Saraki reveals plan to meet with Tinubu

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has revealed his intention to meet with National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu. The pair have been at loggerheads since June 9, when Saraki, defied the wish of the APC, to emerge leader of the Senate. Ever since, Tinubu has gone quiet, even as Saraki yet again on... Read More

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June 28, 2015

Buhari meets with Pro-Lawan group over APC, NASS crisis

President Muhammadu Buhari reportedly met with the Senate Unity Forum led by Senator Ahmad Lawan on Friday, June 26. The All Progressives Congress, had before the National Assembly leadership election, endorsed Lawan as its candidate for the senate presidency, but Senator Bukola Saraki went against the party to emerge as the senate president. Last week, the... Read More

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June 23, 2015

Buhari in first meeting with 36 governors (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo had a meeting behind closed doors with all state governors. The meeting, which is the first of its kind since Buhari’s inauguration, ended with a resolution to end the financial crisis being faced by some state governments.. It was held inside the Council Chambers of the Presidential... Read More

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June 22, 2015

Saraki and Lawan meet APC Chairman Oyegun

Since his inauguaration as Senate President, Bukola Saraki met with the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun. Saraki and other senators, including Ahmed Lawan, who is the preferred candidate of the APC, were in attendance at the meeting at the home of Oyegun on Monday.

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June 22, 2015

This is what Buhari did on his first day in the presidential office

President Muhammadu Buhari has moved into the presidential villa and today is his first day in the office. Today the president went into a meeting with service chiefs who arrived the villa shortly after he got in. This would be the second time that Buhari would be meeting with the service chiefs since he assumed... Read More

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June 18, 2015

This is what APC state chairmen discussed with Oyegun yesterday

On Wednesday, June 17, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, met with the chairmen of the 36 state chapters of the party, behind closed-doors. The meeting which lasted over four hours, was the first meeting of the chairmen since the party won the general elections on March 28 and April 11, 2015.... Read More

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June 2, 2015

President Buhari presently meeting with Service Chiefs

President Muhammadu Buhari has gone into a crucial meeting with the Service Chiefs this afternoon, Tuesday, June 2. The service Chiefs arrived at the Defence House a few minutes before 12 noon and subsequently went into the meeting with the President. Present at the meeting are; National Security Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), Chief of... Read More

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May 23, 2015

This is what Buhari discussed with David Cameron today

by Kolapo Olapoju Earlier today, President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, visited UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, at his official residence in Downing Street, London. According to a Downing Street spokesperson, below is what was discussed between the two leaders. “The Prime Minister welcomed President-elect Buhari of Nigeria to Downing Street this morning. Both leaders congratulated each other on... Read More

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April 3, 2015

Jonathan, Buhari meet behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa

by Ranti Joseph President Goodluck Jonathan today held a closed-door meeting with the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari. The meeting on Friday which was described as private was held at the new Banquet Hall inside the President’s office at the Aso Rock Villa. The parley signals commencement of talks over transitional process ahead of the May 29... Read More

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October 7, 2014

Jonathan travels to Niger republic to talk terrorism with leaders of neighbouring countries

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria, will embark on a one-day official visit to Niamey, Niger Republic today, to participate in an ‘Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Lake Chad Basin Commission.’ According to a statement by Rueben Abati, the president’s spokesperson, “Jonathan and other participating Heads of State and... Read More

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July 28, 2014

Opinion: I met Lai Mohammed last week, here’s what he told me

by Showunmi Rex In truth, meeting him dispelled so many prejudices I had about the path the Nigerian opposition treads. In all it was a short but robust conversation and I hope to write an article on the fundamental issues of statecraft that he enlightened me on during the discussion when the time is ripe. “The... Read More

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July 23, 2014

SNAPSHOT: Whatever Pres. Jonathan is selling, this Chibok mother isn’t buying

by Kolapo Olapoju President Jonathan reportedly (depending on who you ask) cancelled a planned trip to Chibok, Borno to meet the grieving families whose daughters were abducted 100 days ago. His government neither met with, invited, nor in any way officially consoled the parents, siblings or c0mmunity. He finally did this yesterday, on his terms,... Read More

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July 21, 2014

YNaija Editorial: Where Mr. President missed it on Malala

The President’s ill-advised decision neither to visit the parents of the missing girls, nor their crisis ravaged community, months after the event over security concerns has done nothing but breed mistrust and cast doubts on the nature of our government’s intentions. It is almost a hundred days now since over 200 schoolgirls were abducted from... Read More

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May 22, 2014

This is the woman accused of being a flying witch by Ajegunle residents (PHOTO)

by Akan Ido It was a bit of a chaos in Ajegunle, a suburb of Lagos yesterday morning as a woman who appears to be in her 80s was rescued by policemen after she was accused of being a witch. Eyewitnesses say the apparently disoriented woman literally dropped from the sky into a pick-up truck... Read More

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April 24, 2014

Oritsejafor, Sultan attend Jonathan’s security meeting with governors

by Zara Mustapha The National Security Council meeting which was called by the President Goodluck Jonathan to tackle the security challenges in parts of the country and was postponed yesterday by the presidency is currently underway at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting started at about 12.10 pm with the arrival of the President and was... Read More

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April 8, 2014

13 uses for cucumbers that will amaze you

by Michele Ochoa Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the photochemical in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing... Read More

January 27, 2014

#MovingOn: Atiku Abubakar ‘set to dump the PDP for APC’

by ‘Jola Sotubo The All Progressives Congress (APC) might be getting ready to receive yet another big political player of the People’s democratic Party (PDP) into their midst. According to reports, the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar may be packing his bags in preparation for a move to the APC. Atiku, who was one of... Read More

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January 13, 2014

PDP crisis: NWC members to boycott meeting with Tukur

by ‘Jola Sotubo The game seems to be up for the embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Bamanga Tukur as the members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) are said to be planning to boycott a meeting with him slated to hold today. The PDP NWC is mostly responsible for this latest... Read More

January 7, 2014

Would you eat this cake? Yeah, we thought so too (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi A woman in New Zealand got an unpleasant surprise after a cake that looked remarkably like human excrement was delivered to her. Micaela Harris received the disgusting looking package from Emma McDonald, a baker who had gotten annoyed after a planned appointment was rescheduled. Ms. McDonald also included a card with the... Read More

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December 24, 2013

Obasanjo may be invited by NSA over snipers allegation

by Adeola Balogun The allegations made by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo in his letter to President Goodluck Jonathan have raised serious concerns. This is said to have led to a decision by the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) to investigate Chief Obasanjo’s statement concerning snipers being trained on the president’s orders. The former... Read More

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December 23, 2013

“What if Jonathan had replied OBJ’s letter with ‘K’?”: Top 10 reactions to GEJ’s reply to OBJ (READ)

by ‘Jola Sotubo The 18-page letter written by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo to President Goodluck Jonathan has finally received a reply. The president apparently stayed true to his promise to prepare the reply himself as it was signed by him. President Jonathan gave 10 reasons for replying the letter and Nigerians have shared their opinions... Read More

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December 23, 2013

‘I have my facts…’: OBJ stands by issues raised in letter to Jonathan

by ‘Jola Sotubo Despite criticism levelled against him from several corners, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has maintained his stance regarding the 18-page letter he sent to President Goodluck Jonathan. Chief Obasanjo is said to have stated this during his meeting with the leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday. The former president also... Read More

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December 22, 2013

Why I met with APC leaders – OBJ explains

by ‘Jola Sotubo The leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun. Those present at the meeting include the party’s national chairman, Chief Bisi Akande, former military leader, General Muhammadu Buhari, APC national leader Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Alhaji Kawu Baraje, Governors Ibikunle Amosun... Read More

December 21, 2013

PDP crisis: Panic in Aso Rock as APC meets with OBJ today

by ‘Jola Sotubo The bid to win more political stakeholders over to the All Progressives Congress (APC) continues today as leaders of the APC are set to meet with former President, Olusegun Obasanjo today. According to reports, this trend of event has caused panic and anxiety at the Presidential Villa. The move is coming after... Read More

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December 19, 2013

APC leaders visit Atiku in Abuja, to meet with OBJ next

by ‘Jola Sotubo Some stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday met with former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar with the purpose of strengthening their ranks. The APC has seen an increase in its numbers with many members of rival parties flocking into it. The meeting was held at the former vice president’s home in... Read More

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December 16, 2013

ASUU strike update: Lecturers to hold crucial NEC meeting today, may return to classes

by ‘Jola Sotubo The end of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike might just be near as the National Executive Council (NEC)of the body is set to hold an important meeting today. The light at the end of the tunnel of the 5-month long strike shone through last week as the Federal Government... Read More

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December 15, 2013

Keep your robust reply and fix the country – OBJ tells Jonathan

by ‘Jola Sotubo Following reports that President Goodluck Jonathan is planning to reply former president, Olusegun Obasanjo’s 18-page letter by himself, the latter is said to have stated that what is required is action not words. [READ: Someone’s not amused: Lies, deceit, dishonour, myopia and deception are Jonathan’s major ingredients – OBJ lashes out] President... Read More

December 13, 2013

OBJ’s letter: Panic in Aso Rock as Jonathan’s aides ‘engage in marathon meetings’

by ‘Jola Sotubo According to reports, the senior aides of President Goodluck Jonathan have been thrown in confusion by the uncomplimentary letter sent to him by former president, Olusegun Obasanjo. The aides are said to have begun a damage control frenzy in a bid to repair the president’s image following the onslaught by Chief Obasanjo.... Read More

December 13, 2013

Friends again: OBJ meets Jonathan in Kenya, have breakfast together

by ‘Jola Sotubo President Goodluck Jonathan and former president Olusegun Obasanjo have apparently put aside their differences as they were said to have met in Kenya yesterday. The friction between the duo became obvious from a letter sent by the former president to President Jonathan. All signs of their dispute were however absent yesterday as... Read More

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Saraki reveals plan to meet with Tinubu

Buhari meets with Pro-Lawan group over APC, NASS crisis

Buhari in first meeting with 36 governors (PHOTOS)

Saraki and Lawan meet APC Chairman Oyegun

This is what Buhari did on his first day in the presidential office

This is what APC state chairmen discussed with Oyegun yesterday

President Buhari presently meeting with Service Chiefs

This is what Buhari discussed with David Cameron today

Jonathan, Buhari meet behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa

Jonathan travels to Niger republic to talk terrorism with leaders of neighbouring countries

Opinion: I met Lai Mohammed last week, here’s what he told me

SNAPSHOT: Whatever Pres. Jonathan is selling, this Chibok mother isn’t buying

YNaija Editorial: Where Mr. President missed it on Malala

This is the woman accused of being a flying witch by Ajegunle residents (PHOTO)

Oritsejafor, Sultan attend Jonathan’s security meeting with governors

13 uses for cucumbers that will amaze you

#MovingOn: Atiku Abubakar ‘set to dump the PDP for APC’

PDP crisis: NWC members to boycott meeting with Tukur

PDP crisis: Jonathan meets governors, others as Tukur knows fate tonight

Would you eat this cake? Yeah, we thought so too (LOOK)

Obasanjo may be invited by NSA over snipers allegation

“What if Jonathan had replied OBJ’s letter with ‘K’?”: Top 10 reactions to GEJ’s reply to OBJ (READ)

‘I have my facts…’: OBJ stands by issues raised in letter to Jonathan

Why I met with APC leaders – OBJ explains

PDP crisis: Panic in Aso Rock as APC meets with OBJ today

APC leaders visit Atiku in Abuja, to meet with OBJ next

ASUU strike update: Lecturers to hold crucial NEC meeting today, may return to classes

Keep your robust reply and fix the country – OBJ tells Jonathan

OBJ’s letter: Panic in Aso Rock as Jonathan’s aides ‘engage in marathon meetings’

Friends again: OBJ meets Jonathan in Kenya, have breakfast together

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