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#OccupyNigeria: 4 reasons Nigerians will (probably) not take to the streets this time
Nigerians had a welcome gift on the first of January 2012: the removal of fuel subsidy. A bold -even for the otherwise timid administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan- and…
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#ICYMI – Red Carpet: Stunning looks from the 2016 BAFTA TV
The 2016 British Academy Television Awards (BAFTA), took place on Sunday 8, May at the Royal Festival Hall in London.…
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Why FG can’t achieve full implementation of 2016 budget
As a result of the late assent of the 2016 budget, the Federal Government has said it's unlikely that full implementation of the document can be achieved. The 2016 Appropriation…
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The moment President Buhari signed the controversial 2016 budget (PHOTOS)
After months of a seemingly endless back and forth between the National Assembly and Presidency, the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, signed the 2016 Appropriation Bill into law. The budget…
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Opinion: What next… after signing the 2016 budget?
Year in, year out, the Federal government of Nigeria and indeed the state governments prepare budgets in line with their fiscal responsibilities and philosophies. There was never a time at…
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How Presidency’s refusal to work with Ekweremadu caused budget crisis
The controversy trailing the 2016 budget is alleged to have arisen over the Presidency's refusal to work with an ad-hoc committee chaired by Deputy Senate President Ike Ekeweremadu. According to…
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N12bn worth of ‘strange projects’ discovered in Agriculture ministry’s budget
Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh and his team have reportedly found 386 strange additions worth N12.6 billion in the ministry's budget proposals - which were believed to have been inserted…
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National Assembly ready to ‘re-examine’ 2016 budget
Speaker of the House of Representative, Yakubu Dogara, on Wednesday, expressed the readiness of the house to review the 2016 budget following the controversy surrounding the bill. The Speaker made…
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2016 budget: ‘Unholy act by NASS is unacceptable’ – APC
In a continuation of the drama that has so far surrounded the proposed 2016 budget, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has declared support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s…
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Presidency denies rejecting 2016 budget from NASS
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Ita Enang, has dismissed reports that President Muhammmadu Buhari rejected the 2016 budget from the National Assembly. Enang told…
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BREAKING: Senate passes 2016 budget… 3 months later
3 months after President Muhammadu Buhari submitted the initial copy of the nation's budget, the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, March 23, ratified the 2016 Appropriation Bill. Since its submission, the…
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‘Buhari must sack Budget Minister, Udo Udoma’
A federal lawmaker, Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, has called for the termination of the appointment of the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma. Owing to the inconsistencies, error…
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Reps want EFCC to probe Nigerian Army’s budget
The House of Representative Committee on Army has stated that soldiers fighting the war against insurgency in the North-east do not have adequate arms and ammunitions, contrary to the claims…
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Chris Ngige ‘slumps’ during budget defence
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige on Thursday, February 18, reportedly 'slumped to the floor' during the defence of his ministry's budget. According to reports from multiple platforms,…
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#SocialMediaWeek: Aim Higher Africa, Forbes Africa to host panel discussing technology and business
Leading education not for profit organization, Aim Higher Africa is set to launch a panel discussion during the social media week event calendar. The theme for the discussion is TECHNOLOGY…
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This is why Rihanna cancelled her Grammy Awards performance
Rihanna was scheduled to perform 'Kiss It Better' off her Anti album during Monday night's Grammy Awards, but she was forced to cancel her performance. TMZ reports that Rihanna had…
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2016 budget: Defence Ministry to spend N229m on auditorium renovation
by Emeka Nwankwo The expenses incurred alone on the 'preparation of budget' by government institutions in the 2016 national budget runs into millions. While the Ministry Of Budget and National…
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This is when Senate will begin debate of the ‘stolen’ 2016 budget
In spite of the reports that the 2016 budget submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari to the National Assembly had gone missing, the Nigerian Senate says legislation on the document will…
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‘Disasters, earthquakes, discovery of new STD’ | Read Pastor Adeboye’s prophecy for 2016
Internationally respected man of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has predicted that a new Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) would be discovered in 2016. Adeboye, who is the General Overseer of…
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‘People will stop investing in politics’ | This is TB Joshua’s prophecy for 2016
Senior pastor of the of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) in Lagos, Nigeria, T.B Joshua, has issued prophetic utterances for the year 2016. The cleric prophesied that there would…
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9 things Nigerians expect from President Buhari in 2016
2015 was ushered out with fireworks, dancing and prayers as the new year, 2016 was heralded in by all and sundry. The previous year was thoroughly eventful- although it ended on…
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N39bn to be spent in running ‘Office of the President’ in 2016
Out of the N6.1 trillion budgeted by the federal government for the 2016 fiscal year, the executive arm of the government would spend 96.5 per cent, which amounts to N5.87…
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Ayo Fayose: 20 negative things Nigerians may experience in 2016 under Buhari’s government
Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose has made 20 negative predictions for the year 2016. Fayose, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, has been a vociferous critic of Muhammadu Buhari, even…
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FG to remove oil subsidy, petrol may sell for N97 per litre
The argument on whether or not to remove the subsidy has been ongoing for a long time as the price of crude oil in the international market continues its downward…
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YNaija Editorial: Will the 2016 budget deliver as promised?
After a much-criticized lethargic start to his government, President Muhammadu Buhari has finally set the ball rolling since the swearing-in of his cabinet. About three weeks ago, the Federal Government…
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‘Our promise to pay N5,000 is not in the 2015 budget’ – FG
The Federal Government has said that the 2015 budget does not contain the proposed plan to pay N5000 stipend to unemployed Nigerians. The government said the payment of the monthly stipend will…
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“We’re targeting five gold medals in Rio” – Sports Minister
by Akan Ido Forward ever... The minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has revealed that Nigeria will be aiming for five gold medals in the next Olympics in Rio de…
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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