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YNaija March 2, 2023

Tinubu sets up reconciliation committee, to meet Atiku, Peter Obi, Kwankwaso

President-elect Bola Tinubu has established a committee to reconcile with the other presidential candidates who contested the election on Saturday. Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu made the announcement, saying the…

tosin adesina May 19, 2018

Are we supposed to believe Shettima cares about the Borno state shoe polish poverty alleviation scheme?

Governor Kashim Shettima really thinks we are all idiots. While we are still coming to terms with the fact that stomach infrastructure isn’t good for Nigeria in 2018, the Borno…

Mazi Emeka September 18, 2016

Femi Fani-Kayode: A President with no memory and no recollection of history

There are two statements that President Buhari made in the last few days that I find curious and misleading. I have read them over and over again and I am…

Mazi Emeka August 30, 2016

Opinion: Did Ganduje betray Kwankwaso?

By Auwalu Lawan Aranposu Immediately he was sworn in as Kano state governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje pledged to continue with all outstanding projects left uncompleted by his predecessor and…

Mazi Emeka March 15, 2016

‘I will soon expose Kwankwaso’ – Governor Ganduje

The battle line has been drawn between Kano state governor, Umar Ganduje and his predecessor Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. Both men have of late, been involved in a row, with Kwankwaso being accused…

Janeth J March 11, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Unbundling of NNPC is illegal’ | Trump says protesters deserved assault | Saraki goes to court | More stories

Falana says restructuring of NNPC is illegal. Punch Lekki Gardens MD arrested over building collapse. Vanguard $2.3 million recovered from arms deal suspect. Nation Buhari ejects 22 top directors from…

Kolapo Olapoju March 11, 2016

Kwankwaso sponsored ‘violent rally’ at funeral of Ganduje’s mother – APC

Former governor of Kano state, Rabiu Kwankwaso, is in the bad books of his party, the All Progressive Congress for organising a violent rally in the state while paying a…

Adebayo Emuleomo November 13, 2015

‘Yorubas are too sensitive’ – 7 things we learned from Gani Adams’ new interview

In a recent interview where he spoke on the increased rate of attacks by Fulani herdsmen in Yorubaland, Otunba Gani Adams, the National Coordinator of the Oodua People's Congress, had quite a…

Janeth J October 27, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Masked witnesses wanted for Dasuki’s trial | Wike’s woes may affect Amaechi | Senate to screen INEC boss | More stories

Convicted army general mother pleads for mercy. Premium Times APC says PDP declares war against Nigeria Judiciary. Leadership Presidency praises Senate over screening. YNaija FG wants secret trial for Dansuki.…

Janeth J October 26, 2015

‘Kwakwanso is telling his father’s age mates to shut up’ – Afenifere

Afenifere, has berated the former governor of Kano state, Rabiu Kwankwaso, for attempting to downplay and sidestep the activities of Fulani herdsmen in the South West. Kwakwanso had on Sunday, stated…

Janeth J September 2, 2015

ICPC begins probing Amaechi, Chime and Kwankwaso’s tenure

Some former governors are now under the radar. Vanguarr reports that the independent Corrupt Practices and other offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced investigations of four former governors. This follows petitions…

Janeth J July 2, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Arewa shades Yoruba, DSS operatives gets transfer, Kashamu a free man, More stories

ACF cautions Akande against reckless statements. This Day PDP zones its principal positions in NASS. YNaija Saraki says Ekweremadu will make his work difficult. This Day The 253 rejected DSS operatives…

Janeth J July 1, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: APC scores Buhari high, Okonjo-Iweala says Oshiomhole lied, Aregbesola slashes salary, More stories

APC rates Buhari high after 1 month in office. Vanguard Abdulsalam says military needs support of the public to conquer terrorism. Leadership Former Bayelsa speaker's wife kidnapped. Vanguard PDP has…

Janeth J June 4, 2015

Babcock University honors Fashola with a degree

Former governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola was honored with an award of Honoris Causa by Babcock University in Ogun state at the University's Post Graduate convocation ceremony. According to…

June 21, 2014

It’s crunch time: Atiku, Wamakko, Kwankwaso make moves to save Nyako’s job

by Oge Okonkwo Embattled governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako have gone to seek for help from his party members, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, former Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial…

March 6, 2014

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Jonathan gave 16 govs N32 billion to vote Jang – Kwankwaso

by 'Jola Sotubo According to the Governor of Kano, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, President Goodluck Jonathan attempted to influence the Nigeria Governors’ Forum election by giving N2 billion each to governors…

January 5, 2014

PDP crisis: VP Namadi Sambo’s job threatened by mass defection

by Akintomiwa Agbaje As preparations for the 2015 elections gather momentum, the mass exodus of members from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) threatenn the job of Vice President, Namadi Sambo.…

January 4, 2014

“We will never accept the leadership”: Crisis looms in APC over power sharing

by Akintomiwa Agbaje A crisis storm is about to hit the All Progressives Congress over power sharing and control plan. Though its acceptability within the country’s political circle is plunging through…

November 27, 2013

Atim Akem Asim: Gov. Kwankwaso should get his hands out of the Kano cookie jar

by Atim Akem Asim A number of questions are begging to be asked: Is the governor above the law such that he can use public funds at will? Does the fact that…

May 25, 2013

SNAPSHOT: Governor Amaechi can’t stop smiling, after his win

by Hauwa Gambo There is also something self-satisfied, smug about the two-time governor of Rivers and now two-time chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, Rotimi Amaechi. It endears him to…

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