Presidency

November 3, 2017

There was no feud or clash between Kyari and Oyo-Ita – Presidency

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu has said reports of an altercation between the the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, and the Head of Service of the Federation, Mr. Winifred Oyo-Ita were inaccurate. While speaking at a meeting with State House reporters on Friday, Shehu said no... Read More

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October 26, 2017

Shekarau declares intention to run for Presidency, writes PDP

Former minister of education, Ibrahim Shekarau, has indicated interest to run for the presidency in 2019 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. Sule Ya’u Sule, his media aide said Shekarau has sent a letter to the PDP indicating his interest. Background: Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fashola had officially launched his Presidential campaign. Former Jigawa... Read More

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October 26, 2017

Those who reinstated Maina work for Buhari, not me | Jonathan replies Presidency

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described as ridiculous allegations by the Presidency that government officials loyal to him reinstated ex-chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina. Buhari’s media aide, Garba Shehu on Wednesday had said some officials who were still loyal to the former President facilitated Maina’s return. Background: Maina was dismissed in 2013 by the Federal... Read More

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October 17, 2017

Why PDP must win the Presidency in 2019 – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) must win the 2019 presidential election. Speaking on Tuesday when he received Raymond Dokpesi, an aspirant for the party’s national chairmanship position, at his residence in Abuja, Jonathan warned members of the party not to make the mistake of making wrong choice of national working... Read More

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October 16, 2017

Trump hopes Hillary Clinton contests in 2020

U.S. President, Donald Trump has expressed his desire to see his opponent in the 2016 presidential election, Hillary Clinton run for the position come 2020. The President in a tweet said he hopes the former Secretary of State who he called “crooked” contests in 2020. Clinton, an experienced public servant and erudite politician suffered a shocking... Read More

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October 16, 2017

YNaija Says: Buhari, nobody cares about you and your little friends

On Monday, the presidency released pictures and videos of President Muhammadu Buhari meeting with three “young friends”. These friends paid a courtesy visit to Buhari in Aso Rock accompanied by their wards. Buhari’s meeting with his little friends is a presidential publicity stunt gone wrong. Reactions to it on social media show many Nigerians, especially those... Read More

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October 15, 2017

NNPC did not award contracts worth $25bn – Presidency

The Presidency has dismissed reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) awarded contracts worth $25bn or that the same amount is missing. What happened: Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu had written a memo to President Muhammadu Buhari, where he accused Baru of $25bn contract scam. Kachikwu also accused the NNPC boss of insubordination and sidelining him from important... Read More

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October 13, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 13th of October

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: “Let ethnic warriors sheathe their swords” | Presidency clarifies Buhari’s World Bank request “Every part of Nigeria matters to us” – Osinbajo “The diplomacy around Nigeria’s failure must end” – Ezekwesili

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October 4, 2017

Senate investigates Nigerian Army over compulsory dismissal of 38 officers

The Nigerian Senate has begun an investigation into the dismissal of 38 men of the Nigerian Army, after one of the affected officers, Abdulfatai Mohammed, wrote a petition to the National Assembly. Highlights: Mr Mohammed’s petition was received by the Senate through Ovie Omo-Agege (Delta, APC) on July 19 this year. The petition was then referred... Read More

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October 3, 2017

Is Abacha’s alleged hitman, Al-Mustapha gearing to be Nigeria’s President?

It seems retd. Major Hamza Al Mustapha, the Chief of Staff to former military leader, Sani Abacha has launched his campaign for the Presidency in 2019. A poster of Al Mustapha with the Green Party of Nigeria logo has surfaced online. In the poster, Hamza was soliciting support for the 2019 presidency. Haza had been... Read More

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September 29, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: I will reveal why I lost in 2015 at the appropriate time – Jonathan | You are living up to your status as APC’s attack dog | Fayose tells EFCC | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. I will reveal why I lost in 2015 at the appropriate time – Jonathan – YNaija Despite exit from recession, Nigeria’s economy still vulnerable – FG – YNaija Those who consume fake news should be punished alongside those who disseminate it – Femi Adesina – YNaija You... Read More

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September 26, 2017

Presidential ticket has been zoned to the north…can’t be altered | PDP replies Fayose

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has told Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose that the zoning of the Presidential ticket to the north still stands. What happened: Fayose had earlier this year announced his wife intention to run for the Presidency in 2019. He had boasted that he would collect power from President Muhammadu Buhari. The... Read More

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September 25, 2017

IPOB: EU, US have no business with Nigeria’s internal matters – Presidency

Special Adviser to the President on Prosecution, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla has said the United States’ statement that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is not a terrorist group is inconsequential. Background: The United States had said the group is not a terrorist organisation. This was after the Federal High court declared IPOB a terrorist group. What... Read More

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September 23, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 23rd of September

Follow the stories and analysis on YNaija: Those criticising Buhari will still complain about God if they make heaven – Presidency Those calling for Nigeria’s breakup should move on – Mark Police arrests 34 Peace Corps officials in Lagos

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September 23, 2017

Those criticising Buhari will still complain about God if they make heaven – Presidency

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has said those criticising President Muhammadu Buhari are professional critics, who see nothing good in anything. Adesina said this while speaking in an interview he granted in New York during the 72nd United Nations general assembly (UNGA). Background: Some Nigerians had criticised President Muhammadu Buhari‘s... Read More

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September 22, 2017

How long Buhari will stay in the UK – Presidency

Spokesman of the President, Femi Adesina has said President Muhammadu Buhari will spend four days in London. Adesina said this while speaking on BBC Hausa on Friday. Background: President Buhari had arrived at London, after speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Presidency had earlier announced that Buhari will stop at... Read More

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September 15, 2017

I’m talking with Presidency to withdraw troops from South-East – Ekweremadu

Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu said he is in talks with the Federal Government to withdraw troops from the South-east. Ekweremadu in a statement on Thursday condemned the military exercise in the region. He noted that dialogue remains the best approach to solving the agitation in the region. He said, “The military siege to the... Read More

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September 14, 2017

When should we expect Fayose’s plan for IPOB?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The floor is now open for Governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose, to convince Nigerians that he can indeed take Buhari’s seat as he has claimed. By officially unveiling a campaign poster for 2019, Fayose has now the duty to start making the right arguments about his competence, ability and integrity... Read More

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September 14, 2017

Shugaban vs Jagaban: Can Fayose stand against Tinubu?

by Alexander O. Onukwue After fighting for so long to be in power, former Lagos State Governor and national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has not exactly had it all his way in the two years of Buhari’s administration. Tinubu was instrumental in the victory of Buhari at the... Read More

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September 14, 2017

2019: Fayose is already teasing the North for support

by Alexander O. Onukwue The first campaign poster posted on twitter with which Fayose officially announced his 2019 aspirations goes with a Hausa/Muslim message “Shugaban Naijeriya Insha Allah”. Fayose wears a cap that bears a resemblance to that worn by President Muhammadu Buhari in his official portrait, perhaps as an indication of his claim that... Read More

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September 14, 2017

Is Fayose declaring for 2019 to ward off Atiku?

by Alexander O. Onukwue It could be that Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has announced his aspiration to run for the Presidency under the PDP in order to ward off Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. There has been much conversation over the past two weeks about the interest of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, in running... Read More

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September 9, 2017

Even if Buhari does not contest in 2019, we don’t want someone who will only think of his family – APC

The All Progressives Congress in Adamawa State has described Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Aisha Alhassan’s comment about President Muhammadu Buhari not re-contesting in 2019, as hasty. According to the party, the minister betrayed her loyalty to the present administration. The Organising Secretary of the Adamawa State Chapter of the APC, Ahmed Lawan,... Read More

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September 8, 2017

You will do better as a Nollywood scriptwriter | Ezekwesili tells Garba Shehu

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has chastised the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu for engaging in ‘sycophancy’. The former minister was reacting to an article by Garba Shehu titled ‘A President’s 32” TV’. Shehu, in the article, praised Buhari for his simplicity as represented by a... Read More

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September 2, 2017

I am not interested in the Presidency…my passion is business – Dangote

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has denied reports that he is planning to run for Presidency on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019. In an interview with Daily Times, the businessman said he was not contacted to be the opposition party’s candidate in 2019 as widely reported. According to him, his... Read More

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August 28, 2017

Governor Fayose, Mayweather/McGregor, JAMB | Here are last week’s winners and losers

From the world of sports to entertainment to politics and to Nigeria’s villa of rodents, here are last week’s winners and losers: WINNERS Floyd Mayweather The 40-year-old champion walked out of retirement to take on newcomer, Conor McGregor at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night. At the 65th second of the 10th... Read More

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August 28, 2017

Understanding Abba Kyari through the lens of Garba Shehu

by Alexander O. Onukwue The senior special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, released a long statement debunking media reports that there has been a cabal working to undermine Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. The over one thousand words statement made to express the view of a united Presidential team,... Read More

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August 24, 2017

Presidency begins renovation of Buhari’s office (PHOTOS)

The Presidency has released photos of renovations currently going on in the Aso Villa, Abuja. Recall that presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu had said President Muhammadu Buhari was working from home because rodents invaded his office while he was abroad. He had also stated that some renovations would be made before the President resumes at the... Read More

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August 24, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari has the right to hold or cancel FEC meeting – Adesina | 4 dead, 8 injured in Maiduguri blast | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Defeat me with superiority of your argument not AK47 | Nnamdi Kanu tells Buhari – YNaija Buhari has the right to hold or cancel FEC meeting – Adesina – YNaija Malabu oil deal: Ex-President Jonathan ignores reps invitation – YNaija South-East senators ask Nnamdi Kanu not to... Read More

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August 21, 2017

Buhari may travel abroad again for medical treatment – Presidency

The Presidency has said President Muhammadu Buhari may return to London for medical treatment if the need arises. The President had returned to Nigeria on Saturday after spending 103 days in London. His media aide, Femi Adesina has however said the President may still leave for medical check-ups. He said this while speaking on Sunrise... Read More

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August 21, 2017

Just In: Buhari to work from home

President Muhammadu Buhari will be working from home as he resumes today, TheCable reports. The news platform stated that a presidential source revealed that renovations are ongoing at the president’s office. Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad confirmed it on Twitter. He wrote, “Some renovations are on going at the office.... Read More

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