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June 26, 2017

Jonathan was incompetent, his wife would have been a better president – Nnamdi Kanu

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has described former President Goodluck Jonathan as “a weak and incompetent leader.” In an interview with The Sun, Kanu said Jonathan was one of the harbingers of Nigeria’s troubles. He added that the former President did nothing for the South East, even though the region... Read More
The News Blog
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June 22, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] Aso Rock wants You to WiN 2.5 billion yearly for your small businesses and start-ups

In a series of tweets posted earlier, the Federal Ministry of Finance finally announced the fate of the GEJ-administration initiative, YouWiN while also promising NGN 2.5 billion yearly in equity investments for start-ups ad small and medium scale businesses. 1/ Announcement: @YouWiNConnectNg Funding for SMEs. — Federal Ministry of Finance (@FinMinNigeria) June 22, 2017 2/... Read More
The Presidential Blog
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June 14, 2017

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

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. ‘Aisha Buhari did not see her husband when she visited him in the UK’ President Muhammadu Buhari was not allowed to see the first lady during her recent visit to the UK. 2. “Those accused have a lot to explain” | EFCC says, after grilling... Read More
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June 14, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: ‘Aisha Buhari did not meet Buhari when she visited the UK’ | Doctors interpret Moji Olaiya’s autopsy report | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. ‘Aisha Buhari did not see her husband when she visited him in the UK’ – YNaija Malabu fraud: Reps panel to decide on Jonathan’s invitation – YNaija “Those accused have a lot to explain” | EFCC says, after grilling suspended lawmaker, Jubrin – YNaija “I sell pigs to survive” –... Read More
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June 14, 2017

Malabu fraud: Reps panel to decide on Jonathan’s invitation

The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the alleged corruption, malpractices and breach of due process in the award of OPL 245 is reportedly meeting today to discuss the modalities for inviting former President Goodluck Jonathan. The report of the committee had indicted former President Jonathan for his role in the Malabu fraud. A... Read More
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June 11, 2017

‘Facts Versus Fiction’ | Reno Omokri releases book on Jonathan’s administration

Reno Omokri, former media aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has published a book, which he claims tells the “hidden truth” about his principal’s administration. Omokri announced the release of the book which he titled “Facts Versus Fiction” on Twitter on Saturday. He wrote, “My book, Facts Versus Fiction: True Story of the Jonathan Years, is... Read More
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June 3, 2017

Opinion: The tragicomedy of the Otuoke protest

by Fortune Alfred Something comical and tragedic all at once happened at the Federal University Otuoke, in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. There was a protest there by some people purportedly against alleged marginalization against them. Ethnic Protest in a University! Details of the protest are already in... Read More
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May 31, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Minimum wage to be reviewed every 5 years | Make Nigeria competitive, Osinbajo urges Dangote, others | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Make Nigeria competitive – Osinbajo urges Dangote, others – YNaija Minimum wage: Reps to cause review every 5 years – YNaija APC Reps praise Jonathan for his commitment to democracy – YNaija Sex scandal rocks another Nigerian church – YNaija Man, 23, raped for three days by three women in... Read More
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May 31, 2017

APC Reps praise Jonathan for his commitment to democracy

Members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday praised former president, Goodluck Jonathan, saying he helped stabilise the country’s democracy. This appraisal is due to Jonathan’s acceptance of the last general elections, Punch reports.  The praises for Jonathan came as the House debated a motion to celebrate Democracy Day (May 29) and restate faith in it... Read More
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May 30, 2017

Learn to take responsibility – El-Rufai replies Jonathan

Governor of Kaduna state, Nasiru El-Rufa’i, on Tuesday replied former President Goodluck Jonathan on his recent comment on the N2 billion Ecological Fund granted PDP states during his tenure. El-Rufaí through his media aide, Samuel Aruwan, said that Jonathan had failed to address the moral issues raised in the interim report of the investigation instituted by... Read More
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May 26, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today.  1.  How Jonathan shared N2bn each to PDP states – NEC The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday said former President Goodluck Jonathan shared the Ecological Fund to states governed by the Peoples Democratic Party during his administration. 2.  Ambode sacks chaplain for ‘disrespecting’ wife... Read More
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Doyin Okupe
May 26, 2017

Fasting and prayer can make Nigeria great | Okupe disagrees with Osinbajo

Former special assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe has said “God, fasting and prayer can make Nigeria great”. He said this while reacting to a statement by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo who had stated that Nigeria cannot be great through prayers and fasting alone. “No matter how much you pray and fast, our country... Read More
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Ebola scare hits Calabar | YNaija.com
May 26, 2017

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. EBOLA: FG MAY SANCTION KENYA AIRWAYS FOR CONVEYING CORPSE FROM CONGO The Federal Government may sanction Kenya Airways for flying a corpse to Nigeria from the Democratic Republic of Congo where an outbreak of Ebola virus has been reported. This was disclosed by the Lagos... Read More
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May 26, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: How Jonathan shared N2bn each to PDP states – NEC | Senate scraps NNPC in new PIB bill | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. How Jonathan shared N2bn each to PDP states – NEC – YNaija 165 Nigerians voluntarily return from Libya – YNaija Senate scraps NNPC in new PIB bill – YNaija EFCC seizes mansion, others from Jonathan’s godson – YNaija Ebola: FG may sanction Kenya Airways for conveying corpse... Read More
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May 26, 2017

EFCC seizes mansion, others from Jonathan’s godson

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized a mansion among other properties from George Turnah, a godson of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Punch reports. Turnah is currently on trial over alleged N3bn fraud alongside seven other companies. The seven companies arraigned with Turnah are: El Godmas Global Services Limited; Turnoil and Gas Nigeria... Read More
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malabu
May 26, 2017

How Jonathan shared N2bn each to PDP states – NEC

The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday said former President Goodluck Jonathan shared the Ecological Fund to states governed by the Peoples Democratic Party during his administration. The Council alleged that PDP states got N2bn each while opposition states were left out. The NEC, chaired by the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has all state governors... Read More
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May 20, 2017

Farooq Kperogi: Xenophilia, fake sovereignty and Nigeria’s slavish politicians

By Farooq A. Kperogi Sometime in 2012 at the height of Goodluck Jonathan’s unnerving incompetence amid rising Boko Haram insurgency, I made a tongue-in-cheek suggestion that Nigeria’s governance should be privatised. I got a swift pushback from a motley crowd of humourless, dewy-eyed “nationalists” who thought I was advocating the recolonization of Nigeria. But does... Read More
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May 19, 2017

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. ‘Fleeing Boko Haram insurgents relocating from Sambisa to Taraba forest’ Taraba State governor, Darius Ishaku on Thursday said fleeing Boko Haram members have relocated from Sambisa forest in Borno state to Suntai Daaji forest in the state. 2. FG’s poor policies led to an avoidable... Read More
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May 19, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: I don’t regret the emergence of Wike as Rivers governor – Jonathan | Senate probes DSS recruitment | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. ‘Fleeing Boko Haram insurgents relocating from Sambisa to Taraba forest’ – YNaija FG’s poor policies led to an avoidable recession – Soludo – YNaija We will draw the world’s attention to Biafra land on May 30 – IPOB – YNaija I don’t regret the emergence of Wike... Read More
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May 19, 2017

I don’t regret the emergence of Wike as Rivers governor – Jonathan

Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has said he does not regret the emergence of Nyesom Wike as Governor of Rivers State. He said this on Thursday during the inauguration of the Second Nkpogu Bridge as part of the second anniversary of the Wike’s administration. The ex-President said, “Governor Wike has performed wonderfully well.” He added that Wike... Read More
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May 17, 2017

Where is Faith Sakwe? | The daughter whose wedding GEJ pulled the stops on a year before he lost the election

  A combination of factors brought us to ask this question. The first and most obvious will be the fact that we have just been put through two “presidential” weddings. In the sense that two former Nigerian Heads of State married off their kids last weekend and it’s only natural that we remembered Faith Sakwe... Read More
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May 17, 2017

Jonathan’s presidency was a wasted opportunity for Ijaws – Dickson

by Azeez Adeniyi Bayelsa governor, Seriake Dickson on Tuesday said ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration was a wasted opportunity for the Ijaws. According to The Nation, Dickson said this at the Ijaw House, Yenagoa, where handful of Ijaw leaders and youths gathered for the annual celebration of Adaka Boroh, the hero who fought and died for... Read More
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May 16, 2017

Melaye called Jonathan the “promoter of corruption” but now, Dame Patience is a “promoter” of his book on corruption

by Soma Oj. Nigerian politicians will never fail to amuse us. Their confidence in the potency of the disease of national amnesia that plagues the populace tricks them into believing they have a free pass to do and then undo; say and then retract and generally do as they please even when it contradicts the... Read More
Thinking Through
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May 16, 2017

The Thread: “APC politicians are arrogant hypocrites” | Demola Olarewaju lays out the differences between PDP and APC

Demola Olanrewaju takes a hard look at the popular sentiment that the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress are essentially the same political party. His view? That claim is grossly misleading, not to mention bears all the hallmarks of laziness. Do follow his train of thought below: Saying APC and PDP are the... Read More
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May 13, 2017

Who is Tijjani Mohammmad-Bande? Nigeria’s Permanent Representative at the UN

On Thursday, Nigeria was appointed as the Acting President to preside over the UN General Assembly’s 81st plenary meeting that held at the UN Headquarters in New York. The man who represents Nigeria at the United Nations is Professor Tijjani Mohammad-Bande, Nigeria’s Ambassador/Permanent Representative. On 31 March, 2017, the presidency announced the appointment of Prof.... Read More
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May 12, 2017

Senators, ex-governors, Jonathan attend Babangida daughter’s wedding (PHOTOS)

by Azeez Adeniyi Halima Babangida, daughter of former military leader, Ibrahim Babangida is currently getting married on Minna, Niger State. Halimat is the second daughter and last child of the family and was born by Babangida’s late wife Maryam. The groom, Alhaji Auwal Lawal Abdullahi holds the traditional title of Sarkin Sudan Gombe and he... Read More
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May 9, 2017

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Wizkid, Davido, Don Jazzy named in Forbes Africa’s top 10 richest musicians Four Nigerian artistes have featured in the recently released list of richest African musicians by Forbes Africa. The list was compiled using factors such as endorsement value, popularity, show rates, sales, awards, YouTube... Read More
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May 9, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: ‘How some abducted Chibok girls refused to be released – Negotiator’ | I was born to champion the Biafran struggle – Nnamdi Kanu | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Wizkid, Davido, Don Jazzy named in Forbes Africa’s top 10 richest musicians – YNaija Court rejects request to unfreeze Patience Jonathan’s $15m account – YNaija Jonathan initiated process of swapping Boko Haram commanders for Chibok girls – Sheriff PDP – YNaija I was born to champion the... Read More
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