“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 Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, on Thursday. The officers- Captain Abubakar Mohammed, from Bony Camp, Lagos; Captain Fred Bala, from Maiduguri and Captain Isa... Read More

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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 Ibrahim Shekarau rather than the candidates. Kwakwanso who is the current governor from the All Progressives Congress, APC, fields his deputy, Abdullahi Ganduje, to take over... Read More

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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 of swing states across the nation. We start with Enugu, an influential state in the South east of the country firmly in the grip of... Read More

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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 National Working Committee, the rest reached some sort of resolution. The losing candidate in Lagos has indicated that he will contest the results, but that... Read More

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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 campaign office a few minutes ago, the aspirant said, “The whole electoral exercise was a sham, I have never seen an election were ballot papers... Read More

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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 the job. The 42-year-old aspirant says his governemt shall be “committed to empowering all citizens not just a few, giving everyone a fair chance of... Read More

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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 declared his intention to run for office, in the gubernatorial election of the state in the 2015 elections. Otti had made the declaration at the PDP... Read More

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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 (PDP). He made his intention known during his official declaration in Minna, the Niger State capital. Bello said that he is in the race to... Read More

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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, who is the younger brother of renowned banker and Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, made the announcement at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Onicha-Uku in... Read More

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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 quite right ranging back to when the party wrongly substituted the governor with Celestine Omehia as gubernatorial candidate in the 2007 elections despite the fact... Read More

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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 excluded, including that of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the state, Tony Nwoye. Also, the election was declared inconclusive and supplementary polls were... Read More

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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 poll’s virtues. It is a classic case of osondi owendi. The much awaited governorship election in AnambraState has come, though it has not quite gone.... Read More

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 faulted by anyone. As chair of INEC, he perceives himself as a superstar and an infallible man The Anambra State governorship election that was conducted... Read More

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 blatant incompetent and/or deliberate sabotage by the electoral commission itself. In a statement issued in Lagos,Sunday, by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed,... Read More

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 accredited independent national electoral commission observers who are to observe the Anambra State Governorship election taking place this Saturday. Find the press release below… We... Read More

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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. But the PDP is not even a party to this Appeal; and the Supreme Court has abundantly demonstrated in many cases that it is a... Read More

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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 democracy and respect for the freedom of choice, the CPC leaders should not claim to be better or more committed to democracy than any party... Read More

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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 home and abroad were alarmed at what they believed indicated Omisore’s resolve to ignite mayhem in Osun if that is what it requires to become... Read More

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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 20 elections. In a letter signed by the group’s leader, Reuben Fasoranti and Seinde Arogbofa, it said Mimiko’s re-election is a victory over “godfatherism and... Read More

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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, the incumbent, Olusegun Mimiko, Rotimi Akeredolu, and Olusola Oke have been accredited and waiting to cast their votes in their respective polling units. Security personnel... Read More

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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), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is backing the candidacy of Rotimi Akeredolu, for the governorship election because of what is in it for him financially. The Osun... Read More

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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 way is to make your current term count. Anyone who watches the annual events at the All England Club must be familiar with the inspiration... Read More

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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 by the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) whose candidate, Suleiman Muhammad Argungu, accused INEC of unfairness leading to the election. “From the onset, there was... Read More

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

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

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

Who are the @PDPNigeria governorship aspirants?

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

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

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

Race for governorships – Bello announces intention in Niger

Elumelu announces Delta governorship aspiration in church

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

PDP can never win in Nigeria again – Amaechi

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

Ochereome Nnanna: Decisive factors in the Anambra election

Opinion: Another election, another blunder by INEC!

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

120 Anambra state election observers arrested and detained

Opinion: Revisiting Amaechi’s 2007 mandate

Opinion: In praise of Mohammed Abacha’s defection

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

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

#OndoDecides: Voting underway in Ondo State governorship election

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

Akintunde Oyebode: The graveyard of champions (YNaija Frontpage)

Not bad – Civil Society Situation Room assesses Kebbi governorship election

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