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Atiku is the weakest among the top presidential aspirants and a serial betrayer – Oshiomhole; FG blames State Govts for rising poverty | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Atiku is the weakest among the top presidential aspirants and a serial betrayer - OshiomholeFG blames State Govts for rising povertyAtiku's wife claims husband was cheated out of winning 2019…
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The YNaija Cover – the 17th of May
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Opinion: The selfishness of Buhari’s Men and the need to vote Atiku and Obi
On Saturday, a recorded conversation featuring the Director General of the President Buhari campaign organization and the Honourable Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi was released. In the recording, Amaechi was…
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The Late 5: INEC to meet ASUU; Obasanjo asks Igbos to be wary of APC | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove conversation today. The Nigeria Police Force. through its Spokesman, acting DCP Jimoh Moshood disclosed that it had arrested 12 suspects in connection with the kidnapping…
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APC names Tinubu, Dangote, Otedola, others in Buhari’s campaign council
The All Progressives Congress (APC), has released the names of members of its Presidential Campaign Council for the 2019 elections. This was contained in a statement by President Muhammadu Buhari's…
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The Big 5: President Buhari blames the system for slow pace; NANS warns ASUU, FG to end strike or face confrontation | Other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. Nigerian Army, in a statement signed by spokesman, 7 Div. Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, have confirmed the killing of thirteen soldiers and a…
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The Big 5: Osinbajo receives knocks as he says 2023 presidency is for the Southwest; Atiku explains why 2019 budget is “fundamentally flawed” | Other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has described the 2019 budget proposed by President Muhammadu Buhari as…
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The Late 5: Amosun dares Oshiomhole; Moghalu explains how he will defeat Buhari in 2019 | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove conversation today. The presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Kingsley Moghalu, in an interview with Premium Times, laid out his plans if he…
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The Late 5: FG replies Saraki’s “hopeless 2019 budget” comment; JAMB announces date for sale of forms, says no more cybercafes | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove conversation today. The Information Minister, Lai Mohammed has said the Executive won't trade words with the Legislature in terms of the 2019 budget which…
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The YNaija Cover – the 20th of December
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Court sacks Kashamu as Ogun PDP governorship candidate
The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan on Tuesday sacked Senator Buruji Kashamu as the Ogun governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) - declaring Honourable Oladipupo Adebutu the flag bearer of…
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Ambode endorses Sanwo-Olu/Hamzat 2019 governorship ticket
Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode has endorsed the governorship aspiration of the All Progressives' Congress (APC) candidate, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his running mate, Dr Obafemi Hamzat. The governor, who spoke…
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My Youth Minister will be younger than 30 – Atiku
People's Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has promised to appoint a Nigerian younger than 30 years to lead the Youth Ministry if he is elected in 2019. He…
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The Big 5: 2019 elections will be free and fair – Buhari assures; PDP speaks on alleged secret pact with Governor Ambode | Other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Nigerian Army says troops of 117 Battalion have killed a Boko Haram terrorist in Borno, while several others escaped with…
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Oby Ezekwesili says gays, lesbians will be treated equally in her government
2019 Presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Obiageli Ezekwesili has said social justice in her government will include members of the LGBT community. She said this…
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Why I see politics as a love affair | SDP candidate, George Abbey talks about his 2019 candidacy
The 2019 General Elections are almost here but, so many candidates are relatively unknown and so, YNaija is offering a free platform for young candidates not more than 35 –…
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#ThursdayTalks Lagos discusses ‘election and inequality’ | See 10 talking points
On November 29, 2018, active citizens gathered to discuss "key issues leading to the 2019 elections" and prominent among these issues is how people with disabilities have been relatively barred…
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Oshiomhole, Secondus, others to sign peace accord ahead of 2019 elections – Abdulsalami
Chairman of the National Peace Committee, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has said that all heads of political parties are to sign a peace accord ahead of the 2019 elections to help…
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The Late 5: SGF urges APC members to forgive and forget ahead of 2019; Stop playing politics with fallen soldiers – Buhari | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove conversation today. On the event of his 72nd birthday, former Vice President and the Presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar,…
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Politics is the fastest way to help people | AAC candidate, Balogun Danjuma says in this tell all interview
The 2019 General Elections are almost here but, so many candidates are relatively unknown and so, YNaija is offering a free platform for young candidates not more than 35 –…
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The information is false – Nigerian Army reacts to the reported death of 100 soldiers; why we should be worried about PDP’s spending behaviour – Presidency | Other top stories of the week
These are the stories that drove conversation this week. President Muhammadu Buhari's media aide, Garba Shehu, said the opposition has more money than the government, alleging that the leading opposition…
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Why Service Chiefs attended Buhari’s #NextLevel event – Garba Shehu
As Nigerians kick after seeing pictures of service chiefs attending Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign rally tagged 'Next Level', the President's spokesperson, Garba Shehu has reacted saying they attended the event on the…
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Atiku pledges 3 million jobs annually | Here’s the PDP’s presidential candidate’s policy document (READ)
The presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has promised to create 3 million jobs annually if elected president on February 16, 2019. Atiku will officially…
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Buhari pledges to create over 15 million new jobs if re-elected
President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to create over 15 million new jobs if he is re-elected in the 2019 elections. Buhari made this declaration on Sunday when the ruling All…
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Opinion: The cracks of Igbo youth voting as one in 2019
At an assembly in the Coal City, their grey-haired, red-cap wearing parents and teachers declared for the Umbrella because it now covers one of their popular and best-performing sons, Peter…
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APC breaking rules shows what they are about – Jimi Agbaje
The governorship candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, Jimi Agbaje has said Nigerians need to stop worshipping their politicians and begin to hold their elected leaders accountable.…
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Citing re-colonisation, ASUU embark on indefinite strike; Hadi Sirika “swears by Allah” on the amount spent for Nigeria Air | Other top stories of the week
These are the stories that drove conversation this week. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) started an indefinite strike to protest what it described as years of continued re-colonisation under…
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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…
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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