Fela Durotoye Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Adetokunbo Olufela Durotoye, professionally known as Fela Durotoye, is a business consultant, motivational speaker, politician, and leadership expert well-known for being one of the Nigerian presidential candidates in 2019 under ANN. He was also appointed in 2023 as the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on National Values & Social Justice Administration. Fela started... Read More

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August 28, 2023

Black Male Politician and Associate Shaking Hands in front of Flashing Cameras

In the realm of law and politics, there are moments when the scales of justice tip in favor of the people, reaffirming the power of the legal system to hold governments accountable and protect the rights of citizens. These instances of legal triumphs not only shape the course of history but also serve as a... Read More

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April 3, 2023

Leaked audio involving Obi and Oyedepo a deep fake – LP campaign; Subsidy removal date to be determined by Tinubu after inauguration – APC | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Leaked audio involving Obi and Oyedepo a deep fake – LP campaign The campaign committee for the Labour Party (LP) has stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is attempting to demarket Peter Obi, the LP’s presidential nominee.... Read More

I’m not a politician, I am a leader, says presidential aspirant, Kingsley Moghalu

Professor Kingsley Moghalu, the presidential aspirant under the Young Progressive Party (YPP), has claimed that he has no interest in being a politician but a leader, stating that there should be no retreat nor surrender in the quest to take back the nation from “old and recycled politicians who have no soul.” The candidate made... Read More

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December 14, 2017

Be wary of politicians as 2019 approaches | Chief judge warns judges

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen on Thursday advised judges to stay away from politicians as the 2019 general elections approaches. He said this while declaring open the Annual Conference of Justices of Court of Appeal in Abuja. He urged them to watch the company they keep, adding that politicians, in their desperation to... Read More

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July 30, 2017

I see myself becoming a politician in future – Reminisce

Indigenous rapper, Remilekun Abdulkalid Safaru, aka Reminisce has said he regrets not being a graduate. Ina recent interview with Punch, the rapper said anyone who wants to make a career in music must be skilled. He said, “For anybody who wants to make a career out of music, you have to be sure that you are... Read More

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June 3, 2017

Musiliu Obanikoro’s mother passes on at 95

Former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro has announced the death of his mother, Alhaja Wasliat Obanikoro. According to him, she died in the early hours of Saturday after a brief illness. The politician, who was recently rumoured to have defected from the PDP to the ruling APC after reconciling with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed... Read More

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December 15, 2016

Album of the Year? Tony One Week is back to take over… or not

Remember Tony One Week? He calls himself Gyration Master and the name has stuck since he released the early 2000s track, Gyrate. At the time, the song was a success mainly because we did not have too many options. Now that the industry has evolved, you’d expect that Tony One Week would have lost all... Read More

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November 8, 2016

I’m not a rookie politician – Jimoh Ibrahim

Jimoh Ibrahim, factional candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo state says he is not new to politics in the state. Ibrahim who was declared as the PDP candidate by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stated this on Monday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, while speaking with... Read More

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August 21, 2016

Desmond Elliott provides home for homeless woman in Surulere

The lawmaker representing Surulere constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliott has provided a homeless woman with a well furnished apartment. Elliott, a multi-award winning actor who recently rehabilitated a borehole in his constituency found out that the woman who washes cloth at the spot was homeless. So he took it open himself... Read More

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July 3, 2016

Abia CJ says ‘mischievous politicians’ are to blame for her ‘running away’

The Chief Judge of Abia State, Justice Theresa Uzoamaka Uzokwe, has described reports that she ran away from her duty post to avoid swearing-in Uche Ogah as the governor of the state as “allegations of cowardice by mischievous politicians.” Following the crisis that beset the state after the issuing of a certificate of return to... Read More

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April 19, 2016

Kano politician’s wives abducted by unknown gunmen

The two wives of a Kano politician, Garba Fammar, were on Monday night abducted by unknown gunmen in the Kibiya Local Government Area of the state. Witness of the kidnap incident disclosed that about 40 gunmen stormed the residence of the politician around 2:00a.m, Tuesday, April 19. The suspects were reported to have arrived the... Read More

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February 8, 2016

How another EFCC operative was arrested over ‘illicit deals’

A senior operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been arrested over his involvement with some politicians that are being probed by the anti-graft agency. The Sun reported that he is being interrogated by an investigative team of the commission in Abuja, all he knows about his alleged illicit deals with some... Read More

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September 26, 2015

Many politicians have falsified their assets

Sen. Femi Okunrounmu, said on Saturday that more than 90 per cent of politicians in the country have falsified their assets. Okunrounmu stated this during the 80th birthday celebration of O’dua Peoples Congress (OPC), Dr. Frederick Fasehun, in Ikeja. He said, “It should cover all the people who are guilty, not just target a few individuals. “Ninety... Read More

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August 11, 2015

‘Party-less’ Nigerian, Obasanjo says he ‘will never again be a politician’

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, is retired from the murky waters of Nigerian politics. For all those still in doubt about his political affiliation, Obasanjo has declared that he would never be a politician again in his life. The man said on Monday, that as of now, he remains a “partyless” Nigerian and would simply continue to be an elder... Read More

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April 17, 2015

Opinion: But why would anyone choose to die for a politician?

by Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye What beats me is how a human being could devalue his life so much that he could expose that life to serious danger by agreeing to undertake a violent activity on behalf of someone who may not even be informed if he is killed – someone who does not even know him... Read More

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January 7, 2015

2015 election: No sirens, no weapons – Police in Sokoto is not joking with politicians

by James Sambo Sokoto State police command has warned candidates of political parties contesting in the 2015 general elections to refrain from making use of sirens. According to the police spokesperson in the state, Al-Mustapha Sani, there have been several complaints about the use of sirens by some candidates. In a statement released on Wednesday,... Read More

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October 22, 2014

Prostitutes in Abuja get 48-hour ultimatum to leave the city

by James Sambo Abuja prostitutes have been given a 48-hour ultimatum to leave the capital city, while their customers have also been threatened with the death sentence. The ultimatum was made by the Secretary for Social Development, Mrs. Blessing Onuh after an official visit to locations where prostitutes carry out their activities in the Federal Capital Territory. Onuh... Read More

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October 11, 2014

30 year old woman kills 78-year-old politician with sex in Ondo

by Anike Jacobs One Ms Ijimoh Ibrahim, 30 has been arrested after being accused of killing and dumping the body of her 78-year-old politician lover, Adedayo Deru by the road side in Oladipo Diya Road, Odogbolu , Ogun State. The hairdresser and mother of 2 narrated her last sexual act which led to the death... Read More

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October 3, 2014

Don’t blame Joshua for Synagogue building collapse – Namibian politician

by Chidi Okoye A Namibian politician, Alex Kamwi, says the 12 September collapse of a church building in T.B. Joshua’s Synagogue church of all Nations has further strengthened his faith in God. Kamwi, the president of the Caprivi African National Union (CANU), says he is an associate of Joshua and he helps widows and orphans... Read More

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September 30, 2014

Proud papa: 9ice wants you to meet new baby-daughter, Michelle (PICTURED)

by Damilola Jagun Singer cum politician, Abolore Akande, better known as 9ice, welcomed his fourth child, a baby girl, Michelle Abolanle Akande, last week. The singer already has three children, a son with Toni Payne, and a set of twins with Victoria Godis. 9ice’s has shared the photo of his new offspring with girlfriend, Sukanmi Ajala, on his... Read More

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September 18, 2014

Opinion: Before we crucify Ayo Oritsejeafor

by Kingsley Ahanonu The recent uncovering of a surreptitious arms deal that suggests a supposed link with the flamboyant and impassioned Ayo Oritsejeafor raises question that bothers much on integrity. Two Nigerians and an Abuja-based Israeli were reportedly fingered to be in connection with the suspicious arms deal; owing to their arrest by the South African authority. They were... Read More

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June 27, 2014

Toks Ero: Is Governor Kayode Fayemi a Nigerian?

by Toks Ero Ever since his congratulatory message, not a few Nigerians have wondered where this Fayemi comes from, because it is very un-Nigerian to accept defeat in public elections. The people of Ekiti State of Nigeria, on Saturday, June 21, 2014 went to the polls to elect a new governor. Months, weeks and days... Read More

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April 30, 2014

SHOCKING: Man sets himself on fire, embraces politician on Live TV (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

by Zara Mustapha Like a scene from a bizarre movie, a television debate ended in horror when one of the spectators sef himself on fire before embracing a politician, they are both fighting for their lives. The man, identified by the police as Durgesh Kumar Singh was said to have popped out of the crowd before... Read More

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February 15, 2014

Drunk policeman shoots politician dead on Valentine’s Day in Kwara

by Oge Okonkwo A tragic incident occurred at Oro, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State in a hotel at about 11.15 p.m on Friday when a policeman, Yunus Muideen, allegedly shot dead, a popular politician in the LGA, Femi Awoyale. Muideen was said to have been drafted to a hotel on Friday 14 St.Valentine’s... Read More

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January 28, 2014

Olusegun Dada: How to become a successful Nigerian politician (Y! Politico)

by Olusegun Dada The reason why most fail in politics is, they come into politics without a dime and they hope to be reckoned with. This is impossible! ‘Initial gra-gra’ money is required. Dull not, I urge thee. This manual should ordinarily cost millions of Naira to purchase, but because I am an observant Nigerian... Read More

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January 7, 2014

Femi Fani-Kayode: Lessons from my experience with women

by Femi Fani-Kayode She was completely naked! She told me that this was the gift she had for me: her body. She told me that she had loved me from the first day she saw me and that she was ready to do anything for me there and then. I was shocked beyond belief. The... Read More

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December 18, 2013

Paul Kagame: Let’s not forget, Mandela was a politician

by Paul Kegame To point out that Nelson Mandela was, above all, a politician is not to diminish his remarkable legacy, but rather to remind the world that politicians are capable of remarkable things. Few were less comfortable with the prospect of sainthood than Nelson Mandela himself. “One issue that deeply worried me in prison,”... Read More

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Fela Durotoye Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Black Male Politician and Associate Shaking Hands in front of Flashing Cameras

Leaked audio involving Obi and Oyedepo a deep fake – LP campaign; Subsidy removal date to be determined by Tinubu after inauguration – APC | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

I’m not a politician, I am a leader, says presidential aspirant, Kingsley Moghalu

Be wary of politicians as 2019 approaches | Chief judge warns judges

I see myself becoming a politician in future – Reminisce

Musiliu Obanikoro’s mother passes on at 95

Album of the Year? Tony One Week is back to take over… or not

I’m not a rookie politician – Jimoh Ibrahim

Desmond Elliott provides home for homeless woman in Surulere

Abia CJ says ‘mischievous politicians’ are to blame for her ‘running away’

Kano politician’s wives abducted by unknown gunmen

How another EFCC operative was arrested over ‘illicit deals’

Many politicians have falsified their assets

‘Party-less’ Nigerian, Obasanjo says he ‘will never again be a politician’

Opinion: But why would anyone choose to die for a politician?

2015 election: No sirens, no weapons – Police in Sokoto is not joking with politicians

Prostitutes in Abuja get 48-hour ultimatum to leave the city

30 year old woman kills 78-year-old politician with sex in Ondo

Don’t blame Joshua for Synagogue building collapse – Namibian politician

Proud papa: 9ice wants you to meet new baby-daughter, Michelle (PICTURED)

Opinion: Before we crucify Ayo Oritsejeafor

Toks Ero: Is Governor Kayode Fayemi a Nigerian?

SHOCKING: Man sets himself on fire, embraces politician on Live TV (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

Drunk policeman shoots politician dead on Valentine’s Day in Kwara

Olusegun Dada: How to become a successful Nigerian politician (Y! Politico)

Atiku Abubakar: What Twitter has taught me so far

Opinion: Obafemi Awolowo, please we need you back

Femi Fani-Kayode: Lessons from my experience with women

Paul Kagame: Let’s not forget, Mandela was a politician

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