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August 11, 2023

Professor Pat Utomi Opens Up About Cancer Diagnosis

Renowned professor of political economy, Pat Utomi, has candidly shared his personal battle with cancer, shedding light on his journey in a series of tweets. In a disclosure that underscores the importance of raising awareness, Utomi revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer in 2022 following a biopsy procedure. Biopsies, involving the extraction of tissue... Read More

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November 6, 2018

The Late 5: 2019 elections will likely be postponed – Prof Pat Utomi; Governor Umahi says N30,000 wage will lead to inflation | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, his wife, and son escaped an assassination attempt early Tuesday after an unidentified gunman invaded his residence in Abuja, his spokesman Uche Anichukwu has disclosed. According to the statement released by the aide, “One of the armed men discreetly evaded the security at Ekweremadu’s Apo Quarters residence,... Read More

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October 1, 2018

The Late 5: Governor Ajimobi also skipped NYSC – Shittu; Prof Utomi, Ogboru emerge as Delta APC guber candidates in parallel primaries | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to uphold the independence of the nation’s election management body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the 2019 general elections approaches. The president who disclosed this in a National Broadcast to the nation to mark the 58th Independence Anniversary of... Read More

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October 2, 2017

Restructuring is not something to abuse each other about – Pat Utomi

Economist, Pat Utomi has said the discussion about restructuring is not one to kill for. He said this while speaking at The Platform, a programme organized by Covenant Christian Center in Lagos. He said the discussion is not a blame game or an opportunity to hurl abuse at one region or the other. “What we... Read More

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I have never met them | Pat Utomi disowns Biafran group

Political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi has disowned a secessionist group, which nominated him and few others as cabinet members of the proposed Biafra Republic. While speaking with Punch, Utomi said he has never heard about them or met the group before. He said, “I have never heard of those people before. I have never met them.... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. I wish I learnt carpentry while growing up – Osinbajo Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said he wished he had learnt carpentry. Osinbajo said this while speaking on the sideline of the 60th birthday thanksgiving service of Salami Ololade in Lagos. He urged children to... Read More

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Thr YNaija Tracklist: I wish I learnt carpentry while growing up – Osinbajo | Lagos LG poll: “It was a clean sweep” | Ambode congratulates APC | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. I wish I learnt carpentry while growing up – Osinbajo – YNaija A good councillor would have done much better than Uduaghan as governor – Pat Utomi – YNaija $43m Ikoyi fund: We are under pressure to manipulate investigations – Reps – YNaija Lagos LG poll: “It... Read More

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A good councillor would have done much better than Uduaghan as governor – Pat Utomi

Political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi has said former governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan left a sad legacy. Utomi said this in a statement while responding to an attack by Uduaghan, asking him to (Utomi) to contest the post of councillor in his ward, instead of aiming to be the next governor. Utomi said some... Read More

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Recession: Those blaming fall in oil price were just bad managers – Utomi

by Azeez Adeniyi Former presidential candidate, Prof. Pat Utomi on Wednesday blamed the adminstration of President Muhammadu Buhari for the current economic recession in the country. Utomi spoke as a guest lecturer at Dr Emmanuel Egbogah budget roundtable organised by the Business School of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. He blamed the recession on... Read More

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February 28, 2017

Just In: Soludo, Utomi demand Nnamdi Kanu’s release

by Dolapo Adelana Former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Chukwuma Soludo and a one-time presidential candidate, Prof. Pat Utomi have demanded the immediate release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Speaking under the aegis of ‘Nzuko Umunna’, a pan-Igbo group, they also called for the release of his colleagues... Read More

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October 1, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Police deploys helicopters, sniffer dogs in search of kidnapped CBN Gov’s wife | We won’t go against Senate decision on national assets sale – Presidency | Dangote Saves Nigeria $2.5bn From Cement Import

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Police deploys helicopters, sniffer dogs in search of kidnapped CBN Gov’s wife – YNaija We won’t go against Senate decision on national assets sale – Presidency – YNaija NJC sacks Enugu CJ, two other judges for alleged corruption – YNaija Recession: How governors loot billions through security... Read More

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September 10, 2016

Dele Momodu: Unveiling President Buhari’s mindset

Fellow Nigerians, I doubt if there is anyone who does not see and feel President Muhammadu Buhari is a complex character. As a matter of fact, that is the veritable hallmark of his persona and super brand. Those of us that supported him voluntarily, and almost blindly, last year did so out of our acute... Read More

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Encouraging Entrepreneurship at YALI Network Face2Face ‘Africa-Rising’ Event (PHOTOS)

by Oluwatamilore Oshodi The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI Network Face2Face) Africa-Rising Event took place on Monday June 11, 2016 with the attendance of Nigeria’s industries’ top leaders including Patrick Utomi. Solid discussions were held over the present and expected future of the political and economic status of Nigeria. The agenda for the day mainly centered on... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: N139bn saved from new fuel price in 2 months | Osinbajo missed the point of restructuring Nigeria | UK gets new PM | More

Pat Utomi believes everything in Nigeria has been turned to politics YNaija Afenifere, Ezeife come for Osinbajo for opposing the restructuring of Nigeria YNaija Nigeria has saved N139billion from the new fuel price in 2 months according to Kachikwu YNaija US Ambassador to appear before lawmakers over the sexual scandal allegation YNaija Jimoh Ibrahim gets... Read More

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‘We have a lazy, selfish political class’ – Pat Utomi

Professor Pat Utomi, a renowned political-economist says the Nigerian political class lack vision, hence the prevalent economic depression in the country. Utoim on Wednesday, also said Nigeria has a ‘lazy political class’ while stressing that the developmental policy standard of Nigeria is deeply impaired. Speaking at the second ‘SMC-NRGI media conference series 2016’ – Utomi... Read More

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‘There’s life after elections’ | Pat Utomi pleads for sanity in Rivers

Professor Pat Utomi, renowned political-economist has urged politicians and stakeholders involved in the Rivers rerun election, to ‘remember that there is life after elections’. The hotly contested rerun elections across the state has lived up to the expectation that it would be violent- with abductions, deaths and electoral malpractices already recorded. In lieu of this,... Read More

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February 2, 2016

Pat Utomi is the face of ‘competence’ in Nigeria – Sultan of Sokoto

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar 111, has described Professor Pat Utomi as the face of competence and creativity in Nigeria. Speaking in honour of the the political-economist at 60, Sultan of Sokoto described him as an advocate for good governance and the best among his generation. A statement released by Rasheed Adebgenro, the... Read More

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January 25, 2016

Renowned political economist, Pat Utomi to celebrate 60th birthday with week-long event

The reason why many nations including Nigeria are poor is the thrust of a new book titled Why Nations are Poor authored by Prof. Pat Utomi, renowned political-economist and Founder/CEO of CVL [Centre for Values in Leadership]. The incisive book and two other publications associated with Prof. Utomi will be launched in Lagos on Thursday,... Read More

September 14, 2015

Falana, Utomi, Odimegwu, others reportedly screened by DSS for ministerial appointment

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, Economist and former presidential candidate, Prof. Pat Utomi, have been screened for ministerial appointments by the Department of State Service, Punch reports. The publication stated that former Managing Director of Nigerian Breweries Limited, Festus Odimegwu, and a former Governor of Osun State, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, have also undergone screening by DSS. Others purported to be... Read More

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Pat Utomi: What change really means for Nigeria

by Pat Utomi You are right again, Einstein. The old thinking that created this problem will not fix it. Nothing is more desperately needed than a new way of thinking about our problems in Nigeria, but there are ever present dangers if old ways still hold sway. In the area of the greatest urgency, saving... Read More

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December 25, 2014

Flashback: How GEJ & Buhari fared in the 2011 presidential election

by Damilola Jagun Its election season again in Nigeria, and the 2015 presidential election is nigh. In April 2011, President Goodluck Jonathan won the election under the Peoples Democratic Party, edging out General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Chief Dele Momodu, Pat Utomi and Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau. On February 2015, President Jonathan will... Read More

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December 8, 2014

Toke Makinwa, Linda Ikeji, Funke Akindele and more Fab ladies at The Future Awards Africa red carpet

by Anike Jacobs The 2014 Future Awards Africa (TFAA), celebrating noteworthy people for their positive contributions to Africa as well as to honour young African inspiring young leaders, held last night at the Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos. The red carpet was hosted by Bolanle Olukanni while the awards were hosted by Osas Ighodaro, Iyanya and Ice Prince. We... Read More

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November 21, 2014

Why NYSC should be extended by one more year – @UtomiPat, @AlikoDangote

by Jewel Stephen Renowned political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, has called for the extension of National Youth Service Corps Scheme (NYSC) by one year to inculcate entrepreneurship skills in Nigerian young graduates. According to him, six months out of the proposed two years service scheme should be dedicated to intensive training on job creation... Read More

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October 14, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: Fintiri returns as Adamawa Speaker, Group offer to buy Buhari APC nomination form, Northern Elders oppose GEJ, and more

We deliver your news brief for Tuesday, October 14, 2014. The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has asserted that any Nigerian who decides to vote for PDP in the 2015 elections could be seen as one of those conniving with the party to sell the rights of Northern Nigerian people. To this end, the forum said... Read More

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#TheYNaijaInterview: My generation cannot change the country simply because we’re young – Chude Jideonwo

by Wilfred Okiche Chude Jideonwo is a writer, journalist, media entrepreneur and social advocate. His new book ‘Are We The Turning Point Generation?’ will be launched officially today at the Federal Palace hotel. He speaks with YNaija about his passion for the Nigerian youth, why this generation may or may not be the turning point... Read More

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February 12, 2014

Pat Utomi: APC and the myth of sameness

by Pat Utomi There are, in one orientation, or tendency in APC, people like myself who are more interested in principles, systems, values and institutions that shape human progress. Our path to the APC began with escalating roles in social enterprise and civil society, to trying to set the agenda for the political arena in... Read More

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November 16, 2013

Pat Utomi: Why I am supporting Chris Ngige for governor today

by Pat Utomi It was a notoriously crowded field. Yet as they gathered at a Town Hall meeting, only two gubernatorial candidates were on the raised platform. They were Chris Ngige and Ifeanyi Ubah. By way of irony I had reduced the field that made it through the party rigmaroles to these same two... Read More

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