Fayose (literally) dares Buhari to stop him from traveling abroad

Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose has reacted to an alleged plot of President Muhammadu Buhari to place two Nigerian governors, one from the South-South and another from the South-West on travel restriction. His Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka on Monday, addressed a press conference to this effect. Fayose dared... Read More

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May 30, 2016

Opinion: How to survive and thrive in a changing economy

by Omilola Oshikoya In this two part series, Africa’s Premier Wealth Coach and Investment Consultant. Omilola Oshikoya, explores the recent challenges in the Nigerian economy, and proffers solutions on how best to thrive and succeed, in spite of the difficulties. On the 11th of May, 2016 the price of petrol increased to N145 per litre.... Read More

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May 30, 2016

Charly Boy, 64, is the President of ‘frustrated youths’ in Nigeria

Charles Emeka Oputa popularly known as Charly Boy, is the new president (and spokesperson) of the – ‘All Frustrated, Abandoned and Voiceless Youths’. The entertainer’s first assignment on the job is a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari on the commemoration of his one year in office. Read below: “My Dear Presido, You know how hard... Read More

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May 30, 2016

The town crier: In one year, Dele Momodu’s column has been doing President Buhari a passionate public service

In the past year, veteran journalist and publisher of Ovation magazine, Dele Momodu has written several desperate, albeit kind worded memos to President Muhammadu Buhari reminding him of his campaign promises to Nigerians. Even as the popularity of the President amongst Nigerians decreased, Momodu’s column on ThisDay, The Pendulum, had nothing but passionate, soft worded... Read More

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May 29, 2016

The 21 most hopeful tweets from Nigerians when Buhari became president

President Muhammadu Buhari was inaugurated today last year. Many Nigerians expressed excitement at the inauguration of the country’s new President, but they were also filled with expectations as to the changes that will be made in the country during this new administration. Netizens took to Twitter to make their demands known to Buhari with the hashtag, #BabaNowThatYouAreThere. Here... Read More

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May 29, 2016

Buhari’s 6 most controversial statements since he became president

If there’s one recurring theme since President Muhammadu Buhari assumed office, it’s his ability to make controversial statements that are often times misinterpreted, taken out of context or too literally. In the last year, President Buhari has kept away from the press preferring instead to speak through his spokespersons and other government officials. The few... Read More

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May 29, 2016

Our best photos from President Buhari’s inauguration

A year ago, Muhammadu Buhari was inaugurated as the President of Nigeria in Abuja, following what had been a rather tough election. The event was filled with dignitaries from all over the world including the U.S. Secretary of state, John Kerry. As we celebrate Democracy Day today, here are our best photos from the glorious... Read More

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May 29, 2016

The 14 highlights of the Buhari presidency so far

Over the last year, the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has been marked by dramas – like any other major presidency. And as the administration marks its one year in office, we highlight the 12 (hum) highlights of a Presidency that close one today. 1) Appointment of Ministers On the first week of October, after... Read More

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May 28, 2016

According to the Presidency, these are Buhari’s accomplishments

In marking its one year in office, the Presidency has released a list of major achievements of the Muhammadu Buhari administration since it came into power on May 29, 2015. The Presidency highlighted key sectors that the APC administration has made strides in. They are: SECURITY •The relocation of the Nigerian Military Command Centre to... Read More

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May 28, 2016

Buhari meets with Nduka Obaigbena and other Newspaper owners (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari met with Newspaper Proprietors of Nigeria at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja on Friday. It must have been a good meeting going by the bright smile everyone had on. See photos below;

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May 27, 2016

Enough is Enough: President Buhari, where are we going?

‘Every generation must out of relative obscurity, discover its mission, fulfill it, or betray it.’ – Frantz Fanon In January 2012, citizens from all walks of life were part of the #OccupyNigeria movement asking government to cut institutional waste; prosecute those responsible from driving our subsidy payments from N219.72 billion in 2006 to N1.9 trillion... Read More

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May 27, 2016

Garba Shehu: 9 key milestones in President Buhari’s first year

Twelve months ago, President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in as the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He came to power following the decisive victory of his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC over the ruling People’s Democratic Party, PDP and its candidate, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. The... Read More

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May 27, 2016

Opinion: Nigeria’s Buhari, change and challenge of history

By Chido Nwangwu Citizens of Africa’s most influential country of 183 million will agree with me that Nigeria’s problems are compounded by the extraordinary scale of outright theft of oil and gas money by government officials, corporations and small mercenary/militant groups. Remarkably, mainly colorful and inflated accounting books were kept by these conniving gangs; full of... Read More

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May 26, 2016

“Dear GEJ, I write to apologize” | This Nollywood actress regrets voting for Buhari

Nollywood actress Georgina Onuoha took to her Instagram account to give, in four parts, her opinion on the incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari compared to former President Goodluck Jonathan. The one-time actress also tendered a lengthy apology to the former president. It is damning Take a look below. https://www.instagram.com/p/BF3Ep6ItsMX/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BF3F3ciNsOA/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BF3GwQqtsPF/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BF3JRkKNsB-/

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May 26, 2016

“My father was the most successful farmer in our village” | Obasanjo is bullish on agriculture

by Olusegun Obasanjo Every year, thousands of young Africans join an exodus from their families’ small, often struggling farms in the countryside. Their dream – sometimes fulfilled, often not – is to find a more rewarding and stimulating life in the continent´s rapidly growing cities. Few return, but even fewer ever completely sever their ties.... Read More

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May 26, 2016

Opinion: “If only Buhari were the President”

by Tama Peter In the weeks and months leading to April 30, 2015, when the Muhammadu Buhari bandwagon was on the offensive, wheeling in full force across Nigeria while fanning up electoral sentiments; maligning President Jonathan led administration, professing change and making promises to Nigerians, the feeling was surreal. It was safe to say that... Read More

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May 23, 2016

Buhari goes on with the rest of his plans for today (PHOTOS)

Although he cancelled his pre-planned trip for the most surprising reason, President Buhari didn’t put a stop to his other planned itinerary for the day. The president received Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun, at the State House in Abuja on Monday and it seemed like it went pretty well. See proof below.

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May 21, 2016

This actress thinks Ibinabo Fiberesima is getting what she deserves

Christabel Goddy is known for her somewhat voracious appetite. She was banned from acting after biting off a chunk of flesh from the lap of fellow actress, Princess Chineke, during a fight some months ago. The problem is, the person that banned her was the then Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) President and now convict, Ibinabo... Read More

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May 20, 2016

Buhari fires head of the Christian Pilgrims Commission who praised GEJ as “a man of wisdom”

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the sack of the executive secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), John Opara. This was disclosed today by Babachir Lawal, secretary to the government of the federation, in a statement. “His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has in the exercise of his powers, approved the disengagement of Mr. John... Read More

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May 20, 2016

Reuben Abati: What happened under GEJ, when we tried to get rid of subsidy

This thing called democracy, particularly the Nigerian brand, never ceases to throw up new and intriguing lessons about the relationship between government and the people, and the larger, complex socio-political environment. I had gone to Lagos on an assignment in the last two days of the year 2011, when around midnight I received a phone... Read More

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May 18, 2016

Opinion: Why Nigerians need to support President Buhari in these hard times

by Kolawole Omole I think as Nigerians, we have to be honest with ourselves about the true state of our economy. President Buhari met an economy that was already in comatose. Civil servants were owed salaries, Federal Government was indebted to petroleum marketers, power supply was epileptic, North East was ravaged by insecurity and the... Read More

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May 14, 2016

These 7 tweets capture the feelings of Nigerians who already told Buhari this was going to happen

Still on the netizens’ reaction to the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo’s letter regarding the removal of fuel subsidy, these series of tweets by @TexTheLaw capture what most Nigerian ‘know-alls’ have been ‘trying to say’ for the ‘past year or two’, regarding the current situation in the country. Take a look. When people smirk about... Read More

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May 13, 2016

This is why fuel price is up – Vice President Osinbajo just confused everyone

You thought the sharp increase in fuel prices was due to ‘fuel subsidy removal’. Well, someone made a different case just this evening. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has written a letter to Nigerians attempting to explain why the subsidy placed on petrol was removed by the Federal Government on Wednesday, May 12. The vice president,... Read More

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May 10, 2016

President Buhari responds to critics of anti-corruption fight

“We will not betray trust and we will not let those who betray the trust of Nigerians go scot-free except the ones we don’t know,” says President Muhammadu Buhari. The President had stated this when he paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Katsina. He declared that the anti-corruption war isn’t intended to victimise... Read More

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May 10, 2016

‘Buhari isn’t well grounded in economics and foreign affairs’ -Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed optimism for Nigeria under President Muhammadu Buhari, even as he noted that Buhari isn’t well grounded in economics and foreign affairs. Obasanjo said this while speaking at the 3rd Covenant University International Conference on African Development Issues titled, “Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Development in Africa: Models, Methods and Policies.” The ex-President... Read More

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May 4, 2016

Donald ‘underdog’ Trump is the last man standing

2016 is fast becoming the year of triumph for the ‘Unexpected’. Barely 24 hours after Premier League underdogs, Leicester City shocked the world and clinched the crown for the 2015/2016 English Premier League season, another ‘underdog’ has emerged victorious in what has been a rather astonishing United States presidential campaign. According to CNN, John Kasich,... Read More

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May 4, 2016

After Indiana win, Trump changes strategy; professes love for minorities

It would appear that businessman turned politician, Donald Trump, the Republican party candidate for the United States Presidency, is an unstoppable machine as his closest contender for the republican nomination, Ted Cruz, has dropped out of the race after a crushing defeat at the primary election in Indiana. Cruz, in his quest for the nomination,... Read More

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May 2, 2016

YNaija Editorial: Mr President, did you ‘hear’ what Oby Ezekwesili just told you?

Our president behaves like a spoilt child. He points fingers at everyone else, he stomps his feet with petulance when he is annoyed, he accuses those who do not agree with him either of corruption of – as his spokesperson inelegantly put it – ‘wailing wails’, he doesn’t listen to the counsel of his cabinet;... Read More

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April 30, 2016

NASS to return ‘corrected’ 2016 budget to presidency today

The reconciliation committee of the National Assembly, set up to work on the controversial 2016 budget, is set to return the corrected bill to the Presidency on Saturday, April 30. The committee, which was chaired by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Suleiman Lasun, has worked on the budget for the past two... Read More

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April 27, 2016

Opinion: What exactly has APC changed thus far?

“The best way to avoid becoming a scapegoat is to find one” -Warren Eyster The latest version of the ‘PDP massive 16 year damage’ song was by the Special Assistant to President Buhari on political matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu. He disclosed in a recent interview how previous administrations doled out farewell gifts of $100,000 or... Read More

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Fayose (literally) dares Buhari to stop him from traveling abroad

Opinion: How to survive and thrive in a changing economy

Charly Boy, 64, is the President of ‘frustrated youths’ in Nigeria

The town crier: In one year, Dele Momodu’s column has been doing President Buhari a passionate public service

The 21 most hopeful tweets from Nigerians when Buhari became president

Buhari’s 6 most controversial statements since he became president

Our best photos from President Buhari’s inauguration

The 14 highlights of the Buhari presidency so far

According to the Presidency, these are Buhari’s accomplishments

Buhari meets with Nduka Obaigbena and other Newspaper owners (PHOTOS)

Enough is Enough: President Buhari, where are we going?

Garba Shehu: 9 key milestones in President Buhari’s first year

Opinion: Nigeria’s Buhari, change and challenge of history

“Dear GEJ, I write to apologize” | This Nollywood actress regrets voting for Buhari

“My father was the most successful farmer in our village” | Obasanjo is bullish on agriculture

Opinion: “If only Buhari were the President”

Buhari goes on with the rest of his plans for today (PHOTOS)

This actress thinks Ibinabo Fiberesima is getting what she deserves

Buhari fires head of the Christian Pilgrims Commission who praised GEJ as “a man of wisdom”

Reuben Abati: What happened under GEJ, when we tried to get rid of subsidy

Opinion: Why Nigerians need to support President Buhari in these hard times

These 7 tweets capture the feelings of Nigerians who already told Buhari this was going to happen

This is why fuel price is up – Vice President Osinbajo just confused everyone

President Buhari responds to critics of anti-corruption fight

‘Buhari isn’t well grounded in economics and foreign affairs’ -Obasanjo

Donald ‘underdog’ Trump is the last man standing

After Indiana win, Trump changes strategy; professes love for minorities

YNaija Editorial: Mr President, did you ‘hear’ what Oby Ezekwesili just told you?

NASS to return ‘corrected’ 2016 budget to presidency today

Opinion: What exactly has APC changed thus far?

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