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Azeez July 10, 2017

BREAKING: Supreme Court affirms Obaseki as Edo governor

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by the PDP challenging the election of Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki. The court said the suit lacked merit, stating that it…

Azeez July 7, 2017

We won’t be harassed by a deputy police commissioner | Governors threaten showdown with Magu

The Nigeria Governors' Forum has said it would engage in a "showdown" with the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu over probe into the recently-released Paris…

Azeez June 20, 2017

Paris Club refund: ‘EFCC recovers N500m governor’s loot from mortgage firm’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered N500 million said to be part of the Paris Club refund, kept with a mortgage firm by a governor, The Nation…

Itunuoluwa June 13, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode presents 924.7m cheques to 1,438 beneficiaries of ETF Scheme

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, Tuesday presented cheques totaling N924.7 million to 1, 438 beneficiaries of the Employment Trust Fund (ETF) scheme initiated by his administration to provide entrepreneurs, artisans,…

Azeez June 9, 2017

Just In: Appeal Court affirms Obaseki’s election

The Appeal Court on Friday affirmed the election of Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressives Congress as the governor of Edo State. Candidate of the PDP, Ize Iyamu, had challenged…

Itunuoluwa June 7, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: Parents of kidnapped school children stage protest at Ambode’s office

The parents of the kidnapped students of Lagos State Model College, Igbonla, Epe, held a protest at the office of Governor Ambode, Wednesday. The protest was to demand the rescue…

Tolu June 5, 2017

Backstory: Why Dino Melaye and the APC will fight to see the end of Gov. Yahaya Bello in Kogi

"Well, like the good Napoleon said, NEVER INTERRUPT YOUR ENEMY WHEN HE'S MAKING A MISTAKE. It is a normal thing for mad people to conceive the impossibility. Let them dance…

Azeez May 24, 2017

David Mark’s tenure as Senate President was a failure – Ortom

Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has said the eight years tenure of Senator David Mark as Senate President was a waste. Ortom said this while reacting to a statement credited…

Itunuoluwa May 23, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: LASG to review laws for print media organizations

Lagos State on Tuesday said it is set to review the existing Newspaper Law in the state to effectively regulate their activities. The statement was made at a press conference…

Itunuoluwa May 22, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: Photos of Ambode,Tinubu at the 2017 Eyo Festival #LagosAt50

The Eyo festival 2017 was a beautiful, colorful celebration, as part of activities to celebrate the ongoing Lagos at 50 celebrations. The event held Saturday, at the Tafawa Balewa Square(TBS)…

Itunuoluwa May 19, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode commissions rehabilitation of inner roads in Epe LGA #LagosAt50

Lagos State Governor, Akinwumi Ambode commissioned the rehabilitated inner roads in the Epe Local Government Area Friday as part of the ongoing LagosAt50 celebrations. Ambode said Lagos state planned to…

Azeez 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…

Azeez May 15, 2017

I will announce my intention for a second term myself, not through my appointees – El-Rufai

by Azeez Adeniyi Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai has said he will inform the electorate of his intention to run for a second term in office at the right time,…

Azeez May 13, 2017

‘Governor caught with $3m Paris Club fund offers to refund $2.5m’

by Azeez Adeniyi The governor who was allegedly caught building a hotel with $3million from the London Paris club refund has reportedly started searching for soft-landing, The Nation reports. The…

Azeez May 12, 2017

‘EFCC traces $3m Paris Club fund to governor’

by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has traced $3 million of the London Paris Club loan to a governor, The Nation reports. According to the newspaper,…

Itunuoluwa May 8, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: “Politics should be about service”| Ambode graces the 33rd Synod Of The Anglican Diocese

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday emphasized the need for Nigerians to embrace selfless service to humanity, saying that such remained the essence of existence to positively impact…

Azeez May 6, 2017

Fulani herdsmen control 12 LGAs in Benue – Governor

by Azeez Adeniyi Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has said Fulani herdsmen have taken over 12 out of the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. According to a statement…

Azeez April 28, 2017

Amaechi had issues with Patience, not me – Jonathan

by Azeez Adeniyi Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he has no issues with Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. Jonathan disclosed this in a book titled, ‘Against the Run of…

Azeez April 10, 2017

Obasanjo has indirectly confirmed Fayemi became governor through judicial fraud – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has said former President Olusegun Obasanjo has confirmed that Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, became governor through judicial fraud.…

Editor April 8, 2017

Governor Yari of Zamfara State is the worst Governor in Nigeria | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has had his position as the worst in Nigeria taken over by his colleague from Zamfara State. [Read Also: The Dummies Guide to understanding meningitis |…

Oludolapo Adelana April 5, 2017

“I am too old to be governor” | El-Rufai says he should have been governor in his 40s (WATCH)

by Dolapo Adelana Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai Wednesday said he's too old to be governor. The governor said this Wednesday while speaking on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme. El-Rufai, who…

Azeez February 1, 2017

Okorocha is an example of what a leader should not be – Obiano

Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano has described Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha as a "Motor park governor.” He said this on Wednesday in response to a statement credited to Okorocha who…

Azeez February 1, 2017

Obiano would have done better as a militant – Okorocha

Imo State governor Rochas Okorocha and his Anambra counterpart, Willie Obiano have continued their war of words as Okorocha on Tuesday said Obiano has taken Anambra backwards. Okorocha was responding…

Azeez January 28, 2017

“How governor lost $10m bailout funds to mistress”

Security agencies are currently probing a governor for allegedly diverting $10 million bailout funds allocated to his state, which was hijacked by his mistress, The Nation reports. The governor reportedly sought…

Azeez January 17, 2017

Saraki transferred over $3m to foreign accounts as governor – Witness

Nwachukwu Amazu, a staff of GTB on Tuesday said Senate President, Bukola Saraki transfered over $3 million to foreign accounts while he was governor of Kwara State. Amazu is a…

Tolu January 3, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: What ‘Man of the Year’? Senator Shehu Sani disagrees with Gov Obiano’s award

On 1 January, Anambra state Governor Willie Obiano emerged the Silverbird Man of the Year 2016. Governor Obiano won the award based on his "prudent management of resources and embarking…

Mazi Emeka September 6, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Saudi rolls out new rules for pilgrim | Buhari will punish corrupt cabinet members | Part-time legislators aren’t effective

From the papers this morning- a Tracklist PDP denies shutting official Twitter handle - YNaija Konduga IDPs return home after 3 years - YNaija Amaechi says that President Buhari won’t…

Mazi Emeka August 30, 2016

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