Every year, YNaija shows commitment to focused debates on national and sub-national politics and its role in progressive development. In this light, we dig deep – through the surface and…
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All you may have missed on the Wike and Edo PDP drama
The political climate ahead of the September 19 Edo Governorship Election was on Wednesday, heated up as Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike announced his decision to pull out of…
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All you should know about the APC National Secretariat trend
Embers of a political crisis keep bellowing in the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the latest development in the series of political drama that has befallen the party, is news…
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APC: Nigerians react to Yahaya Bello’s statement on Obaseki’s exit
Following the movement of Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki, from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP), former party mate and Governor-colleague, Yahaya Bello commented on…
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UPDATED: Obaseki in another ‘battle for breath’ with latest court order on Edo PDP primaries
Editor's note: Please note that this story has been updated with a footnote to reflect the latest development on the issue. The odds seem to be stacked against Governor Godwin Obaseki…
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Edo APC: Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu emerges party flagbearer for September 19 election
After weeks of “gbas-gbos” in the internal politics of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a candidate has finally emerged as flagbearer for the party at the September 19th Edo…
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Governor Obaseki intensifies battle for guber seat, officially joins PDP
Nigerians have been debating for the better part of the week whether or not incumbent Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki would be defecting to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). In what…
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Victor Giadom: The drama on the APC National Chairmanship enters new season
The spicy political drama in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been ongoing in the last few days. It all started when festering disagreements between incumbent Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki…
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All of the reactions as Godwin Obaseki bid APC farewell
by Toluwanimi Onakoya Barely four days after incumbent Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, was controversially disqualified from contesting in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections, as a result of festering…
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YNaija Governors’ Effectiveness Ranking: Matawalle, Ayade, Uzodinma, Obaseki emerge top performers for May
It has been an eventful year for Governors of the 36 states in the federation and for a good number of them, May marked either their first year anniversary as…
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From servant leader to feminist and ‘brighter grammarian’ | The YNaija Governors’ Ranking for February
Perhaps the most radical policy by a governor this month is the Okada and tricycle ban in Lagos, enforced by the Sanw0-Olu administration, which has unleashed hardship on Lagosians. No…
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YNaija Governors’ Ranking for September: The good, the bad and terrible
If anything, the month of September has been a political compass in showing where respective state governance might possibly be headed. The governors have since settled into offices, and learning…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy