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The Big 5: Vote for Buhari, get 2023 presidency, Amaechi tells Ndigbo; INEC rejects Ezekwesili’s withdrawal from presidential race | Other top stories
Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: INEC rejects Ezekwesili's withdrawal from presidential race The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the withdrawal of the presidential…
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The Big 5: FG moves to avert nationwide strike, to hold meeting with NLC today; Amaechi gives contractor two weeks to complete Lagos-Ibadan rail project, other top stories
Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today. FG moves to avert nationwide strike, to hold crucial meeting wit NLC today Following the failure of the federal government…
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Dear Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria does not need a University of Transportation
At a time the Nigerian tertiary education sector is in shambles and mired in a quagmire, the Federal government is set to embark on another wild goose chase which will…
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“We should stop criticising Jonathan” “I knew I won’t be called to bar” | Read our top 10 quotes from last week
Last week, Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of transportation was quite confused; Davido assured anyone who cared to listen that he doesn't have an axe to grind with anybody; the Yoruba…
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“If you vote, you will die”, “I erect statues for our unborn children” | Read our Top 10 quotes from last week
Maybe you thought Nnamdi Kanu (and his ragtag army, now proscribed as terrorists) were kidding when the former first declared that Anambra elections will only hold subject to Nigeria giving…
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Opinion: Gov Wike and his ridiculous smear campaigns in Rivers state
by Solomon Okocha One thing that gives me great joy is that by now, the good people of Rivers State can clearly see through the maniacal lies of Governor Nyesom…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. DRUG TRAFFICKING: TWO SOUTH AFRICAN COMMUNITIES GIVE NIGERIANS QUIT NOTICE Two communities in South Africa have on Wednesday asked…
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The Thread: “APC politicians are arrogant hypocrites” | Demola Olarewaju lays out the differences between PDP and APC
Demola Olanrewaju takes a hard look at the popular sentiment that the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress are essentially the same political party. His view? That claim…
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Opinion: Why the EFCC must quickly identify who owns the N15 Billion and other surrounding legal issues
By Festus Ogun The Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has Wednesday announced that it uncovered foreign currencies and naira notes that worth about N15 billion at a four-bedroom apartment in…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 18th of April
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Dele Momodu: Our country and the unknown landlords
by Dele Momodu “I love my country I know go lie Na inside am I go live and die I know my country I no go lie Na im and…
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Opinion: Ikoyi $43m | Amaechi, the Judas of Ubima, needs urgent cure
by Jude Ndukwe The desperation with which the redundant Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, is seeking cheap attention through one of his diarrheic aides of inconsequential stature, is quite…
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[The Presidential Blog] We hear the President has given orders on the $50 million linked to Rotimi Amaechi
It's no longer news that there's $50 million floating around the Nigerian recessed economy with no owner bold enough to come forth. [At least, Patience Jonathan spared us that stress…
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Opinion: Why Amaechi’s 8 years as Rivers state governor was not a waste
by Eze Chukwuemeka Eze Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, Rivers State CAN’s Apostle of Peace and 2016 Sun Newspapers Governor of the Year Award Winner, had on 11th February, 2017…
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Reno Omokri: Buhari, Jonathan and a redefinition of change
by Reno Omokri Name your dog Buhari and you will be diligently prosecuted in today’s Nigeria but kill a harmless wife of an evangelist preaching the Gospel of Jesus and…
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[The Presidential blog]: Even the avengers are complaining about Presidential appointments
What have we got ourselves into in this country with President Muhammadu Buhari? Today I learnt that president-in-waiting (LOL), Hillary Clinton has already started compiling a list of some official…
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Opinion: Will change begin with Buhari’s cabinet?
by Anthony Ademiluyi President Muhammadu Buhari rode on the crest of an anti-corruption crusader to cause the greatest electoral upset in Nigeria’s history last year. The mind boggling corruption allegations…
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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. Amaechi to blame for insecurity in Rivers – Wike Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has blamed his predecessor Rotimi…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the big five stories to monitor today 1. Nnamdi Kanu referred to as 'His excellency, President of Biafra' - Okah Charles Okah has disclosed that Nnamdi Kanu, the…
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Aero, First Nation, United Airlines shutdown… how long before Nigeria does under PMB?
by Roqeebah Olaoniye It’s only the 2nd of August, less than a two years into his administration, three airlines have ended operations in Nigeria. Is the current Buhari-led administration getting…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. EFCC to arraign Fayose’s ally today The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will today arraign an ally of Governor Ayodele…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Military release video of attack on Arepo | Ngige booed by crowd for defending Buhari | Zika virus speads in Florida | More
From the papers this morning- a tracklist Panel advises the prosecution of the soldiers involved in the Shi'ites Zaria massacre- YNaija Poultry preserved with ‘chemicals used on dead bodies’ seized…
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APC exposes assassination plot by PDP
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has pounded the gong over an alleged plan by the Peoples Democratic Party to murder its candidate for the Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the…
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PDP convention will hold despite court order – Wike
Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has insisted that the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party will hold as planned in Port Harcourt despite the recent ruling of a…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: MEND attack Buratai | UBA denies links to Turkey’s failed coup | Hilary Clinton makes history at DNC | More
From the papers this morning- a tracklist MEND flays Army chief Buratai for 'insensitive' comments YNaija Some ambassadorial nominees could not recite Nigeria's national anthem at screening YNaija Aisha Buhari…
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Opinion: Amaechi and Rivers resources – Separating facts from propaganda
By Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, Preamble I have read and watched on several platforms the ceaseless accusation and damaging allegations of fraud against Rt. Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, the immediate…
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NIMASA is as terrible as Kirikiri prison – Amaechi
After more than nine months in office the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, is yet to figure out what the Nigeria Maritime and Security Agency (NIMASA) -a prominent agency under him-…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories to monitor today. 1. Ojo Maduekwe dies The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and a former Ambassador of Nigeria, Ojo Maduekwe, is dead. …
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General Electric to invest over $2bn in Nigerian railway sector
The Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, on Wednesday, disclosed that General Electric (GE) plans to invest $2 billion into the Nigerian railway system. The Minister stated this during an interview…
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‘Wike diverting attention from noose around his neck by probing Amaechi’ – APC
The River state All Progressives Congress (APC), on Saturday, accused the state governor, Nyesom Wike, of trying to divert attention from the investigation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
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The September Standard
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
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