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Kolapo Olapoju September 11, 2015

“We never saw any election take place in Rivers” – Army Officers

The Nigerian Army, has revealed that armed thugs invaded several polling units in Rivers state on April 11, and made away with election materials. Three senior Army officers testified before the Rivers State Governorship…

Isime Esene April 5, 2015

YNAIJA PREDICTION: Like Kaduna, we predict APC’s Abdullahi Ganduje will win Kano gov’norship election

The battle for the governorship elections in the Kano state, the largest in the north western part of the country, will most likely be between the two political heavyweights, Rabiu Kwankwanso and…

Isime Esene March 31, 2015

YNAIJA ENDORSEMENT: We endorse PDP’s Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for Enugu governor

As we move closer to the gubernatorial elections scheduled for April 11, the editorial team at YNaija.com will be endorsing the most suitable candidates contesting in the elections in a handful…

YEditor December 9, 2014

Who are the @PDPNigeria governorship aspirants?

by Godwin Akanfe All the governorship primaries for the People's Democratic Party (PDP) held across Nigeria yesterday, Monday, December 8, 2014. Asides from Ogun State which was stopped by the…

YEditor December 9, 2014

‘A sham!’ ‘We will fight it!’ || Obanikoro is not even playing this night

by Godwin Akanfe Former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro has rejected the result of the Lagos PDP governorship primaries. In a press conference concluded at his Ikeja GRA…

Kolapo Olapoju November 20, 2014

“Hope renewed, equal opportunities” – Why you should vote for Tokunbo Wahab (VIDEO)

by Damilola Jagun Tokunbo Philip Wahab Esq. is gunning for the seat of governor in Lagos State, and has released a video to enlighten voters on why he's the man for…

Kolapo Olapoju October 24, 2014

Diamond Bank MD, Alex Otti resigns to contest for Abia governorship

by Kolapo Olapoju The Group Managing Director/CEO of Diamond Bank Plc, Alex Otti, has resigned, to contest for the governorship of Abia state. Two months ago, in August, Otti had…

YEditor October 18, 2014

Race for governorships – Bello announces intention in Niger

by James Sambo A former Minister of Commerce, Mustapha Bello, has become the latest person to join the Niger State governorship race under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party…

Kolapo Olapoju October 9, 2014

Elumelu announces Delta governorship aspiration in church

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Health, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, has declared his intention to run for governorship of Delta State at the 2015 elections. Elumelu,…

January 9, 2014

‘They are all fake’: Billionaire businesswoman, Folorunsho Alakija denies governorship aspiration

by Oge Okonkwo One of Africa's richest women Folorunsho Alakija has denied reports that she is joining the gubernatorial race for the next governor of Lagos state in 2015. There…

December 29, 2013

PDP can never win in Nigeria again – Amaechi

by 'Jola Sotubo Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers has spoken out against his former party, the People's Democratic Party (PDP). The relationship between the PDP and Amaechi has never been…

December 26, 2013

INCREDIBLE: INEC ‘registered a 37-year-old male BOWL OF RICE as voter’ in Anambra elections (See Photo)

by 'Jola Sotubo The recently concluded governorship elections in Anambra were controversial for a number of reasons. First the names of some duly registered voters were said to have been…

November 25, 2013

Ochereome Nnanna: Decisive factors in the Anambra election

by Ochereome Nnanna They are calling for fresh elections. But on the other hand, Nwoye’s party, the PDP, APGA and 16 other registered political parties which participated have extolled the…

November 22, 2013

Opinion: Another election, another blunder by INEC!

by Levi Obijiofor Would Jega accept responsibility for the botched governorship election in Anambra State? No, he won’t. It is just not his style. He is too perfect to be…

November 17, 2013

#AnambraDecides: “INEC acted out a script” – APC gives reasons for calling for total cancellation

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded a total cancellation of Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State based on the massive disenfranchisement of people across the state, caused by the…

November 15, 2013

120 Anambra state election observers arrested and detained

According to a press release by lawyer and activist, Mr Festus Keyamo, the Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Mohammed Katsina, ordered the arrest and detention of 120…

November 5, 2013

Opinion: Revisiting Amaechi’s 2007 mandate

by Jite Ogunye There is a political crisis in Rivers State and obviously the PDP wants Amaechi out of power. The PDP will wish to have a deus ex machina.…

September 20, 2013

Opinion: In praise of Mohammed Abacha’s defection

by Abdullahi Sadiq Fagge General Buhari was frequently in court, seeking justice. But ironically, the CPC is treating its members and supporters unjustly by not respecting voter sovereignty. Without internal…

April 16, 2013

Opinion: How much of lies will earn Omisore a governorship ticket?

by Lateef Raji In June last year when Iyiola Omisore threatened to stop the convoy of Governor Rauf Aregbesola to search him for God knows what, not a few Nigerians…

October 25, 2012

“Snobbish, arrogant and power-thirsty” – Afenifere attacks Tinubu

by Isi Esene The Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has sent a message to the newly re-elected governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko, congratulating him on his victory in the October…

October 20, 2012

#OndoDecides: Voting underway in Ondo State governorship election

Reporting by Gbadebo Daniel (YNaija Ondo Correspondent) The elections in Ondo State is going on smoothly with reports of violence in isolated places. The three gubernatorial candidates in the election,…

October 4, 2012

#Lobatan: “A vote for Mimiko is a vote against the Yoruba race” – Rauf Aregbesola

by Isi Esene The Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola has denied claims by the opposition that the former Lagos State Governor and leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN),…

July 19, 2012

Akintunde Oyebode: The graveyard of champions (YNaija Frontpage)

It does not matter what party you belong to or which “heavyweight” opposes your election; if you want to remain governor of your state for another four years, the easiest…

April 1, 2012

Not bad – Civil Society Situation Room assesses Kebbi governorship election

by Hauwa Gambo Yesterday, the re-run election for the Kebbi governorship held, as conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Marred by widespread apathy, the election was also boycotted…

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