Tag: Presidency

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 13th of October

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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:…

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 23rd of September

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Saraki’s visit: How often did Buhari’s thoughts skip 2019

by Alexander O. Onukwue For all the maligning attributes that are credited to Senator Bukola Saraki and the National Assembly, there are no illusions as to his dedication to the…

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[The Activism Blog] Oby Ezekwesili takes the FG to the cleaners with her statement on the #ResumeOrResign protests

Former minister of Education and Co-covener BBOG, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili has condemned the unprofessional handling of the #ourmumudondo protesters in Abuja by the federal government. And we give her thumbs…

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What the presidency did to anti-Buhari protesters is disgraceful – Ezekwesili

Former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili has said the Presidency blew its chance to regain confidence of Nigerians, after the attack on anti-Buhari protesters. In a series of tweets on…

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