Peaceful Patience can stop worrying about prison, Buhari ‘bears no grudges against’ her husband

by Kolapo Olapoju After May 29, President Goodluck Jonathan can sleep easy at night… perhaps. President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), while receiving his Certificate of Return from the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, on Wednesday, April 1, stated that outgoing President, Goodluck Jonathan, has nothing to fear from him. Buhari said... Read More

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April 2, 2015

Here are 15 things you should know about Buhari

Below are 15 things you didn’t know about the President-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. The list below was obtained from Punch Newspapers; He is the 23rd child of his father. Buhari was raised by his mother, after his father died when he was about three or four years old. He had... Read More

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April 2, 2015

Should we be worried? Asari-Dokubo is talking about a return to the militant days

by Iyobosa Omoregie Mujahid Asari-Dokubo says himself and other Niger-Delta militants may be compelled to return to the creeks, owing to the emergence of Muhammadu Buhari as President. According to the former militant leader, the defeat of President Goodluck Jonathan, proved that the South-West and the North were against the South-South and South-East geo-political zones.... Read More

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April 2, 2015

”Well done, Mr. President” – Obama, other world leaders call Jonathan

by Damilola Jagun United States President, Barack Obama, put a call through to outgoing President, Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday, April 1. According to Presidential Spokesman/Media Adviser, Reuben Abati, the American President commended Jonathan for his statesmanship and for ensuring peaceful elections in the country. Abati also revealed that the Presidents of South Africa, Cote d’Ivoire,... Read More

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April 1, 2015

The Wall Street Journal summarizes Buhari’s victory in 5 quotes

by Jewel Stephen The so-far relatively peaceful election of erstwhile strongman Muhammadu Buhari as Nigerian president has prompted a positive reaction from experts on the future of democracy in the country and Africa as a whole. 1. A Salute to Nigeria “A victory for Buhari in a way is a salute to Nigeria. It’s a... Read More

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April 1, 2015

Jonathan’s efforts to rescue Chibok girls came too late – Buhari tells Amanpour

by Isi Esene President Elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari has accused the Administration of President Goodluck Jonathan of acting “too little too late” in its efforts to rescue over 200 girls abducted from the Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State last year. Buhari, who received his Certificate of Return from the INEC Headquarters on Tuesday... Read More

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April 1, 2015

Opinion: Dear Gen. Buhari, this victory is definitely not about you

by Olu Onemola All in all, our eye must remain on the ultimate prize – the success of Nigeria for all of us. The beginning of any story is always slow, but we must turn the pages together to witness the great story that awaits us on the other side of this our collective history.... Read More

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April 1, 2015

Kayode Komolafe: Yes, Nigeria is the winner!

by Kayode Komolafe No one expects a perfect election; but scary developments reported in some states have shown that a lot of work has to be done to improve the electoral process. This is one occasion when it would not amount to indulgence in cliché to say that history is made. For obvious reasons, the... Read More

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April 1, 2015

For those asking for Buhari’s certificate, here you go (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Oh no, it’s not the senior secondary school certificate, we’re way past that… aren’t we? President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari has been presented his certificate of return to the office of the President by the Independent National Electoral Commission. See certificate below:

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April 1, 2015

“This is also democracy’s finest moment” – Bola Tinubu reacts to Buhari’s win

by Damilola Jagun National leader of All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reacted to the victory of the Presidential candidate of the APC, General Muhammadu Buhari, saying it is “It is a moment when hope is re-born, faith is rekindled and a fresh fire of patriotism is released for the task ahead. I congratulate... Read More

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April 1, 2015

EXCLUSIVE: This is what Buhari said after winning the presidential election

by Kolapo Olapoju After being announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission as the winner of the presidential election, Muhammadu Buhari had a quick chat with YNaija. When asked how he felt about becoming the President-elect of Nigeria, Buhari expressed his gratitude to supporters of the All Progressives Congress as well as the Nigerians who... Read More

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April 1, 2015

In 10 tweets, Elumelu congratulates Nigerians, Buhari and Pres. Jonathan

by Kolapo Olapoju Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, has congratulated President Goodluck Jonathan, President-Elect, Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerians on the successfully conducted presidential elections. In 10 tweets, he sent congratulatory messages to all the parties involved, as well as a call to action: As a firm believer in the democratic process & its benefits... Read More

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April 1, 2015

A top PDP chieftain will soon be going on exile – Guess who

by Kolapo Olapoju At this dawn of change, with a heavy heart we say farewell to Chief Bode George as he embarks on his self-imposed exile away from Nigeria. The Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party says he may be going on exile following the victory of the Presidential candidate of the All... Read More

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April 1, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: PDP agent refuses to sign INEC result sheet

by Isi Esene INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega has declared Gen. Muhammadu Buhari the president-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The announcement was done in the early hours of today at the INEC collation centre in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory in the presence of party agents. While making his declaration, Jega said that... Read More

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April 1, 2015

Opinion: Election or war? The Nigerian mega question

by Salam Amdi Nigerians must look and should look forward to an election that could be a turning point in the nation’s history but then at what cost would it come? Nigeria has always held general elections since its 1st republic on the backdrop of its Independence in 1960, First general election in 1959, Second republic... Read More

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March 31, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: You should see what Gen. Buhari is doing right now… (PHOTO)

by Isi Esene Almost as if he is oblivious of proceedings at the International Collation Centre in Abuja where the election umpire, Prof. Attahiru Jega has called for a 30 minute break, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari is presently relaxing with party bigwigs in Abuja. With him is the APC Chairman, John... Read More

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March 31, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: SaharaReporters calls the election for Gen. Buhari

by Kolapo Olapoju Online news platform, SaharaReporters has projected that the presidential candidate of the All progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, will win the presidential election. The projection was based on collated poll results from 95 percent of Nigeria’s polling units. SR’s report said: “Our analysis, based on collated votes that were already announced in different... Read More

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March 30, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: Buhari sweeps clean Katsina elections

by James Sambo The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, has won the election in Katsina state. He polled 1,345,441 votes to defeat President Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party, who had 98,937 votes. AA:183 AD:283 ACPN:402 ADC:498 APA:1671 APC:1,345,441 CPP:976 HOPE:47 KOWA:215 NCP:330 PDP:98,937 PPN:254 UDP:117 UPP:72

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March 30, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: Buhari defeats President Jonathan in Jigawa

by Panshak Ibrahim The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, has won the election in Jigawa state. He polled 885,988 votes to defeat President Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party, who had 142,904 votes. AA:394 AD:587 ACPN:540 ADC:375 APA:2527 APC:885,988 CPP:1,553 HOPE:337 KOWA:423 NCP:548 PDP:142,904 PPN:853 UDP:338 UPP:197

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March 30, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: Buhari wins Kano by a landslide

by Chinwe Okafor The presidential candidate of the APC, Muhammadu Buhari, has won the presidential election of Kano state by a landslide. He polled 1,903,999 to defeat President Goodluck Jonathan of the PDP who had 215,779 votes #Kano AA:426 AD:708 ACPN:778 ADC:657 APA:2770 APC:1,903,999 CPP:1,552 HOPE:292 KOWA:288 NCP:697 PDP:215,779 PPN:485 UDP:234 UPP:156

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March 30, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: As it stands, Jonathan leads Buhari by 19,000 votes – See breakdown

by Isi Esene 48 hours following the conclusion of voting in most states nationwide, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced results in eight (8) states including Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The states announced are Ogun, Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, Oyo, Kogi, Enugu, Nasarawa, Abuja FCT. The announcements which commenced just before 3pm Nigerian... Read More

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March 30, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: Buhari wins in Kogi, on course to clinch Niger

by Pandhak Ibrahim Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari (retd) has been announced the winner of the March 28 Presidential elections in Kogi State. The State Collation Officer, Prof. Adikwu Michael, who is the Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, made the announcement at the State headquarters of the Independent National... Read More

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March 30, 2015

Dele Momodu: Let’s go on a journey back in history

by Dele Momodu The last thing Nigerians want at this time of our existence is an election that is neither credible nor fair. Fellow Nigerians, today is not June 12, 1993, but it has all the trappings of that fateful day. For those who may not remember, let me repeat for the umpteenth time,... Read More

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March 30, 2015

YNAIJA EXCLUSIVE: Here comes the official photo album of the Buhari campaign

by Akan Ido From the dusty planes of Kano to the rain-drenched streets of Lagos, it has been a game-changing election season, unlike anything the country has seen since the early days of our return to civilian rule. There is no doubt in the fact that since Nigeria returned to democracy 16 years ago, there... Read More

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March 30, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: Buhari defeats GEJ in Obanikoro, Agbaje and Bode George’s wards [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammmadu Buhari, has defeated President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party in the wards of Musiliu Obanikoro, Jimi Agbaje and Bode George. In Obanikoro’s ward, polling unit 013, Gerald, Ikoyi, Buhari scored 62 to defeat Jonathan, who polled 38. In the ward of... Read More

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March 29, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: Gen. Buhari beats Jonathan in Ogun

by Kolapo Olapoju The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has won majority of the votes in Ogun state. So far, Buhari has won 12 local government areas of the state to edge out the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, President Goodluck Jonathan. The PDP on the other... Read More

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March 29, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: Pres. Jonathan wins convincingly in Ekiti

by Kolapo Olapoju President Goodluck Jonathan has won all the 16 local government areas of Ekiti State in the presidential election of Saturday, March 28. Similarly, other candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party won all the three senatorial seats and 6 House of Representatives seats in the state. The result was announced by the Chief Returning Officer for the Presidential... Read More

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March 29, 2015

We remember the Thisday Style covers of GMB & GEJ (LOOK)

by Chinwe Okafor In this nailbiting, tension-soaked and nerve wracking phase of election-weekend, it’s only apt to ease several frayed nerves with something… soft. With a collage of their cover-pictures on the cover of Thisday Style, we momentarily take you away from the intense competition between the presidential candidates of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari and... Read More

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March 29, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: We know what Buhari did yesterday night after voting ended… (LOOK)

by Isi Esene For the most powerful man in the world, President Barack Obama, playing a competitive game of basketball with a group of selected friends while waiting for results of any major election he’s involved is a personal ritual he’s known for, but for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari... Read More

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March 29, 2015

Opinion: What do you do when your candidate does not win?

by Temi Odejide This is not a very popular question. It’s not really a question anyone of us wants to consider at this point. But it is a real question nonetheless and has to be addressed. In the Election we are about to engage in, there will be a winner and a loser. So one... Read More

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Peaceful Patience can stop worrying about prison, Buhari ‘bears no grudges against’ her husband

Here are 15 things you should know about Buhari

Should we be worried? Asari-Dokubo is talking about a return to the militant days

”Well done, Mr. President” – Obama, other world leaders call Jonathan

The Wall Street Journal summarizes Buhari’s victory in 5 quotes

Jonathan’s efforts to rescue Chibok girls came too late – Buhari tells Amanpour

Opinion: Dear Gen. Buhari, this victory is definitely not about you

Kayode Komolafe: Yes, Nigeria is the winner!

For those asking for Buhari’s certificate, here you go (LOOK)

“This is also democracy’s finest moment” – Bola Tinubu reacts to Buhari’s win

EXCLUSIVE: This is what Buhari said after winning the presidential election

In 10 tweets, Elumelu congratulates Nigerians, Buhari and Pres. Jonathan

A top PDP chieftain will soon be going on exile – Guess who

#NigeriaDecides: PDP agent refuses to sign INEC result sheet

Opinion: Election or war? The Nigerian mega question

#NigeriaDecides: You should see what Gen. Buhari is doing right now… (PHOTO)

#NigeriaDecides: SaharaReporters calls the election for Gen. Buhari

#NigeriaDecides: Buhari sweeps clean Katsina elections

#NigeriaDecides: Buhari defeats President Jonathan in Jigawa

#NigeriaDecides: Buhari wins Kano by a landslide

#NigeriaDecides: As it stands, Jonathan leads Buhari by 19,000 votes – See breakdown

#NigeriaDecides: Buhari wins in Kogi, on course to clinch Niger

Dele Momodu: Let’s go on a journey back in history

YNAIJA EXCLUSIVE: Here comes the official photo album of the Buhari campaign

#NigeriaDecides: Buhari defeats GEJ in Obanikoro, Agbaje and Bode George’s wards [DETAILS]

#NigeriaDecides: Gen. Buhari beats Jonathan in Ogun

#NigeriaDecides: Pres. Jonathan wins convincingly in Ekiti

We remember the Thisday Style covers of GMB & GEJ (LOOK)

#NigeriaDecides: We know what Buhari did yesterday night after voting ended… (LOOK)

Opinion: What do you do when your candidate does not win?

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