“I’ve never shed a tear over any election” – Jimi Agbaje speaks on politics, controversy and more #WithChude

“I don’t see myself as a Nigerian big man” – Ex Lagos State gubernatorial candidate Jimi Agbaje speaks on accolades, politics and more #WithChude

This week’s episode of #WithChude featured renowned pharmacist and one of the influential personalities in Nigerian politics, Jimi Agbaje. In this episode, he discusses what it’s like to lose an election, how he responds to the attention and praises showered on him by the general public as well as whether or not he plans to... Read More

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June 6, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 6th of June

Follow the links to read all of our latest stories: The Big 5: Ihedioha has no programme, only want to squander N42.5bn I left behind – Okorocha; We’ve not endorsed any speakership candidate – PDP caucus | Other top stories The Late 5: Gbajabiamila not convicted of any crime – Jibrin; Dokpesi to... Read More

Cover Stories

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March 20, 2019

The Late 5: Agbaje denies dumping PDP; I’ll reclaim my mandate, Atiku vows | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Buhari declines assent to five bills President Muhammadu Buhari has on Wednesday declined assent to five bills passed by the National Assembly. The aforementioned bills are the Nigeria Film Commission Bill 2018, the Climate change Bill, 2018, the Immigration (amendment) Bill, 2018, the Chartered Institute of Pension... Read More

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March 9, 2019

2019: Lagos, Ogun and the 8 battle grounds to look out for in the governorship race

This Saturday, Nigerians will once again move out to elect their leaders (state executives) for the next four years in the second stanza of the much anticipated general election. If history is anything to go by, the state polls are likely to be more intense especially in states where the incumbent governors are wrapping up... Read More

Thinking Through

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January 14, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 14th of January

Follow the links to read up the stories and analyses on YNaija: UPDATE: Onnoghen’s arraignment adjourned, as 100 lawyers defend CJN at tribunal Here’s why the new season of Big Brother Naija has been delayed #ThePlatformDebates: I’ll tackle the issue of Apapa gridlock within my first 60 days – Sanwo-Olu ... Read More

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January 13, 2019

#ThePlatformDebates: I’ll bring character to leadership in Lagos – Jimi Agbaje

The gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos for the 2019 elections, Jimi Agbaje has promised to bring fresh ideas in the governance of the state. Speaking on Sunday during a debate for candidates in the March 2nd governorship election organised by The Platform, a non-governmental initiative, Agbaje said: “I will bring character to leadership in... Read More

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December 26, 2018

The mind-blowing Queen Moremi the Musical hits the stage

Ever since the premiere of the most anticipated show, Queen Moremi the Musical on the 21st of December, every conversation in Lagos has been about the heroic queen warrior of all time. After the casts hit the stage kicking off a spectacular run that has made the musical play one of the sold out theater... Read More

The Late 5: Atiku apologises over claims he called widow of slain soldier; Agbaje promises to dismantle Lekki toll gate if elected | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Seven weeks after President Muhammadu Buhari saddled it with the assignment of investigating allegations of fraud against the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Professor Usman Yusuf, the committee has submitted its report. The panel headed by Dr. Bukar Hassan, a retired Permanent Secretary,... Read More

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December 17, 2018

Our operations have no political colouration – LASAA

The Lagos State Signage and Advertising Agency (LASAA) has said the agency’s operations have no political colouration. It faulted a report that five of its officials destroyed the campaign billboards of the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Mr Jimi Agbaje. In a statement by its Managing Director, Mobolaji Sanusi,... Read More

The Late 5: 2019 wouldn’t be about who tell the most lies – Sanwo-Olu replies Agbaje; SDP abandons CUPP, forges ahead with Donald Duke; | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has responded to statements by the candidate of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Jimi Agbaje who in a series of tweets on Tuesday, questioned his capacity to govern the nation’s economic capital.... Read More

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December 1, 2018

The Late 5: U.S. government replies FG on alleged plans to endorse Atiku; Henceforth, No work, no pay – FG tells ASUU | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Federal Government has ordered that no payment of any form of salaries and allowances should be made to members of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on strike in Federal and Inter-Varsity Centres. As contained in a memo issued by S.B. Ramon-Yusuf, a Director at the... Read More

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November 16, 2018

APC breaking rules shows what they are about – Jimi Agbaje

The governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, Jimi Agbaje has said Nigerians need to stop worshipping their politicians and begin to hold their elected leaders accountable. He said this on Friday, November 16, 2018, in a question and answer session on Twitter. He was asked, “Why is it hard for most... Read More

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November 1, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 1st of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: ICYMI: Jimi Agbaje picks Haleemat Busari as running mate Why is President Buhari and the APC silent on Governor Ganduje’s corruption scandal? Why Kingsley Moghalu should be Nigeria’s next President in 2019 – Diasporan Group

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November 1, 2018

ICYMI: Jimi Agbaje picks Haleemat Busari as running mate

Governorship candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, Jimi Agbaje has announced Mrs Haleemat Busari as his running mate for the March 2nd 2019 gubernatorial election. According to a statement on Thursday by the Director of Media and Publicity of Jimi Agbaje Campaign Organisation (JACO), Felix Oboagwina, the choice of Busari, a lawyer, followed comprehensive... Read More

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October 30, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 30th of October

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: ‘INEC is the reason I’m yet to start campaigning’ – Jimi Agbaje breaks silence Despite killings of its members, Islamic sect continues protest against incarceration of its leader U.S President, Donald Trump has vowed to end the automatic right to citizenship... Read More

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October 30, 2018

‘INEC is the reason I’m yet to start campaigning’ – Jimi Agbaje breaks silence

The flag bearer of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 gubernatorial election in Lagos, Jimi Agbaje has responded to concerned supporters of his candidacy as well as critics of his slow pace approach to campaigns for the 2019 governorship election, attributing the delay in commencing, to what he described as “keeping to the... Read More

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October 8, 2018

Today’s Noisemakers: Burna Boy, Umeh, Jimi Agbaje, others

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

Opinion

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October 6, 2018

Ambode’s press conference and the Lagos APC primaries; President Buhari’s Independence Day speech and 5 things we learnt and other stories that made headlines this week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. This week began with the governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode holding a World Press Conference where he spewed some negative things against his opponent in the governorship race, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. This might have prompted the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola ‘Jagaban’ Tinubu... Read More

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October 5, 2018

The Late 5: Jimi Agbaje to battle Sanwo-Olu for Lagos governorship; Magnus Abe, Utomi, Akinlade denied APC guber tickets | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a list of 24 candidates approved as flag bearers of the party for the 2019 governorship elections. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Yekini Nabena disclosed this in a statement posted on the... Read More

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October 5, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 5th of October

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: BREAKING: Jimi Agbaje emerges as Lagos PDP guber candidate World Teachers Day: Is there anything for the Nigerian Teacher to celebrate?

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October 5, 2018

BREAKING: Jimi Agbaje emerges as Lagos PDP guber candidate

Two-time Governorship candidate, Jimi Agbaje on Friday emerged as the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2019 gubernatorial elections in Lagos, scoring 1,100 votes to defeat his only challenger, Deji Doherty who came second with 742 votes. Agbaje, a former National Chairmanship aspirant had previously ran for the office of Governor of the... Read More

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September 19, 2018

The Late 5: Jimi Agbaje joins dramatic race for Lagos governorship in 2019, FG suspends national carrier project ‘Nigeria Air’ indefinitely | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2015 Governorship elections in Lagos, Jimi Agbaje, has on Wednesday indicated interest in running for the position in the 2019 elections under the platform of the umbrella party, ending speculations about his ambition. The 2017 PDP National... Read More

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September 19, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 19th of September

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: #YNaijaEssays: It’s been 100 years of breakthroughs in Sickle Cell care, but we still have a long way to go Ramsey Nouah is searching for an actor to play Andy Okeke in the ‘Living In Bondage’ sequel

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December 9, 2017

Rashidi Ladoja joins Gbenga Daniel, Jimi Agbaje, Bode George in withdrawing from PDP Chairmanship race

A former governor of Oyo, Senator Rashidi Ladoja has withdrawn from the PDP national chairmanship campaign. This makes it the fourth candidate to withdraw, after Bode George, Jimi Agbaje, and Gbenga Daniel. Ladoja in a statement issued on Saturday urged other contestants from the South West to rally round former Minister of Education, Professor Tunde Adeniran... Read More

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December 9, 2017

Gbenga Daniel withdraws from PDP Chairmanship race

A contender for the PDP national chairmanship position, Gbenga Daniel, has stepped down from the race. Daniel is the third candidate to quit after Bode George and Jimi Agbaje. Read Daniel’s letter to the party on Saturday: The Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party Convention Planning Committee, Abuja. 9th Dec 2017 Re; Withdrawal from The Chairmanship Contest:... Read More

The News Blog

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December 9, 2017

Like Bode George, Jimi Agbaje withdraws from PDP Chairmanship race

One of candidates for People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship, Jimi Agbaje, has withdrawn from the race. In a letter on published on Twitter, Mr Agbaje said he withdrew considering there were too many candidates from the Southwest who were in the race. On Friday, Mr Agbaje and others were screened in for race but, Bode... Read More

#TheExperienceReport: Cow-dung at Gate C & 4 other things that should have been done better

All in the spirit of improvement, because we know the one thing Pastor Paul Adefarasin is passionate about is excellence. A few things were a letdown, and once we have finished binding and casting the demons that causes such gaps, would be great to see measures to ensure we do much better in the next... Read More

Church Culture

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December 3, 2016

#CelebAtChurch: Yemi Osinbajo, Don Jazzy, Toke Makinwa and others were at The Experience yesterday

We don’t go to church or worship concerts to see celebrities, of course. But when The Church Blog sees them, what are we supposed to do now? Everyone likes celebs. So we did a run down of those we sighted at The Experience 2016, yesterday! Politicians Gen Yakubu Gowon, former head of state Prof Yemi... Read More

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August 24, 2016