YNaija visited Delta, Enugu & Ebonyi – and this is how they will be voting

by YNaija The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recently confirmed reports and rumours by postponing the general elections from February 14th and 28th, 2015 to March 28th and April 11th 2015. It was the latest in a series of twists and turns as the electoral body confirmed that there are security challenges bedeviling what might... Read More

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February 16, 2015

Jonathan, Buhari may hold special meeting on election

by James Sambo It appears that the two leading presidential candidates, President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party and Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) of the All Progressives Congress, may hold a private meeting before the March 28 presidential elections. According to Punch Newspapers, the meeting which may most likely be held outside the... Read More

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February 15, 2015

Borno gov’t declares public holiday for Buhari’s visit

by Ranti Joseph Borno state government on Sunday has declared Monday as a work-free day for the visit of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) Presidential Candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, to the state. The Secretary to the State Government Baba Ahmed Jidda stated this in a statement issued to newsmen. He said the gesture was to enable... Read More

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February 14, 2015

Look what ‘Boko Haram insurgents’ have been sharing in the North (PHOTO)

by Akan Ido Men believed to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect have allegedly distributed leaflets warning the people of Gombe against voting in the coming elections or risk getting killed. A Twitter user, @zvyyvd posted pictures of leaflets written in Hausa Language essentially warning Nigerian citizens living in the North east of the... Read More

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February 14, 2015

APC plans to attack its leaders & blame it on PDP – Fani-Kayode’s latest allegation will make you shudder

by Kolapo Olapoju According to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organisation, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is planning to carry out attacks on some of its leaders, and turnaround to blame in on the PDP. The bold allegation was made through a statement released on Friday, February 13, by Director, Media and Publicity,... Read More

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February 13, 2015

No, CAN did not endorse Buhari – Arewa

by Ranti Joseph The Arewa Citizens Action for Change (ACAC) on Thursday refuted alleged reports that the North-East chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) had endorsed the candidature of All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Muhammadu Bahuri in the forthcoming general elections. ACAC said that neither CAN nor its Chairman Shu’aibu Byal, endorsed Buhari.... Read More

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February 12, 2015

Security operatives surround home of APC campaign spokesman

by Kolapo Olapoju The residence of the Director of Media of the All Progressives Congress’ Presidential Campaign Organization, Mallam Garba Shehu, has reportedly been surrounded by a team of security operatives. The well armed operatives were said to have encircled the residence located at area 11, Garki Abuja, as early as 5:35am on Thursday, February 12. Punch... Read More

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February 12, 2015

UN, EU, others tell FG to respect the Constitution

by Ranti Joseph The United Nations, the European Union and the African Union, on Wednesday, urged the Federal Government and other stakeholders in the electoral process to respect the constitutional limits set for elections in the country. Delegations from the three bodies who were in the country to meet with the presidential candidates of the... Read More

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February 12, 2015

5 things we learnt from Buhari’s interview with Amanpour

by Kolapo Olapoju On Wednesday, February 11, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.) was interviewed remotely by CNN’s Christiane Amanpour. During the interview, Buhari harped on the inability of the Nigerian Army to defeat Boko Haram; the endorsement of him by former president, Olusegun Obasanjo; his perception as a military... Read More

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February 12, 2015

PDP can’t believe OBJ went ahead to endorse Buhari…

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the endorsement of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, by former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, the Peoples Dmeocratic Party Campaign Organisation has reacted by saying the elder statesman is entitled to his opinions. While fiedling questions from journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, February 11, Director, Media and Publicity... Read More

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February 12, 2015

Full transcript of Buhari’s interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour (READ)

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Last night APC presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.) was on Christiane Amanpour’s CNN show about the time President Goodluck Jonathan was having a chat with journalists at a special media meeting in Abuja. Buhari spoke about the ongoing political situation, his thoughts about Obasanjo’s endorsement and how he’ll fight corruption and... Read More

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February 12, 2015

LOL! GEJ supporter says Christiane Amanpour is working for APC

by Kolapo Olapoju A supporter of President Goodluck Jonathan known as Mr Aye-Dee believes that the interview held by CNN’s Christine Amanpour with the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, was orchestrated by the opposition party in cahoot with the United States Department of state. Mr Aye-Dee, a Twitter user, believes that... Read More

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February 11, 2015

I’m not a religious fanatic and I’ve never been – Buhari clears the air

by Kolapo Olapoju The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, has issued a comprehensive response to the allegations of religious bigotry levelled against him by the the ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party. Buhari responded in a statement released after holding a meeting with Catholic Bishops alongside his running mate, Professor Yemi Osinbajo,... Read More

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February 11, 2015

Chi Ibe: Soludo isn’t the ideal messenger, but his message is received with thanks

by Chi Ibe We hope that this would not be a short-lived honeymoon and we shall not once again see ourselves thrust into gutter politics by either or both candidates. Let’s be clear – what the former Central Bank governor, Charles Soludo did last week was as far from altruistic as America is from post-racial.... Read More

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February 11, 2015

Why I will support Buhari – OBJ wants y’all to know

by Kolapo Olapoju Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has finally expressed his support for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). Obasanjo, who is a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, declared his support for Buhari during an interview with the Financial Times at the launch of his controversial autobiography... Read More

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February 10, 2015

10 things we learnt from Chimamanda Adiche’s article on ‘The Atlantic’

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerian author of ‘Americanah’, Chimamanda Adichie, wrote an article about the Nigerian presidential elections and the recent postponement of the general elections. In the piece which was published on ‘The Atlantic’, Adichie, among other things, stated that Nigerians are generally unenthusiastic about both candidates, but would rather vote for the lesser evil.... Read More

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February 10, 2015

Opinion: On the stupidity of an election postponement

by Nkoyo Adibua You have to commend the excellent sense of timing on display here, and simultaneously wonder about the origin of this new found sense of urgency. We hope it will be permanent. By their nature, elections in a democracy are huge logistical undertakings that often tie down the resources and capture the imagination... Read More

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February 9, 2015

APC, Buhari reject court’s order of service

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress and its presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, have opposed the orders of a Federal High Court in Abuja, directing that they be served through substituted means in a suit that challenged Buhari’s eligibility to stand for the March 28 poll. Justice Adeniyi Ademola had, in two separate suits, challenged... Read More

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February 9, 2015

Women, physically challenged persons campaign for Buhari in Abuja

by Ranti Joseph Women and youth groups, including persons living with disabilities, under the aegis of Harbingers of Change for Buhari on Saturday in Abuja said government of the All Progressives Congress would address the plight of vulnerable groups in Nigeria better. Representatives of the groups expressed their views during a rally organised in support of... Read More

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February 9, 2015

Nigeria’s heading towards an implosion – Buhari Volunteers’ group

by Panshak Ibrahim The General Muhammadu Buhari Volunteers’ Group has stated that there may be an implosion if President Goodluck Jonathan is re-elected into office. According to the group, the pushing forward of the elections from February 14 to March 28, is a ploy by the PDP and federal government to perfect its rigging plan... Read More

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February 8, 2015

Sonala Olumhense: Election is not about Buhari or Jonathan

by Sonala Olumhense For five years, I have pointed out how weak and unsuitable for leadership Mr. Jonathan was. But it is all clear to me now: his mission in politics was never to be a conqueror or an achiever, for he is not so equipped; it was to show Nigerians how nasty life... Read More

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February 8, 2015

“What is Boko Haram?” || Watch Buhari respond to election postponement

by Kolapo Olapoju The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Muhammadu Buhari, has reacted to the postponement of the general election. When asked by a foreign journalist of his opinion on the polls being pushed forward, Buhari said: “No I will not support a postponement of election. Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria were fighting wars... Read More

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February 7, 2015

Exclusive: Buhari reacts to rumours of election postponement

by Isi Esene The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) has reacted to speculations over the postponement of the elections scheduled to hold on February 14, 2015. Buhari who has, alongside his party, expressed opposition to any form of postponement, spoke with YNaija.com moments ago to reiterate his opposition... Read More

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February 7, 2015

“I’m optimistic that I won’t lose,” says Buhari

by James Sambo According to the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), “It will be too bad” if the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yields to pressure and goes ahead to push forward the general elections.” In an interview published on Reuters on Friday, February 6, Buhari expressed his optimism... Read More

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February 7, 2015

Opinion: Don’t believe the lies being sold by enemies of transformation

by Olusola Daniel Instead of doing due diligence to base their choices on an informed perspective founded on verifiable facts, most people would rather join the bandwagon of public opinion. As Nigeria prepares to elect her next president by February 14, 2015, the flurry of activities in the nation’s political arena has taken on an... Read More

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February 7, 2015

Adaobi Nwaubani takes you through the different sets of Nigerians who will vote for GEJ or GMB – and why

by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani There are those who will vote for Buhari simply because he is not Jonathan. For them, change is the word of the hour, and they would happily exchange Jonathan for a Halloween pumpkin if that were the only alternative available. Sixteen years after the end of military rule, many Nigerians... Read More

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February 7, 2015

No, seriously: Reuben Abati spent his time replying The Economist

by Kolapo Olapoju The presidency yesterday issued a response to the editorial by UK magazine, ‘The Economist’, where President Goodluck Jonathan was described as a failure who does not deserve to get re-elected. The editorial compared him with the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, which it says is a better option than... Read More

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February 6, 2015

No chill: Buhari’s supporters disrupt PDP rally with chants of ‘Sai Buhari’ (WATCH)

by Panshak Ibrahim At a recent campaign rally of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) . supporters of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made their presence felt. During the rally, everytime ‘PDP’ was chanted, a section of the crowd responded with ‘Sai Buhari’. Watch video below:

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February 6, 2015

Buhari vs Jonathan: 5 reasons why this presidential race is overrated

by Adedayo Ademuwagun A college professor is teaching first-year philosophy in the movie God’s Not Dead. So he tries to get his students to agree, at the very first class of the course, that God is dead and that there’s no point wasting any lecture time proving the argument. Taking a cue from that, can... Read More

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February 6, 2015

“Former dictator is a better choice than a failed president” – The Economist endorses Buhari

by Kolapo Olapoju Popular UK magazine, The Economist, believes that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), is more capable to lead Nigeria, moving forward. The influential magazine published an editorial in its current edition, titled: “Former dictator is a better choice than a failed president”, where it stated... Read More

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YNaija visited Delta, Enugu & Ebonyi – and this is how they will be voting

Jonathan, Buhari may hold special meeting on election

Borno gov’t declares public holiday for Buhari’s visit

Look what ‘Boko Haram insurgents’ have been sharing in the North (PHOTO)

APC plans to attack its leaders & blame it on PDP – Fani-Kayode’s latest allegation will make you shudder

No, CAN did not endorse Buhari – Arewa

Security operatives surround home of APC campaign spokesman

UN, EU, others tell FG to respect the Constitution

5 things we learnt from Buhari’s interview with Amanpour

PDP can’t believe OBJ went ahead to endorse Buhari…

Full transcript of Buhari’s interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour (READ)

LOL! GEJ supporter says Christiane Amanpour is working for APC

I’m not a religious fanatic and I’ve never been – Buhari clears the air

Chi Ibe: Soludo isn’t the ideal messenger, but his message is received with thanks

Why I will support Buhari – OBJ wants y’all to know

10 things we learnt from Chimamanda Adiche’s article on ‘The Atlantic’

Opinion: On the stupidity of an election postponement

APC, Buhari reject court’s order of service

Women, physically challenged persons campaign for Buhari in Abuja

Nigeria’s heading towards an implosion – Buhari Volunteers’ group

Sonala Olumhense: Election is not about Buhari or Jonathan

“What is Boko Haram?” || Watch Buhari respond to election postponement

Exclusive: Buhari reacts to rumours of election postponement

“I’m optimistic that I won’t lose,” says Buhari

Opinion: Don’t believe the lies being sold by enemies of transformation

Adaobi Nwaubani takes you through the different sets of Nigerians who will vote for GEJ or GMB – and why

No, seriously: Reuben Abati spent his time replying The Economist

No chill: Buhari’s supporters disrupt PDP rally with chants of ‘Sai Buhari’ (WATCH)

Buhari vs Jonathan: 5 reasons why this presidential race is overrated

“Former dictator is a better choice than a failed president” – The Economist endorses Buhari

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