Olamide goes all political, drops 2 new tracks for Buhari/Osinbajo campaign

Today’s Daily Brief: APC says Fayose hasn’t done anything in Ekiti, Okonjo-Iweala hits back at Soludo, Cambridge Assessment confirms Buhari’s WASC result, and more

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, has accused Governor Ayodele Fayose of having no achievements to show for his 100 days in office. The party accused Fayose of claiming several projects executed by his predecessor, Kayode Fayemi, while saying his 100 days as governor has been a “celebration of fortunes reversal”. The opposition... Read More

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Danjuma wants ex-militant, Asari Dokubo arrested

by Chinwe Okafor Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (retd.) has asked for the immediate arrest of Mujahid Asari-Dokubo following his recent statement on the 2015 elections, according to reports. The ex-Niger Delta militant had recently threatened to invoke war if President Goodluck Jonathan loses the election in February. Speaking on Wednesday in Kano, the former chief of army... Read More

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Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala replies Soludo in a passionate rejoinder (READ)

SOLUDO’S SELF-SERVING ARTICLE ON ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT IS DEFICIT IN FACTS, LOGIC AND HONOUR This piece is in response to an earlier article authored by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Charles Chukwuma Soludo. Please read it HERE. It shows how an embittered loser in the Nigerian political space can get so derailed that they... Read More

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SPOTTED: Pres. Jonathan visits Warri billionaire, Ayiri Emami

by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan has taken his campaign to the abode of Warri, Delta State billionaire businessman, Ayiri Emami. The President who is currently on a nationwide tour to canvass for votes in the next elections in February paid a visit to Emami who is a known supporter of the ruling party. The... Read More

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January 27, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Afenifere endorses GEJ for second term, FERMA boss says Buhari can’t rule right, Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper dies of cancer, and more

According to Jide Adeniji, the Chairman of Federal Road Maintenance Agency, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, is not mentally fit to lead the country. Adeniji, who is also the Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party’s Presidential Campaign Team in the South West, made the statement at a press conference in Osogbo on Tuesday, January... Read More

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January 26, 2015

Exclusive: So we went looking for the thesis and certificates of Pres. Jonathan & Sambo – this is what we found

by Eromo Egbejule As the 14 February, 2015 date for the presidential elections draws closer, supporters and critics of the country’s two major parties, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have been at loggerheads over the candidates of their respective parties. In December, it crystallized into a debate over the... Read More

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January 24, 2015

YNaija Editorial: INEC, can you please take some responsibility?

INEC doesn’t appear to understand that this is not about the ego of its chairman, the reputation of its commissioners, or the short-term satisfaction of shouting down nay-sayers, this is about the enormous importance of the task ahead – conducting what is unarguably the most crucial and tightly contested election in the history of Nigeria.... Read More

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Today’s Daily Brief: We hear GEJ wants February elections postponed, John Kerry to visit Nigeria soon, So Fashola doesn’t have a PVC too, and more

Like millions of Nigerians, Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola, says he hasn’t gotten his Permanent Voter Card (PVC). Fashola made the disclosure on Thursday, January 22, during the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship rally in Ajeromi Local Government Area of Lagos state. The governor stated that it was unfortunate that many eligible voters were yet to collect... Read More

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Nobody can stop me from visiting Bayelsa – Patience Jonathan

by Iyobosa Omoregie First lady, Patience Jonathan, has declared that nobody can prevent her from visiting any part of the country. Recently, two separate youth groups, Bayelsa Youth Vanguard and the Mangrove Boys of Bayelsa, had threatened to disgrace her if she attends the grand rally of the Peoples Democratic Party in Yenagoa on February 5. Mrs.... Read More

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Lanre Olagunju: With Akinwunmi Ambode, Lagos will be fine

by Lanre Olagunju My fear with Jimi Agbaje is that in every sense of it, he doesn’t come close to Ambode’s wealth of relevant experience. Say I’m biased, but truthfully I have researched and concluded that Agbaje’s private sector experience isn’t any stellar. The phenomenal transformation Lagos has encountered in recent years is basically due... Read More

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Bayo Oluwasanmi: Rev. Samuel Chukwuemeka Uche is a Prelate for hire

by Bayo Oluwasanmi Uche’s gospel of do not touch my anointed Emperor has a snowball’s chance in hell of winning converts to his new crusade. His remarks are comically pompous and damnable. The robust defense of President Jonathan’s inept and corrupt administration by the Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Rev. Samuel Chukwuemeka... Read More

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Today’s Daily Brief: Dan Orbih says Oshiomhole killed industries in Edo, Trouble breaks out at PDP campaign rally, David Mark says GEJ is the best candidate, and more

EDO State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused the state governor, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, of carrying out what it described as “as total killing of industries in the state.” It also accused the state government of planning to sack over 9,000 teachers on its pay roll after the general elections due to paucity of funds,... Read More

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Sam Hart: Today, Abia is indisputably a PDP state

by Sam Hart After all said and done. PDP has Abia on lockdown at all levels. The founding fathers of Abia State either by divine intuition or by sheer force of their faith gave the state the epithet of God’s Own State. By that singular action, the fathers of our state handed the future of... Read More

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Opinion: Common school certificate, Pa Buhari could not produce

by Diana-Abasi Alphonsus Udoh It took Buhari one month to even officially respond to his certificate issues. And now that he has finally release an official statement that he has requested his Secondary School to release his WAEC, let’s hope it doesn’t take the school another one month to respond to his request or release his... Read More

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Just In: Sambo Dasuki, Nigeria’s NSA wants February elections postponed

by Isi Esene Sambo Dasuki, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser has advised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend the date for the forthcoming general elections. Dasuki said this on Thursday during a talk at a London think-tank. According to him, the Commission should consider delaying the elections planned for next month so that it has... Read More

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“Our brother has failed” – Ex-militant leaders support Buhari

by Iyobosa Omoregie On Wednesday, January 21, some South-south ex-militant generals and commanders announced their support for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the February 14 presidential poll, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). Speaking in Benin, the Edo state capital, the militant leaders applauded the leadership of the Movement for the Emancipation of... Read More

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Today’s Daily Brief: Katsina Govt College releases GMB’s result, GEJ seeks Sanusi Lamido’s royal blessings, Asari Dokubo is not happy with attack on GEJ, and more

Katsina Government college has released the secondary school statement of result of the presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari sat for the exam and graduated from the school, which was formerly known as ‘Provincial Secondary School, Katsina’, in 1961. News platform, Premium Times obtained the computer printout and statement of result, signed... Read More

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Fayose attacks Buhari in another Punchy advert… involves Fashola this time (LOOK)

by S’ola Filani Despite the largely negative feedback on social media for his controversial advert on the front-page of the Punch on Monday, Governor Ayo Fayose appears not to be moved by what you think. The Governor today sponsored another ad-set, taking a shot at Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). In the ad on Page 9. of the... Read More

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Modupe Odele: What the law says about Gen. Muhammadu Buhari’s certificate

by Modupe Odele So honestly, I cannot (and justifiably so) understand the argument that the General is not qualified to run as a Presidential candidate in the forthcoming elections. This morning I came across a tweet by a colleague that read – “PDP has been feasting on the collective ignorance of Nigerians including the media... Read More

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Femi Kuti remakes ‘Politics Na Big Business’ with 2face & Sound Sultan [LISTEN]

by Chinwe Okafor Afro Beat legend Femi Kuti has released the remix to his lead single Politics Na Big Business off the album No Place for My Dreams and it features new school legends 2face Idibia and Sound Sultan. In the midst of the election season Femi Kuti in his accustomed fashion passes a strong message... Read More

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Opinion: Dear Gov. Fayose, is everything alright?

by Femi Owolabi The [crass] foolishness of Governor Fayose is too much burden on the sensibilities of the sons and daughters of Ekiti. In Ekiti, where I proudly hail from, when somebody’s behavior seems funny, irrational and that would become irredeemable, you pinch or slap the person and ask him, ‘Awe, ihun ai lora e?’... Read More

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Idris Bello: Why I will not be voting for Buhari in February

by Idris Bello No one probably knows Buhari’s failings more than my 67-year old dad who has voted against him three times previously, but come February 14, 2015 will be voting for him… I am sure this headline will come as a shocker to many of my friends on Facebook and Twitter, and several of... Read More

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Buhari to address certificate controversy by 9am tomorrow

by Isi Esene Gen. Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign team has released a statement saying the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate will address the controversy surrounding his educational qualification by 9am on Wednesday. After weeks of accusations and counter-accusations from followers of the leading parties in next month’s elections, the Nigerian Army, today released a statement... Read More

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Exclusive: My dad will get the job done – Buhari’s daughter, Halima speaks to YNaija

by Isi Esene Halima Buhari Sheriff, daughter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari has assured that her father, if voted president, will right the wrongs facing Nigeria presently. Halima who spoke exclusively with YNaija.com while on the APC nationwide campaign trail said the ex-general “will get Nigeria out of the mess... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: NLC, others knock petrol price cut | Why the Sultan of Sokoto may end up not voting | APC’s not happy with Fayose right now | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. APC’s not happy with Fayose right now. AllAfrica Jega starts complaining in earnest, says politicians are too hot to handle. YNaija Here’s why the Sultan of Sokoto may not vote. YNaija The EFCC chicken is coming home... Read More

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Photos from Pres. Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign rally in Sokoto & Kebbi

by Anike Jacobs President Goodluck Jonathan and his campaign team yesterday headed to the Northern part of the country for re-election campaigns. The campaign rally was first in Sokoto before it moved to Kebbi State. The President also paid a visit to the Emir of Gwandu at the Abdullahi Fodio Palace in Birnin Kebbi while... Read More

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Ife Adebayo: Remembering the gallant men of the Nigerian Armed Forces

by Ife Adebayo Oga Eskay’s last BlackBerry Messenger update a night before he was killed by Boko Haram was “selfless service”; truly he continued to serve until he breathed his last. Nigeria is at war. I know this; you probably know this because the whole world is talking about it. When a nation is at... Read More

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