Stop encouraging corruption – Peter Obi urges clerics

Stop encouraging corruption – Peter Obi urges clerics

Former governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi, says some men of God choose to encourage treasury looters instead of telling them the truth. He said this at the 35th Methodist Bishops’ conference at Methodists Theological Institute in Abia state. Obi, who spoke on ‘The Church and Economic Recession in Nigeria: A concern for spiritual reflection’,... Read More

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May 30, 2017

I was impeached for two reasons – Peter Obi

A former governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi, has said he was impeached as governor because of his refusal to inflate the state’s budget. Obi said this on Tuesday at the “Nigerian Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders” in Lagos. He said, as published on Premium Times, “Government budget should be published, each item they... Read More

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May 30, 2017

#TFPOpenGov: Cost of running government is unacceptable, too expensive – Peter Obi

Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has said the cost of running government in Nigeria is unacceptable and too expensive. The former governor said this on Tuesday while speaking at a symposium for governance and transparency organised by The Future Project in Lagos. Obi said transparency in governance is fundamental and critical to a... Read More

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The Thread: Peter Obi, Nigeria’s beloved

Having served as Governor of Anambra state successfully, Peter Obi, has become one of Nigeria’s foremost personalities. He brought the house down at The Platform, a church based programme organised by Pastor Poju Oyemade of Covenant Christian Centre and this year was no exception. Any wonder Nigerians are in awe of him. Do see below:... Read More

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#ThePlatform: This is the Peter Obi speech everyone has been talking about (WATCH)

by Dolapo Adelana Peter Obi, the immediate past governor of Anambra on Monday delivered another touching speech at policy and governance forum, The Platform. His speech which sent turns wagging at Covenant Christian Centre, Iganmu, venue of the event spiralled into the social media as he became the number one trending topic on Nigerian Twitter. The... Read More

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“This is the only watch I wear, I’ve worn it for 17 years” | Peter Obi speaks against corruption at #ThePlatform

by Dolapo Adelana The immediate past Governor of Anambra, Peter Obi caused a stir on Monday while speaking at policy and governance forum, The Platform. Obi, who was the fifth speaker during his session said he had one one wristwatch. The former governor went ahead to say he had been wearing the same wristwatch for... Read More

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Peter Obi has taken #ThePlatform by storm for the second time

by Dolapo Adelana The immediate past governor of Anambra, Peter Obi is speaking at The Platform at the moment. Obi, who lit up the country last October at his first appearance at the event is doing the same today. Obi, the fifth speaker at Monday’s event, themed, “The Nigerian Economy” is speaking on the topic,... Read More

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April 19, 2017

‘Seized $50m: EFCC searches Peter Obi, Mu’azu, others’ Osborne flats’

by Azeez Adeniyi As part of investigations into the $50m recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the agency has searched the apartments of the immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi; and a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu in Osborne Towers, Punch reports. According to the... Read More

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April 6, 2017

Stop using force against Biafra agitators, Peter Obi advises FG

by Azeez Adeniyi Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has advised the Federal Government not to use force against those agitating for Biafra in the South East. Obi gave the advice in Owerri after a closed door meeting with Imo Gov. Rochas Okorocha. He said the use of force or detention of agitators was... Read More

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March 21, 2017

What signs? It looks like Senator Udo Udoma does not know what he’s saying again

Senator Udo Udoma, the Minister for Budget and National Planning has just said that he – and probably some other visionary planners and Federal Government goons – have started seeing signs. Signs that this recession plaguing the country will end soon. We say #NaWash! These are the signs he says he’s seeing: Marginal reduction in... Read More

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January 31, 2017

The Nigerian Paralympic Team presented with the YNaija Person of the Year 2016 award

Paralympic gold medalists, Kehinde Paul and Bose Omolayo were at the Y!/YNaija.com office on Monday, January 30, 2017 to receive the Person of the Year 2016 award on behalf of their teammates. The Paralympic team was last December selected among a shortlist of nominees including AY Makun, Peter Obi, Wizkid, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, Bukky Shonibare, The Chibok... Read More

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January 24, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Why Big Brother Naija is holding in South Africa – Multichoice Multichoice, organisers of reality TV show, Big Brother Naija have given reasons behind the decision to shoot the show in South Africa. 2. Babachir Lawal: Presidency lied in its letter to the Senate – Sani... Read More

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January 24, 2017

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The YNaija Tracklist: Jammeh: No looted cash on Tinubu’s plane | Saraki to read letter on Magu’s renomination today | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Buhari, El-Rufai playing politics with the lives of Southern Kaduna people – PDP – YNaija How Okonjo-Iweala, Sanusi urged us to save but we didn’t – Peter Obi – YNaija Nigerians should exercise restraint in commenting about Rann IDPs bombing – NAF – YNaija FG to privatise... Read More

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January 24, 2017

How Okonjo-Iweala, Sanusi urged us to save but we didn’t – Peter Obi

Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi has said state governors refused to save for the unseen future during the tenure of Goodluck Jonathan, despite warning from economic experts. Obi while speaking in an interview with CNBC Africa said Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Minister of Finance, and Sanusi Lamido Sanusi , former governor of the Central... Read More

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January 15, 2017

Opposition plotting against me – Peter Obi

A former Governor of Anambra, Peter Obi has accused detractors of plotting to pit him against President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement issued by his media aide, Mr. Val Obienyem, the ex-governor said those behind his leaving his former political party, All Progressives Grand Alliance, were responsible for the plot. “Yes, Obi makes comments on... Read More

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December 30, 2016

#YNaija2016Review: #SaveMayowaAhmed, Olajumoke Orisaguna, #TheOtheRoom … See the top 10 stories on YNaija in 2016

The year 2016 was a dramatic year filled with interesting, funny, and sometimes outright bizarre events. From the stories of survivors of Boko Haram insurgency in the North East to the grass-to-grace rise of Olajumoke Orisaguna, a bread seller turned model, 2016 brought up its highs and lows. There were celebrity squabbles. Marriages were on the... Read More

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December 25, 2016

Mark Amaza profiles Peter Obi: An icon of governance (Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2016 Nominee)

Peter Obi was born on 19 July 1961 at Onitsha. He attended Christ the King College, Onitsha where he completed his secondary school education. He was admitted to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 1980, graduating with a B.A (Hons) in philosophy in 1984. He went into business after graduation and became a director of many companies, some of which he... Read More

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December 21, 2016

See who won the popular vote for Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2016 | Overall winner to be announced on December 31

And we have a winner – at least for the popular vote! The Y!/YNaija.com voting for Person of the Year 2016 began in November, and the overall winner will be unveiled to the public by the editors on December 31. Before that, we have tallied the popular votes – and the winner by a considerable... Read More

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December 21, 2016

Recession would last longer than expected – Peter Obi

Former governor of Abia State, Peter Obi on Tuesday said the economic recession in the country will not end sooner than Nigerians expected. Obi spoke at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, while inaugurating a building donated to the radio station of the Department of Mass Communication. The former governor said a critical analysis... Read More

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December 18, 2016

Aregbesola, Hadiza Bala, Fayemi, Amaechi, Obi, Ezekwesili, others attend #TFAA2016

Notable political heavyweights in the country graced The Future Awards Africa 2016 at the Federal Palace hotel, Victoria Island. The award, which recognises the achievements of young Nigerians aged 18-32 had the likes of Osun Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, and Managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala Usman. Others in attendance include Minister... Read More

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December 9, 2016

The Church Blog: The Platform takes it to the logical next level – and we’re impressed

Pastor Poju Oyemade himself must have felt it – this was the year that The Platform finally went mainstream. You certainly know something has gone mainstream when the videos go viral on ‘Igwe Tupac’ Twitter and Instagram and even old-time-river politicians in Abuja are referring to it. The star speech, and the one that made... Read More

Church Culture

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November 2, 2016

Sanusi, Peter Obi, Bukky Shonibare, Wizkid are nominees for Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2016 – Voting starts now!

The editors of Y! – TV, Magazine & Online – today announced the shortlist for Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2016. The Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year is in its sixth year and is awarded to the individual who has most visibly influenced the Nigerian society for good in the past year, breaking new boundaries... Read More

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October 9, 2016

Simon Kolawole: Unleash $200billion to grow the Naira

With due respect, I would say Nigerian lawmakers are “fantastically” failing to earn their stripes. They love to be called “honourable” and “distinguished” — and I don’t have any problems with that, basically. We’ve had a Cardinal Rex Lawson who was not a cardinal and a General Levy who was a reggae rapper rather than... Read More

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October 7, 2016

Poju Oyemade: Wastage in governance

Reflecting on a very profound speech given at the Platform, I came to the conclusion that Mr Peter Obi (whom I only met for the first time two hours before the speech) in speaking of wastage, touched a very deep nerve when it comes to the art of governance. I strongly believe that the political... Read More

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October 6, 2016

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Reno Omokri: Between President Buhari and Peter Obi

Did you listen to our President’s broadcast to the nation on October 1st? If you listened to it objectively you must by be wondering if the President and his advisers live in a parallel Nigeria that you can only access from a spiritual portal at Aso Rock Presidential Villa. Somebody ought to tell President Muhammadu... Read More

October 1, 2016

This is Peter Obi’s speech everyone has been talking about

Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi on Saturday spoke at The Platform, an annual event on leadership, business, creativity and national empowerment- and everyone has been talking about it. Obi spoke on cutting the cost of governance especially during this time of recession, while sharing his experience as a governor. He talked about how he... Read More

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July 6, 2016

‘Leave Nnamdi Kanu, Peter Obi, Ekwueme out of your dirty schemes’ | Igbo youths unhappy with media reports

The Igbo Youth Movement (IYM) has warned politicians in the area to desist from dragging the names of Nnamdi Kanu, Alex Ekwueme and Peter Obi “into their dirty and imaginary dream world.’’ The group, in a statement released by its founder, Elliot Uko, described the attempt by some politicians to cause disagreement between the aforementioned... Read More

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June 13, 2016

State governors can afford to pay salaries – Peter Obi

While most Nigerian states are struggling to pay workers’ salaries, a former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi believes the situation can be better managed by state governments. Obi said state governors would be able to pay salaries of workers if they are prudent in their spending and prioritise judiciously. Speaking on Sunday at the... Read More

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November 15, 2015