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Goodluck Jonathan
December 23, 2016

Stephanie Busari profiles the Chibok girls: The girls who refused to be forgotten (Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2016 Nominee)

Even in captivity, they refused to be forgotten. Their spirits refused to die and they cried out, willing the world to come to their aid, even as some Nigerians denied the kidnapping at a boarding school in Chibok, Borno State, ever happened. Even as then-president Goodluck Jonathan was pictured dancing at a political rally just... Read More
Citizenship, Featured
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malabu
December 23, 2016

Jonathan says he has no plans to contest 2019 presidency

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described as a mere “fabrication” news in the media (not YNaija) that he was under pressure to contest for the presidency in 2019. A statement issued by Jonathan’s media aide, Mr. Ikechukwu Eze, said the former President never made such statement. The statement said further, “Our attention has just been drawn to... Read More
The News Blog
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December 21, 2016

Opinion: Okonjo-Iweala still “in office”

by Tope Bankole When one continues to forge ahead on a glorious pedestal in spite of detracting fellows who conjure snags, it becomes worthy of discussion, praise and emulation. This is the case with Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Minister of Finance of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, whose profile continues to soar abroad despite undue... Read More
Opinion
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December 20, 2016

Buhari orders probe of universities established by Jonathan

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the probe of projects executed by the nine federal universities established by the past administration. According to The Leadership, Buhari, who stated this during the maiden Convocation of Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi said his administration will not condone corruption in the Federal Universities. The President, who was represented... Read More
The News Blog
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December 19, 2016

Former Jonathan ministers, Okonjo-Iweala, Adesina meet again (PHOTOS)

Two ministers, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina who served in the cabinet of former President, Goodluck Jonathan met over the weekend in Abidjan. Iweala was Minister for Finance and Coordinating minister for the Economy while Adesina served as Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development. Both persons met at the African Development Bank, where... Read More
The News Blog
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December 18, 2016

Nobody persuaded me to concede defeat to Buhari – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday said he conceded defeat to President Muhammadu Buhari after the 2015 presidential poll on his own volition and without any external influence. Jonathan stated this at the 4th, 8th and 2nd combined convocation and 10th anniversary of Bingham University, Nasarawa State, while delivering his speech. The university honoured the... Read More
The News Blog
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December 17, 2016

President Buhari’s scandals are almost exactly like Jonathan’s

by Tolulope Omoyeni   With each passing day since President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in as president in May 2015, his administration has been characterized by scandals relating to corruption, ineptitude and mismanagement all played out by cabinet ministers, lawmakers and the most recent, being the Secretary General of the Federation, Babachir Lawal. Findings from... Read More
Thinking Through
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December 12, 2016

YNaija Editorial: Stop explaining – or regretting – your vote for Buhari 

Over the weekend, a storm in a teacup erupted amongst that troublesome group on the Internet called ‘Nigerian influencers’ – a person who campaigned vigorously for Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 came out to make clear what we all know: Buhari’s government in an ongoing failure. As if on cue, and as cliché, supporters of the... Read More
Cover Stories, Featured
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December 10, 2016

Peregrino Brimah: Like Nigeria, corrupt inheritor after President’s death replaced by aged opponent | #GhanaDecides

by Peregrino Brimah In an eerie form of coincident destiny, the electoral stories of Nigeria and Ghana have followed quite identical paths for the last series of transitions. The Good Both nations had quite popular presidents who died in office. In Nigeria late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua died in office in 2010 at age 58 years and was replaced by... Read More
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malabu
December 10, 2016

Jonathan congratulates Akufo-Addo, hails Mahama for conceding defeat

Former president Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated President-elect of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo for his election victory. Jonathan, who shared the congratulatory message early Saturday morning via his Twitter account, also hailed incumbent president John Mahama for conceding defeat. “I am immensely proud of the maturity and high patriotism displayed by President John Mahama who has just... Read More
The News Blog
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December 9, 2016

LONG READ: Why there is no such thing as the anti-establishment

In one of the most bizarre events of the 21st century, billionaire businessman Donald Trump, with no record of public service whatsoever defeated the Democratic Party candidate, Hillary Rodham Clinton, an accomplished politician who has served as Secretary of State and Senator representing the state of New York at different times. Hillary Clinton was heavily... Read More
Featured
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December 7, 2016

#GhanaDecides: 6 Nigerians looking forward to a John Mahama win today

Today, our good neighbours in Ghana carry out their civic duties of electing a new President. Barring any surprises, the winner will either be the National Democratic Party‘s John Mahama, the incumbent President or three-time contender of the New Patriotic Party‘s Nana Akufo Addo. A lot has already been done to draw parallels between the... Read More
Featured
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December 5, 2016

Frank Ijege: Change in the African Continent; who benefits?

by Frank Ijege It is a good thing that African countries are catching the change fever and are replacing incumbent leaders with new ones. One of the leaders to shine that light is Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari, after he defeated the incumbent president and the ruling party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). However, people are... Read More
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December 4, 2016

Buhari, Jonathan congratulate Falcons on AWCON victory

The victory of the Super Falcons at the tenth African Women Championship has been greeted with joy across the country. The Falcons clinched their eighth title of the competition which has held ten times. Desire Oparanozie scored the winner in the 90th minute against host nation Cameroon President Muhammadu Buhari and former president Goodluck Jonathan... Read More
The News Blog
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November 28, 2016

[The Presidential Blog] Has the Presidency finally run out of blames?

If there’s anything we’ll never ever forget after this administration of the President Muhammadu Buhari, it is all the blaming. Along with recession, the slow response syndrome and #TheOtherRoom. But the one thing that we will forever remember is their go-to response for every enquiry, complaint, outcry, or anything else really: It is the other  people;... Read More
The Presidential Blog
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November 22, 2016

Frozen $15m: Patience Jonathan loses application to stop further actions

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday dismissed an application filed by former first lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan seeking to stop Justice Babs Kuewumi from taken further action on the frozen $15m allegedly belonging to her. The presiding judge, Justice Mohammed Idris declined an application filed by counsel to the first lady, Ifedayo Adedipe... Read More
The News Blog
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November 20, 2016

“Nigerians are yearning and crying for your return…” | Our top 10 quotes from last week

What a week it was! Most of our favourite vocal personalities were on top of their game and a few usually silent ones somehow got enlisted in the gang. Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar topped headlines throughout the week as he suddenly became very talkative and there are lots of speculations that he might be... Read More
Featured
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November 20, 2016

Nigerians want you back, PDP tells Jonathan

The Ahmed Makarfi led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has told former president Goodluck Jonathan that Nigerians are yearning for his return. In a congratulatory message to celebrate the 59th birthday of Jonathan, the party said the All Progressives Congress (APC) has destroyed the legacies and achievements of the former president. “At 59,... Read More
Cover Stories, The News Blog
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November 20, 2016

Militants threaten more attacks if Goodluck and Patience Jonathan are ridiculed

A militant group the Niger Delta Peoples Democratic Front, says it will not stop bombing oil installations unless the Federal Government drops all charges against former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo. Leader of the group General Playboy, on Saturday also said the Federal Government will see its “true colours” if it ridicules ex-president... Read More
The News Blog
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November 20, 2016

Dele Momodu: The second coming of Goodluck Jonathan

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, before I get into my main gist of today, let me quickly apologise for my inability to write this column last week. Truth is I had a mental block, pure and simple. Contrary to speculations that I couldn’t write because my great heroine, Hillary Clinton, lost her election, I was... Read More
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November 17, 2016

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Jonathan taught African leaders the true meaning of democracy – Ex-Kenyan Prime Minister Former Prime Minister of Kenya, Raila Odinga on Wednesday described former President Goodluck Jonathan as the renewed hope for democracy in Africa. 2. FG owing Jonathan, Obasanjo, Babangida, Shagari 10 months allowances The... Read More
Featured, The News Blog
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