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

Deep Dive

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

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Agboola Ajayi, Aketi, APC, PDP, Rotimi Akeredolu

June 19, 2020

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 be defecting to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). In what came as unsurprising news, Godwin Obaseki has taken to his Twitter handle to announce his defection to the opposition, PDP in furtherance of his political... Read More

Deep Dive

Adams Oshiomhole, APC, Godwin Obaseki, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, PDP, Victor Giadom

June 16, 2020

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 Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections, as a result of festering disagreements between himself and the National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole, political events in the state seem to be assuming a new trajectory. Following the... Read More

Deep Dive

Adams Oshiomhole, Akinwunmi Ambode, APC, Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, Honourable Tony Aziegbemi, PDP

April 9, 2020

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 doctors who were at the forefront of China’s fight against the Coronavirus. They were brought to Lagos at the invitation of the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and the National Centre For Disease Control (NCDC)... Read More

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China Coronavirus, PDP

March 3, 2020

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 the Imo guber election. In the suit, Ihedioha asked the apex court to review its judgement which sacked him as the governor of Imo. Now, the suit was dismissed today in a majority judgement of... Read More

Cover Stories

APC, Emeka Ihedioha, PDP, supreme court, YNaija Cover

December 7, 2019

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 of it on television, or at the beer parlour down the road, it cannot be worse than what actually happened: men from Nigeria’s security forces, – in a democratic nation with laws and conventions, and men... Read More

Specials

#FreeSowore, #FreeSoworeAlready, #FreeSoworeNow, APC, democracy, DSS, Goodluck Jonathan, Judiciary, Muhammadu Buhari, Omoyele Sowore, PDP, sowore, treason

July 31, 2019

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: Real Boko Haram defeated – Presidency; 626 killed during 2019 Nigerian election – Civil Society Situation Room | Other top stories

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AMCON, APC, atiku abubakar, Boris Johnson, Kemi Badenich, Kemi Badenoch, Muhammadu Buhari, PDP, U.K, Yemi Osinbajo

July 24, 2019

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 sworn in Tanko Muhammad as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the council chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Muhammad, a justice of the Supreme Court, was cleared by the... Read More

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Atiku, CJN, Kola Ologbondiyan, Paul Ibe, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, Tanko Muhammad, The Late 5, UK prime minister Boris Johnson

July 24, 2019

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 has approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to appoint 15 Special Advisers. The approval comes exactly five days after the House of Representatives approved the same request. Ministerial list nominees incompetent, lack fresh ideas – PDP Following Buhari... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Alimi Chalet, Buhari, channels tv, Election riggers, Ministerial list, PDP, Saraki, senate, Shiites protest in Abuja, The Big 5, U.S.

July 22, 2019

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 police have arraigned a whistle-blower, George Uboh, for alleged defamation against the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The charge sheet, which an online medium, SaharaReporters, published on its website, was filed... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

APC, cattle rearing, Ganduje, PDP, Senator Bassey

July 20, 2019

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 was all about Beyoncé, from releasing the tracklist of The Lion King album which featured a handful of Afrobeats artistes to the conversation of Afrobeats gaining more global prominence. The album, The Lion King: The... Read More

Culture, The News Blog

Atiki, Beyoncé, PDP, Seyi Makinde, The Lion King

July 17, 2019

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 selfie-editing app, FaceApp, has responded to privacy concerns that it uploads users’ photos to the cloud — without making it clear to them that processing is not going on locally on their device. According to... Read More

The News Blog

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July 15, 2019

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 is to, later on Monday, rule on the objection by the Independent National Electoral Commission, President Muhammad Buhari, and the All Progressives Congress, to the request by the Peoples Democratic Party and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar,... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

APC, Buhari, Fulani killings, herdsmen, Obasanjo, PDP, The Late 5, Tribunal

July 12, 2019

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 in Abuja has rejected an appeal challenging Buhari’s academic qualification to stand for the last presidential election. Justice Mohammed Idris, who read the lead judgment of a three-man panel, upheld an earlier judgment by a... Read More

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Ahmed Lawan, APC, Ekiti State, Fayemi, Fayose, PDP, president buhari, senate, The Court of Appeal, The Late 5

July 12, 2019

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 – Survey The police, parliament and judiciary top the list of the most corrupt institutions in Nigeria according to a survey by Transparency International released on Thursday. The survey is titled: “Global Corruption Barometer Africa... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

APC, Buhari, Chief Justice of the Nigeria (CJN), Election results, INEC, Justice Muhammad Tanko, PDP, President Goodluck Jonathan, The Big 5, Transparency International

July 9, 2019

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 Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday reserved judgment in the appeal filed against President Muhammadu Buhari’s academic qualification for the 2019 presidential election. A three-member panel of the court, led by Atinuke Akomolafe-Wilson, after... Read More

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Customs officer, Femi Gbajabiamila, Hameed Ali, INEC server, Mele Kyari, Ndudi Elumelu, nnpc, Nura Dalhatu, PDP, The Big 5

July 7, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the Weekend Roundup

Follow the links to read our latest stories on YNaija: Super Eagles beat Cameroon 3-2 to qualify for 2019 #AFCON quarter-finals This Week In Music: Odunsi’s ”Star Signs,” Phyno’s ”The Bag,” Niniola’s ”Boda Sodiq” and more Olamide and Maria Okan pregnancy saga, Senator Elisa Abbo the woman-beater, Ruga suspended – Here’s everything that happened this... Read More

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#ChurchToo, #MeToo, Ademola Adeleke, APC, Busola Dakolo, COZA, Gboyega Oyetola, Madonna 6, Madonna University, Pastor Yemi Davids, PDP, Timi Dakolo

July 7, 2019

Buhari, you may mean well, but time is running out

One flaw that detracts from President Buhari’s strengths is tardiness; especially, his dilatory response to matters of importance. This is where an appreciable weakness of the president lies. And most times, the response or actions that follow the intermissions cannot justify the gnawing wait. For example, why wait until July to reappoint the same aides when... Read More

Opinion

#NextLevel, APC, cabinet, fec, first term, Fredrick Nwabufo, Ministerial list, Muhammadu Buhari, PDP, second term

July 5, 2019

BREAKING: Supreme Court declares APC’s Oyetola winner of Osun Governorship election

The Supreme Court on Friday declared Osun Governor, Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the September 22 governorship election held in the state. In a lead judgement of five justices with two dissenting, the appeal by the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Senator Ademola Adeleke was dismissed as... Read More

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Ademola Adeleke, APC, Gboyega Oyetola, PDP

July 4, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 4th of July

Follow the links to read our latest stories on YNaija: The Big 5: Elisah Abbo apologises for assault, begs for forgiveness; Buhari dragged to court over delay in ministerial appointment | Other top stories ‘I don’t think she is unaware’: A second survivor comes forward with her experience with Biodun Fatoyinbo and the... Read More

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APC, Biodun Fatoyinbo, COZA, Elisha Abbo, femi falana, Muhammadu Buhari, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, PDP, Sani Abacha, sex toy shop

July 4, 2019

The Big 5: Elisah Abbo apologises for assault, begs for forgiveness; Buhari dragged to court over delay in ministerial appointment | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Elisah Abbo apologises for assault, begs for forgiveness The embattled senator representing Adamawa North senatorial district, Elisha Abbo, has publicly apologised to Nigerians for assaulting a woman. On Monday, Premium Times published a footage showing Abbo assaulting the woman at an adult toy shop in... Read More

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Benjamin Onwuka, Buhari, Elisah Abbo, Femi Gbajabiamila, PDP

July 3, 2019

‘It’s a callous act; turn yourself in to the police’ – PDP, Atiku react to Senator Abbo’s assault on nursing mother

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the viral CCTV footage published by Premium Times showing the Senator representing Adamawa North at the National Assembly, Elisha Abbo assaulting a nursing mother at an Abuja adult toy shop in May over a minor disagreement. Senator Abbo: The attention of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the... Read More

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July 1, 2019

The Big 5: Ruga settlement is to resolve farmer/herder conflicts – Presidency; Atiku slams N2.5bn libel suit against Buhari’s aide | Other top stories

Here are the ones we saw today: No media blackmail can stop Saraki’s prosecution – EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said no amount of media campaign against its acting chairman, Ibrahim Magu, will stop the prosecution of the former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki. Ruga settlement is to resolve farmer/herder conflicts – Presidency... Read More

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APC, Atiku, Kola Ologbondiyan, libel, PDP, Ruga Settlement, The Big 5

June 28, 2019

The Late 5: PDP dares Buhari, Osinbajo to make their assets public; Troops kill 15 bandits in Zamfara | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Nigeria will continue to support ICC – Buhari President Buhari on Friday said that Nigeria will continue to support the International Criminal Court, ICC, as much as possible to enable it fulfill its mandate. Receiving the Nigerian-born President of the ICC, Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji at the State... Read More

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assets, bandits, Buhari, ICC, JAMB, Osinbajo, PDP, Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, The Late 5, Zamfara

June 28, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 28th of June

Follow the links to read our latest stories on YNaija: ‘Nobody ignores me’; we break down the Y!TV exclusive with Busola Dakolo on being sexually assaulted by Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo This is bigger than Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo and COZA UPDATE: COZA pastors stay quiet on Fatoyinbo rape allegations https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/337433-armouries-in-government-houses-governors-react-over-amosuns-claim.html The Big 5: Implementation of... Read More

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#MeToo, APC, Billionaire Helicopter, Busola Dakolo, COZA, Ese Walter, Ibikunle Amosun, man of God, Muhammadu Buhari, Naira Marley, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, PDP, Timi Dakolo, Uche Secondus, Wale Jana

June 26, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 26th of June

Follow the links to read our latest stories: The Big 5: APC demands immediate arrest of Amosun over ammunition stockpile; Nigeria on the verge of bankruptcy – Sanusi | Other top stories The Late 5: Mo Abudu and Wole Soyinka finally react to ”airplane seat” saga; Osinbajo says kidnap cases in Nigeria are exaggerated |... Read More

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AGF, APC, CBN, Electricity Subsidy, Emir of Kano, emir sanusi, fuel subsidy, Muhammadu Buhari, PDP, recession, YCover

June 21, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 21st of June

Follow the links to read our latest stories on YNaija: BREAKING: Super Falcons qualifies for last 16 of Women World Cup The Big 5: It’s criminal for parents to keep children out of school – Buhari; NAFDAC to ban paraquat, atrazine products, curtail use of Sniper | Other top stories The Late 5: Buhari... Read More

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#THAICHI, #WWC, 9th NASS, Festus Adedayo, FIFA Womens World Cup, Indomitable Lionesses, NASS, PDP, Super Falcons

June 17, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 17th of June

Follow the links to read our latest stories and lots more: The Big 5: I have no plans to protest over INEC server – Atiku; APC, PDP culpable in Nigeria’s 2019 election violence – EU | Other top stories Film Review: Makate must sell will waste your time, and test your last nerve 32-yr-old... Read More

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Abdullahi Ganduje, atiku abubakar, INEC, Kano Anti-Corruption Commission, Kano Zoo, Kano Zoological Gardens, PDP, Server

June 13, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 13th of June

Follow the links to read our latest stories: The Late 5: Buhari felicitates with Super Falcons on victory over South Korea; Air Force helicopter crash-lands in Katsina | Other stories ‘We’ll crack down on those who incite people to unrest’ | 8 takeaways from Buhari’s Democracy Day address ‘We can succeed in a democratic... Read More

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UPDATED: Obaseki in another ‘battle for breath’ with latest court order on Edo PDP primaries

Ondo Deputy Governor is trending and here’s why

Governor Obaseki intensifies battle for guber seat, officially joins PDP

All of the reactions as Godwin Obaseki bid APC farewell

PDP witchhunting Chinese doctors is the kind of idiocy Nigerians have to deal with

Ihedioha’s Gubernatorial Destiny – The YNaija Cover | 3rd March 2020

YNaija Editorial: Muhammadu Buhari is playing with fire

The YNaija Cover – the 31st of July

The Late 5: US travel ban shows presidential election was rigged – Atiku; Buhari swears in Tanko Muhammad as substantive CJN | Other stories

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

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

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

The Late 5: FaceApp finally responds to user concerns on privacy; Shut Edo Assembly – House of Reps asks IGP | Other top stories

The Late 5: Obasanjo writes Buhari again, warns him to end violent attacks across Nigeria; Tribunal overrules Buhari, INEC, admits video evidence – Other stories

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

The Big 5: I’m under pressure to release ministerial list – Buhari; PDP witness accuses APC agents of destroying election results | Other top stories

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

The YNaija Cover – the Weekend Roundup

Buhari, you may mean well, but time is running out

BREAKING: Supreme Court declares APC’s Oyetola winner of Osun Governorship election

The YNaija Cover – the 4th of July

The Big 5: Elisah Abbo apologises for assault, begs for forgiveness; Buhari dragged to court over delay in ministerial appointment | Other top stories

‘It’s a callous act; turn yourself in to the police’ – PDP, Atiku react to Senator Abbo’s assault on nursing mother

The Big 5: Ruga settlement is to resolve farmer/herder conflicts – Presidency; Atiku slams N2.5bn libel suit against Buhari’s aide | Other top stories

The Late 5: PDP dares Buhari, Osinbajo to make their assets public; Troops kill 15 bandits in Zamfara | Other stories

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