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#NigeriaDecides: Snatch ballot boxes at the expense of your own life – Buhari warns
Following Saturday's postponement of the 2019 General elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the issues behind the move will be investigated, with the…
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Just In: Rights Activist, Deji Adeyanju granted bail
Human Rights Activist and Convener of Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju, has been released on bail by a Kano State Magistrate Court after 63 days in prison. As reported by Premium…
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The Big 5: Police arrests six suspects in Kajuru killings, Kaduna; APC, PDP defy INEC, vow to continue campaigns | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Police arrests six suspects in Kajuru killings, Kaduna Nigerian Police said it has arrested six people in connection to the mass…
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Election Postponement: A case of the hand of Esau but the voice of Jacob – Atiku
In the wake of the postponement of the Presidential and National Assembly elections earlier slated for Saturday, 16th February to 23rd February and 9th March for the Gubernatorial and State Assembly…
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I am deeply disappointed – President Buhari reacts to election postponement
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC's) postponement of the Presidential and National Assembly elections earlier scheduled to hold Saturday 16th to Saturday 23rd February, expressing…
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EFCC arraigns Babachir Lawal over N544m grass-cutting scandal, Bill Clinton cancels trip to Nigeria ahead of elections and other stories that made the headlines this week
Here are the top stories that drove conversation this week 66 killed in Kaduna on Election Eve The Kaduna state government, Friday evening, disclosed that 66 persons were killed by…
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BREAKING: INEC announces postponement of 2019 elections by one week
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a rescheduling of the February 16 National Assembly and Presidential elections to Saturday, February 23rd, 2019, while the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly…
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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 in Kajuru local government areas of Kaduna. According to reports,…
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The Late 5: 66 killed in Kaduna on Election Eve; IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu calls off election boycott | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: 66 killed in Kaduna on Election Eve The Kaduna state government, Friday evening, disclosed that 66 persons were killed by unknown gunmen…
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The Big 5: Police nab 17 sacks containing thumb-printed ballots in Kano; We’ll retire Atiku from politics on Saturday – Tinubu | Other top stories
Here the stories you should be monitoring today: Police nab 17 sacks containing thumb-printed ballots in Kano The police in Kano on Thursday impounded 17 sacks containing thumb-printed ballot papers…
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2019 election: More than a choice between APC and the opposition | Full text of President’s broadcast to the nation
Few hours before the close of the window for the 2019 election campaigns, President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday addressed the nation in a broadcast on national television, calling on citizens…
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President Buhari promises free and fair elections and urges Nigerians to ”choose wisely” in national broadcast
President Buhari on Thursday evening addressed Nigerians in a live broadcast ahead of Saturday's presidential polls. Buhari, who is also seeking a second term under the All Progressives Congress, urged…
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The Late 5: Troops kill 11 insurgents, recover ammunition in Adamawa; NYSC DG warns corps members to avoid breaking electoral law | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Troops kill 11 insurgents, recover ammunition in Adamawa The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said its troops killed 11 Boko Haram members in…
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#NigeriaDecides: President Buhari to address the nation at 7pm
Ahead of this Saturday’s presidential election, President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday address the nation in a broadcast at 7pm with a repeat at 9pm. According to a statement by a media aide to the…
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The Big 5: Three persons killed by Boko Haram in Shettima’s convoy; UK threatens Nigerian politicians with visa ban, asset forfeiture | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Three persons killed by Boko Haram in Shettima's convoy According to Premium Times, the convoy of the Borno State Governor, Kashim…
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The Late 5: Court grants ex-SGF Babachir Lawal, two others bail; My presidential ambition is not worth any Nigerian’s blood – Atiku Abubakar | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: My presidential ambition is not worth any Nigerian's blood - Atiku Abubakar Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar,…
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Just In: CCT orders arrest of Onnoghen within 48 hours
The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has ordered the arrest of the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen. Chairman of the CCT, Danladi Umar, issued the bench warrant to the…
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‘You can vote with any finger’ – INEC clarifies voting procedure for Saturday polls
With about 72 hours left to the Presidential and National Assembly polls, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made clarifications on the process of voting at the election, dismissing news…
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The Big 5: Fire ravages another INEC office in Anambra; UK to deploy 100 observers for elections | Other top stories
Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: Fire ravages another INEC office in Anambra Barely four days to the Presidential and National Assembly elections, two containers housing…
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The Late 5: EFCC arraigns Babachir Lawal over N544m grass-cutting scandal; SDP expels Jerry Gana, suspends Donald Duke | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: EFCC arraigns Babachir Lawal over N544m grass-cutting scandal Sacked secretary to the government of the federation (SGF) Babachir Lawal has been remanded…
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The Big 5: Nigeria military will break Boko Haram, ISIS Alliance – Buratai; Bill Clinton cancels trip to Nigeria ahead of elections | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Buhari's campain criticizes US ambassador, Western diplomats President Buhari’s campaign organisation has criticised the United States’ Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington,…
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The Late 5: Nigerian Army appoints Nwachukwu, Sagir as military spokespersons; Former NFF secretary Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi is dead | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Nigerian Army appoints Nwachukwu, Sagir as military spokespersons A major shake up has occurred in the Nigerian Army on Sunday with the…
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The Big 5: Fire engulfs INEC office in Plateau, destroys PVCs; three feared dead at Atiku’s Kano rally | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Fire engulfs INEC office, destroys PVCs and ballot boxes According to Premium Times, a fire outbreak on Sunday completely burnt down…
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ASUU suspend 3-month old strike, Boko Haram attacks Adamawa town and other stories that made the headlines this week
Here are the top stories that made the headlines this week: Atiku not Nigerian, caused Ekwueme’s presidential loss in 1999 – Nnamdi Kanu The self-exiled leader of the Indigenous People…
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The Late 5: Court discharges, acquits former Gov. Ladoja of 4.7bn fraud; U.S. tells INEC to resist ”pressure, intimidation” | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Court discharges, acquits former Gov. Ladoja of 4.7bn fraud A Federal High Court, Lagos, on Friday discharged and acquitted former Gov. Rasheed…
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Just In: Supreme Court sets aside Appellate Court ruling, bars APC from fielding candidates in Rivers
The Supreme Court has on Friday upheld the ruling of a Rivers High court barring the All Progressives Congress (APC) from fielding candidates in Rivers for the 2019 general elections, as…
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Just In: LASG reverses order on road closure ahead of Buhari’s visit on Saturday
The Lagos Government has announced that there will not be no road closure ahead of President Muhammadu Bahari visit to the state as part of his re-election campaign on Saturday. Commissioner…
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Just In: Olu Falae resigns as SDP National Chairman, quits active politics
Former Presidential candidate of the Alliance for Democracy (A.D), Chief Olu Falae has resigned as the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and as well quit active politics.…
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BREAKING: INEC extends deadline for PVC collection
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced an extension of the deadline for the collection of Permanent Voters Card (PVCs) earlier scheduled to end Friday 8th February 2019 nationwide to…
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The Big 5: Lagos govt. announces movement restriction for Buhari’s visit on Saturday; INEC creates 57,023 more voting points for elections | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Jonathan saved Nigeria from political crisis - Abdulsalami Abubakar A former Nigerian military head of state, Abdulsalami Abubakar, said on Thursday that by…
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