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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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‘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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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#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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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‘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…
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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…
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‘Peter Obi left N75bn’ | ‘Obiano met N35bn’ | Some billions are missing in Anambra
Anambra governor, Willie Obiano has denied reports that his predecessor, Peter Obi left over N75 billion in the state's coffers. Briefing journalists on Saturday, November 14, Prof Solo Chukwulobelu, the Secretary to the State…
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Peter Obi says Okonjo-Iweala’s critics want to ‘pull down our best’
Former governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi says that Nigerians' attitude towards former minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is totally unfair and there is nothing to gain from it. He…
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Transfer of B/Haram detainees to Anambra Prisons: Obiano disassociates from allegations
The drama has trailed the transfer of Boko Haram prisoners to Anambra state as it was reported on Friday by Vanguard that Anambra state governor, Willie Obiano allegedly said that…
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“Obiano lied” | Peter Obi denies knowledge of Boko Haram prisoners transfer
Anambra state governor Willie Obiano said the transfer of Boko Haram prisoners to Ekwulobia prisons in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, was decided in 2012 under the administration of…
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Why Jonathan appointed Peter Obi SEC chairman
by Anike Jacobs President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday approved the appointment of the former governor of Anambra, Peter Obi as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. But the appointment…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy