‘PDP not zoning 2023 presidency’; Buhari impressed with Dangote’s fertiliser plant | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Former President Obasanjo makes clarification about the party he belongs to | The #YNaijaCover

Spending eleven years at the apex political position in the land would be more than enough to elevate anyone from the lower echelons of the society to the very top. From the title which automatically changes to ‘His Excellency,’ to the retinue of aides and entourage, the status is one that unmistakably transforms commoners. However,... Read More

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June 30, 2021

The Game of Ambush: PDP loses 3rd Governor in 7 months to governing APC | The #YNaijaCover

If you live in Nigeria; especially in Christian-dominated areas of Southern Nigeria, it near certain that you would have heard the phrase; “It is Well!.” The timing may not be right to make as many references to scriptures; perhaps, to understand the idea behind its usage. Come to think of it however, which Nigerian able... Read More

#YNaijaCover, APC, Benedict Ayade, Dave Umahi, Muhammadu Buhari, PDP

June 17, 2021

FG subsidising electricity cost with trillions, INEC sets date for Ekiti guber election | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Appeal Court dismisses Jegede’s petition against Akeredolu The Court of Appeal in Akure has dismissed the petition filed by Eyitayo Jegede, candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the October 2020 Ondo Governorship election, against the election of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). Reading the lead judgment, Justice Theresa... Read More

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APC, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), ekiti elections, Eyitayo Jegede, INEC, PDP, Rotimi Akeredolu

May 20, 2021

Calabar Rover: Governor Ben Ayade exits the PDP for his dream club | The #YNaijaCover

The Nigerian political climate experienced some mild drama on Thursday, as Cross River Governor Ben Ayade, made public his defection from the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking in company of the Interim APC National Chairman and six governors of the party in Calabar, Professor Ayade said his defection... Read More

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April 28, 2021

First Laden: Remi Tinubu incurs wrath of Nigerians over ‘side remarks’ at the Senate | The #YNaijaCover

Ever heard of insecurity that affects only members of a particular party in Nigeria? You probably have not. Has someone ever whispered to your hearing, news about criminal activities in Nigeria that affect only members of the main opposition party? If your answer is again in the negative, you probably need to put your ears... Read More

#YNaijaCover, APC, PDP, president buhari, Remi Tinubu, senate, Smart Adeyemi

December 23, 2020

#Endsars protests, #YNaijaPOTY2020, Adeoye Taiwo, Chief obafemi Awolowo, Ganiyu Moshood Alabi, Governor of oyo State, Jimoh Isiaq, PDP, Seyi Makinde, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) fund

Profile of His Excellency; Seyi Makinde | Nominee for #YNaijaPOTY2020

Seyi Makinde, 53 Seyi Makinde’s election as executive Governor of Oyo state last year was expected to kick off a new dawn in the politics of the state. It is easy to be jaded about politics in Nigeria but it was hard to not at least be a little excited about this fresh faced business... Read More

Specials

December 6, 2020

#Endsars protests, Ademola Oremosun, APC, Babatunde Gbadamosi, Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), Lagos East Senatorial Bye-election, PDP, Tokunbo Abiru

Former Finance Commissioner, Tokunbo Abiru wins Lagos East Senatorial District bye-election by wide margin

Tokunbo Abiru, a former Commissioner of Finance in Lagos and candidate of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared winner of the Lagos East Senatorial Bye-election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on December 5. Returning officer for the election, Ademola Oremosun, who is a professor at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), who... Read More

Blogs

November 23, 2020

21 Universities, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Godwin Maduka, PDP, Umuchukwu

Anambra guber aspirant wants to build 21 universities if elected, but here’s why it is ridiculous

As the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) enters its 8th month of strike, any right-thinking person vying for elective office should know better than to promise to build 21 additional universities. It is safe to say, therefore, that Dr. Godwin Maduka has his eyes set on the wrong priorities. The US-based doctor who is... Read More

November 1, 2020

Is Peter Obi a viable pick for Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election ?

For the Nigerian youth, events around the #EndSARS protests have been the greatest eye-opener; sparking recent conversations around the 2023 presidential election on social media. The big question is who is most qualified to lead Nigeria in 2023? Even though Peter Obi is an important part of the discourse, it is interesting to note that the conversation... Read More

2023 Presidential Election, APC, PDP, peter obi

October 23, 2020

Nigerian youth blacklist Atiku and his peers, and there are reasons for this

Almost everyone that has led Nigeria since its democratic dispensation in 1999 is presumed to have left the country worse off than they met it. This seems to be because of a lack of ingenuity to solve complex modern economic problems, or a reluctance to; ultimately because the nation’s crop of leaders are those who... Read More

#EndSARS, #LekkiMassacre, APC, Atiku, Buhari, PDP

October 11, 2020

Results from #OndoDecides2020 indicate APC’s Akeredolu wins guber election by landslide

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and the incumbent has been re-elected as the governor of Ondo in an election held October 10, 2020. Akeredolu beat Eyitayo Jegede of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) polling 292,830 votes while Jegede polled 195,791 votes. Akeredolu won 15 local governments while Jegede won 3 local... Read More

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APC, Eyitayo Jegede, Ondo guber election, PDP, Rotimi Akeredolu

October 9, 2020

#OndoDecides2020: YIAGA Africa calls INEC’s attention to notorious blind spots known for rigging in riverine areas

It’s hours to the October 10, Ondo Governorship Election and expectations are high on not just the outcome of the polls but the process leading to same. For any true lover of democracy, the process is as important as the outcome. One of such democracy champions is The Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and Advancement... Read More

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#OndoDecides, #OndoDecides2020, #OndoElection2020, APC, Ese Odo, Ilaje, INEC, PDP, The Youth Initiative for Advocacy Growth and Advancement (YIAGA), YIAGA, ZLP

October 9, 2020

agos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Ayo Fayose, Bisola Ajayi, Joseph Mukan, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Ondo, PDP, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu, Seyi Makinde, Taiwo Adisa

Governor Makinde lambasts Fayose over alleged Ondo attack, FG releases new guidelines for #SchoolsReopening | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Federal Government has issued new guidelines for the reopening of schools across the country. Sani Aliyu, National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, stated at a media briefing on Thursday that many factors, including the capacity of schools to limit the spread of infection and communication strategies for disseminating information on... Read More

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October 7, 2020

Davido announces intention to run for office but do Nigerian artistes have what it takes to stop the political rot?

During the last part of Davido’s session in Ebuka Obi-Uchendu’s Blackbox, the superstar singer announced his intention to go into politics. His ambition, Davido claimed, was because of the run his uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke had. We can recall that upon the demise of Senator Isiaka Adeleke who was a sitting senator and another uncle... Read More

#Nigeria60andUseless, Ademola Adeleke, Banky W, Davido, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, PDP, Senator Isiaka Adeleke

September 21, 2020

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 winner, while Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressive Congress (APC) had the most votes after him. And, as is the usual manner, certain conversations have started, following the now different power dynamics in the state.... Read More

APC, Ize-Iyamu, Obaseki, okorocha, PDP

September 20, 2020

#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 19 results, saying many of the figures were ‘fabricated’, and the party’s representatives were discriminated against during the voting. This is a surprising development, considering, during the final collation and calling out of results, the... Read More

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APC, Edo elections 2020, Godwin Obaseki, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, PDP

September 20, 2020

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 winner of the poll and is returned elected for a second term. Polling a total of 307,955 votes, he beat his closest challenger, Osagie Andrew Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who polled a... Read More

Blogs, Deep Dive

#EdoDecides2020, Adams Oshiomhole, APC, Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, INEC, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, PDP, Professor Akpofure Rem-Rukeh

September 20, 2020

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 307,955 to be declared the winner of the Edo gubernatorial election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). All Progressive Congress’ (APC) Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu got 223,619 votes, making the margin 84,336 votes. Obaseki won... Read More

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Edo election, Godwin Obaseki, PDP

September 18, 2020

#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 in Edo. Many onlookers have had to wonder why a governorship election in a state with a population of about 5 million people and less economic importance to the country as Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa or... Read More

Blogs, Specials

#EdoDecides, Adams Oshiomhole, APC, atiku abubakar, bola tinubu, Edo 2020, Godwin Obaseki, Nyesom Wike, oba of benin, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, PDP, Phillip Shaibu

September 16, 2020

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 one that has garnered massive media attention and we have, over the past few weeks, seen quite a number of activities that have built our interest for September 19th – the D Day. In a... Read More

APC, Ize-Iyamu, Obaseki, PDP

September 12, 2020

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. Godfatherism is a style of political leadership that is harmful to the political and socio-economic growth of our nation. Unfortunately, it has eaten deep into the fabric of our polity. Thus, as a catalyst of... Read More

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September 3, 2020

#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 the recent spate of violence during off-season elections in Nigeria; Kogi and Bayelsa. The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II Wednesday, admonished politicians in the state, particularly the governorship candidates of the People’s Democratic Party... Read More

APC, Edo State Election, Ize-Iyamu, oba of benin, Obaseki, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, PDP

July 27, 2020

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 in his Lagos home on the 27th of July, 2006, it’s fourteen years today since his demise and Nigerians are calling on the government to investigate his death as many have shared the controversies that... Read More

funsho williams, lagos, PDP

July 8, 2020

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 of Assembly suspended three lawmakers; raising tensions. According to news reports, Deputy Speaker, Iroju Ogundeji, Adewale Williams and Favour Semilore Tomomewo were on Wednesday, suspended for unruly behaviour. Attention was, however, called to the fact... Read More

Agboola Ajayi, APC, Mr Adewale Williams, Mr Iroju Ogundeji, Mrs Favour Semilore Tomomewo, PDP, Rotimi Akeredolu, Uche Secondus

July 6, 2020

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 exit. Abegunde who until Monday served as number 3 man in the cabinet of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, tendered his resignation on Monday; declaring that it was time for his leave. In the statement, he said... Read More

Agboola Ajayi, APC, Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Ifedayo Abegunde, PDP, Secretary to the Ondo State Government

July 6, 2020

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 in absolving themselves of any blame. Such was the case on Channels Television’s flagship programme Sunday Politics where Ayo Oyalowo, Economist and All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, squared up with former Presidential Aide; Reno Omokri, leading... Read More

APC, ayo oyalowo, channels tv, Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari, PDP, Reno Omokri

June 30, 2020

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 Government approved the disbursement N78.9 billion as reimbursement for the amount spent on executing some federal road projects in the state, including Port Harcourt-Owerri road. The approval for the refund was granted at the virtual... Read More

APC, FG, Muhammadu Buhari, N78bn refund, Nyesom Wike, PDP, president buhari, Rivers

June 23, 2020

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. The odds seem to be stacked against Governor Godwin Obaseki and his ambition to return for a second term. With news reaching Nigerians early Tuesday that the Edo Governor has been restrained by a Court... Read More

APC, Godwin Obaseki, Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, PDP

June 21, 2020

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 a steaming pot of dramatic activities in the last few weeks. Ranging from disqualification and suspensions, to accusations and defections, there has been no shortage of political brouhaha with the constant updates from the politicians.... Read More