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[UPDATE] Obanikoro’s sons invited by EFCC for questioning
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has invited for questioning, Babajide and Gbolahan Obanikoro - the sons of a former minister of state for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro. The Lagos homes…
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Buhari will ‘put smiles on the faces of young Nigerians’
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, promised that his administration would create more employment opportunities for young people and ultimately put a smile on the faces of Nigerians. This, the President…
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15 things to know about CBN’s new forex policy
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Wednesday, released guidelines for the new flexible foreign exchange policy. The announcement was made by governor of the apex bank, Godwin Emefiele, during a…
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‘Human beings are more important than cows’ | CAN, PFN reject cattle grazing in Ondo
The Christian Association of Nigeria and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, in Ondo, have urged the state government to make it unlawful for herdsmen to freely graze their cattle in…
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Aregbesola ‘to expel’ Christian students for wearing church garments to school
Osun state governor, Rauf Aregbesola on Tuesday threatened to expel students who wore unauthorised clothes to public schools in the State, Vanguard reports. Some students of Iwo Baptist High School…
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Nigeria shouldn’t be signing deals with China – Ben Bruce
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatization, on Tuesday questioned the rationale behind Nigeria's signing of rail deals with China, when rail tracks can be produced by the…
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We’ve kept our promise, we’ve created jobs – Lai Mohammed
As a result of the commencement of the N-Power job creation programme, the Federal Government has said it has fulfilled its campaign promises to provide employment for the citizenry. Minister…
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Why we freeze accounts of people under investigation – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has revealed why it places an embargo on the accounts of individuals who are under investigation. Explaining the rationale behind the freezing of accounts,…
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Dear Nigerians, getting your international passport is now easy
The Comptroller-General of Immigration, Muhammad Babandede on Monday, June 13, ordered all Passport Control Officers (PCOs) nationwide and Passport Issuing Desks in Nigeria’s Foreign Missions to clear all backlog of…
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The moment Ali Sheriff finally entered PDP secretariat (PHOTOS)
Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, who was kicked out of office at the PDP National Convention, has retaken his position as the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party. After the…
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Ambitious Dino Melaye aims ‘to become President of Nigeria’
Dino Melaye, the Senator representing Kogi West constituency believes he would be the President of Nigeria, someday. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television on Sunday, June 12, Melaye said it…
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Why militancy has returned to the Niger Delta – Femi Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, says the continued destruction of oil wells and pipelines by Niger Delta Avengers "would further impoverish the Niger Delta" region and its people. Falana also…
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Afenifere to Buhari: ‘Release result of June 12 presidential election
The Afenifere Renewal Group has called on the Federal Government to release the official result of the June 12 1993 Presidential Election, which was won by late Chief M.K.O Abiola.…
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PDP appoints Metuh’s successor
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the appointment of Dayo Adeyeye as its national publicity secretary. Adeyeye takes over from Olisa Metuh, who's facing trial for receiving N400 million…
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This is what FG will do with properties seized from looters
Some of the buildings and properties recovered from alleged treasury looters will be converted to federal government agencies. Minister of finance, Kemi Adeosun, made this disclosure at a press briefing…
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These are the 11 bills passed by the 8th Senate thus far
To mark the one year anniversary of the inauguration of the eighth Senate, the lawmakers of the upper chamber of the National Assembly on Thursday, reviewed their activities thus far.…
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‘The greatest challenge is keeping the Senate together – Saraki
Senate President Bukola Saraki said on Thursday, that his greatest challenge is keeping the 8th Senate together as a unit. Speaking during a live broadcast on the occasion of the…
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EFCC will bargain with Metuh, former Chief of Air Staff… on these conditions
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is ready to accept plea bargain in the corruption cases against a former National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, and a former…
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We want Buhari to succeed, but… – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party has promised to produce the next President of Nigeria in the next general election in 2019. Leaders of the opposition party on Tuesday, converged at the…
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VP Osinbajo is Acting President
President Muhammadu Buhari has notified the National Assembly of his 10-day trip abroad for medical treatment. The President on Monday, travelled to London to see an Ear, Nose and Throat…
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Nigerian doctors to go on strike
The National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria has announced the commencement of a nationwide strike from Thursday, June 9. The National President of the association, Muhammad Askira made the…
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I’m proud to have established 12 universities – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan said on Monday that he built hundreds of primary and secondary schools as well as 12 state universities during his tenure as President. The former President…
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Just In: NYSC orientation course starts Monday
The management of the National Youth Service Corps has announced that the 2016 Batch A Stream II Orientation course will begin on Monday, June 13. The NYSC said late on…
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‘In the next few months, we should see some changes’ – VP Osinbajo
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has informed Nigerians that releasing the names of treasury looters "may jeopardize ongoing investigations." Nigerians reacted with dissatisfaction when the federal government released the figures…
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‘As a human being, Buhari is entitled to rest… pray for him’ – Presidency
The Presidency has urged Nigerians to offer prayers for President Muhammadu Buhari as he travels abroad for see specialists over a niggling ear infection. Special Adviser to the President on…
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Just In: Faleke fails in bid to unseat Yahaya Bello
The deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the November 21, 2015 governorship election in Kogi state, James Falake, has been informed that he lacks the locus standi…
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‘Fayose has dragged our family name in the mud’ – Brother
Oluwasegun Fayose, the eldest brother of Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, is unhappy with the way the latter has rubbished their family name. In respect to Fayose's recent incitement of Ekiti people…
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FG sets up special account for recovered looted funds
A special account has been set up by the Federal Government for the stolen funds recovered in the last one year. In total, over N115.7bn in cash have been recovered…
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Niger Delta Avengers’ website goes down
The official website of militant group, Niger Delta Avengers - - appears to have been shut down. The militant group has carried out back-to-back attacks on oil and pipeline…
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Why FG can’t yet release names of treasury looters
The Nigerian Presidency on Saturday, released the breakdown of figures recovered in the past one year from treasury looters. While most Nigerians expected that the names of the looters would…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy