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January 5, 2016

Nigerians put to shame naysayers and prophets of doom in 2015 – Jonathan

Former president, Goodluck Jonathan has thanked the African Sun Times for naming him its International Person of 2015. Jonathan took to his Facebook page to express gratitude, while also reflecting on 2015. The former president wrote: “I thank The African Sun Times for naming me as its International Person of the year, 2015. I am... Read More

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January 2, 2016

PDP to APC: Learn to stomach the taste of your own medicine

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over their inability to accept constructive criticisms of their administration. In a statement released on Saturday, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, said it was unfortunate that the APC and its leaders, who made a pastime... Read More

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December 10, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: GEJ abused public funds | Trump’s strategy is chaos | Noise-making worship houses closed | More stories

Buhari accuses GEJ of abusing public funds. This Day Suswam says he will not appear before any probe panel, only EFCC. Leadership Buhari promises that IDPs will return to their states next year. This Day Lagos shuts 53 churches, mosques, hotels over noise pollution. Leadership Okonjo-Iweala denies being complicit in the diversion of recovered Abacha loot. This... Read More

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December 2, 2015

Sambo Dasuki accused of illegal arms importation, assassination attempts (DETAILS)

The National Task Force on Illegal Importation of Firearms, NATFORCE, has alleged that ex-National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, is complicit in the importation of trailer load of illegal arms and ammunition into the country. The Director General of the NATFORCE, Osita Emmanuel Okereke claims that the imported weapons were given to terrorist sect, Boko Haram. To validate its claims,... Read More

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November 30, 2015

Goodluck Jonathan attacked in Bayelsa

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan was attacked on Monday morning, by suspected militants, who drove into his convoy, Leadership reports. The reports states that the militants intercepted and drove into Jonathan’s motorcade at the Julius Berger bridge area of Yenagoa, Bayelsa state. The assailants were said to have followed and pursued the motorcade to the entrance of Jonathan’s private residence in the... Read More

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November 26, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: 48 or 500 deported from the UK | 5,000 allowance to begin next year | Donald Trump ‘might actually win’ | More stories

MASSOB accuses South East govs, Ohanaeze, others of betrayal. Vanguard These are the 5 possible replacement for Audu. YNaija Fayose accuses Buhari of using AGF to induce INEC’s decision. Vanguard Dino Melaye says he doesn’t know if Audu was poisoned. YNaija FG promises to begin payment of N5,000 to unemployed youths next year. Vanguard Ex-militants warns Tompolo... Read More

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Chris Okotie

November 23, 2015

Chris Okotie in trouble with Christian elders over Oritsejafor comments

Senior Pastor of the Household of God Church, Chris Okotie, famous for his controversial outbursts, may have gotten himself in trouble over his recent comments about the President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ayo Oritsejafor. Okotie had claimed that Oritsejafor gave former president, Goodluck Jonathan, a false prophecy, which led him to contest and lose the last presidential election. The National... Read More

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November 20, 2015

I didn’t approve any arms procurement contract – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that his government never awarded any contract of $2 billion as claimed by former national security adviser, Sambo Dasuki. Jonathan stated this at a forum in Washington DC, on Thursday, when asked to address the arms procurement scandal surrounding the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. Dasuki had earlier said... Read More

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November 19, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ISIS already in America | Dasuki defends himself | DSS ordered to produce Nnamdi Kanu | More stories

Female suicide bomber kill 15 in Kano market. Punch Ex-service chiefs to also be charged in arms procurement trial. YNaija Court orders DSS to produce Nnamdi Kanu. Leadership This is why Buhari ordered sack of Justice Akanbi. YNaija Court upholds governor Ortom’s election. Leadership Former education minister, Aja-Nwachukwu, dies at 63. Punch Remi Tinubu takes over... Read More

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November 17, 2015

‘No apologies’ | One week after, Dokpesi sings another tune (READ)

Raymond Dokpesi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, infers that the entirety of the Nigerian media industry is filled with liars and every reporter in the business misquoted him, a week ago. What are the odds… The Peoples Democratic Party chieftain has denied apologising on behalf of his party for fielding former President Goodluck Jonathan, in... Read More

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EFCC boss, Ibrahim Lamorde, to be investigated by EFCC | YNaija.com

November 16, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: DSS still in Dasuki’s house | Lamorde’s probe resumes on Tuesday | Masari says APC will deliver | More stories

Ishaku swears in 20 commissioners in Taraba. Leadership Fayemi says they are ready to tackle illegal mining. YNaija Okupe say GEJ lost the presidential election because he failed to sack Jega. Leadership DSS still lays siege at Dasuki’s house despite court order. This Day Masari reiterates that APC will deliver on its promise. Leadership Falana criticizes Supreme... Read More

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November 10, 2015

‘Please forgive us, fielding Jonathan was a mistake’ – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked for forgiveness over its inability to meet the expectations of Nigerians, in the past 16 years. The opposition party said that having taking cognizance of the errors of the past few years, it’s decided to organise a national rebranding conference. Chairman, National Planning Committee of the conference, Raymond Dokpesi, stated... Read More

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November 5, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Putin more powerful than Obama| Fulani may sue Fani-Kayode | MASSOB threatens Army | More stories

FG approves payment of N413 billion subsidy funds. This Day Saraki begs senators to follow him to conduct trial. YNaija Fulani group threatens Fani-Kayode to apologize. Leadership Robbers attacks banks in Igarra, kills 6. This Day MASSOB gives Army 48-hour ultimatum to release its members. YNaija Senate urges Buhari to probe SURE-P. Nation NEF says... Read More

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November 3, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Pension boss wanted | APC snubs Timipre Sylva | Fayose talks tough | More stories

Presidency says GEJ can visit Aso Rock. YNaija Ambode appoints Fashola, 2 other permanent secretary. Leadership Yakasai warns Buhari to be cautious on selective probe. Vanguard APC governors abandons Timipre Sylva. YNaija APC says they are not after one party nation. This Day Fayose says no one can stop him from saying the truth. Leadership... Read More

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October 29, 2015

These are the contracts, benefits Edwin Clark got from Jonathan – Ijaw group

Reacting to Edwin Clark’s statement that he did not benefit anything from former President, Goodluck Jonathan, a group, Ijaw Justice Forum (IJF), has described him as ungrateful. The group claimed that the former Federal Commissioner for Information received cash gifts from influential Nigerians, as a result of his closeness to Jonathan. Ijaw Justice Forum, also insisted that... Read More

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October 29, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: 9 big moments from Republican debate | APC wants Fayose’s aide arrested | How Apple became world’s most valuable company | More stories

100 Boko Haram suspects declared wanted. Leadership Police arrests 4 for impersonating military personnel. Vanguard Court adjourns Dasuki trial. Punch Emir of Kano sacks Ciroman Kano. Leadership APC calls for arrest of Fayose aide, commissioner over murder of NURTW chairman. Vanguard Reps to probe GEJ’s airport projects. Nation Emir of Kano explains why there is... Read More

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Chris Okotie

October 26, 2015

Oritsafejor falsely prophesied that Jonathan would win the election – Okotie

Senior Pastor of the Household of God Church, Chris Okotie, famous for his controversial opinions, has accused President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of misleading former president Goodluck Jonathan. Okotie, who disclosed this while delivering a sermon on Sunday, said Oritsejafor gave Jonathan a false prophecy which led him to contest for the election. “Pastor Oritsejafor deceived Jonathan... Read More

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October 26, 2015

‘Leave Diezani alone… are there no other governors that have stolen?’

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) claims that the anti- corruption war of President Muhammadu Buhari is targeted at the Ijaws from the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. President of the IYC, Udengs Eradiri, made the allegation over the weekend, while also urging the federal government against prosecuting the former minister of petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke. “The UK government should stay away... Read More

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October 22, 2015

Goodluck Jonathan begins election observer role in Tanzania (PHOTOS)

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is serving as the Chairman of the Common Wealth Observer Group for Tanzania’s presidential election. Jonathan is presently in the East African country for the election, which will be holding Sunday October 25th. See photos:

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October 12, 2015

‘Jonathan is the reason power supply improved, not Buhari’

Former Minister of Power, Chinedu Nebo says the improvement in power supply was achieved by former President, Goodluck Jonathan and not President Muhammadu Buhari’s body language. Nebo stated that Jonathan did his best to achieve optimum electricity supply and to improve the power sector, but ‘some people did not want him to succeed’. Nebo spoke in Ikole Ekiti on... Read More

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Goodluck Jonathan

October 9, 2015

Goodluck Jonathan gets international assignment

East African assignment, to be precise. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been appointed as the chairman of a 33-nation observer mission to Tanzania’s general election. Jonathan will lead the Commonwealth observer team to Tanzania, for the election slated to hold on Sunday, October 25. This was announced by the Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign... Read More

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October 4, 2015

‘El-Rufai is a lying favour seeker’ – Jonathan

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has described Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, as a liar for alleging that he spent N64 billion on Independence celebrations from 2010-2014. A statement was issued to address the allegation on behalf of Jonathan by an immediate past minister/deputy chairman, National Planning Commission, Abubakar Sulaiman. The statement said that Jonathan’s administration spent only N332.6 million... Read More

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September 24, 2015

Jonathan, Fayose at Bayelsa PDP guber primary (PHOTOS)

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primaries was held today in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state. Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Ekiti state governor Ayodele Fayose were spotted at the venue of the election. See photos below.

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September 24, 2015

Buhari goes to UNGA with only 21 delegates – They are…

President Muhammadu Buhari’s reported entourage to New York is the fewest ever. Buhari will be attending the 70th United Nations General Assembly with only about 21 delegates. This is strange to many political watchers, owing to precedence; where former Nigerian leaders usually have a large entourage. Read below, names of the members of Buhari’s entourage as obtained... Read More

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September 22, 2015

Has Jonathan switched his support from Dickson to Alaibe?

Nothing is beyond Nigerian politicians, so we’ll hardly be surprised if this turns out to be true. Former President, Goodluck Jonathan and wife, Patience, only recently endorsed the re-election of Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson, the candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). But Daily Sun reports that Jonathan may have withdrawn his support from Dickson,... Read More

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September 19, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Oshiomhole back with fresh allegations | IGP vows to get Saraki before Monday | Fayose goes after Fayemi’s sister | More stories

Oshiomhole returns with fresh allegations and a word for the media. YNaija Ganduje cautions against negotiating with fake group. This Day Buhari’s wife wants male commissioner swapped for a woman. YNaija Facing arrest, Saraki cites politics in CCB prosecution. This Day “Jonathan has no money” | 7 things Alamieyeseigha said about GEJ. YNaija My abductors... Read More

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September 17, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Kidnapped SUN DMD’s wife freed| Buhari is not moving Aso Villa chapel| Saraki’s corruption trial to start on Friday| More stories

Families of Nigerians in Saudi mosque accident to get N70m, free Hajj slots. YNaija Vandals kill 9 DSS operatives in Arepo. Vanguard Saraki’s corruption trial to start on Friday. YNaija Kidnapped SUN DMD’s wife freed. Nation Jonathan accused of repeating PDP’s mistakes in Bayelsa politics. YNaija Buhari rules out more Naira devaluation, backs CBN policy.... Read More

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September 16, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Fani-Kayode says Nigeria was always destined to fail| Boko Haram, FG negotiate|Saraki in corruption scandal| More stories

Governor Udom’s driver is a trained Police spy – Akwa Ibom government. YNaija Boko Haram agreed to swap Chibok girls with arrested bomb expert — Buhari. Premium Times Nigeria was always destined to fail – Fani-Kayode. YNaija ICPC warns state governors not to tamper with bailout funds. This Day Why Aso Villa chapel may possibly... Read More

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September 14, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: FG to prosecute corrupt Jonathan’s ministers | Akwa Ibom driver impersonates policeman | Buhari not taking credit for Jonathan’s work | More stories

This is when FG will start prosecuting corrupt Jonathan’s ministers. YNaija Akwa Ibom driver impersonates policeman. Punch DSS reveals how cult groups worked for PDP during Rivers election. YNaija APC constitutes campaign council for Kogi Nov. 21 governorship poll. Premium Times Why Lagos PDP chairman has refused to step into his office. YNaija Bamanga Tukur... Read More

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September 6, 2015

Like a proud father, Jonathan takes credit for Adesina, Oteh’s success

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that the emergence of Akinwumi Adesina as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Arunma Oteh as Treasurer/ Vice President of the World Bank showed that he had a good economic team. Adesina was Jonathan’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, while Oteh, was the Director-General of Securities and... Read More

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