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October 27, 2018
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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
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#YNaijaPolitico: The mindset of Nigerians during elections is unfortunately attached to ‘money’ | ACPN candidate, Atolusi Damilola says

Unlike some years back when young politicians could not do more than be party members, the Not Too Young To Run Bill has opened doors for younger people to run for offices – thanks to President Muhammadu Buhari.
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October 21, 2018
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The Late 5: El-Rufai imposes 24-hour curfew on Kaduna metropolis; Atiku will give SGF slot to South West – Gbenga Daniel | More stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. Following security breaches in some part of Kaduna, a statement has been issued by the Senior Special Assistant to governor Nasir El-Rufai on Media and Publicity, Samuel Aruwan Sunday, declaring a 24-hour curfew in the state capital and its environs. The statement stated that the state government took the... Read More
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October 13, 2018
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‘Peter Obi confirms he is Atiku’s running mate’

People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) Presidential candidate in the 2019 general elections, Atiku Abubakar has picked former governor of Anambra, Peter Obi, as his running mate. This came after a list of possible candidates: former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Charles Soludo; former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Akinwunmi Adesina; and former Managing Director... Read More
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October 12, 2018
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What a Peter Obi as a running mate means for Atiku’s candidacy

There are unconfirmed reports that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Atiku Abubakar has picked the former governor of Anambra, Peter Obi as his running mate for the 2019 general elections, after a closed-door meeting held at Atiku’s residence. Several names had been listed, with the vice presidential candidate (of the opposition party seeking a... Read More
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October 8, 2018
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APC has failed, PDP will do everything to take over in 2019 – Wike

Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will do everything in its power to take over from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike said this on Sunday after a closed-door meeting with the party’s presidential flagbearer, Atiku Abubakar. “All PDP people are happy. We are one family, you may support aspirant... Read More
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September 23, 2018
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Prophet Tomi Arayomi sounds a warning to the Nigerian Church ahead of the 2019 elections (WATCH)

He may not have made anyone’s list on the prophets to watch out for in 2018 but apparently, Prophet Tomi has made some pretty big predictions in the past. Madiba’s death? Tomi prophesied it. Conservatives winning over Labour and David Cameron emerging as Britain’s Prime Minister at a time no one thought that could happen?... Read More
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July 30, 2018
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Seun Onigbinde’s 22 questions is a must-read for every presidential aspirant

Seun Onigbinde, co-founder of the civic-tech organisation, BudgIT over the weekend posed what he termed, “the 22 existential questions Nigeria can’t avoid” to ignore if it desires to achieve greatness. In a thread on his Twitter page, the social entrepreneur took his audience covering issues bordering on the economy, education, health, power, security, agriculture and entertainment sectors.... Read More
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June 8, 2018
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Deji of Akure calls for an end to zoning of the presidency on Kingsley Moghalu’s visit

The Deji of Akure, His Royal Majesty, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, yesterday, called for the ending of geographical zoning in the determination of who should lead Nigeria as President and Commander-in-Chief. HRM Aladelusi made the call while receiving in his palace Professor Kingsley Moghalu, aspirant of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) in the 2019 presidential... Read More
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June 12
May 29, 2018
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The Big 5: Buhari appeals to Nigerians on 2019 elections, Suspected Herdsmen shoot priest in Jalingo and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to all Nigerians to support the Federal Government in its resolve to ensure the 2019 elections are peaceful. Buhari who disclosed this on Tuesday in a national broadcast on the occasion of the Democracy day celebration, urged citizens to “conduct themselves,... Read More
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April 13, 2018
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What happened to the one-term president Buhari? Listen to the symphony of sycophancy

Last week Friday, Abdullahi Ganduje, the Governor of Kano state, said the following: “I’m happy that it’s not Mr President who said he will continue; it is people that are saying he should continue. Mr President has not made up his mind yet, but when he came to Kano I told him any time he... Read More
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April 10, 2018
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President Buhari does not deserve to be re-elected – Prof Kingsley Moghalu

Presidential candidate and former deputy governor of Central Bank of Nigeria has reiterated the need for a paradigm shift in Nigerian politics, stating that based on an objective assessment of President Muhammadu Buhari’s failed performance, he does not deserve to be re-elected by Nigerians for a second term. Speaking in a statement after a confirmation... Read More
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April 9, 2018
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Is Shittu’s ‘attack’ on Sowore part of the gimmicks old politicians like to play?

There should be more unstructured interviews between serving public officials and Nigerian citizens. For many good reasons, the exchange between Minister of ICT, Adebayo Shittu, and Omoyele Sowore, the SaharaReporters publisher, on Fresh FM Ibadan gained traction on social media over the weekend. Sowore, a presidential aspirant for the 2019 elections, was in the ancient... Read More
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March 27, 2018
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Atiku declares intention to run for President in 2019

Clearing speculations, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared his intention to run for President in 2019. Abubakar announced his candidacy in Port Harcourt, Rivers, on Tuesday. The former APC chieftain was in Rivers with the former Governor of Ogun, Gbenga Daniel; Senator Abdul Ningi and some other party leaders. Governor Wike, also present, described the... Read More
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March 13, 2018
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From journalist to presidential candidate, Sowore plans to correct Buhari’s mistakes #Sowore2019

In May 2010, while many Nigerians were receiving conflicting reports on the state of then-president Umaru Musa Yar’adua, one man knew for sure that he was dead and would call a bewildered presidential aide to pass on the cold news. In 2015, Officials of INEC were startled seeing correct results of the General Elections in... Read More
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March 5, 2018
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Kingsley Moghalu’s big vision should arouse a curious inquest into his capacity

In a little over 2000 words, Mr Kingsley Moghalu laid out what he believes would be the key to a “21st century”, “visionary, purposeful, competent leadership”. Tapping into the conventional sensibility to associate whatever that has been good about Nigeria to Sardauna, Awo and Zik, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria tips... Read More
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February 12, 2018
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Fisayo Soyombo: The Nigerian politics of latter-day saints

The title of this piece was inspired by the Jesus Christ Church of Latter-day Saints. Some name condensation has occurred here — strictly for the purpose of equation with the ‘latter-day saints’ currently unrestrainedly straddling Nigerian politics. Otherwise, the full name of the church in question is: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints... Read More
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February 4, 2018
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The Late 5: Reps discover another $202m missing from NIA coffers, IBB warns Buhari not to re-contest in 2019 and other stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. Less than two weeks after a similar advice from Olusegun Obasanjo, former Military President, Ibrahim Babangida has asked President Muhammadu Buhari not to re-contest in 2019. He urged Buhari to complete his first term and allow a new generation of leaders to take control of the affairs... Read More
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February 4, 2018
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“Modern leadership is not just about ‘fighting’ corruption” | Like Obasanjo, IBB asks Buhari not to contest in 2019

Just like former president Olusegun Obasanjo‘s letter, that drove conversation for a while, former military president, Ibrahim Babangida, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to give way “for us to reinvent the will and tap into the resourcefulness of the younger generation“. He asks that we all support President Buhari till the end of his tenure... Read More
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February 2, 2018
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Donald Duke’s presence at Coaliton for Nigeria is at once exciting and confusing

Donning green caps and white shirts emblazoned with the map of Nigeria in cupped hands as its logo, members of the Coalition for Nigeria has kicked off offline activities with a launch event held at the Yar’adua Centre in Abuja on Wednesday. In his sensational missive against the Buhari administration, Obasanjo had proposed the formation... Read More
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January 26, 2018
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Red Card, Coalition for Nigeria, TeamFD: How new movements are shaping the 2019 movie

The scuffle with the Nigeria Police on Tuesday afternoon did not permit Dr Oby Ezekwesili to read the “special press statement” which, amongst other things, asked President Muhammadu Buhari not to seek re-election in 2019. By the time she came around to read it, the rebuke of Buhari would not be the issue to require... Read More
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January 24, 2018
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Opinion: If Obasanjo says Buhari is a failure, who are you to say otherwise?

by ThankGod Ukachukwu   I have been reluctant to continuously write articles on the state of the nation because of the sadness it evokes given the downward spiral in basically all ramifications of national life since 2015 elections. In all honesty, a country in dire need of good governance doesn’t deserve President Buhari. Nigerians are... Read More
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January 24, 2018
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Opinion: Can Obasanjo’s ‘letter bomb’ cost Buhari the elections?

by Fredrick Nwabufo   I was in a meeting when former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s “letter bomb” rent the “news-sphere”. When I received the news alert, I hastened my business because I was seized by capricious anxiety to read the former president’s missive. I must say, Obasanjo has taken the art of letter-writing to an enchanted... Read More
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January 19, 2018
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The Late 5: Uganda could begin enforcing the death penalty again, INEC assures Nigerians that votes will count in 2019 and other top stories

These are the top stories that drove conversation today: Gabriel Agorye, a prosecution witness in the trial of Raymond Dokpesi has revealed how he withdrew N40 million from his account and handed it over to the former chairman of DAAR Communications Plc. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commissions (EFCC) in 2015 charged Dokpesi to the federal high... Read More
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December 22, 2017
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From APC to PDP and now back, these indecisive politicians are gearing up for 2019

About 1500 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area, Lagos, on Friday, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The new members were received by Olusola Sokunle, representing Oshodi-Isolo Constituency I at the Lagos State House of Assembly and the APC Chairman in the LGA, Alhaji Olamide Kasali. Sokunle, who was... Read More
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December 22, 2017
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The Thread: “2019 is a choice between Buhari’s catastrophic leadership and the survival of Nigeria”

If we are being honest, we do not know what will happen in 2019. If 2015 is anything to go by, Buhari could actually be unseated and an Atiku or whoever else shows up at some point will take his place. Whoever else because people like Tinubu and co are still holding their cards close... Read More
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Idris
December 21, 2017
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2019: IGP Idris gives another directive that will be grossly ignored

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris on Wednesday, warned Police Officers against ‘aiding’ political actors in 2019. The police chief urged police personnel to be professional and steadfast. He made the call during the last meeting of the year with commissioners of police and other senior officers in Abuja. He said the Special Anti-Robbery... Read More
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