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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 would give full details for its decision on July 24. A seven man panel led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onneghen unanimously... Read More

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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 Club loan refunds to the states. Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, who is also the Governor of Zamfara State, Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari, stated this... Read More

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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 reports. According to the newspaper, a source said officials of the mortgage firm also made a statement confirming that the governor owns the N500million. “When... Read More

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[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, traders and others with capital to boost their businesses thereby reducing unemployment and increasing wealth among the people. About 4, 000 businesses have benefited a... Read More

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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 Obaseki’s election. He had alleged that the governorship election was manipulated. Details later…

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[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 of their children 14 days after their kidnap. The parents claimed that they had communicated with the kidnappers and some of them had been told... Read More

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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 the dance of madness and schizophrenics. Recall who??? When the gods want to destroy a man, they make him mad in the first instance. Yahaya... Read More

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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 to the Senator who chided his government for distributing wheelbarrows. The governor had denied distirbuting such to youths in the state, stating that the pictures... Read More

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[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 by Steve Ayorinde, State Commissioner for Information and strategy. The commissioner said that the existing Newspaper Law in Lagos had become obsolete. According to Tribune,... Read More

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[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) on Lagos Island. The traditional Eyo festival is celebrated in Lagos on special occasions, or as respect for a prominent member of the Lagos society or... Read More

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[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 open up Epe town to local and international investors who would be keen to take advantage of the ongoing transformation of Ibeju-Lekki axis.The Epe Marina... Read More

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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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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, but not through his appointees. H said this while reacting to a statement by his chief of staff that he had no plans to run... Read More

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‘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 newspaper reports that the governor has sneaked into the Presidential villa in the last 48 hours in search for help. He was said to have... Read More

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‘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, the fund is part of N19billion deducted from the refund by the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF). It was reportedly found in the account of a... Read More

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[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 others. Speaking at the opening ceremony of 33rd Synod of Diocese of Lagos, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) with the theme: “Serving”, Governor Ambode also... Read More

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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 released on Friday by Adebayo Oladeji, the Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Ortom said this... Read More

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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 Play,’ written by the Chairman, Editorial Board of ThisDay, Olusegun Adeniyi. The former President said Amaechi had an issue with his wife, Patience, which he... Read More

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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. Obasanjo while receiving members of the Correspondents Chapel, the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State Chapter, at his hilltop residence in Abeokuta on Sunday, said; “…Our... Read More

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Governor Yari

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 | Don’t listen to Yari or Makarfi, they don’t know jack] Governor Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari, who earlier this week declared a meningitis outbreak to be the... Read More

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“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 was speaking on the reason why investors should invest in the state said workers in the civil service are beginning to see reasons why they... Read More

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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 said the Anambra governor was aggressive and would have done better as a militant. Obiano spoke through his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Strategic Communication... Read More

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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 to a statement by the Anambra state governor where he said the Imo governor was a good example of bad leadership. In a statement signed... Read More

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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 the help of his mistress to launder the funds who however refused to deposit the amount in accounts the governor provided. Investigations revealed that the governor... Read More

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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 witness at the ongoing trial of Saraki with the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). He said Saraki made transactions, including a transfer of over $73,000... Read More

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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 on massive infrastructural development in Anambra state.” Well, congratulations! But Senator Shehu Sani does not agree with the idea of rewarding politicians and top public... Read More

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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 spare cabinet members in fight against corruption – YNaija Charles Okah: Nnamdi Kanu is ‘His Excellency, President of Biafra’ inside Kuje Prison – YNaija APC says... Read More

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August 30, 2016

Opinion: Did Ganduje betray Kwankwaso?

By Auwalu Lawan Aranposu Immediately he was sworn in as Kano state governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje pledged to continue with all outstanding projects left uncompleted by his predecessor and he did as promised. He completed the Kabuga underpass and he ordered the contractor of the Sabon Gari flyover back to site. He also retained... Read More

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August 28, 2016

Opinion: Open letter to Gov. Abdulazeez Yari

by Balogun Oluwalonimi Mayowa Your Excellency sir, The Governor of Zamfara State, and as well the Chairman of the Nigeria Governor’s Forum (NGF) and a card carrier of All Progressive Congress. Sir, with due respect, I will like to relate to you that, the purpose of my letter is base on the recent religious intolerance... Read More

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August 26, 2016

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

These are the top five news that drove the conversation today 1. FG, States, LGAs share N493.8 billion in Federal Allocation The monthly revenue shared by the Federal, state and Local Governments dropped to N493.8 billion in July 2. President Buhari departs Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Nigeria for Kenya to attend the African Development... Read More

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