Honestly, no one recants as much as former President Olusegun Obasanjo does in all of Nigeria. On Friday, immediate past President, Goodluck Jonathan made a surprising trip to Ibogun, Ogun State to visit Obasanjo at his residence there. Here is some of what former President Obasanjo had to say to Jonathan during the visit: “When... Read More

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December 31, 2016

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Where is Diezani Alison-Madueke?

You may remember her as the Minister of Petroleum with the best taste in jewellery or as former Central Bank Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi’s arch-enemy but Diezani Alison-Madueke will also go down in history as a woman who broke many “first female” records. Alison-Madueke started her career with Shell Petroleum Development Corporation in 1992 and... Read More

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August 25, 2016

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The YNaija Tracklist: What caused Zamfara killings | Sanusi has a stern warning to Buhari | Columbia to end 52-year old war | More

From the papers- a tracklist #Immigration2000: Comptroller General says disengaged officers must undergo screening- YNaija Nigeria lost N51.28billion to oil vandalism in 2015- YNaija Sanusi warns Buhari that his government might end up like Jonathan’s- Premium Times Governor Ayade’s brother apprehended by the EFCC over N2.7billion fraud- YNaija CBN allows UBA back into the forex... Read More

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January 15, 2016

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‘Jonathan is inside the hole he threatened to throw me in’ – Oshiomhole

Adams Oshiomole, governor of Edo state has revealed that former president Goodluck Jonathan threatened him after he stated his support for Muhammadu Buhari in the heat that led up to the 2015 elections. In a meeting with APC chieftains across the three Senatorial Districts of Edo State on Thursday, January 14, Oshiomole recalled “around this time last... Read More

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July 18, 2014

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Gbenga Olorunpomi: Jonathan is to be blamed for military attack in Lagos

by Gbenga Olorunpomi My question is, if we are being openly oppressed this way over the death of one officer, and given how Ekiti was militrialised only last month for the gubernatorial poll, what will happen during the 2015 election? The dark days of military oppression are back! The Black Era has returned! Soldiers took... Read More

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January 11, 2014

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Opinion: Qualities Jonathan should look for in new CBN Governor

by Aniebo Nwamu Though it is his prerogative to appoint the next CBN governor, the president needs to be helped in writing this job advertisement, because it is one important position that could make or break the economy. In my view, it is even more important than the job of president and commander-in-chief of the... Read More

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December 4, 2013

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Abuja-based human rights lawyer calls for interrogation of Junaid Mohammed, Dokubo-Asari & others

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Kayode Ajulo, an Abuja-based human rights lawyer, has threatened to sue security agencies if, within seven days, they fail to question former member of the House of Representatives Junaid Mohammed, Mujaheed Dokubo-Asari and others for making aggravating statements threatening national security. Mohammed, was quoted to have said “…blood would flow on the streets of Nigeria should President... Read More

April 25, 2013

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I will volunteer to lead Jonathan’s 2015 campaign if… – Archbishop Ojo

History was made last Sunday at Calvary Kingdom Church, CKC, Lagos, when the presiding bishop, Joseph Imariabe Ojo, was installed as an archbishop. The three-in-one ceremony also marked the bishop’s 64th birthday as well as his 20th anniversary as a charismatic and Pentecostal bishop. The event which took place at the church’s Lagos-Badagry Expressway drew... Read More

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January 26, 2012

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Olisa Metuh tells Nigerians to tread with caution

A member of the National Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised Nigerians to be careful about the way they handle the fall out of the removal of fuel subsidies. In an interview, he queried the protests which ended last week. “On January 1, 2012 PPPRA announced the removal of fuel subsidy... Read More

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January 26, 2012

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“Our president, the general” – Jonathan vs #OccupyNigeria: Lessons learnt, by Stanley Azuakola

by Stanley Azuaokola Lesson 1: On the image of the president A few dozen men haggled in a room at the villa while a whole nation waited for the outcome of their negotiations with heightened expectations. President Jonathan knew that his decision to remove the subsidy on fuel on New Year’s Day was going... Read More

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January 20, 2012

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Has GEJ breached the Constitution?

by Adebola Rayo The past few weeks have caused many Nigerians to raise eyebrows at the actions of the government. It is perhaps time to ask if the Constitution is still the grund-norm, if the country is under the rule of law or the rule of the president and the members of his cabinet. There... Read More

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January 13, 2012

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NLC Chairman in Abia escapes lynching

Abia State chairman of NLC, Comrade Sylvanus Eyeh, yesterday escaped being lynched by angry workers who accused him of sabotaging ongoing nationwide strike in the state. Eyeh and other labour leaders had scheduled to hold their first rally in the state and directed the workers to assemble at the School Road Primary School for its... Read More

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January 12, 2012

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“Who’re you calling a spoilt rich kid?!” – The guys from ‘The Island’ occupy the streets for 3 days now!

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Citizen Kola Oyeneyin, who is the CEO of Venia Business Hub in Lekki, sent YNaija images from the #OccupyNigeria protest from Falomo though Bourdillon, Inner Ikoyi, Onika, TBS and Government House at Marina. Thanks to our citizen correspondents, here are some of the pictures from those who protested in and around the Island. ... Read More

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January 5, 2012

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#FuelSubsidyRemoval: Excerpts from the Tweet-meet with the Minister of Information

by ‘Ifreke Inyang The Minister of Information, Labaran Maku held a tweet-meet this afternoon from 12pm. Maku had announced yesterday that he will be engaging young people on Twitter on the recent removal of fuel subsidy. A Tweeting with the handle, @FMNigeria, he set the tone: “The Min. of Information, Labaran Maku tweet meeting will... Read More

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January 5, 2012

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VIDEO: Police attempts to disrupt #FuelSubsidyRemoval protest in Kaduna

by ‘Ifreke Inyang The police in Kaduna have been accused of trying to disrupt peaceful protesters against the government’s fuel subsidy removal policy. See a video below, sent in by a citizen reporter: This comes on the heels of the violent disruption of peaceful protests in Kano yesterday at the “Liberation Square”. What do you... Read More

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We have your receipts: Obasanjo, but you didn’t like Jonathan before

Where is Diezani Alison-Madueke?

The YNaija Tracklist: What caused Zamfara killings | Sanusi has a stern warning to Buhari | Columbia to end 52-year old war | More

‘Jonathan is inside the hole he threatened to throw me in’ – Oshiomhole

Senate should learn how to tolerate abuse like Jonathan – Reno Omokri

Gbenga Olorunpomi: Jonathan is to be blamed for military attack in Lagos

‘Most politicians are in it for what they can get’ – Pres. Jonathan plays Captain Obvious

Opinion: Qualities Jonathan should look for in new CBN Governor

Abuja-based human rights lawyer calls for interrogation of Junaid Mohammed, Dokubo-Asari & others

I will volunteer to lead Jonathan’s 2015 campaign if… – Archbishop Ojo

Olisa Metuh tells Nigerians to tread with caution

“Our president, the general” – Jonathan vs #OccupyNigeria: Lessons learnt, by Stanley Azuakola

Has GEJ breached the Constitution?

NLC Chairman in Abia escapes lynching

“Who’re you calling a spoilt rich kid?!” – The guys from ‘The Island’ occupy the streets for 3 days now!

#FuelSubsidyRemoval: Excerpts from the Tweet-meet with the Minister of Information

VIDEO: Police attempts to disrupt #FuelSubsidyRemoval protest in Kaduna

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