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Ambode’s press conference and the Lagos APC primaries; President Buhari’s Independence Day speech and 5 things we learnt and other stories that made headlines this week
These are the stories that drove conversation this week. This week began with the governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode holding a World Press Conference where he spewed some negative things…
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President Buhari accepts Alhassan’s resignation, asks Aisha Abubakar to take over
President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the resignation of the Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan. In a statement released Sunday, September 30, Buhari said, "I have received your letter offering your…
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The Big 5: Mass exodus hits Taraba APC as Alhassan leaves for UDP; Communications Minister says he is willing to serve in NYSC | More stories
These are the top stories you should be monitoring today. Senator Aisha Alhassan, who resigned her appointment as Minister of Women Affairs and also left the APC has picked the…
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The Late 5: Hamzat steps down for Sanwo-Olu as APC postpones Lagos primary to Monday; ‘Mama Taraba’ quits Buhari’s cabinet | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation: As the race for who picks the gubernatorial ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos heats up, one of the major…
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BREAKING: Buhari’s Minister, Aisha Alhassan resigns
Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Aisha Alhassan has resigned her office. In a letter written to President Muhammadu Buhari, she made it clear that her reason to resign…
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The YNaija Cover – the 28th of September
Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified the Minister for Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan from contesting for the party's…
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The Big 5: PDP rejects Oyetola’s win in Osun re-run; APC disqualifies Shittu, ‘Mama Taraba’ from governorship primaries | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The national leadership of the People's Democratic Party(PDP) has rejected the results of Thursday's supplementary election in Osun, which returned APC's…
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#YNaija2017Review: Lai Mohammed’s ‘garbage’ about jollof rice, the rat-ification of Buhari’s office… See the 8 most embarrassing moments of 2017
We must say that political office holders are good at going off the cliff, making themselves and those concerned look foolish or confused in the process. Some events, comments and…
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Can the expansion of Buhari’s cabinet be all female?
by Alexander O. Onukwue President Muhammadu Buhari wants to expand the Federal Executive Council and it was worth enquiring what the gender representation would be. Of the 36 Ministers…
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“Everybody’s life in Nigeria is in danger” – Falana
Human rights lawyer/activist, Femi Falana in an interview with Punch has said it is an irony that those clamouring for the division of Nigeria are not consistently at the regions…
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PROFILE: The many lives of Aisha Jummai Alhassan
by Wilfred Okiche Every four years in May since 1999, the political elite gathers at Eagle Square, in the nation’s capital to witness the swearing in of the man (never…
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United Aishas: Why the First Lady and Alhassan can find common ground
by Alexander O. Onukwue In the midst of all the attention that has been expended on Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan, over her comments on Buhari and Atiku, little…
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The Late 5: Army declares IPOB a ‘terrorist organisation’; Buhari to visit London after UN meeting; and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: In the most recent development, the Defence Headquarters has labelled the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a…
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From Chibok to Yola: Is Atiku now working with Buhari?
by Alexander O. Onukwue As announced by the Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Jummai Alhassan, the eight months psychological rehabilitation of the 106 freed Chibok school girls under the Federal…
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Can the APC trust Aisha Alhassan?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The official account from the meeting between Aisha Alhassan and some members of the APC state that the discussions were free of any fracas and that…
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Alhassan was not asked to resign her position – APC
The National Publicity Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC), Bolaji Abdullahi Friday, said the party has not asked the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Aisha Alhassan to resign - for…
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Alhassan: The APC deserves some praise for handling this
by Alexander O. Onukwue While the jury remains divided on whether Mrs Alhassan’s open admission of support to Atiku Abubakar was ethical or not, there has been no doubt as…
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Alhassan on the grill: Sorry, bad timing
by Alexander O. Onukwue The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Aisha Jummai Alhassan, was debriefed by the authority of the APC, after more than two hours of questioning at the…
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The Big 5: Army not withdrawing from Abia; APC begins restructuring talks; and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: In a recent development, The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that soldiers will be withdrawn from the…
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Alhassan apologises to APC over 2019 election comment
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday grilled the Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan over her comment that she would support former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar in 2019.…
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Alhassan appears before APC’s National Working Committee
The minister of women affairs, Aisha Alhassan Thursday, appeared before the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Highlights: The NWC APC summoned the minister, having said a…
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Reuben Abati: Dear President Buhari, what about these unseen threats to your presidency?
by Reuben Abati Mama Taraba is Senator Aisha Alhassan, the current Minister of Women Affairs in the Muhammadu Buhari cabinet, and arguably the most influential female politician in Taraba…
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Insiders: Mama Taraba has committed political suicide, she should resign
Insiders shared their varying opinion about the Minister of Women Affairs and social Development, Aisha Alhassan’s statement about supporting Atiku in 2019, even as she reiterated that there is no…
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Atiku Abubakar, Rihanna, Nigeria, Aisha Alhassan | Here are last week’s winners and losers
Across Nigeria and the rest of the world, headlines blazed all week last week. From Hurricane Irma to the doctors' strike in Nigeria (and we could never forget the ASUU…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 11th of September
Follow the stories and analyses on YNaija:
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The Big 5: Army vs IPOB; Alhassan chides Fani-Kayode; and other top stories
Good Morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: Following reports that the Nigerian Army invaded the residence of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People…
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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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Stand on the truth, don’t be intimidated | Fani-Kayode advises Alhassan
A former minister of aviation, Femi Fani Kayode has asked the minister of women affairs, Aisha Alhassan, not to be intimidated and to stand by the truth. Fani Kayode had…
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Stop peddling falsehood | Alhassan blasts Fani-Kayode
Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan has attacked former minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode for 'peddling falsehood'. In a series of tweets, Fani-Kayode had stated that Alhassan, who is in…
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Alhassan discredits comment saying she accused El-Rufai of being involved in Chibok girls kidnap
The minister of women affairs, Aisha Alhassan says the comment attributed to her on the involvement of the governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai in the kidnap of over 200 Chibok…
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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