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Senator Godswill Akpabio Triumphs Over Abdulaziz Yari, Takes Helm as Senate President
In a tumultuous session at the red chamber, Senator Godswill Akpabio has been elected as the President of the 10th Senate. Akpabio, a former governor of Akwa Ibom State and…
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Federal Lawmakers Prepare to Elect Presiding Officers of 10th National Assembly; President Tinubu Grants Assent to Student Loan Bill | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Federal Lawmakers Prepare to Elect Presiding Officers of 10th National Assembly President Tinubu Grants Assent to Student Loan Bill Vice President Shettima Clarifies Controversial Remarks on Leadership Competence Senator Adamu…
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I’m Hoping Nigerians Will Pray for Me to Become Senate President Because it’s My Turn – Orji Kalu
Senator Orji Kalu, the Chief Whip of the Senate, remains resolute in his pursuit of the office of the Senate President and has firmly stated that he will not step…
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Just In: Supreme Court declares all APC votes in Zamfara elections wasted, hands victory to opposition
The Supreme Court has voided all votes cast for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 elections held in Zamfara, declaring all political parties with the second highest votes…
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The allegation of N500bn missing from the CBN; an alarm government must take seriously
About 48 hours ago, online medium Sahara Reporters released two telephone audio tapes which revealed how the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emiefele, his Deputy, Edward…
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The Big 5: Military JTF deployed to Ekiti-Kwara border against killer bandits; Third Mainland Bridge safe to use – FG | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Third Mainland Bridge safe to use - FG The Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, on Sunday has said…
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Fr. Mbaka endorses President Buhari; Labour announces date for indefinite strike over minimum wage | Other top stories this week
These are the stories that drove the conversation this week: Following the state of insecurity in Zamfara, especially after the reported killings of 18 persons in the state on New…
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The Big 5: Getting Nigeria to work will require hardwork not quick fixes – Atiku; Withdraw cases against us in court or be disciplined – APC warns aggrieved members | Other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Following the loss of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) at Saturday's bye-election in Kwara, the National Chairman of the All Progressives…
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The YNaija Cover – the 15th of November
Follow the links to read up the stories and analyses on YNaija:
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Minimum Wage: We can only pay N30,000 if we downsize workers nationwide – Governors Forum
The Nigerian Governors Forum has constituted a committee to re-strategise and dialogue with President Muhammadu Buhari on the proposed N30, 000 minimum wage, with the aim of working out a formula…
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Development is more important, we can only pay N22,500 wage – Governors tell Labour
Arising from its emergency meeting in Abuja late Tuesday, Governors of Nigeria's thirty-six states under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have restated their stance on the issue of…
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The Late 5: Tragedy in Ekiti as yet another politician is shot dead; Wike reveals reason behind his feud with Amaechi | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: There appears to be no end yet to the killings in Ekiti as a member of the Ekiti House of Assembly…
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The Late 5: Buhari meets APC Governors over chaotic primaries; Governors Shettima, Al-Makura emerge as APC Senatorial candidates | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met behind closed doors with nine governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Presidential…
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The Big 5: Saraki meets Babaginda in Minna behind closed doors, Govs Forum condemns freezing of Benue accounts by EFCC | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki on Wednesday held a private meeting with former Military President, Ibrahim Babangida at his hilltop mansion…
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The Big 5: State Governors threaten to take over subsidy payment, Court rules marriages at Federal Registries as unconstitutional and other top stories
These are the major stories you should be monitoring today: The National Economic Council (NEC), comprising the 36 State Governors has threatened to take over the responsibility of subsidising petroleum…
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Should Governors Fayose and Yari be arguing over the $1bn approved for security?
The Governors of Ekiti and Zamfara, Ayodele Fayose and Abdulaziz Yari on Tuesday, openly disagreed over the reported approval of $1 billion by the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), to be used…
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APC NEC, caucus pass vote of confidence on Buhari
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its national caucus passed a vote of confidence President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday. Also given a clean bill was…
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The YNaija Tracklist: We met Buhari in an improved condition – Yari | Boko Haram attack: 5 UNIMAID staff killed, 4 missing – ASUU | More stories
From the papers this morning - a tracklist. We met Buhari in an improved condition – Yari - YNaija We will jail you for invading our land | Anambra community…
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We met Buhari in an improved condition – Yari
The second batch of governors who visited President Muhammadu Buhari in London have said they met him “in an improved health condition.” Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Alhaji Abdulaziz…
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Optics: What do the new pictures about Buhari say?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Nigerians have been reacting differently to the second visit of some Governors to President Buhari in London. Seven Governors, two from the PDP, were airlifted to…
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Governors Forum set up committee for State Police
The Governors Forum last night set up a six man committee to ascertain the possibility of state police in the country. The committee which has a representative from the six…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. APC CONVENTION DELAYED BY BUHARI’S ILLNESS – YARI Zamfara State governor, Abdulaziz Yari has said the national convention of the…
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The YNaija Tracklist: APC convention delayed by Buhari’s illness – Yari | I didn’t say FG will ban production of music videos overseas – Lai Mohammed | More stories
From the papers this morning - a tracklist. APC convention delayed by Buhari’s illness – Yari - YNaija Election will hold in Anambra | Obiano threatens to arrest Nnamdi Kanu,…
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Osinbajo set to visit Zamfara on Tuesday
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is set to visit Zamfara on a one-day official visit on July 18. Osinbajo was earlier scheduled to inaugurate projects by the governor, AbdulAziz Yari, during…
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We won’t be harassed by a deputy police commissioner | Governors threaten showdown with Magu
The Nigeria Governors' Forum has said it would engage in a "showdown" with the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu over probe into the recently-released Paris…
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Stop transferring aggression to Yari – NGF tells EFCC
The Nigerian governors’ forum (NGF) says the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is using Abdulaziz Yari, Zamfara governor and chairman of the forum, as a scapegoat in its fight…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. DRAMA AS SENATORS ATTEMPT TO DECLARE SARAKI ACTING PRESIDENT A mild drama occurred in the Senate on Tuesday after Senator Enyinnaya…
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How Yari built hotel with N500m, $500,000 Paris Club funds – EFCC
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered an interim forfeiture of the sums of N500m and $500,000 allegedly looted from the Paris Club refunds. The funds were linked to…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Yari did not steal $3m Paris Club refund – NGF The Nigeria Governor’s Forum has debunked reports that Governor of…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Yari did not steal $3m Paris Club refund – NGF | Reps summon finance minister over oil contract breaches | More stories
From the papers this morning - a tracklist. Yari did not steal $3m Paris Club refund – NGF - YNaija Presidential economic team meet over 2017 budget funding - YNaija…
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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