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PDP supporters march to INEC HQ with Atiku leading the protest

Currently, Atiku Abubakar, the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the presidential election, is leading a massive demonstration along with other notable members of the party to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja. The purpose of the protest is to express their dissatisfaction with the outcome of the presidential election.... Read More

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December 23, 2022

I’ll reveal my presidential candidate in January – Gov. Wike; Fares soar as petrol sells at N270 per litre | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

I’ll reveal my presidential candidate in January – Gov. Wike Collect their money and vote for me – Peter Obi tells supporters ahead of 2023 elections Fares soar as petrol sells at N270 per litre We don’t want poverty, vote APC out – Gov Okowa to Deltans Senate fails to pass 2023 budget, cites errors,... Read More

November 21, 2022

Only way out of suffering is to vote APC out of power – Ayu; Military take over Cross River forests | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Only way out of suffering is to vote APC out of power – Ayu Stop hallucinating, you have no mandate to retrieve, Adeleke tells Oyetola Osinbajo departs for Canada Military take over Cross River forests PDP will record landslide victory in 2023 – Okowa Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are... Read More

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November 7, 2022

Why we were not at Arise TV town hall meeting – Tinubu, Shettima; Tinubu more physically alert than other candidates – Fani-Kayode | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Why we were not at Arise TV town hall meeting – Tinubu, Shettima Attendees reject Okowa’s participation at the presidential town hall Tinubu more physically alert than other candidates – Fani-Kayode Atiku promises to beat his rivals like Arsenal beat Chelsea 20 killed as gunmen attack another community in Benue Across Nigeria’s 36 states and... Read More

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PDP’s Atiku picks Okowa as running mate

Delta Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has emerged as the running mate to the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar. Okowa’s nomination was announced and confirmed by Atiku himself on Thursday at an unveiling event of his running mate held in Abuja. Following the announcement, Okowa will thereafter be screened by a committee... Read More

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21-year-old man arrested for defrauding investors of N2bn, CBN: We’re expecting fighter jets to curb insecurity | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: 21-year-old man arrested for defrauding investors of N2bn Joshua Dominic, The Chief Executive Officer, Brisk Capital Limited, has been arrested by operatives of the Police Special Fraud Unit in Lagos State for allegedly defrauding over 500 investors of... Read More

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December 31, 2020

YNaija Governors’ Ranking: Makinde, Ganduje, Sanwo-Olu | Here’s how the state executives performed in Q4, 2020

A major theme that has differentiated the worst governors from the best is the management of insecurity crisis in their respective states. Most Northern leaders have shown to be, unfortunately, quite lacking in this field. Nevertheless, there were still a handful of governors worthy of praise for their significant strides in ensuring the development of... Read More

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Sanwo-Olu, Makinde, El-Rufai, Ugwuanyi top Governors’ Effectiveness Ranking for June

Over the last 4 months, the governors of Nigeria’s 36 states have had their tenures as leaders assessed by one primary metric; how well they have been able to prepare for and mitigate the Coronavirus pandemic. States like Lagos, whose governor was vilified for the state’s decision to ban okadas and keke NAPEPs (tricycle) without... Read More

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YNaija Governors’ Ranking: The good, bad and terrible | March 2020

From late February to the last day of March, conversations and expectations around governance in Nigeria has been centered around the effectiveness of state governments across Nigeria to contain the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). There were also quite a number of political drama which confirmed the pattern of intolerance to opposing voices, moving... Read More

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August 16, 2019

Who’s in and who’s out? Here’s our Governors’ ranking for August

Since the conclusion of the general elections in March and the inauguration of the elected officials weeks after, the expectations of Nigerians have heightened as it relates to development in all aspects of national life – from security to economy and other key areas like health, infrastructure, education and youth empowerment. While things are still... Read More

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Success’ viral video: Delta state govt. suspends school head teacher because the school needs more fame and publicity

Following the viral video that showed a schoolgirl, Success Adebor, protesting against the decision of Okotie-Eboh Primary School in Sapele, Delta, to send her home over her parents’ failure to pay her second term examination fee, the Delta state government has decided to suspend the school head teacher Mrs Vero Igbigwe, for allegedly collecting unauthorised fees including examination levies from... Read More

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November 15, 2018

Governor Okowa promises Super Eagles $25,000 for every goal scored in South Africa

Delta Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has promised the Super Eagles $25, 000 for every goal scored at Saturday’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the ‘Bafana Bafana’ of South Africa in Johannesburg, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. The governor who disclosed this on Wednesday at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, where he along with some members of the state executive council, watched the... Read More

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October 30, 2018

The Late 5: As bloody Shi’ites protest continues for 3rd straight day; Buhari meets Wike, 3 other PDP governors behind closed doors | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The clash between members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) and soldiers in Abuja, on Tuesday entered the third day with at least five persons feared dead, a spokesperson for the group, Abdullahi Musa, has said. Musa explained that the killings occurred “after they repeatedly tried... Read More

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October 1, 2018

The Big 5: I forgive Ambode but his allegations are shameless and untrue – Sanwo-Olu; Rivers APC primary produces 2 governorship candidates | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Babajide Sanwo-Olu, a governorship aspirant for the primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, has reacted to the allegations levelled against him by his challenger and Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode in a press conference on Sunday, describing it as shameless and untrue. Sanwo-Olu... Read More

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August 26, 2018

The Big 5: I’m not losing sleep over impeachment threats – Saraki, Ministry declares Carter Bridge safe for use | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has dismissed claims that the Senate is yet to reconvene due to the threat to impeach him by some senators and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Saraki, who spoke to newsmen in Asaba, Delta, after a closed door meeting... Read More

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December 14, 2017

Tambuwal meets Wike, Okowa, Ibori in Delta

The Governor of Sokoto, Aminu Tambuwal on Wednesday, met with the Governor of Delta, Ifeanyi Okowa, The Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike and former Delta Governor, James Ibori at Asaba. The governors retired to the Delta State Government House after attending a showcase of Delta’s Youth Empowerment Programme. Why it matters: Tambuwal, elected on the... Read More

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September 16, 2017

‘Thousands of Sheriff’s loyalists join APC’

Supporters of the ousted factional leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff, in Delta, today, reportedly joined the opposition All Progressive Congress. According to The Nation, the over 14,000 loyalists were by the former deputy national chairman of the PDP, Cairo Ojougboh – a former member of House of Representatives; also a former... Read More

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We won’t bomb oil facilities again, but we won’t surrender – Militants

A militant group, New Delta Avengers, has rescinded on it’s decision to launch attacks on oil facilities in Delta State from the midnight of June 30, 2017. The planned attack was to draw the attention of the Federal Government to the alleged starving of oil communities of funds by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. The militants in... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari’s voice message to Nigerians is a scam – Fani-Kayode | U.S. Senate Republicans skeptical Obamacare repeal can pass this week | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Buhari’s voice message to Nigerians is a scam – Fani-Kayode – YNaija Wike explains why he sacked all his commissioners – YNaija 2019 PRESIDENCY: Continued persecution of Saraki will dim APC’s chances – Kwara APC – YNaija Eid-el-Fitr: Gov Ganduje grants freedom to 500 prison inmates – YNaija Gov Okowa... Read More

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Gov Okowa charges politicians to go into farming

The Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, on Sunday, charged Nigerian politicians to go into farming, saying that investing in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, (MSMEs), would help the economy grow. Speaking at the one day Ika Economic and Investment Summit with the theme: Exploiting the Economic Potentials of Ika Nation through Strategic Partnerships, held in... Read More

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Nigeria cannot afford to experience another civil war – Okowa

Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has sais Nigeria cannot afford to experience another civil war. The governor was speaking Sunday at the second anniversary thanksgiving service of the 6th Assembly of the Delta State House of Assembly held at the Living Faith Church, Asaba. He cautioned against hate speeches capable of igniting ethnic tensions. Governor... Read More

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#BBNaija: Efe has made us proud – Governor Okowa

by Dolapo Adelana Delta governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has described Efe Ejeba, winner of the 2017 edition of Big Brother Naija reality show, as a “proud ambassador” of the state. In a statement issued by Charles Aniagwu, his chief press secretary, Okowa congratulated Efe on his victory. The governor said Efe was a true patriot who avoided controversies in the... Read More

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February 19, 2017

Ibori spotted with Delta governor, Okowa in public (PHOTOS)

by Dolapo Adelana Former governor of Delta, James Onanefe Ibori was spotted in public for the first time with the state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa. Ibori, an ex-convict, was a special guest of honor at the grand reception organised for Okowa, by the people of Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state. Okowa was conspicuously... Read More

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February 4, 2017

Clear yourself of $10m laundering allegations, APC tells Okowa

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta state has accused the state of embezzling N48.6bn According to the APC, this was part of allocation from the Federal Government for the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission between May 2015 and November 2016. The party also asked Okowa, to clear the air on an allegation that... Read More

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January 29, 2017

Gov. Okowa denies attempt to launder $10m with US-based mistress

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has denied allegations that he tried laundering $10m bailout funds through a US-based Ika-born actress, Georgina Onuoha. In a statement by the Delta State Commissioner of Information, Pat Ukah, the governor described his involvement as “ridiculously tasteless and mischievous”. “This can only be part of the unrelenting campaign of calumny... Read More

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November 6, 2016

Count me out of Amaechi’s travails – Okowa

Governor of Delta Ifeanyi Okowa says allegations that he has a hand in the travails of Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi are baseless. Okowa was reacting to a statement credited to the Rivers state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Davies Ikanya, in which he alleged that Okowa, Wike and others were behind the allegation... Read More

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November 3, 2016

APC accuses Wike, Akpabio, others of plotting against Amaechi

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state has accused Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers, Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, immediate and current governor of Akwa Ibom, Godswill Akpabio and Udom Emmanuel of being behind the bribery allegations against Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. According to The Vanguard the Chairman of the party, Rivers chapter, Chief Davies... Read More

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Wike says he doesn't cast aspersions on judges | YNaija.com

September 15, 2016

Oshiomhole is too old to be telling lies – Wike

Rivers state governor Nyesom Wike has called on his Edo state counterpart Adams Oshiomhole to stop telling lies at his old age, according to The Punch. Wike made the remark on Wednesday when he granted audience to the Inter-Party Advisory Council, Rivers State chapter at the Government House in Port Harcourt. He said allegations by Oshiomhole that he... Read More

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