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The Late 5: Firdaus’ case gets the attention of Reps, David Mark faults EFCC’s claims and, other top stories
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The main opposition party, PDP has claimed that President Buhari is building prisons for its members. Most likely on the…
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Is PDP ready for 2019?
While Nigerians thought the convention had reduced the problems of the party and, it would rise up as a viable opposition, a group made up of five men on Wednesday…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 18th of December
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 11th of December
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[YNaija2019] Atiku is only interested in the Party that can hand him the ticket #PDPConvention2017
by Usman Alabi The 2019 political transfer window opened with the movement of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic…
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Atiku gets Babangida’s ‘backing’ for 2019
A former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, on Friday reportedly declared his support for a Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, for a presidential run in 2019. Atiku had visited Babangida but,…
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Arewa Youth explain reason they can’t endorse President Buhari for second term
Arewa Youths for Peace and Security on Friday have dismissed endorsing President Muhammadu Buhari for the 2019 Presidential election, as the decision was anti-democratic. They chided various groups who have endorsed…
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#EndSARS: The strong case against an acute security syndrome
by Alexander O. Onukwue After an explosion in reports of crude and unprofessional conducts, including abuse of power and gross violations of rights of citizens, calls for an end to…
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The Thread: “A political prostitute will always be a political prostitute” | TwitterNG reacts to Atiku’s transfer to PDP
2019 is shaping up to be quite contentious, with this transfer by 4-time presidential aspirant, Abubakar Atiku. A week after PDP sent out a letter begging him to return to…
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We should not be discussing 2019 yet – Tambuwal
The Governor of Sokoto, Aminu Tambuwal has described discussions on the 2019 elections as a "distraction and unhelpful" to elective office holders. Tambuwal made the remark in Sokoto on Thursday…
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About 14,000 APC members set to defect to the PDP in Niger
Ahead of the 2019 general elections, over 14,000 members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger are set to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) - at least, according to the…
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2019 Presidency: It’s trouble for Nigeria as we have only Buhari and Atiku – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has stated that the possibility of choosing only between two older Nigerians - Muhammadu Buhari and Atiku Abubakar - in the 2019 presidential elections spells trouble…
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“We are calling on Atiku not to forget the house he built” – PDP
The Adamawa chapter of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has renewed its call on former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to return to the party ahead of the 2019 general elections. The…
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Fisayo Soyombo: Getting Buhari out in 2019 is not enough
by ‘Fisayo Soyombo There are numerous disgruntled Muhammadu Buhari supporters straddling the social media space. Worried by a series of controversies in a government they placed high hopes in,…
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Dele Momodu: Who says President Buhari isn’t a politician?
by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, I had another privilege of meeting President Muhammadu Buhari two nights ago in Abuja. I had accompanied the former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama…
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Opinion: Nigeria’s best hope for 2019 is Abdulrasheed Maina
by Bayo Oluwasanmi In 2019, Nigeria will return to the polls to elect a new president. The ballot will boast the usual cast of characters in the Nigerian political arena.…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: Buhari, 2019 and the talking drum
by Olusegun Adeniyi One of the most astounding works of Art from Africa is the Yoruba talking drum. It is an hourglass-shaped wood with an inner cavity, covered on both…
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I’ll contest in 2019 but not for President – Kalu
A former governor of Abia and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Orji Uzor Kalu has distanced himself from campaign posters pasted along Airport Road, Abuja, with the…
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The Thread: This is the only way to change Nigeria
The road to 2019 is paved with fear and trepidation and a ginormous amount of political theories. When Jonathan was thrust out of Aso Rock in 2015, it was with…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Omojuwa, Femi Fani-Kayode, Ose Anenih, [The Intels-NPA debate]
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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2019 election: No automatic ticket for Buhari – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it would abide by its rules in the choice of the 2019 presidential candidate - downplaying giving an automatic ticket to President Muhammadu…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 14th of October
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Timetable, schedule of activities for 2019 elections, not out – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the timetable and schedule for the 2019 general elections is not out yet. The statement is in reaction to enquiries from…
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Dele Momodu: How APC may help PDP redeem itself
by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, this headline may sound somehow bizarre but that is the reality on ground in our country today. In the name of Almighty God, let…
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Opinion: 2019 elections —Watch out for Atiku
by Umar Hassan No, you are wrong. No one could have possibly predicted that political drama season would premiere with a serving minister endorsing another candidate in his sitting room…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: 2019 and the Abuja Python Dance
by Olusegun Adeniyi It was not enough for the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Aisha Alhassan, to say that she has pitched her political tent with former Vice President…
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Soyinka is sick of premature 2019 talk – aren’t we all?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, has lamented the early agitations that have been on about the 2019 Presidential elections, describing that he refuses “to be part of…
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Fisayo Soyombo: 2019 elections in September 2017 — Nigeria now in political recession
by ‘Fisayo Soyombo A blind man who only listens to radio must be thinking this is September 2018 rather than September 2017. It is still two long years before…
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PDP will win in 2019, but has to address current trends first – Oduah
Senator Stella Oduah (Anambra North) has said opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had not learnt from its past mistakes. She said at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum…
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Dele Momodu: The hurdles Nigeria’s youth must cross by 2019
by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, please, permit me to enlarge this subject as much as possible. Nothing is more crucial than getting the leadership of Nigeria right, as quickly as…
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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