Opinion: Why there’s a need to win over social media in election campaigns

by Emmanuel Egobiambu The McArthur Research Network on youth and participatory politics, those who are politically involved online are twice more likely to vote than those who are not. The advent of social media has reshaped the landscape of society, drastically. It has broken hitherto visible boundaries that existed among different people in diverse places... Read More

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February 11, 2015

‘Where did Jonathan construct 25,000km of roads?’ – Gov. Fashola can’t believe his ears

by Kolapo Olapoju Governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola, says President Goodluck Jonathan and the ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party, cannot be trusted, owing to their dissemination of half-truths and false claims Fashola says Jonathan has failed Nigerians, and as such, does not deserve a second term in office as president of Nigeria. He made the... Read More

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February 9, 2015

Chai, they just finished Ambode with this cartoon (LOOK)

by Temitope Onitiju Somebody just took a major swipe at the Lagos governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Akinwunmi Ambode. A cartoon has surfaced on social media depicting Ambode as an unserious individual who is mostly interested in social engagements and having a fun time. The cartoon, which had the title ‘Nigeria’s next top... Read More

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February 7, 2015

Stove Infrastructure: Agbaje shares Kerosene to PDP supporters (See Photos)

by Damilola Jagun Borrowing from the inspiration of Ayo Fayose, transactional politics is proving to be the order of the day. For some, it is promise and perform, for many others, it is give and get, hence the order of occurrences that led to the coining of stomach infrastructure… and now stove infrastructure. Gubernatorial candidate of... Read More

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February 7, 2015

Yes, Jimi Agbaje’s posters were defaced yesterday… this is what happened next (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju In a classic example of political intolerance, some unknown persons have defaced the campaign posters of Jimi Agbaje. The posters of the Lagos gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, on the 3rd Mainland Bridge, were painted to make Agbaje unrecognizable. As at the morning of Friday, Ferbuary 6, most of Agbaje’s... Read More

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February 6, 2015

Lateef Raji: Obanikoro is a hypocrite… let me tell you why

by Lateef Raji At times, keeping silent when people make mischievous or misguided statements could be misrepresented for acquiescence. Hence, it is better to talk or react on things that matter when it matters. Let me begin by stating from the outset that reacting to an individual like Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, by all standards, is... Read More

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January 26, 2015

‘We will tear down APC’s posters’ – Pro-Jonathan group warns LASAA

by Damilola Jagun The Director General of the Lagos Goodluck-Sambo Independent Campaign Group (LGSICG), Dr. Adetokunbo Pearse has warned the Lagos State Signage & Advertisement Agency (LASAA) to desist from allowing itself to be used by the Lagos State Government as a tool to muzzle the opposition in the state. In a statement on Thursday,... Read More

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January 23, 2015

We tell you a secret – Gov. Fashola doesn’t have a PVC yet

by Kolapo Olapoju Like millions of Nigerians, Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola, says he hasn’t gotten his Permanent Voter Card (PVC). Fashola made the disclosure on Thursday, January 22, during the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship rally in Ajeromi Local Government Area of Lagos state. The governor stated that it was unfortunate that many eligible voters were... Read More

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January 8, 2015

Jimi Agbaje speaks on why GEJ should be re-elected, says Buhari has been compromised

by Damilola Jagun Jimi Agbaje has warned that if President Goodluck Jonathan fails in his re-election bid, his region, the South south could cripple the nation’s economy by shutting down the oil sector. The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate of Lagos state made the comments at a recent meeting in London organised by his... Read More

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January 5, 2015

One of these 15 people will take over from Governor Fashola [Full list of candidates]

by Damilola Jagun The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the names of the 15 governorship candidates in Lagos state. The names of the aspirants running mates were also released by the electoral body. 1. National Conscience Party: Mr Ayodele Akele and Dr. Akinlade Babafemi 2. Progressives Peoples’ Alliance: Mrs Pauline Adegbe and Mr Olamide Oguntoyinbo... Read More

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January 5, 2015

Buhari, Adeboye, Osinbajo and Fashola attend Lagos thanksgiving service (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun The All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, and his running mate, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, were on Sunday, January 4, in attendance at the interdenominational Lagos State Thanksgiving Service Also in attendance was host governor, Babatunde Fashola, his wife, Abimbola Fashola and General overseer of the Redeemed Christian church of God, Pastor Adeboye... Read More

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December 24, 2014

2015: Agbaje and Obanikoro reconcile after PDP meeting (See Photos)

by Kolapo Olapoju Lagos governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Jimi Agbaje, and former Minister of state for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, have settled their differences. The pair have been at loggerheads since the governorship primaries of the PDP, which Obanikoro lost to Agbaje, with the former alleging irregularities in the voting process. However, at... Read More

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December 18, 2014

Abimbola Adelakun: 2015 – It’s Bola Tinubu Vs Bode George in Lagos

by Abimbola Adelakun The same ethical issues confronting Agbaje shackle Ambode too. How does one shake off a godfather like Tinubu? Will Ambode ever dare such? Can he even try and not expect to be shown the proverbial eraser that cleans “inexperienced” pencils like him? Nigerian elections come with certain realities: “stomach infrastructure”; losers allege... Read More

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December 7, 2014

“We are on the same page”: 7 things we learnt from Tinubu’s letter about Fashola

by Kolapo Olapoju National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has denied having any rift with the Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola. The erstwhile governor of Lagos issued a statement through his media office on Saturday, December 6, where he reacted to the reports from a section of the media. Here are... Read More

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December 3, 2014

I’m the thug who married his high school sweetheart || 7 new things we learnt about @MObanikoro

by Kolapo Olapoju Musiliu Obanikoro, on Tuesday, 2nd of December, made his declaration to contest the governorship office of Lagos state. The Senator, who is running under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party, declared his intention in the presence of party faithful and supporters at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. And as expected, we... Read More

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December 1, 2014

The god of Boko Haram is Satan himself – Tinubu

by Damilola Jagun Bola Tinubu, the ex-governor of Lagos State and national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has labelled as “godless people”, the perpetrators of the recent bombing of Kano Central Mosque. On Friday, November 28, about 120 people were killed as multiple explosions rocked the mosque while Muslim faithfuls prepared for the... Read More

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November 26, 2014

PDP candidate will never become Lagos governor – Oba of Lagos

by Kolapo Olapoju “PDP will never win Lagos”: These are the words of Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu. Oba Akiolu has revealed that he recently told PDP chieftains, Musiliu Obanikoro and Bode George, that the Peoples Democratic Party will never produce a governor in Lagos state. Despite the ruling party’s determination to take Lagos... Read More

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November 13, 2014

Ambode is just a civil servant, he can’t be imposed on us – @YemiIkuforiji

by Kolapo Olapoju Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, recently told journalists that Akinwunmi Ambode cannot be imposed on himself and other APC gubernatorial candidates of Lagos state. Ikuforiji, who faces stiff opossition to win the All Progressives Congress’ nomination, says he got into the gubernatorial race to make “life more abundant for ordinary... Read More

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November 13, 2014

Photo of the day: @TundeFashola takes a selfie……….with @AsiwajuTinubu (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola knows a thing or two about the art of selfie-taking. He recently took a Selfie with Olasupo Shasore, and now, another one has surfaced, where Asiwaju Bola Tinubu was featured as he tried to take a Selfie. Fashola has definitely got the Selfie thing going good. Below... Read More

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November 11, 2014

@AsiwajuTinubu promise fairness and level playing field to #Lagos guber aspirants

by Godwin Akanfe During a meeting attended by major stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress on Sunday night, APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has called for fair play among the aspirants for the governorship ticket of the party in Lagos State. At the meeting which was held at Tinubu’s Bourdillion residence, in Ikoyi, Lagos,... Read More

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November 4, 2014

GEJ has failed to transform Nigeria, does not deserve second term – Fashola

by Kolapo Olapoju According to the Governor of Lagos State, Batunde Fashola, the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan has failed Nigerians, and consequently, he does not deserve a second term in office. Fashola made the comments at the opening ceremony of Women In Business Conference in Lagos on Monday, 4 November, where he also accused the... Read More

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October 25, 2014

Opinion: Why @MObanikoro is the best for #Lagos State

by Gabriel Irene As the race for the soul of Lagos’ number one seat heightens, one is able to streamline between political “notice me”, genuine contenders, potential leaders, et al. In the words of the state ruling party, Lagos State is one that is not contestable, while the major opposition party (PDP) sees this time... Read More

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October 25, 2014

Meet the man who tamed Nigeria’s most lawless city – @TundeFashola profiled by UK’s @Telegraph

by Jewel Stephen Governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola has been profiled by UK news platform, ‘The Telegraph’, over his accomplishments in transforming Lagos and most recently, his leadership in the fight against the Ebola virus disease. In a report by the Chief foreign correspondent, Colin Freeman, the Governor was hailed for “cleaning up its... Read More

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October 20, 2014

#Lagos gives N50 million lump sum to First Consultant Hospital

by Kolapo Olapoju The Lagos state government has announced a N50 million donation to First Consultant Medical Centre, Obalende, the hospital where the index case of the Ebola virus disease in Nigeria, Patrick Sawyer, was admitted and treated. It was also announced that the affected persons and survivors of the Ebola virus outbreak in Nigeria... Read More

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October 20, 2014

Analysis: Nigeria has been #Ebola free for an hour! How did we get here?

by Kolapo Olapoju As of the designated time of 0900 local time, Nigeria was officially deemed Ebola free by the World Health Organisation having survived for 42 days, or twice the incubation period, of the virus. YNaija in this analysis, takes a look at how the country against all odds managed to stop the spread of... Read More

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October 17, 2014

@TundeFashola accuses FG of lying about nation’s economy | Here is what he said

by Godwin Akanfe Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola has accused the Federal Government of not being sincere with the citizens on the state of the nation’s economy. Fashola claims that the postponement of the monthly Federal Allocation Accounts Committee, (FAAC) which was scheduled to hold in Enugu State, on Wednesday, 15 October, was an indication that all... Read More

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October 17, 2014

I can give Lagosians a better deal than they’ve ever had before – @YemiIkuforiji speaks on Governorship ambition

by Godwin Akanfe Since emerging as Speaker of the Assembly in December 2005, Rt Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji has gone on to record the feat of becoming the first Legislator to serve as a Speaker for two consecutive terms in Lagos state. Apart from his role as Speaker of the Lagos state House of Assembly for... Read More

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October 7, 2014

Its election season! Koronation presents ‘Korobucci’ (LISTEN)

by Damilola Jagun Whenever it’s election season, the creativity in politics comes to the fore.. KoroNation, a campaign support-group of Musiliu Obanikoro, have set the bar for campaign/awareness strategy by remixing the Mavins smash hit, ‘Dorobucci’, and coming up with ‘Korobucci’. The Minister of State for Defence, hasn’t yet stated his intention to vie for the governorship of... Read More

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October 7, 2014

Lagos state launches improved ‘Energy Calculator Mobile App’ (DOWNLOAD)

by Jewel Stephen Over the weekend, the Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources through its implementing agency, Lagos State Electricity Board [LSEB] launched the improved version of its mobile app, the Lagos Energy Calculator. This version of the mobile app has been improved based on feedback from an earlier soft launch in June... Read More

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September 24, 2014

Eko ti baje! @followlasg take note – Refuse is back on the streets of #Lagos

by Hycinth Iyereosa and Kolapo Olapoju Back in 2007, when Babatunde Fashola became the Governor of Lagos state, he came with a mission; to beautify Lagos, among other obejectives. One of the projects he embarked on was to clean up the state, which had refuse littering the streets and wastes lying around on the road.... Read More

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Opinion: Why there’s a need to win over social media in election campaigns

‘Where did Jonathan construct 25,000km of roads?’ – Gov. Fashola can’t believe his ears

Chai, they just finished Ambode with this cartoon (LOOK)

Stove Infrastructure: Agbaje shares Kerosene to PDP supporters (See Photos)

Yes, Jimi Agbaje’s posters were defaced yesterday… this is what happened next (PHOTOS)

Lateef Raji: Obanikoro is a hypocrite… let me tell you why

‘We will tear down APC’s posters’ – Pro-Jonathan group warns LASAA

We tell you a secret – Gov. Fashola doesn’t have a PVC yet

Jimi Agbaje speaks on why GEJ should be re-elected, says Buhari has been compromised

One of these 15 people will take over from Governor Fashola [Full list of candidates]

Buhari, Adeboye, Osinbajo and Fashola attend Lagos thanksgiving service (PHOTOS)

2015: Agbaje and Obanikoro reconcile after PDP meeting (See Photos)

Abimbola Adelakun: 2015 – It’s Bola Tinubu Vs Bode George in Lagos

“We are on the same page”: 7 things we learnt from Tinubu’s letter about Fashola

I’m the thug who married his high school sweetheart || 7 new things we learnt about @MObanikoro

The god of Boko Haram is Satan himself – Tinubu

PDP candidate will never become Lagos governor – Oba of Lagos

Ambode is just a civil servant, he can’t be imposed on us – @YemiIkuforiji

Photo of the day: @TundeFashola takes a selfie……….with @AsiwajuTinubu (LOOK)

@AsiwajuTinubu promise fairness and level playing field to #Lagos guber aspirants

GEJ has failed to transform Nigeria, does not deserve second term – Fashola

Opinion: Why @MObanikoro is the best for #Lagos State

Meet the man who tamed Nigeria’s most lawless city – @TundeFashola profiled by UK’s @Telegraph

#Lagos gives N50 million lump sum to First Consultant Hospital

Analysis: Nigeria has been #Ebola free for an hour! How did we get here?

@TundeFashola accuses FG of lying about nation’s economy | Here is what he said

I can give Lagosians a better deal than they’ve ever had before – @YemiIkuforiji speaks on Governorship ambition

Its election season! Koronation presents ‘Korobucci’ (LISTEN)

Lagos state launches improved ‘Energy Calculator Mobile App’ (DOWNLOAD)

Eko ti baje! @followlasg take note – Refuse is back on the streets of #Lagos

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