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September 18, 2018

The Late 5: Osun governorship is a must-win for APC – Buhari; We’ll resist INEC’s ban on smartphones at polling booths- PDP | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has on Tuesday said that Osun must be retained by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as he appealed to the people not to allow darkness to take over the state of Osun. Buhari who disclosed this at the grand rally of the APC in... Read More
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September 18, 2018

The Big 5: Leah Sharibu in grave danger as Boko Haram kills health worker, Abuja Court summons Saraki over Offa Robbery | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has declared the flooding situation in Kogi, Niger, Delta and Anambra as a national disaster  and has placed eight others on the watch list. Director-General of the agency, Mustapha Maihaja, made the declaration on Monday, and had earlier inaugurated five... Read More
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September 17, 2018

The Late 5: NASS begins rework of Electoral Act amendment rejected by Buhari; One die from Lassa fever in Delta | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The joint committee of the National Assembly on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has on Monday commenced work on the “grey areas” of  the Electoral Act 2010 Amendment Bill raised by President Muhammadu Buhari for which he withdrew assent to the legislation. Chairman of the Committee,... Read More
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September 17, 2018

The Big 5: Sanwo-Olu declares for Lagos governorship, as PDP woos Ambode; Place Fayose on a watch list – EFCC writes Customs | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant, Jide Sanwo-Olu has formally announced his bid for the office of Governor in Lagos, amidst a mammoth crowd on Sunday as he promised to pursue the party’s welfarist programmes, which he said were implemented by former Governor Bola Tinubu and his successor, Mr.... Read More
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September 16, 2018

The Late 5: APC hails Adeosun, Buhari’s handling of Certificate scandal; We didn’t freeze Ademola Adeleke, Davido’s accounts – EFCC | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the resignation of Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun and the acceptance of same by President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as an action of honour, strength, character and integrity. Party spokesperson, Yekini Nabena, who said this in a statement on Sunday... Read More
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September 16, 2018

The Big 5: Hours after resignation, Adeosun reportedly jets out to the UK; Return our stolen assets or keep quiet – Presidency to HSBC | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Former Finance minister, Kemi Adeosun, has on Saturday reportedly jetted out of the country, hours after her resignation bothering on forgery of  her National Youth Service Scheme Exemption certificate. As reported by Punch, multiple sources at the airport confirmed her departure to the United Kingdom, adding that the... Read More
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September 15, 2018

The Late 5: Nigeria’s Ambassador to Qatar dies, PDP wants EFCC to unfreeze accounts of Demola Adeleke, Davido | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Nigeria’s Ambassador to Qatar, Ambassador Abdullahi Bawa Wase is dead. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama who disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja, in a statement by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Dr Tope Elias-Fatile, prayed that God grant Wase’s  family and the nation the fortitude to bear the great... Read More
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September 15, 2018

ICYMI: Full text of Kemi Adeosun’s letter of resignation as Minister of Finance

On Friday, 14th September 2018, the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun resigned from her position over a scandal bothering on allegations of forgery of her Certificate of Exemption from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), as revealed by an investigative report by online medium, Premium Times, published on July 7, 2018. Following huge pressure from the media, civil society groups,... Read More
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September 15, 2018

Adeosun’s resignation following reports of a forged NYSC certificate; Beverly Osu’s controversial nun photo and other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu won the presidential ticket of the Young Progressive Party (YPP). In another development, dismissing speculations of his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode  purchased nomination forms. With this, Ambode may be... Read More
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September 14, 2018

The Late 5: Finance Minister, Adeosun quits Federal cabinet, Buhari faces criticism over appointment of Yusuf Bichi as new DSS chief | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Embattled Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has resigned her appointment. Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has signed the 2018 supplementary budget of N9.9bn into law, berating Governor-elect, Dr Kayode Fayemi and his party(APC) for questioning the importance of the budget. Speaking at the event, Fayose stressed that it was laughable... Read More
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September 14, 2018

Just In: Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun reportedly resigns

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has resigned her appointment. According to Daily Trust, who quoted unknown sources, her resignation is connected to allegations that she forged her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate. ICYMI: Kemi Adeosun’s NYSC certificate scandal will shame at least one Nigerian institution; the more the better The report adds that... Read More
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September 14, 2018

The Big 5: Buhari appoints Yusuf Bichi as new DSS DG; Dogara, a confused political lightweight – APC | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday approved the appointment of Yusuf Magaji Bichi as the new Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS). According to a statement by the Media Assistant to the President, Garba Shehu, on Thursday, Bichi replaces Matthew Seiyeifa who has been in acting... Read More
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September 13, 2018

The Late 5: Ekiti Assembly pass ‘Fayose’s’ N10bn supplementary budget; Former Ondo Gov, Mimiko joins Presidential race | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Former Ondo Governor, Olusegun Mimiko has on Thursday declared his intention to  run for the office of the President of Nigeria on the platform of the Labour party (LP). Barely 24 hours after the 63-year old Mimiko, after the declaration at the party’s National Secretariat  in... Read More
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September 13, 2018

Dogara abandons APC, reportedly picks PDP nomination form for re-election

There are indications that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Yakubu Dogara, may have dumped his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The Bauchi legislator who is reported to have picked the nomination and expression of interest forms of the PDP on Wednesday, to contest the... Read More
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September 13, 2018

The Big 5: Ambode speaks on alleged rift with Tinubu, Oshiomhole’s psychological strain may have reached boiling point – Jonathan | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday, urged Nigerians not to allow those who looted the country’s commonwealth between 1999 and 2015 return to power. He said, while submitting his form at the NEC Hall of the APC National Secretariat, Abuja, “Let me today appeal to party members not... Read More
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September 12, 2018

The Late 5: Fayose writes EFCC, surrenders self for probe; Former Minister, Bolaji Abdullahi declares for Kwara governorship | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose has written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) offering to make himself available for questioning as regards issues on his tenure in office as soon as he hands over to Governor-Elect, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on October 15. Immediate past Spokesperson... Read More
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September 12, 2018

Days to the end of his tenure, Fayose offers self for EFCC probe

Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose has written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) offering to make himself available for questioning as regards issues on his tenure in office as soon as he hands over to Governor-Elect, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on October 15. The Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party Governors Forum (PDP-GF), disclosed this... Read More
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September 12, 2018

The Big 5: 23 PDP Reps threaten to defect to APC, 2 others Join Ambode in 2019 Lagos guber race | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. Jide Sanwo-Olu, a former Commissioner for Establishment & Training and Obafemi Hamzat, a former Commissioner for Works & Infrastructure have joined Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for the Lagos 2019 governorship election. The candidate will be picked by direct primary — the system in which all party members will... Read More
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September 11, 2018

The Late 5: Buhari formally accepts N45m nomination form, Lagos PDP reportedly adopts Otedola as 2019 guber candidate | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday formally accepted the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms purchased by a group known as Nigeria Consolidation Ambassadors Network (NCAN) to enable him contest the 2019 Presidential primary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Briefing State House correspondents shortly after the presentation, Minister... Read More
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September 11, 2018

The Big 5: PDP BoT sets up committee to pick consensus Presidential candidate; No new minimum wage yet – NLC | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Governors on the platform of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have rejected what they assume is an attempt to impose a presidential candidate on the party. As reported by The Nation, the Governors have instead decided, together with the Board of Trustees (BoT) to meet... Read More
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September 10, 2018

The Late 5: Explosion leaves 2 dead, scores injured in Lafia; Convicted lawmaker, Dariye picks nomination form to return to Senate | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: A gas explosion on Monday at Monaco Gas filling station in Lafia, Nasarawa has reportedly left at least 2 persons dead and over 50 receiving treatment for various degrees of burns at the Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital. The explosion is believed to have been caused by a... Read More
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September 10, 2018

Despite defection rumours, Ambode picks nomination form for second term

Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode has dismissed speculations about his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC), following his purchase of nomination forms on the platform of the ruling party. Ambode picked his form at the party’s secretariat in Abuja, where he was received by the party’s National Legal Adviser, Babatunde Ogala and the National Organising Secretary,... Read More
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September 10, 2018

The Big 5: Okorocha declares for Senate, Nigerians ought to clap for Buhari on a daily basis -Ngige | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo has formally declared his intention to contest the Orlu senatorial seat in the 2019 elections on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC). A statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onwuemeodo, revealed that the governor made the declaration before... Read More
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September 9, 2018

The Late 5: Buhari, APC has sponsored Presidential aspirants in PDP – Wike; Fayemi’s transition committee is illegal – Fayose | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike has alleged that some Presidential aspirants vying for the presidential ticket of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) are moles of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Presidency. Wike who disclosed this in an interview with Premium Times also debunked what he... Read More
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September 9, 2018

The Big 5: Boko Haram reportedly overruns village in Borno, Moghalu emerges as YPP Presidential candidate | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Professor Kingsley Moghalu has emerged winner of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) presidential ticket for the 2019 elections during the party’s national convention and presidential primaries, which held in Abuja on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Suspected... Read More
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September 8, 2018

Just In: Kingsley Moghalu wins primary to emerge as YPP Presidential candidate

Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Professor Kingsley Moghalu, on Saturday emerged winner of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) presidential ticket for the 2019 elections during the party’s national convention and presidential primaries, which held in Abuja on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The former United Nations official was officially declared the party’s... Read More
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September 8, 2018

The Late 5: Fayose drops Presidential ambition over ‘rigged’ Ekiti election, Dalung wants State of Emergency declared in 4 states | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose has dropped out of the race for the presidency in 2019, as a mark of sympathy and concern for his deputy, Prof. Kolapo Olusola-Eleka who lost in the last gubernatorial election in the state. The outgoing chairman of the People’s Democratic Party Governors... Read More
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September 8, 2018

Osinbajo and Atiku’s back and forth on restructuring; Salisu Yusuf’s NFF ban and other stories that drove conversation this week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. Governors of the South East states called on the Federal Government to repair dilapidated facilities at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. In a communiqué, Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi said the runway, runway lights and the tarmac at the airport were in a deplorable condition and called... Read More
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September 7, 2018

The Late 5: Shekarau finally re-joins the APC, Authorities quell fears of earthquake in Abuja | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Authorities of the FCT Emergency Management Agency and the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) have on Friday, allayed the fears of Abuja residents over speculations of an imminent earthquake in the Federal Capital Territory. The development followed several reports by residents of the city about persistent earth shakings in parts of... Read More
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September 7, 2018

#AbujaTremors: There’s no cause for alarm – Authorities assure FCT residents

In the last three days, there have been reports of earth shakings in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, with residents expressing panic over the development. I felt my house in Jabi, Abuja, vibrate around 9pm last night. It didn’t feel like an earth tremor. It was more like an explosion that pushed air, rattled... Read More
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