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I’ll reveal my presidential candidate in January – Gov. Wike; Fares soar as petrol sells at N270 per litre | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
I’ll reveal my presidential candidate in January – Gov. WikeCollect their money and vote for me - Peter Obi tells supporters ahead of 2023 electionsFares soar as petrol sells at…
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Bashir Machina is the Yobe North Senatorial candidate, not Ahmed Lawan
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has spoken and Ahmed Lawan may just be going home from his loss at the APC presidential primaries after all. Though, he still has…
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‘Removal of fuel subsidy will free economy from bondage’; Nigeria beats Cote d’Ivoire | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Buhari: Removal of fuel subsidy increasingly untenableLagos Task Force to crush 250 power bikes, despatch motorcycles for violating traffic rulesNigeria beats Cote d’Ivoire 3-1, qualifies for Africa U-17 Nations CupAdamu…
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The Electoral Act 2022 does not allow substituting Bashir Machina’s name
Anyhowness is a norm in Nigeria. Anyone could just wake and say it is my turn to be president because he deserves it. And, another in the same party can…
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Who is Bashir Machina? The one bold enough to stop Ahmed Lawan from dancing around
Having contested in the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a presidential aspirant and attempted to force his way in, Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, is now facing a bold Bashir Machina,…
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Wizkid clashes with Buhari’s aide over #EndSARS, Ogun appoints BBNaija’s Laycon as Youth Ambassador | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
The Ogun State government has appointed the winner of the 2020 Big Brother Naija Season 5, Olamilekan Agbelesebioba, popularly known as Laycon, as the Ogun State Youth Ambassador; gifting a…
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YNaija Legislators’ Effectiveness Ranking: Here are our good, bad and worse performers for June
Three months into a global pandemic, the Nigerian legislature has been forced to contemplate the intense rot that has permeated the Nigerian government and its public service. In response to…
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Angelique Kidjo dedicates Grammy win to Burna Boy, Bolt introduces tricycle to Uyo – Here are 5 Things that Should Matter Today
Legendary singer, Angelique Kidjo on Sunday night beat Burna Boy and a host of others to win the Best World Music Album at the 62nd Grammy Awards that held in…
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The YNaija Senators’ Ranking for October
Surprisingly this month, quite a number of senators sponsored motions during plenary, and it's easy for individual performances to be buried under heavy political conversations that don't center senators. For…
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See full list of President Buhari’s Ministerial nominees sent to the Senate
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, finally forwarded the long-anticipated list of his ministerial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. According to the list read during plenary by Senate President, Ahmad…
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The Late 5: Appeal Court rejects suit challenging Buhari’s academic qualification; Gunmen attacked our witnesses going to Presidential Election Petition Tribunal – PDP | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Appeal Court rejects suit challenging Buhari's academic qualification The Court of Appeal in Abuja has rejected an appeal challenging Buhari’s academic qualification…
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The Late 5: Senate to get ministerial nominees list this week; Court orders forfeiture of Diezani’s land in Port Harcourt | Other stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Senate to get ministerial nominees list this week Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has hinted of the Senate receiving the executive’s ministerial…
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The YNaija Cover – the 27th of June
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The Late 5: Super Eagles beat Guinea 1-0 in #AFCON2019, qualify for round of 16; Senators’ monthly pay is N15m, Sagay replies Lawan | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Super Eagles beat Guinea 1-0 in #AFCON2019, qualify for round of 16 The Super Eagles of Nigeria have emerged as the first…
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New Senate President Ahmed Lawan says his monthly salary is N745,000, but what about allowances?
Buhari's second tenure has newly-elected politicians seemingly running with excited steam. Case in point Lagos governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, whose regime markedly kicked off with LASTMA imposing new rules and penalty…
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The Big 5: It’s criminal for parents to keep children out of school – Buhari; NAFDAC to ban paraquat, atrazine products, curtail use of Sniper | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Lawan bows to pressure, rescinds Festus Adebayo's appointment The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, has reversed his appointment of Festus Adedayo…
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The Late 5: No gorilla in Kano zoo – Ganduje; Lawan appoints Chief of Staff, media aide | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: No gorilla in Kano zoo - Ganduje Kano governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has rejected claims that a Gorilla swallowed N6.8million in a Kano…
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The Late 5: No more ‘wife of the president,’ I am now First Lady – Aisha Buhari; Sanwo-Olu increases LASTMA officers’ allowance | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: No more 'wife of the president,' I am now First Lady - Aisha Buhari Wife of the President Aisha Buhari on Thursday,…
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BREAKING: Ahmed Lawan scales PDP ambush, elected President of 9th Senate
Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan representing Yobe North Senatorial District has been elected President of the 9th Senate. Lawan, a member of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) and Majority Leader in…
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The Big 5: Don’t attack Buhari, obey constituted authorities and shun violence, Kumuyi tells Christians; US demands social media handles from visa applicants | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Don't attack Buhari, obey constituted authorities and shun violence, Kumuyi tells Christians The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life…
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Having only resumed last week, this is how Nigerian senators decided to spend today
After all the political rumblings that took place the past few weeks, the Nigerian Senate, who after postponing their resumption for the party primaries, resumed Wednesday's sitting with arguments over…
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The Big 5: We evacuated football fans in Russia with $1 million- FG; Akpabio rounds off consultations, meets Tinubu I More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government says the evacuation of 355 stranded Nigerian football fans in Russia after the 2018 World Cup cost $1…
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Despite the court ruling, PDP will remain in “diaspora” – Lawan
Senate Majority Leader, Ahmed Lawan, on Wednesday said that the ruling by the Supreme Court was an indication that President Muhammadu Buhari’s government believed in separation of powers. He claimed that…
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Acting SGF, Habibat Lawal apologises to the Senate for constitutional breach
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Acting Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Habibat Lawal, has apologised to the Senate for allowing the Director-General, National Lottery Regulatory Commission, to resume office…
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N’Assembly did not pad 2017 budget – Lawan
The National Assembly has stated that the addition of $2 to the $42.5 oil benchmark originally estimated by the executive in the 2017 budget is no padding. Senate Leader, Senator…
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2017 budget may be ready next week – Senate leader
by Dolapo Adelana The Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawan Thursday said the National Assembly ensure that the 2017 budget was laid before President Muhammadu Buhari for his assent next week. Lawan…
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Again! Senate mandates Customs CG to appear before it in uniform on Wednesday
by Dolapo Adelana The Senate on Tuesday mandated the Comptroller-general of the Nigerian Customs Service Hameed Ali to appear before it unfailingly on Wednesday by 10:30am. The decision of the…
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Just In: Customs CG dishonors call to appear before Senate
by Dolapo Adelana The Comptroller-general of the Nigerian Customs Service Hameed Ali says he will not appear before the Senate on Wednesday. Ali said this in a letter he sent…
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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