Willie Obiano

EFCC arrests Willie Obiano; Tony Elumelu laments increasing poverty, energy crisis | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: Fiasco happens, then EFCC arrests Willie Obiano The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the immediate-past governor of Anambra, Willie Obiano, over corruption allegations. The arrest was said to have taken place at about 8.30 p.m.... Read More

Nigerian News, Tony Elumelu, Willie Obiano

October 15, 2020

Sanwo-Olu, Obiano are singing the songs #EndSARS protesters want to hear, but we are not there yet

Who would have known that it will take 7 whole days before forces in government places begin to take action? But, today is the 8th day and the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, is dragging his feet on actual reforms. He probably thinks the #EndSARS movement is another 2020 joke. IGP Adamu first waited four... Read More

Counter Culture Blog, Thinking Through

#EndSARS, #EndSWAT, Sanwo-Olu, Willie Obiano

October 15, 2020

#ASUU, NYSC, #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria | All the #EndSWAT inspired trends saying #EnoughisEnough

As we continue to protest police brutality and call for an end to the Federal Special Anti Robbery Squad (FSARS), it’s only natural that similar issues and underlining events catalysing the original movement are highlighted. Here are some of the campaigns that have come to light owing to the #EndSARS movement. 1. #AlausaProtest: This campaign began... Read More

#AlausaProtest, #EndsSars, #EndSWAT, #SecureNorthNow, Abba Kyari, ASUU, James Nwafor, MC Oluomo, Northern Governors, Ondo, sacking, Willie Obiano

August 21, 2020

Nyesom Wike, Abdullahi Sule, Godwin Obaseki…Here’s YNaija Governors’ Effectiveness Ranking for July

Cases from the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be on the decline in Nigeria, thus the focus of governance in the states shifted from health to other sectors. Insecurity in the form of banditry, insurgency, kidnapping, cattle rustling and ethnic/religious clashes however, rose to an alarming proportion in many states in Northern Nigeria, posing a huge... Read More

Abdullahi Sule, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Aminu Bello Masari, Bello Matawalle, Godwin Obaseki, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, Rotimi Akeredolu, Willie Obiano

August 16, 2019

Who’s in and who’s out? Here’s our Governors’ ranking for August

Since the conclusion of the general elections in March and the inauguration of the elected officials weeks after, the expectations of Nigerians have heightened as it relates to development in all aspects of national life – from security to economy and other key areas like health, infrastructure, education and youth empowerment. While things are still... Read More

Babagana Zulum, Bello Mattawale, Darius Ishaku, Governor's Rankings, Ifeanyi Okowa, Nasir el-Rufai, Nyesom Wike, Okezie Ikpeazu, Seyi Makinde, Willie Obiano

December 3, 2018

The Big 5: Rumours about me being cloned are not surprising – Buhari, Obiano denies supporting Buhari and Atiku for Presidency | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday said the “ignorant rumors” that he was dead and the occupant of his seat is a clone (a certain Jibrin from Sudan) are not surprising, noting that while he was on medical vacation last year a lot of people hoped he was... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

ADamu Adamu, APC, APGA, ASUU, atiku abubakar, big 5, Biodun Ogunyemi, Gen. John Gbor, Muhammadu Buhari, Rotimi Akeredolu, Sani Usman, Willie Obiano

Atiku

August 13, 2018

The Big 5: EFCC debunks claim accounts were frozen on Saraki’s order, I’ll be President for just one term – Atiku | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Former Vice President and chieftain of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said he will be President for a single term of four years, if elected in 2019. Atiku who disclosed this in an interview with THISDAY , spoke on a variety of issues, including... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

atiku abubakar, Bukola Saraki, Department of State services, femi falana, Ibraheem Elzakzaky, Jones Abiri, Randie Chima, Trader Moni, Willie Obiano

The Late 5: NASS threatens to invoke constitutional powers on executive, Court rules against disclosure of Buhari’s health status and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The National Assembly(NASS) has threatened to invoke its Constitutional Powers on the executive if it fails to implement it’s demands on the security situation in the country. As contained in a list of resolutions from an emergency executive joint session of both chambers of the National Assembly on Tuesday,... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Anambra governorship election tribunal, Federal High Court Abuja, Muhammadu Buhari, Service Chiefs, Willie Obiano

November 20, 2017

Obaze makes u-turn, concedes victory to Obiano

The candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Anambra governorship election, Oseloka Obaze, has reversed himself and conceded victory to Governor Willie Obiano. Why it matters: Mr Obaze had rejected the election result, saying, “It has never happened in Anambra politics that the winner wins 21 local governments. So, we need to look closely... Read More

anambra election, Obaze Oseloka, PDP, Willie Obiano

November 20, 2017

Anambra poll: PDP’s Obaze rejects Obiano’s victory

Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Anambra governorship election, Obaze Oseloka has rejected the result of the poll. Background: Governor of the state and candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Willie Obiano had emerged winner of the election. APC’s Tony Nwoye had come second, followed by Obaze in third. What Obaze... Read More

Anambra poll, Obaze Ozelokai, victory, Willie Obiano

November 19, 2017

#AnambraDecides: Obiano in early lead as INEC begins announcement

Incumbent governor Willie Obiano is currently leading in the Anambra governorship election. Obiano, who is the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has polled twice as much votes as other candidates, according to official results for seven of the state’s 21 local government. The results are from Njikoka, Dunukofia, Awka South, Ayamelum, Anaocha, Orumba... Read More

#AnambraDecides, anambra, Willie Obiano

November 18, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening: The 18th of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Politics should not be treated as a matter of life and death – Obasanjo #AnambraDecides2017: “I will win this election by a landslide” – Obiano 4 persons arraigned over Ozubulu church killings

Cover stories, olusegun obasanjo, Ozubulu Church Killings, Willie Obiano

November 18, 2017

#AnambraDecides2017: See how the parties are faring in some polling units

Ballot counting has begun in the ongoing Anambra governorship election Unofficial results put the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Willie Obiano, the Incumbent governor on the lead, closely followed by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Oseloka Obaze. See some results below: Agulu ward 2 in Amatutu village PDP secured 145 APGA 40 Unit 6,... Read More

anambra election, APC, APGA, Oseloka Obaze, PDP, Willie Obiano

November 18, 2017

#AnambraDecides2017: “I will win this election by a landslide” – Obiano

The governor of Anambra, Willie Obiano says he is confident of winning the ongoing governorship election by a landslide. Obiano, the candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in the election, said this on Saturday after casting his vote. “I am very confident that at the end of the day, I will carry the... Read More

anambra, Willie Obiano

November 16, 2017

Anambra poll: Obiano’s security aides were never withdrawn – Police spokesman

The Nigerian Police Force has said the security aides of Anambra governor, Willie Obiano was never withdrawn. Police spokesman, Jimoh Moshood said the governor’s aide-de-camp and the chief security officer of the governor only went for a lecture and returned on the same day. The Inspector-General of Police had however confirmed that Obiano’s security details were... Read More

police, Security aides, Willie Obiano, withdrawn

November 16, 2017

President Buhari has proven he “belongs to everybody” – APGA media group

The National Coordinator, APGA Media Warriors Forum, Evang Chinedu Obigwe, on Thursday, said President Muhammadu Buhari is indeed “for every body”. Antecedent: President Buhari ordered the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris to restore all the security aides linked to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra. “Mr President deserves to be commended for shunning partisan interest... Read More

anambra, APGA, Evang Chinedu Obigwe, Ibrahim Idris, Willie Obiano

November 15, 2017

The Late 5: Jonathan dares ex-EFCC boss, Pope Francis’ charity, and other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today. Pope Francis has just donated $237,000 to charity. The donation came in form of a customized supercar gifted him by Lamborghini. The leader of the Catholic Church signed on its bonnet and released for auction, the proceeds of this which will be donated to charity. After the... Read More

Pope Francis, President Muhammadu Buhari, The Late 5, Willie Obiano

November 15, 2017

Buhari orders reinstatement of Obiano’s security aides

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the reinstatement of Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano‘s security aides. Femi Adesina, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, made this known in a statement on Wednesday. What happened: Obiano had raised alarm that the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris withdrew his security details days to the governorship... Read More

President Muhammadu Buhari, reinstatement, Security aides, Willie Obiano

November 15, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 15th of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: We will return your security details after the election | IGP tells Obiano Super Eagles thrash Argentina 4-2 in friendly match (WATCH) Two Nigerians allegedly killed in South Africa within 48 hours

Anambra elections, IGP, jacob zuma, police, Rochas Okorocha, super eagles, Willie Obiano, YNaija Cover

November 14, 2017

We will return your security details after the election | IGP tells Obiano

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said the security details of the governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano will be restored after the governorship election in the state. Background: Obiano had lamented that his security aides were withdrawn days to the election. He had described the action as unfair, stating that he is still... Read More

election, Ibrahim Idris, IGP, police, Security details, Willie Obiano

November 14, 2017

Anambra election: My security aides have been withdrawn – Obiano

Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano has said his security aides have been withdrawn, a few days to the state’s governorship election. Obiano said this while speaking on Tuesday at an election stakeholders meeting organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The governor said he wants his security aides returned immediately. “I want my security details returned... Read More

anambra election, Security aides, Willie Obiano, withdrawn

November 4, 2017

Open letter to the Inspector General of Police

by Dr Tony Nwoye’s Campaign RE: Fraudulent impersonation of Evang. Chinedu Obigwe by Chinedu Obidigwe, James Eze and Oliver Okpala and a call to caution Willy Obiano PROTOCOL: It will be recalled that the trio of Chinedu Obidigwe (Special Adviser to Obiano on Political Matters), James Eze (SSA media to Obiano) and Oliver... Read More

IGP, nigeria, opinion, Tony Nwoye, Willie Obiano

October 10, 2017

Opinion: The political theatrics ahead of Anambra 2018 gubernatorial election

by Michael Jegede On October 2, 2017, Awka, the Anambra State capital stood still for the incumbent Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), when he officially flagged off his re-election campaign for the November 18 gubernatorial poll in grand style, at the Alex Ekwueme Square. The event attracted a large... Read More

Anambra 2018, INEC, Obaze, opinion, Politics, Willie Obiano

October 5, 2017

Why I am campaigning against Obiano – Peter Obi

A former governor of Anambra, Peter Obi Wednesday, during a rally organised by the women’s wing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the secretariat in Awka, explained why he is working against the re-election of his successor, Willie Obiano. Highlights: Mr Obi said he was just against Obiano’s poor performance. A media aide to governor Obiano, Egbuna... Read More

anambra, anambra election, peter obi, Willie Obiano

October 3, 2017

Buhari meets Obiano, promises free and fair election in Anambra

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The governor met Buhari over the governorship election in the state in November 18. Buhari promised the governor that the election in the state will be free and fair. The President, through his Twitter page also confirmed the... Read More

anambra, election, President Muhammadu Buhari, Willie Obiano

September 30, 2017

Gov Obiano meets with town criers ahead of the Anambra election

The Governor of Anambra, Willie Obiano has held a meeting with presidents general of the 177 communities as well as the association of community town criers in the state, Channels Television reports. Highlight: Mr Obiano during the joint meeting which was held at the governor’s lodge in Anambra said the town criers are charged with... Read More

anambra election, INEC, town criers, Willie Obiano

September 18, 2017

Ikpeazu’s pro-activeness in averting bloodshed in Abia takes him to #1 on the YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

Tensions are high in the country at the moment and one wrong move from anyone in power can set the country ablaze. The Army’s Operation Python Dance II in the Southeast had every possibility of turning out bloody but for the prompt and well thought out action of Abia governor, Okezie Ikepazu. In the week... Read More

Citizenship, Featured, Thinking Through

army, Ayodele Fayose, biafra, David Umahi, governors, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Nyesom Wike, Okezie Ikpeazu, Rochas Okorocha, Southeast governors, Willie Obiano, YNaija Effectiveness Ranking

September 14, 2017

I will fight against Obaino’s re-election with the last drop of my blood – Peter Obi

Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi on Wednesday said he would fight against the re-election of Governor Willie Obiano with the last drop of his blood. Obi said this during a stakeholders’ meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party held in Awka, the Anambra State capital. He expressed disappointment at the manner in which his... Read More

anambra, blood, peter obi, re-election, Willie Obiano

September 2, 2017

Pay our entitlements or forget re-election | Former LG Chiefs tell Obiano

Former Deputy Chairmen of Local Government Areas in Anambra State on Saturday asked governor Willie Obiano to pay their entitlements or forget his re-election. In a meeting in Awka, the former administrators said they would withdraw their support if he refuses to pay arrears of their entitlements totalling about N80m. They said the debts included... Read More

entitlements, LG, Willie Obiano

August 22, 2017

We won’t allow Nnamdi Kanu invade our peaceful state – Obiano

Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano has called on the people of the state to stand up against elements that are planning to disrupt the election. He said this while addressing a gathering at the Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre, Awka. This came after Nnamdi Kanu addressed supporters at Ekwulobia local government area of the state. “We... Read More

anambra, invade, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Willie Obiano

1 2 … 4 OLDER POSTS

15 49.0138 8.38624 arrow 0 arrow 0 4000 1 0 horizontal https://ynaija.com 300 0 1