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FG declares Emergency Rule to continue despite ceasefire deal
by Rachel Ogbu Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki| credits: As Boko Haram continue to attack in the North despite cease fire talks with the government, the Federal…
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PDP convention: Atiku’s name missing on delegates’ list
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar will not vote in the Peoples Democratic Party forthcoming national convention as his name is not on the list of delegates submitted to the party from…
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Kayode Komolafe: Is anyone listening to Gov. Shettima?
by Kayode Komolafe Whether in the Sahel or in the creeks what the crisis confronting the Nigerian state requires is a fundamental resolution. The solution should be holistic. After the…
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Salihu Tanko Yakasai: Nigeria needs many more State of Emergencies (Y! Politico)
by Salihu Tanko Yakasai All in all, our primary concern is the safety of our people. When we criticize GEJ it is not because we hate him, it is simply…
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It’s really about the money – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze Still on the issue of money, in Anambra to motivate the fire fighters, the state government pays each N10 as hazard allowance per duty call. "It's all about the money,…
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We were paid N200, N240 as compensation – Adamawa flood victims
Archive photo by Akan Ido Victims of the flood which ravaged many parts of Adamawa state last year have complained over not being properly compensated despite the release of N500…
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#SOE: Buhari faults military crackdown on Boko Haram
by Isi Esene Former Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari has spoken against the emergency rule declared in Yobe, Borno and Adamawa accusing the military of killing innocent civilians. He said…
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#SOE: Al Jazeera report is contrived and misleading – Presidency
(Photo: Punch) by Isi Esene The Presidency has expressed it displeasure over what it described as an "attempt by sections of the media, especially the foreign media to mislead the…
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#SOE: Boko Haram leader orders sect members to “fight to the end”
The troops deployed to flush out terrorists from Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states following declaration of state of emergency said they have intercepted messages by the leadership of Boko Haram…
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Opinion: After the State of Emergency, what next?
by Kalu A. Aja It's also important the Nigerian state brings in Islamic preachers, respected Islamic preachers to speak against the violence carried out in the name of Islam. My first…
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#SOE: Exclude Adamawa from emergency rule – Group tells Jonathan
by Akan Ido The National Coordinator of the National Peace Summit Group (NPSG), Theophilus Ekpon, has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to have a rethink and exclude Adamawa State from among the…
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Analysis: 10 reasons why GEJ may have declared #SOE in Adamawa
by Akan Ido The decision by the President Goodluck Jonathan administration to State of Emergency in three states namely Borno, Yobe and Adamawa has been lauded by many with others, especially…
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Boys are not smiling: SEE soldiers on their way to Yobe (SNAPSHOT)
by Isi Esene The deployment of troops to the Northeastern part of then country after a declaration of a state of emergency by President Goodluck Jonathan has begun in earnest.…
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#SOE: Northern elders accuse Jonathan of declaring war on the region
by Rachel Ogbu Northern elders who rejected the federal government's declaration of a state of emergency in three states have described President Goodluck Jonathan’s action as an indirect declaration of…
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BREAKING: It has begun – Army offensive against Boko Haram now on, raids Sambisa camp
by Hauwa Gambo Following the declaration of a State of Emergency in three states of northern Nigeria, an offensive has begun "against Boko Haram Islamists, raiding camps in a remote…
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Let the people say #Gbam: “Those opposed to State of Emergency must bring out concrete solutions” – Femi Falana
by Isi Esene Fiery lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana has thrown his support for the institution of a state of emergency in the three northern states, Adamawa, Yobe…
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Nigerians will soon know who has their greater interest – Okupe replies ACN
by Akan Ido Doyin Okupe, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs has said the reaction of the opposition Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) to the imposition…
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Bola Tinubu: State of emergency – President Jonathan’s ploy to subvert constitutional democracy
by Bola Tinubu If development is about the people, all measures put in place for the sustenance and maintenance of the super-structure of the society must take into cognisance local…
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Finally, our president has grown a pair! – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze I daresay that Mr. Mamman is being economical with the truth, and is simply muddying the waters in an attempt to push his real agenda: he (or…
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Senate to back emergency rule in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa today [DETAILS]
Few hours before President Goodluck Jonathan declared a State of Emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States, the Senate gave an indication it would approve the plan saying it will…
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“We will win this war…”: President Jonathan’s address on state of emergency in 3 states (WATCH)
by Rachel Ogbu On Tuesday President Jonathan declared a state of emergency in the three states which included, Borno, Yobe and Adamawa ignoring the advise of the Nigerian Governors Forum. During…
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For The Records: Full text of President Goodluck Jonathan’s address declaring a state of emergency in 3 states
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN, GCFR ON THE DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN BORNO, YOBE AND ADAMAWA STATES IN ORDER TO RESTORE PUBLIC ORDER, PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY IN…
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BREAKING: GEJ ignores governors, declares state of emergency in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa
by Hauwa Gambo In a terse show of force just a few minutes ago, President Goodluck Jonathan ignored the advise of the Nigerian Governors Forum given yesterday and declared a…
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PDP governors earmarked huge amounts of money to arm thugs – Atiku
by Isi Esene Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Saturday told the Hausa Service of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) how he cautioned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors against…
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Opinion: Education in Nigeria – The Northern (dis)advantage
by Femi Owolabi In Nigeria, I think we see more scholastic achievements in the study of Islamic religion than any other. I beg to say that the problem is perhaps…
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Two fighting: Atiku relied on marabouts to win elections – El-Rufai; “Marabouts are his family’s phenomenon” – Atiku
by Isi Esene The much anticipated book authored by the former minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, reportedly contains an insider's view on the political intrigues…
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PDP crisis: Jonathan considers dumping Tukur
by Isi Esene There are indications that president Goodluck Jonathan may have decided to accede to the demands of Peoples Democratic Party governors by withdrawing support from the apparently out-of-favour…
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PDP power tussle: Governors defy Jonathan, insist Tukur must go [DETAILS]
Akan Ido There are indications that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors are calling for the removal of the party chairman, Bamanga Tukur against the wishes of the presidency. Sources…
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President Jonathan claims copyright over ‘Goodluck’… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt
by Stanley Azuakola The president vs. the acting governor There is a possibility that you have never heard the name: Umar Garba. Just a month ago, Garba was unknown in…
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TICKER: It’s official: Deputy governor takes charge in Taraba as governor remains hospitalised
The Taraba State House of Assembly on Wednesday morning passed a resolution empowering Deputy Governor Garba Umar to step into the capacity of Acting Governor. This follows the absence of Governor Danbaba…
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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