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YNaija Governors’ Effectiveness Ranking: Matawalle, Ayade, Uzodinma, Obaseki emerge top performers for May
It has been an eventful year for Governors of the 36 states in the federation and for a good number of them, May marked either their first year anniversary as…
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Governor Nyesom Wike’s antics in Rivers is a prime example of Nigerian lawlessness
On Sunday, 10th May 2020, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State began to act on his promises to punish Rivers state residents who flouted government directives to obey a statewide…
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Will ’81 in Lagos’ and call for Wike’s ‘Lockdown Republic,’ make Lagosians finally get it?
As much as many Lagosians have stuck to staying indoors and practicing social distancing, a few others still feel like it is all a joke, the coronavirus, and a few…
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Wike’s ‘Lockdown Republic’ gains fans on Twitter
From rumors that the President of Russia; Vladimir Putin released a hundred lions on the streets of Moscow, to keep people indoors during the lockdown, to the French government issuing…
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Do you live in Rivers? Gov. Wike’s giveaway should interest you | The #YNaijaCover
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers has announced a reward of 100,000 naira for any whistleblower that gives information on any person that violates these directives in the state. This includes…
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YNaija Governors’ Ranking: Sanwo-Olu, El-Rufai, Ganduje, Umahi | Here are the best and worst performers for April
States across Nigeria continued for the second month running, intense battles against the coronavirus pandemic within their domain. We saw many of the governors introduce different measures to fight the…
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Who’s in and who’s out? Here’s our Governors’ ranking for August
Since the conclusion of the general elections in March and the inauguration of the elected officials weeks after, the expectations of Nigerians have heightened as it relates to development in…
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Just In: Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike secures second term mandate with a landslide
The flag bearer of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 9 governorship election held in Rivers, Governor Nyesom Wike has been declared winner of the poll after he…
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The Late 5: Police release identities of alleged killers of Kolade Johnson; Amaechi loses LGA to Wike | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Lagos police surrenders to public pressure, names alleged killers of Kolade Johnson The Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday bowed to pressure from…
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The Late 5: February polls: FG vows to deport illegal immigrants; Gov. Wike blames Ameachi for CJN Onnoghen’s travails | Other top stories
Here are the top stories that drove conversation today: February polls: FG vows to deport illegal immigrants The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has vowed to deport foreign nationals who intend…
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The Big 5: Wike slams FG for allegedly shielding Prince Charles from Niger Delta; Amosun denies having a hand in DSS grilling of Oshiomhole | Other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Ogun Governor, Ibikunle Amosun has denied colluding with his Imo counterpart, Rochas Okorocha in seeing to the alleged detention and grilling…
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The Late 5: As bloody Shi’ites protest continues for 3rd straight day; Buhari meets Wike, 3 other PDP governors behind closed doors | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The clash between members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) and soldiers in Abuja, on Tuesday entered the third day with…
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The Late 5: Tragedy in Ekiti as yet another politician is shot dead; Wike reveals reason behind his feud with Amaechi | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: There appears to be no end yet to the killings in Ekiti as a member of the Ekiti House of Assembly…
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The YNaija Cover – the 25th of October
Follow links to read up stories on YNaija: President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurates New International Terminal of Port Harcourt Airport
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The Late 5: As Fayemi takes charge at Ekiti, Fayose keeps date with the EFCC; Parents of slain health worker say they believe Hauwa is still alive | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Former Minister of Mines and Steel, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, was Tuesday sworn in as the sixth governor of Ekiti, alongside Chief Adebisi…
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Just In: Fayose arrives EFCC office in company of Governor Wike (PHOTOS)
Immediate past Governor of Ekiti, Peter Ayodele Fayose, minutes ago arrived at the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. Seen with a bag filled with clothes,…
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Fayose threatens to leave PDP “if the need arises”
The outgoing governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, may be set to leave the People's Democratic Party (PDP) over claims that there are plans to sideline him, especially after former Vice President…
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APC has failed, PDP will do everything to take over in 2019 – Wike
Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will do everything in its power to take over from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike said this on…
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The Big 5: I forgive Ambode but his allegations are shameless and untrue – Sanwo-Olu; Rivers APC primary produces 2 governorship candidates | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Babajide Sanwo-Olu, a governorship aspirant for the primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, has reacted to the allegations…
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The Late 5: Nigeria doesn’t need an ethnic jingoist as President – Tambuwal; Ambode orders repairs of all potholes in 4 weeks | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Federal Government has on Friday directed the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), to with immediate effect, put an end to the…
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The YNaija Cover – the 11th of September
Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:
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Who actually wants to ‘kill’ Governor Nyesom Wike?
"So, you think the federal government would want to kill you?" was the question, Cletus Ukpong, a reporter with Premium Times asked Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike in a recent interview,…
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Na who wan kill Govnor Nyesom Wike?
"So, you de tink say di federal govment wan kee you?", na the kweshun wey, Cletus Ukpong, wey de work for Premium Times ask Rivers Govnor, Nyesom Wike for interview.…
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The Big 5: Okorocha declares for Senate, Nigerians ought to clap for Buhari on a daily basis -Ngige | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo has formally declared his intention to contest the Orlu senatorial seat in the 2019 elections on…
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The Big 5: National interest supercedes the rule of law – Buhari; APC sweeps Imo council polls | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, stressed that the Rule of Law must be subject to the supremacy of the nation’s security and…
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ICYMI: Saraki, Tambuwal clash with Tinubu; Miyetti Allah leader threatens to force Saraki out of office | Top 10 stories this week
These were the top ten stories that drove the conversation this week: National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, bared his mind on the recent defections…
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The Big 5: Tambuwal, Wike fires back at Tinubu; My wife pleaded with Gov. Ajimobi on her knees for 5 hours – Ayefele | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto, on Monday said he has all it takes to challenge President Muhammadu Buhari for the Presidential…
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The Big 5: 252 aides resign from Tambuwal’s cabinet; Tinubu reveals Saraki, Tambuwal’s ‘secret’ reasons for leaving APC | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has bared his mind on the recent defections in the…
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The Late 5: Sacked SGF says relationship with Buhari still intact, Ekiti Traditional rulers rejects soldiers for elections and other stories
Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Babachir Lawal, says his sack by President Muhammadu Buhari has…
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The Big 5: Wike accuses FG of plot to frame him, Police Officers dismissed over use of tear gas and other stories
These are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, said he has uncovered a plot by the Federal Government to frame him up for gunrunning…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy