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Atiku
October 31, 2018

The Late 5: Buhari directs embattled NHIS boss to go on administrative leave; Atiku condemns plans by FG to sell off national assets to fund 2019 budget | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Days after investigative hearing by the Kano House of Assembly on the veracity of the videos showing the Governor of Kano, Abdullahi Ganduje collecting kickbacks in dollars from contractors in the state commenced, another clip has been released. In the latest video which sparked outrage on... Read More
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October 31, 2018

We will proffer direction to reduce the cost of governance and release funds for development purposes | 5 things we learnt from PDP’s 2019 campaign focus

As the 2019 elections draw closer, and the ban on campaign activities by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is about to be lifted, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has released it’s focus for the elections. See five things we understand from it below: PDP will focus on employment opportunities for Nigerians/revamping the economy We will... Read More
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October 31, 2018

The party will not be dragged down into the marshes of propaganda | PDP announces 2019 campaign focus

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Wednesday, released its area of focus of its presidential campaign at a press conference in Abuja, promising that the party will focus on solutions, instead of allowing itself “be dragged into the marshes of propaganda, smear campaign, lies and deceit of the fading, discredited and rejected APC.” The National Publicity Secretary... Read More
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Minimum wage
October 31, 2018

Just In: Labour disagrees with Governors, demands N66,500 minimum wage

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has faulted the announcement by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) that they can only pay N22,500 as against the N30,000 being demanded by organised labour as the national minimum wage. President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Ayuba Wabba who briefed newsmen at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday,  following an emergency meeting and... Read More
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Buhari
October 31, 2018

The Big 5: Pay N30,000 or get voted out – Labour dares Governors; Police arrests 400 Shi’ites over violent protest | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Arising from an emergency meeting in Abuja late Tuesday, Governors of Nigeria’s thirty-six states under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have they can only pay N22,500 as against the N30,000 being demanded by organised labour. Chairman of the forum and Governor of Zamfara, Abdulaziz Yari,... Read More
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October 31, 2018

Development is more important, we can only pay N22,500 wage – Governors tell Labour

Arising from its emergency meeting in Abuja late Tuesday, Governors of Nigeria’s thirty-six states under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have restated their stance on the issue of the national minimum wage. The state chief executives are insisting that they can only pay N22,500 as against the N24, 000 earlier offered by the Federal... Read More
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October 30, 2018

The Late 5: As bloody Shi’ites protest continues for 3rd straight day; Buhari meets Wike, 3 other PDP governors behind closed doors | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The clash between members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) and soldiers in Abuja, on Tuesday entered the third day with at least five persons feared dead, a spokesperson for the group, Abdullahi Musa, has said. Musa explained that the killings occurred “after they repeatedly tried... Read More
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October 30, 2018

‘INEC is the reason I’m yet to start campaigning’ – Jimi Agbaje breaks silence

The flag bearer of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 gubernatorial election in Lagos, Jimi Agbaje has responded to concerned supporters of his candidacy as well as critics of his slow pace approach to campaigns for the 2019 governorship election, attributing the delay in commencing, to what he described as “keeping to the... Read More
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October 30, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Feud between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B escalates; AFRIMA unveils 2018 Award host and hostesses | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Feud between Queens of Rap, Nicki Minaj and Cardi B assumes new dimension The long-drawn feud between American rappers, Nicki Minaj and Cardi B escalated on Monday, after Nicki out called Cardi B on her... Read More
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October 30, 2018

The Big 5: You can’t deliver change in one term – Buhari; Presidency says challenging Buhari’s certificate in court is disgusting and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the change promised by his government was not an event but a process which will require more than one election cycle to fix and deliver. The President represented by the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola who disclosed this... Read More
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October 29, 2018

The Late 5: Tragedy in Ekiti as yet another politician is shot dead; Wike reveals reason behind his feud with Amaechi | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: There appears to be no end yet to the killings in Ekiti as a member of the Ekiti House of Assembly representing Ekiti Southwest constituency II, Michael Adedeji, who was shot on Friday by unknown gunmen in Ado Ekiti, has died. Speaker of the Assembly, Hon.... Read More
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October 29, 2018

Fayose regains freedom after 13 days in EFCC custody

Former governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose has regained freedom after spending 13 days in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) – from October 16. His spokesman, Lere Olayinka said he regained freedom on Monday evening. https://twitter.com/OlayinkaLere/status/1056939979341996032 RELATED: Fayose survives first hurdle, granted N50m bail Fayose is facing trial for alleged money laundering and... Read More
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October 29, 2018

The complaints from Odi-Olowo LGA should concern us but the leaders have given assurance

The 5th edition of the Grassroot engagement organised by the governance arm of The Future Project, YMonitor, held on October 24, 2018, at the Odi Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Government, Lagos and, among other things, residents raised the hazardous effects of the heaps of refuse that have become an eyesore and the roads that the government have... Read More
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October 29, 2018

The Big 5: It’s an insult to criticise Buhari over his certificate – Former Defence Chief; PDP cautions INEC against yielding to pressure | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Elder statesman and former Minister of Works and Housing, Chief Tony Anenih on Sunday died at an Abuja hospital where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment at the age of 85. President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his condolences to the Anenih family on the death of its... Read More
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October 28, 2018

The Late 5: Atiku, Osinbajo exchange words on restructuring – again, Bishop Oyedepo warns FG on killings | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. The Senior Special Assistant to the Kaduna Governor on Media and Publicity, Samuel Aruwan has said in a statement Sunday, that the curfew in Kaduna metropolis and environs has been relaxed after considerable peace has returned to the city. Aruwan said residents could now move around until 5:00 pm,... Read More
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October 28, 2018

The Big 5: “Boko Haram wants N100bn for Leah Sharibu;” 5 Shi’ites reportedly killed in clash with soldiers | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Fifty-seven Chibok school girls being held by Boko Haram have been reportedly sighted in Garin Magaji and Garin Mallam villages of Marwa in Northern Cameroon, Daily Trust reports. According to the Chairman of Chibok Girls Parents Association, Yakubu Nkenke, “seven of the abducted Chibok girls are living in... Read More
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Human Rights
October 28, 2018

Just In: 57 Chibok girls reportedly sighted in Cameroon

Fifty-seven girls Chibok school girls being held by Boko Haram have been reportedly sighted in Garin Magaji and Garin Mallam villages of Marwa in Northern Cameroon, Daily Trust reports. According to the Chairman of Chibok Girls Parents Association, Yakubu Nkenke, who said testimonies from parents as well as records in the association’s register matched the names of... Read More
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October 27, 2018

The Late 5: Put an end to electing uneducated leaders, Emir Sanusi advises Nigerians; Focus on fixing roads now and leave 2023 – Bode George tackles Fashola | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Nigerians to stop electing leaders without education into public offices, stressing that at many levels of leadership in the country today, there are a number of uneducated leaders who cannot give an education. Speaking on Saturday at the... Read More
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October 27, 2018

NHIS ES, Yusuf asks conspirators to “change plan”; court remands alleged rapist and killer of Ochanya #JusticeForOchanya | Other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), now sacked, Nnamdi Kanu resurfaced after more than a year thanking Israel for its support and also promising to bring hell with him, “the way it has never been seen before“. The spokesman of the Israeli Foreign... Read More
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October 26, 2018

Nigerian Army reveals how missing General was reportedly killed; Atiku will emerge as President, London-based Magazine predicts | More stories

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday said it received nominations from 79 political parties for the 2019 presidential election and 6,352 for the National Assembly. According to INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu who disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Abuja on update on the implementation of activities for the 2019 general elections, the... Read More
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ACPN
October 26, 2018

ACPN unveils official party logo, launches #SquirrelGang social media campaign

The Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) has officially unveiled  its party logo just as it launched #SquirrelGang, a robust social  media campaign to highlight the party’s core ethos of vision,  resilience, and innovation. The official party logo has as its symbol a green squirrel image on  white background, with loyalty, service, and unity as its motto. RELATED:... Read More
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October 25, 2018

The Late 5: Re-elect Buhari so power returns to you in 2023 – Fashola reportedly tells South West; Nigeria gains ‘almost nothing’ from Chinese loans – Agbakoba | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday inaugurated the new international terminal of Port Harcourt Airport, in Omagwa, Rivers, built by the Chinese Civil Engineering Construction Company Nigeria Limited as part of the $500 million concessional loan from the Export – Import Bank of China. Speaking at the... Read More
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October 25, 2018

The Big 5: I never issued Israel any ultimatum – Lai Mohammed; APC spokesman reveals story behind Shehu Sani’s exit | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, on Wednesday debunked reports crediting a statement to him that he issued an ultimatum to Israel to return the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to Nigeria or expect missiles. The Minister who refuted the claims after... Read More
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October 25, 2018

Amosun is seeking validation for what is unacceptable – APC Spokesman

The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lanre Issa-Onilu on Wednesday reacted to the post-primary crisis in Ogun and the recent allegations of the Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, that the primary results were fraudulent and influenced by a Lagos cabal. The APC spokesman while speaking in an interview with journalists, said the latest actions of... Read More
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October 24, 2018

The Late 5: We said child spacing not a cap on child bearing – FG; Journalist who published Ganduje’s videos to appear before Kano Assembly | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Federal government on Wednesday dismissed media reports that it was working on a policy to put a limit on child birth among mothers in the country. According to the Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed who tweeted the rebuttal on her personal Twitter account, the Federal Government... Read More
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