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Willie Obiano
March 17, 2017
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Governor Ambode slips hard, Yahaya Bello sinks to the bottom completely | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

The Kogi State Governor received several knocks this week for appointing 54 Senior Special Assistants in the state. Yahaya Bello, who has been, for some time, locked in a bizarre feud with Dino Melaye, has been the subject of much criticism which, while harsh, is perfectly reasonable. Perhaps there could genuinely be some use for... Read More
Citizenship, Cover Stories, Thinking Through
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Osun
March 4, 2017
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Ambode retains the number one position for yet another week, Aregbesola makes it into the top 20 | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

Even if we hadn’t seen this wonderful video of Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode engaging veteran table tennis player Funke Oshinaike in a game, he would likely still be retaining his #1 spot, due to a week that has seen a flurry of activity including more moves in the plans to phase Danfo buses out of Lagos,... Read More
Citizenship, Cover Stories, Thinking Through
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February 24, 2017
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Rotimi Akeredolu debuts at #10, Governor Ambode retains the top spot | The latest YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

This week’s YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors sees little movement as Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state retains the top spot. The Governor has, in the past week, seen little to challenge his position by way of actions by Governors of other states, and has maintained his spot due to his moves toward renovating the National... Read More
Citizenship
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February 20, 2017
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PDP calls for impeachment of Obiano over constitutional breaches

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State has petitioned the State House of Aseembly, asking it to impeach Governor Willie Obiano. State chairman of PDP, Prince Ken Emeakayi disclosed this to newsmen in Awka, Anambra state on Monday. Emekayi said Obiano recently traveled abroad and spent 30 days without informing the House of Assembly.... Read More
The News Blog
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#30Days30Voices
February 16, 2017
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Governor Ambode edges out Willie Obiano for the top spot in the latest YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

The latest YNaija Governors Effectiveness Ranking sees Governor Akinwunmi Ambode clinch the top spot from Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano. Ambode’s commitment to the Code Lagos programme gave him the edge this week, in light of the announcement of plans to set up 500 training centres across the state. This, combined with the success of the... Read More
Citizenship
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February 4, 2017
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Your conducts are embarrassing, MASSOB tells Okorocha, Obiano

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) on Friday described the conduct of Anambra state governor, Willie Obiano and his Imo counterpart, Rochas Okorocha as embarassing. Okorocha and Obiano have recently been in war of words and trading insults. Okorocha had claimed during the South-East APC statekeholders meeting in Owerri, that... Read More
The News Blog
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February 1, 2017
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Okorocha is an example of what a leader should not be – Obiano

Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano has described Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha as a “Motor park governor.” He said this on Wednesday in response to a statement credited to Okorocha who said the Anambra governor was aggressive and would have done better as a militant. Obiano spoke through his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Strategic Communication... Read More
The News Blog
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January 18, 2017
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Abiola Ajimobi is the worst governor in Nigeria | See the latest YNaija Effectiveness Ranking

We are back with the latest governors effectiveness ranking. This week, Willie Obiano, the Anambra state governor remains the best governor in Nigeria while Abiola Isiaka Ajimobi, the governor of Oyo has moved down from 33 to 36. Obiano’s justification as best governor in 2016 goes thus: “Chief Willie Obiano’s records cover important areas like... Read More
Thinking Through
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January 17, 2017
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Opinion: Anambra Governorship election 2017 – The storm is gathering once again

by Ikechukwu Klinsmann Ohamadike “Lightning flashes, sparks shower; in one blink of an eye, you have missed seeing.” …Sayings of Zen The Storm is gathering once again in Anambra State. Strategists are back to work and with them have come predators seeking to reap from an impending confusion which they themselves will create. Anambra and... Read More
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January 3, 2017
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[The Legislative Blog]: What ‘Man of the Year’? Senator Shehu Sani disagrees with Gov Obiano’s award

On 1 January, Anambra state Governor Willie Obiano emerged the Silverbird Man of the Year 2016. Governor Obiano won the award based on his “prudent management of resources and embarking on massive infrastructural development in Anambra state.” Well, congratulations! But Senator Shehu Sani does not agree with the idea of rewarding politicians and top public... Read More
The Legislative Blog
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January 3, 2017
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These are the best and worst Nigerian governors in 2016

It’s hard to compare state governors considering their peculiar circumstances – income disparity, insecurity, and varying stages of development. But this is no deterrent, every state governor is expected to utilize scarce resources to the benefit of citizens and the development of the state. So, from best to worst, we bring you our ranking of... Read More
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November 15, 2016
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Anambra lawmakers allegedly demand jeeps to support Obiano’s re-election

Some members of the Anambra State House of Assembly have reportedly demanded that the governor, Willie Obiano provides Prado Jeeps for them as a condition to support his second term bid, Punch reports. It was gathered that the Minority Leader in the House, Onyebuchi Offor is spearheading the request. He alleged that the governor has... Read More
The News Blog
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October 21, 2016
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Opinion: Obiano does not deserve this campaign of calumny?

by James Eze Recently, the social media suddenly caught flame with stories screaming about how the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano is a failure. In what looks like a massively funded smear campaign; pay-per-tweet mercenaries and scores of social media trolls who are mere puppets dancing to drums from Nnewi had risen like... Read More
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October 20, 2016
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The Thread: Why is Governor Willie Obiano trending?

Soon after a couple of fellas put out tweets about Willie Obiano, the governor of Anambra State, he began to trend on Nigerian twitter. See below: @WillieMObaino has been a disappointment to the people of Anambra#ObianoIsAFailure — #ENDSARS #ENDPOLICEBRUTALITY (@Nwachinemelu87) October 20, 2016 3/3and traders many of whom actually need soft loans to finance their... Read More
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September 20, 2016
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Vote APGA in 2019 if you want bag of rice at N9,000 – Obiano

Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano on Monday said the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) if voted into power in 2019, would reduce the cost of a bag of rice to N9000. Obiano stated this during the inauguration of ‘Governor Willie Obiano Support Group’ in Awka. He said the party will field a candidate for the 2019 presidential... Read More
The News Blog
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie YNaija
August 17, 2016
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Chimamanda Adichie to deliver Keynote Address at the United Nations

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will be delivering a keynote address to the United Nations world body on Friday, August 19, 2016 as part of a series of events marking the occasion of World Humanitarian Day. A statement from her Manager, Chinaku Onyemelukwe says the event is scheduled to take place in the United Nations General Assembly... Read More
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July 19, 2016
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Opinion: In caution of an Emperor and his penchant for fiscal irresponsibility

By Chukwunonso Ezeani Beyond the impression of a fiscally buoyant state bling bling Governor, Dr. Willie Obiano of Anambra State would normally sell, plenty new facts indicate that concerted efforts are made on regular basis to conceal the actual financial state of affairs of that State. In fact, very few persons, including senior government officials... Read More
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March 22, 2016
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No loyalty! Governor Obiano’s kinsmen ditch APGA

Anambra governor, Willie Obiano has suffered a political setback. Over five hundred aggrieved members of his party- All Progressives Grand Alliance, and Nigeria’s main opposition, Peoples Democratic Party, have cross-carpeted to Equity Forum, a political pressure group. Equity Forum was formed by a former PDP Chairman and member, House of Representatives Prince Tony Nwoye. The... Read More
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February 22, 2016
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I’m a wealthy person, I didn’t come here to steal – Governor Obiano

Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, who has been accused of mismanaging the state’s resources, says he did not get into government to pilfer public funds. Obiano said he was already ‘accomplished by every measurement’ and that he ran for office with the sole intention of serving the people of the state. Speaking on Sunday, during... Read More
The News Blog
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July 4, 2015
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Transfer of B/Haram detainees to Anambra Prisons: Obiano disassociates from allegations

The drama has trailed the transfer of Boko Haram prisoners to Anambra state as it was reported on Friday by Vanguard that Anambra state governor, Willie Obiano allegedly said that plans to move the prisoners was concluded in 2012 during Jonathan’s administration and former govern of the state, Peter Obi. The report caused some controversy... Read More
The News Blog
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July 3, 2015
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“Obiano lied” | Peter Obi denies knowledge of Boko Haram prisoners transfer

Anambra state governor Willie Obiano said the transfer of Boko Haram prisoners to Ekwulobia prisons in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, was decided in 2012 under the administration of former President, Goodluck Jonathan. Reacting to the claim, former governor of the state Peter Obi has expressed shock. Vanguard reports that while describing the claim as... Read More
The News Blog
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April 27, 2015
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Aww, how thoughtful: Gov. Obiano donates salaries to the less privileged

by Ranti Joseph Governor of Anambra state, Willie Obiano has decided to do a philanthropic gesture by resolving to donate his salaries to the less privileged members of the society. Obiano made his decision public in Awka on Monday saying that he had sent a written instruction to his Principal Secretary, Willie Nwokoye, to implement... Read More
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April 24, 2015
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Buhari meets with Igbo elders in Abuja (See Photos)

by James Sambo President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari met with some Igbo elders in Abuja on Friday, April 24. Some of those granted an audience by Buhari are; Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra and Chief of staff (Prof. Joe Asike). Others are Rtd. Major General Ike Nwachukwu, Dr Dozie Ikedife, Elder Ken Emechebe, Dr. Kalu Idika, Gen.... Read More
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March 28, 2015
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#NigeriaDecides: They tested all my fingers but it didn’t accept – Gov. Obiano laments

by Isi Esene The governor of Anambra State, Dr. Willie Obiano has expressed his displeasure at the conduct of the presidential elections in his state. Obiano who spoke this evening with ChannelsTV program dedicated to the coverage of the 2015 elections said the usage of the controversial Card Readers by the Independent National Electoral Commission... Read More
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December 21, 2014
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APGA gears up for the elections, as it pledges support for GEJ

by Azubuike Azikiwe Flags were presented to candidates of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), who will be contesting on the platform of APGA for the Anambra State House of Assembly and National Assembly at a rally on Saturday in Awka. Among those who received flags was Victor Umeh, the party’s chairman, who is contesting... Read More
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