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The Explainer: Jibrin/Dogara budget padding controversy – The story so far
To understand the current budget padding controversy in the House of Representatives, you have to also look back at the entire 2016 budget process itself. On December 22nd 2015, President…
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Morning Devotion: Abdulmumin Jibrin draws the ire of the APC’s leadership, as fees rise in Unity Schools
Abdulmumin Jibrin’s continued public comments on the House budget padding controversy, has drawn the ire of the APC leadership, and there are discordant tunes about whether or not the fees…
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For 6 years, Jonathan was busy drinking, making merry — MEND
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has accused former President Goodluck Jonathan of sponsoring the Niger Delta Avengers to destabilize President Buhari’s government. In a statement…
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Boko Haram: Members flee to Europe as food scarcity hits sect’s camp
Intelligence sources have reported that the camp of extremist group, Boko Haram in the North-East is experiencing food scarcity thereby forcing members to abandon their ‘cause’. According to a Daily…
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The Media Blog: PartyJollof vs Zikoko: Tracker, Episode 1
So if you pay attention to the underground ‘submarine channel’ of online media, you will know that there is a silent war between entertainment magazines Zikoko and PartyJollof (disclosure: our…
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YNaija Says: The EFCC is out of control
The EFCC’s arrest of blogger Abubakar Sidiq Usman shows a number of things. First, the commission is clearly not busy enough with the Buhari administration’s anti-corruption war, and has a…
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Morning Devotion: Why is the EFCC arresting bloggers? + The return of the War Against Indiscipline
Joachim MacEbong asks why the EFCC is arresting bloggers as well as the return of the War Against Indiscipline. Take a listen.
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Budget-Padding Tracker: I received 1.4bn for constituency projects – Leo Ogor
Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Leo Ogor, has stated that he received the sum of 1.4bn Naira for constituency projects in the 2016 budget. Ogor made the disclosure while…
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‘Anybody from the South can contest for PDP national chairmanship’ – Markafi
Despite the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to zone its chairmanship to the South-West, the Chairman of the party's national caretaker committee, Ahmed Markafi, on Monday, said that…
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‘We sleep in darkness because we can’t afford fuel’ – Osun Deputy Speaker
The Deputy Speaker of the Osun state House of Assembly, Akintunde Adegboye has said to stop thinking that members of the state Houses of Assembly are making money like those…
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‘Fabrication from hell’ | Akpabio denies sponsorship of Avengers
Following the accusation by the Reformed Niger Delta Avengers linking him to militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Monday, denied the allegation, describing it as “baseless, reckless…
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Budget-Padding Tracker: 3 versions of 2016 budget submitted to police
Ousted House of Representatives Appropriations Committee chairman Abdulmumin Jibrin yesterday sent three versions of the 2016 budget to the police as the force began investigations of his allegation of padding.…
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FG in talks with impersonators, not militant groups – Tabai
A major stakeholder in the Niger Delta, Jude Tabai on Monday said he was unaware of any discussion between any militant group and the Federal Government. His claim is contrary…
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APC Youth to EFCC: ‘You are abusing your constitutional powers’
Following the arrest of Abubakar Sadi Usman, a Nigerian blogger popularly known as Abusidiq, the All Progressives Congress Youth Forum (APYF), on Monday, lambasted the Economic and Financial Crime Commission for…
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Church Crawler: The internet church of Daystar Christian Centre
Technology is a beautiful gift that has been discovered and utilized by mankind. It has so much redefined different spheres of our lives from basic communication, politics, culture and even…
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FG warned to ‘stop Shiite sect before they form another Boko Haram’
The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism (CATE) has urged the federal government to immediately bring an end to the trekking embarked upon by members of the Shiite sect also known…
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#YNaijaTwitterInterview: ‘I don’t get my hands dirty because of my calling’ | PDP’s Ize-Iyamu goes all out
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the forthcoming Edo state gubernatorial election, Osagie Ize-Iyamu spoke to YNaija in an intense Twitter interview. Ize-Iyamu, in the interview, without mincing words berated…
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EFCC arrests blogger over alleged ‘cyber stalking’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has confirmed that it arrested a blogger, Abubakar Sidiq Usman for alleged cyber stalking. Earlier in the day, social media platforms, particularly Twitter,…
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Boko Haram: Shekau appears in new video, vows to fight on
Erstwhile leader of extremist group, Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau has appeared in a new video where he vowed to continue his fight against Nigeria and the world. Shekau had reappeared…
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7 reasons why Adesuwa Onyenokwe is an icon for this generation
If there is one woman in Nigeria who needs no introduction, Adesuwa Onyenokwe perfectly fits the bill. Born on August 8, 1963 in Ibadan, Oyo state, Adesuwa attended Emotan Preparatory School,…
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This is why Pele will not be in Nigeria on Thursday as planned
Football legend Pele was expected to touch down in Lagos, Nigeria on Thursday for a two-day event but the event has been postponed by the organisers due to Pele's ill…
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Profile: In case you haven’t noticed, Bolanle Austen-Peters is changing EVERYTHING about Nigerian theatre
It is 4:05pm; Bolanle Austen-Peters walks into the room - no airs - clad in a loose fitting black blouse and black trouser, an easy smile on her face. She…
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Wike blames ‘false media propaganda’ for allegations of being a militant sponsor
Following the accusation from the Reform Niger Delta Avengers (RNDA) that he is a sponsor of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA), the Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, has strongly denied…
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Simon Kolawole: All said and done, Nigeria first
In November 2014, I penned an article, “My Grouse with President Jonathan”. I highlighted his major achievements in agriculture, infrastructure, finance and education. I, however, said Jonathan was not doing…
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Cynthia Umoru, Akin Oyebode, Shola Molemodile… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Policy
As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 5th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are doing the hard and tasking work of crafting public policies to…
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Wakaa! The Musical made history in London – here are 5 takeaways from that success
After conquering Lagos in December 2015 and making a future President laugh in the process, “Wakaa! The Musical” went off to London at the end of July and became the…
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In 22 pictures, relive the colourful opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics 2016
Brazil is currently facing one of its worst times as issues such as economic recession, political protest and the massive outbreak of Zika virus has almost crippled the country. Despite…
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How NNPC lost N65.83bn in five months
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation in its financial report for the month of May, said it recorded a total loss of N65.83bn between January and May 2016. The report, which…
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I promise to punish officers who killed Nassarawa protesters – IG
The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has said any police personnel indicted in the shooting of protesting workers at the gate of the Nasarawa Government House, Lafia, penultimate Friday,…
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Hadiza Bala Usman, Asuquo Ekpenyong, Mark Okoye II… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Politics
As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 5th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are braving the dark, often dangerous, but always exciting world of real…
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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