After May 29, Niger Republic will defend me – Buhari; Seun Kuti Released After 8 Days in Police Detention | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

After May 29, Niger Republic will defend me – Buhari; Seun Kuti Released After 8 Days in Police Detention | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss After May 29, Niger Republic will defend me – Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari expressed his belief yesterday that the people of Niger Republic would support him if anyone posed a threat to him after his tenure. He also revealed... Read More

Rankings

May 5, 2023

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Baba-Ahmed urges Buhari and CJN to boycott Tinubu’s inauguration

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, to boycott the inauguration ceremony of President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on May 29, 2023. Baba-Ahmed made the appeal in an interview on Channels Television on Friday, citing the fact... Read More

Deep Dive

April 13, 2023

Ex-Deputy Governor of Lagos State vows to renounce citizenship ahead of Tinubu’s inauguration

Former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Alhaja Sinatu Ojikutu, has announced that she is in the process of renouncing her Nigerian citizenship following the election of Bola Tinubu as President-elect. Ojikutu made this known during a press briefing at her Lagos residence, saying that the process would be completed before May 29. Ojikutu stated that... Read More

Deep Dive

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May 14, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 14th of May

Use the links below to check out our latest stories and more: The Big 5: Ganduje presents staff of office to new emirs; Oshiomhole denies attacking Kogi gov, Bello over APC ticket | Other top stories Just In: Shocker for Sowore as AAC suspends him and nine others; appoint Acting Chair... Read More

Cover Stories

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May 13, 2019

The Presidency wants you to know that Buhari will be sworn in on May 29, and not June 12

With so much happening in the country, from the uptick in kidnaps and attacks to the general feeling of how hopeless Nigeria is currently, we all can agree that the Presidency reminding us that Buhari’s inauguration for a second tenure will hold on May 29, and thus debunking the widely-circulated reports that it will hold... Read More

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June 6, 2018

BREAKING: Abiola conferred with GCFR as FG declares June 12 Democracy Day

The Federal Government on Wednesday declared June 12 as the nation’s Democracy Day, replacing May 29. In a statement signed by President Muhammadu Buhari, the FG also conferred the late Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, the presumed winner of the election with the highest honour of the land, GCFR. Buhari also conferred Abiola’s running mate, Ambassador Baba Gana Kingibe... Read More

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May 29, 2018

Today’s Noisemakers: Sam Adeyemi, Bukola Saraki, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu [The #DemocracyDay edition]

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 matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Today’s edition is on the... Read More

Opinion

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June 4, 2017

“When your father was screwing Lewinsky and the girls in the White House…” | See our top 10 quotes from last week

Despite the constant negative press covfefe… Donald Trump gave us the perfect opening for this week’s top 10 quotes from last week. “Enjoy!” “At the very least sir, you should verify before writing emails and spreading it round. Thank you with regards I will NOT hesitate to rain curses/abuses on anyone, friend or foe,... Read More

Thinking Through

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June 4, 2017

Another attack on London, Dammy Krane, Kathy Griffin in hot trouble | See our top 10 photos from last week

Last week was a whirlwind. From Democracy day to Biafra Remembrance sit-at-home and a comic who went a little too far. What we did not expect is another terror attack on London or a credit card scam allegation against one of our own, musician, Dammy Krane. See our top 10 photos from the past week... Read More

Thinking Through

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May 5, 2017

Why Buhari will give account of governance on May 29 – Lai Mohammed

by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has a good story to tell Nigerians on May 29. He said the current administration has achieved a lot in the last two years. He made this known to newsmen in Abuja, on Thursday while stating President Buhari’s two... Read More

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May 30, 2016

Umar Sa’ad Hassan: Change for the worse – The story of Buhari’s first year in office

On every May 29th when Nigerians sit down to evaluate the performances of governments over the past year, there are usually three score sheets. One by the die-hard supporters of the leader, another by the opposition and then the one by the governed which in most cases is a mixture of both because the ordinary... Read More

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The 21 most hopeful tweets from Nigerians when Buhari became president

President Muhammadu Buhari was inaugurated today last year. Many Nigerians expressed excitement at the inauguration of the country’s new President, but they were also filled with expectations as to the changes that will be made in the country during this new administration. Netizens took to Twitter to make their demands known to Buhari with the hashtag, #BabaNowThatYouAreThere. Here... Read More

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Opinion: All of President Buhari’s achievements in 365 days

As General Buhari celebrates his one year in office as president of Nigeria, I have been searching frantically like many of his supporters including the conscienceless social media influencers for achievements of the APC led federal government. Here is what the scorecard looks like after 365 days: 1. KILLING OF UNARMED CITIZENS This perhaps... Read More

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These are the 20 most impactful photos from the Buhari presidency

Former President Goodluck Jonathan – on this day, one year ago – ceremoniously handed over the mantle of Nigeria’s leadership to President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress. Despite having spent only one of his 4 year tenure, the administration of Muhammadu Buhari has been largely eventful and has consistently remained in the news- both... Read More

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How Femi Adesina became public enemy number one in 10 quotes

Quite a number of concerned Nigerians are still befuddled at how the Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has managed to still keep his job after a year full of inciting, careless and seemingly unguarded statements on social media. The presidential aide has at different times been at the... Read More

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President Buhari ‘postpones his promise’ to Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari has once again pushed forward a promise he made to Nigerians. On May 14, during the Anti-Corruption Summit which held in London, President Buhari promised to reveal details of assets recovered by the government from looters of the Nigerian treasury today, May 29. “So far, what has come out, what has been recovered... Read More

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Opinion: One year after, Buhari how far?

By Nwagwu Everest Chimankpam and Oke Umurhohwo Sometime in mid June 2015, as patriotic Nigerians who wanted to hold the new government accountable, we asked what president Buhari was doing, but his supporters were quick to remind us that we should give him time. Fair enough, time we have given him. The braggadocios also mentioned that Buhari’s... Read More

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Our best photos from President Buhari’s inauguration

A year ago, Muhammadu Buhari was inaugurated as the President of Nigeria in Abuja, following what had been a rather tough election. The event was filled with dignitaries from all over the world including the U.S. Secretary of state, John Kerry. As we celebrate Democracy Day today, here are our best photos from the glorious... Read More

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These are Buhari’s top achievements in the past year

The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is officially a year old today – May 29, 2016. 365 days ago, Buhari took over from Goodluck Jonathan as President, on a dawn when every Nigerian clung to the hope of change. Riding on this crest of change, the government in the past year, has made relative stride... Read More

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Full text of President Buhari’s Democracy Day speech (READ)

President Muhammadu Buhari has delivered his Democracy Day address to Nigerians today in commemoration of his first year in office. He was sworn in May 29, 2015 after winning the April general elections deposing Goodluck Jonathan as President of the nation. Read the full text of his address below My compatriots, It is one year... Read More

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May 28, 2016

Opinion: President Buhari, great expectations but disappointing results

By Frank Ijege Since the return to democracy in 1999, no election of has been celebrated like the one that brought General Muhammadu Buhari to power in 2015. His victory saw a lot of Nigerians throng to the streets in jubilation for the victory of a man they feel would wipe away their tears and bring... Read More

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May 21, 2016

5 reasons why Buhari should fire the Minister of Justice

As the government of Muhammadu Buhari is about to clock one year in office, his strengths, weaknesses and shortcomings as well as that of his appointed officers would be thoroughly and vigorously reviewed by all and sundry. The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) , a civil rights group has taken upon itself the onus of reviewing... Read More

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June 14, 2015

#RubbinMinds: So much expectation, Wale Oshunde says Buhari is not a magician

A renowned lawyer and public affairs analyst, Wale Oshunde, said there is so much expectation from Buhari’s administration stating that he is not a magician. Today’s episode of Rubbin Minds on Channels Television, which was anchored by Ebuka Obi Uchedu, hosted two super commentators; a lawyer and analyst, Wale Oshunde, also a blogger and social... Read More

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May 22, 2015

This is what Pres. Jonathan wants to do after May 29

by Ranti Joseph Apparently, President Goodluck Jonathan has other interests after leaving office on May 29 as he hinted that his major commitment will be to engage religious and ethnic leaders across the country on the need to allow peace to reign. Jonathan, who disclosed this shortly after he was presented with the 2015 Epitome... Read More

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May 21, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Oil workers want Buhari to declare state of emergency on petroleum sector, May 29: IG orders tight security nationwide, and more

Worried by the worsening fuel scarcity in parts of the country, the Senate Thursday mandated its joint committee on Petroleum Resources ( Upstream and Downstream ) to investigate the remote and immediate cause of the scarcity. The mandate followed a motion by the Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central) who drew the attention... Read More

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May 9, 2015

Amaechi: Wike don’t worry, I’ll handover

by Azubuike Azikiwe Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi, says his administration is ready to handover to Nyesom Wike on May 29. Amaechi stated that he has nothing to do in office beyond May 29, and that his entire cabinet has made ready their notes preparatory to the terminal date of his regime. In a statement... Read More

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April 18, 2015

‘It’s a trap!’: APC’s not comfortable with May 28 handover date

by Anike Jacobs It appears that the All Progressives Congress, APC is uncomfortable with the May 28 handover date proposed by the out-going administration. Punch Newspaper is reporting that the outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan and the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) are set to clash over a proposal by the Jonathan team to hand over... Read More