Tag: Nasir el-Rufai
1984 may not be the past yet and the Buhari administration reminds us
“Contrary to Buharists and the government itself, Nigeria has not experienced any significant changes in the national economy. Inflation rates ...
UK to replace expired visa of Nigerians for free, FG approves N13bn for take-off of community policing | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
The British High Commission in Nigeria has declared that it will replace the 30-day visa of individuals that were supposed ...
Sanwo-Olu, Makinde, El-Rufai, Ugwuanyi top Governors’ Effectiveness Ranking for June
Over the last 4 months, the governors of Nigeria’s 36 states have had their tenures as leaders assessed by one ...
#YPolitics100: The YNaija 100 Most Influential Voices in Nigerian Politics – Nyesom Wike, Okonjo-Iweala, Sowore, Saraki, Falana makes 2020 list
Every year, YNaija shows commitment to focused debates on national and sub-national politics and its role in progressive development. In ...
YNaija Governors’ Effectiveness Ranking: Matawalle, Ayade, Uzodinma, Obaseki emerge top performers for May
It has been an eventful year for Governors of the 36 states in the federation and for a good number ...
YNaija Governors’ Ranking: Sanwo-Olu, El-Rufai, Ganduje, Umahi | Here are the best and worst performers for April
States across Nigeria continued for the second month running, intense battles against the coronavirus pandemic within their domain. We saw ...
YNaija Governors’ Ranking: The good, bad and terrible | March 2020
From late February to the last day of March, conversations and expectations around governance in Nigeria has been centered around ...
From servant leader to feminist and ‘brighter grammarian’ | The YNaija Governors’ Ranking for February
Perhaps the most radical policy by a governor this month is the Okada and tricycle ban in Lagos, enforced by ...
If Governor El-Rufai could do it, then Nigeria should get ready for more women in government
The face of politics in Nigeria has and continues to be male. Brutishly male, older and viciously stagnant. With a ...
YNaija presents its Governors’ Ranking for November
The biggest news in the governor circuit is the re-election of Yahaya Bello in Kogi, which was marred with violence, ...
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 ...
The Big 5: Gov Makinde makes assets public, declares N48b; We are still negotiating for Chibok girls, Sharibu, others’ release – Presidency | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Gov Makinde makes asset public, declares N48b Governor Seyi Makinde of ...
The YNaija Cover – the 25th of June
Follow the links to read our latest stories: The Big 5: Court orders arrest of Innoson Motors chairman, others; ...
The Big 5: Buhari, Tinubu will soon taste El-Rufai’s venom – Shehu Sani; I see Buhari’s govt as pro-military than pro-democracy – Dele Momodu | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Suspected herdsmen attacked travellers in Osun, kill LG worker Gunmen ...
The YNaija Cover – the 9th of June
Follow the links to read our latest stories: Beyoncé’s voice teased as Nala in The Lion King, Jessica ...
Court grants Naira Marley N2m bail; Oshiomhole ordered away for breaching protocol at presidential inauguration and other stories that made the headlines this week
Here are the stories that drove conversation this week: SEC bars Oando’s Wale Tinubu, five others from public companies The ...
The Late 5: Oshiomhole chased away for breaching protocol at presidential inauguration; Obasanjo, 393 passengers escape crash on Ethiopian Airlines | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Malami steps down as Justice minister The Attorney-General of the Federation and ...
The Big 5: 17 feared dead as bandits invade Katsina villages, destroys houses; Buhari lied about his academic credentials – Atiku tells Tribunal | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Police IG reorders re-deployment of Kaduna CP, others The Inspector ...
The YNaija Cover – the 5th of April
Follow the link to read the story on YNaija: The Late 5: Suspected killers of LUTH doctor, Stephen Urueye, ...
The Late 5: Onnoghen misses CCT hearing as trial opens; No Boeing 737 Max 8 currently operates in Nigeria – NCAA | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Onnoghen misses CCT hearing as trial opens The embattled Chief Justice of ...
The Late 5: El-Rufai wins Kaduna governorship elections; Code of Conduct Tribunal orders daily of hearing of Onnoghen’s trial | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: El-Rufai wins Kaduna governorship elections The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ...
The Late 5: Death toll in Kajuru killings rises to 130; Ballot box snatchers will be punished according to the law – INEC chairman | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Death toll in Kajuru killings rises to 130 The death toll in ...
Just In: Unknown gunmen kill 22 children, 44 others in Kaduna
At least 66 persons have been reported killed, and four wounded by unknown gunmen in Maro Gida and Iri communities ...
The YNaija Cover – the 6th of February
Follow the links to read the stories on YNaija: El-Rufai replies critics on his alleged call to ...
El-Rufai replies critics on his alleged call to violence
Following the outrage that have greeted the statement by Governor Nasir El-Rufai when he appeared on NTA’s Tuesday Night Live that any ...
The YNaija Cover – the 17th of January
Simi and Adekunle Gold’s ‘Promise’ will melt your heart Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqTemidayo Taiwo-Sidiq is ...
Opinion: The selfishness of Buhari’s Men and the need to vote Atiku and Obi
On Saturday, a recorded conversation featuring the Director General of the President Buhari campaign organization and the Honourable Minister of ...
The Late 5: CAN cautions El-Rufai over threat to arrest Pastor Paul Enenche; Buhari must answer to corruption allegation against his family – PDP | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to threats by ...
The YNaija Cover – the 6th of December
Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: BREAKING: Kano Court restrains State Assembly from further investigation ...
The Late 5: Reps reportedly collating signatures to impeach Osinbajo; Saraki, Dogara react to demands by protesting NASS workers | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: There is an indication that some members of the House of Representatives ...