Tag: PDP
Five talking points from Rochas Okorocha’s reaction to Obaseki’s electoral victory
The Edo election has come and (maybe not entirely) gone. Governor Godwin Obaseki of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) emerged ...
#EdoDecides2020: The drama continues as Edo APC faults outcome, argues ‘fabrication’ of results
As with many other gubernatorial elections in Nigeria, the opposition All progressives Congress (APC) in Edo has faulted the September ...
IT’S OFFICIAL: Obaseki floors arch-rival, Ize-Iyamu to clinch second term victory | #EdoDecides2020
The flag bearer of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at the September 19 election, Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, has been declared ...
BREAKING NEWS: PDP’s Obaseki wins Edo governorship election | #EdoDecides2020
In a keenly fought election, the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Godwin Obaseki has polled a total of ...
#EdoDecides2020: 19 odds that would determine the outcome of the September 19 Governorship Poll
The political atmosphere in the country has been largely charged in the build-up to the all-important September 19 gubernatorial election ...
Purveyors of video portraying Obaseki as queer are either ‘ignorant or desperate’
With less than 72 hours for the Edo Governorship election, the political climate is getting heated. The state election is ...
On Desmond Elliot and Obaseki; here’s why young people should consider shunning godfatherism in politics
“He who pays the Piper dictates the tune.” This popular mantra clearly captures the concept of godfatherism in Nigerian politics. ...
#EdoDecides: The Oba of Benin preaches peace but will Obaseki and Oshiomhole listen?
It’s 16 days to the Edo Governorship election and Nigerians have mixed feelings on how it will turn out, considering ...
Funsho Williams: 14 years after, conversation on unearthing murderers of Lagos politician resurfaces
Anthony Olufunsho Williams was an influential Lagos politician and former Commissioner under Colonel Olagunsoye Oyinlola‘s Military Administration in Lagos. Murdered ...
Election drama shifts to Ondo Assembly as lawmakers suspend Deputy Speaker, 2 others
Akin to volcanic heat, the political atmosphere in Ondo State is blazing. The latest update reveals that the State House ...
Shocking resignation of Ondo SSG heightens speculation on ‘tough hurdles’ for Governor Akeredolu
Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Ifedayo Abegunde, has resigned his position; raising speculations about the reason for his unforseen ...
What Nigerians had to say about the Reno Omokri, Ayo Oyalawo debate
The corruption blame-game between the major parties in Nigeria appears to be never-ending; as party members look to every opportunity ...
Governor Wike writes Buhari shocking love poem | The YNaijaCover
Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, recently invited President Muhammadu Buhari for a state visit. This is coming after the Federal ...
UPDATED: Obaseki in another ‘battle for breath’ with latest court order on Edo PDP primaries
Editor’s note: Please note that this story has been updated with a footnote to reflect the latest development on the issue. ...
Ondo Deputy Governor is trending and here’s why
Ahead of the Edo and Ondo elections in September and October respectively, the political climate in these states has been ...
Governor Obaseki intensifies battle for guber seat, officially joins PDP
Nigerians have been debating for the better part of the week whether or not incumbent Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki would ...
All of the reactions as Godwin Obaseki bid APC farewell
by Toluwanimi Onakoya Barely four days after incumbent Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, was controversially disqualified from contesting in the All ...
PDP witchhunting Chinese doctors is the kind of idiocy Nigerians have to deal with
Yesterday, a chartered Air Peace flight made a 14 hour journey from Beijing to Lagos. Their precious cargo, 15 Chinese ...
Ihedioha’s Gubernatorial Destiny – The YNaija Cover | 3rd March 2020
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application filed by Emeka Ihedioha, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in ...
YNaija Editorial: Muhammadu Buhari is playing with fire
The details don’t matter. Whatever you heard, from a blog, a WhatsApp group, from your neighbor downstairs, who saw snatches ...
The YNaija Cover – the 31st of July
Follow the links to read our latest stories: Caster Semenya barred from competing at World Championships The Big 5: ...
The Late 5: US travel ban shows presidential election was rigged – Atiku; Buhari swears in Tanko Muhammad as substantive CJN | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Buhari swears in Tanko Muhammed as substantive CJN President Muhammadu Buhari has ...
The Big 5: Ministerial list nominees incompetent, lack fresh ideas – PDP; U.S. bans Nigeria’s 2019 election riggers, imposes visa restrictions | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Senate approves Buhari’s request for 15 special advisers The Senate ...
The Big 5: Ganduje, Kano Igbo leaders reject call for Fulani’s relocation; Police arraign whistle-blower who accused Emefiele of N232bn fraud | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Police arraign whistle-blower who accused Emefiele of N232bn fraud The ...
Beyoncé’s ”The Lion King” album, Mikel Obi retires from international football, Seyi Makinde goes public with assets – Here’s everything that happened this week
Here are the stories that drove conversation this week Beyoncé’s ”The Lion King” album This week was explosive and it ...
The Late 5: FaceApp finally responds to user concerns on privacy; Shut Edo Assembly – House of Reps asks IGP | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: FaceApp responds to user concerns on privacy Russian startup and AI-powered ...
The Late 5: Obasanjo writes Buhari again, warns him to end violent attacks across Nigeria; Tribunal overrules Buhari, INEC, admits video evidence – Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Tribunal overrules Buhari, INEC, admits video evidence The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal ...
The Late 5: Appeal Court rejects suit challenging Buhari’s academic qualification; Gunmen attacked our witnesses going to Presidential Election Petition Tribunal – PDP | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Appeal Court rejects suit challenging Buhari’s academic qualification The Court of Appeal ...
The Big 5: I’m under pressure to release ministerial list – Buhari; PDP witness accuses APC agents of destroying election results | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Police, parliament, judiciary, top list of corrupt institutions in Nigeria ...
The Big 5: Customs officer Nura Dalhatu promotes self to DCG, says it’s a directive from Buhari; I’ll fix refineries, end fuel import by 2023 – Kyari | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Appeal Court reserves judgement in suit challenging Buhari’s academic qualifications The ...