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November 11, 2018

The Late 5: Atiku returns from Dubai with story of alleged intimidation; ‘Oshiomhole’s refusal to collect $500k bribe from a governor made him a target’ | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar returned to Nigeria on Sunday morning from a trip to Dubai. In a tweet, Atiku said he was subjected to an intimidating search by security agents. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh, on Sunday... Read More
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November 10, 2018

Citing re-colonisation, ASUU embark on indefinite strike; Hadi Sirika “swears by Allah” on the amount spent for Nigeria Air | Other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) started an indefinite strike to protest what it described as years of continued re-colonisation under an alleged democracy. According to the National President of the union, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, who briefed journalists after the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at... Read More
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November 9, 2018

The Late 5: INEC excludes APC from list of 67 candidates for Imo governorship; BMO rubbishes Atiku’s N33,000 minimum wage claim | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo may cost the party its quest to retain the governorship of the state as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has failed to publish the name of any governorship candidate for the party in the state.... Read More
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November 8, 2018

The Late 5: Atiku approves N33,000 as minimum wage for staff of his conglomerate; PDP asks INTERPOL to track down Oshiomhole | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has approved N33,000 as minimum wage for all staff in his conglomerate. According to the Managing Director of Gotel Communications (a media outfit owned by the former Vice President), Mohammed El-Yakub, who confirmed the development to Sahara... Read More
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November 2, 2018

The Big 5: Your claim about obeying conscience is cheap – Amosun hits at Oshiomhole, ‘Atiku will reduce pump price of fuel’ – PDP | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun has reacted to the recent statement by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, that he is being opposed by 3 governors in the party because of his stand on fairness and justice in the recent primaries... Read More
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November 1, 2018

The Big 5: FG disagrees with NGF over N22,500 proposal, approaches court to stop strike; Tinubu slams Atiku over 2019 strategy meeting in Dubai | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has dismissed calls for the resignation of the party’s national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, saying party supremacy must be respected. Speaking to State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, Tinubu who... Read More
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October 31, 2018

The Late 5: Buhari directs embattled NHIS boss to go on administrative leave; Atiku condemns plans by FG to sell off national assets to fund 2019 budget | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Days after investigative hearing by the Kano House of Assembly on the veracity of the videos showing the Governor of Kano, Abdullahi Ganduje collecting kickbacks in dollars from contractors in the state commenced, another clip has been released. In the latest video which sparked outrage on... Read More
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October 31, 2018

The party will not be dragged down into the marshes of propaganda | PDP announces 2019 campaign focus

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Wednesday, released its area of focus of its presidential campaign at a press conference in Abuja, promising that the party will focus on solutions, instead of allowing itself “be dragged into the marshes of propaganda, smear campaign, lies and deceit of the fading, discredited and rejected APC.” The National Publicity Secretary... Read More
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October 28, 2018

The Late 5: Atiku, Osinbajo exchange words on restructuring – again, Bishop Oyedepo warns FG on killings | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. The Senior Special Assistant to the Kaduna Governor on Media and Publicity, Samuel Aruwan has said in a statement Sunday, that the curfew in Kaduna metropolis and environs has been relaxed after considerable peace has returned to the city. Aruwan said residents could now move around until 5:00 pm,... Read More
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October 27, 2018

The Late 5: Put an end to electing uneducated leaders, Emir Sanusi advises Nigerians; Focus on fixing roads now and leave 2023 – Bode George tackles Fashola | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Nigerians to stop electing leaders without education into public offices, stressing that at many levels of leadership in the country today, there are a number of uneducated leaders who cannot give an education. Speaking on Saturday at the... Read More
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October 26, 2018

Nigerian Army reveals how missing General was reportedly killed; Atiku will emerge as President, London-based Magazine predicts | More stories

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday said it received nominations from 79 political parties for the 2019 presidential election and 6,352 for the National Assembly. According to INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu who disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Abuja on update on the implementation of activities for the 2019 general elections, the... Read More
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October 21, 2018

The Late 5: El-Rufai imposes 24-hour curfew on Kaduna metropolis; Atiku will give SGF slot to South West – Gbenga Daniel | More stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. Following security breaches in some part of Kaduna, a statement has been issued by the Senior Special Assistant to governor Nasir El-Rufai on Media and Publicity, Samuel Aruwan Sunday, declaring a 24-hour curfew in the state capital and its environs. The statement stated that the state government took the... Read More
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October 17, 2018

The Late 5: Voting Buhari, shortest route to Igbo Presidency – Igbo APC Leaders; Atiku pledges 40% youth and women representation in cabinet | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said that his policy document for Nigeria, should he win the 2019 election is ready, promising that 40 percent of his cabinet will be made up of women and youths. The former Vice President who... Read More
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October 17, 2018

Today’s Noisemakers: Atiku Abubakar, Betty Irabor, Bright Uchemadu, others

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More
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October 15, 2018

The Big 5: Kano Government discredits video evidence of Governor collecting bribe; Presidency denies releasing names of Nigerians placed on travel ban | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Presidency has denied releasing the names of 50 persons placed on travel ban on Saturday over corruption cases, sequel to the directive by President Muhammadu Buhari for the full implementation of Executive Order, Daily Trust reports. Defending the position of the Presidency on the ban, Media Aide... Read More
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October 14, 2018

The Late 5: Buhari repeating ‘evil Decree 2’ – Atiku; party faithful, friends and political appointees shun Fayose’s farewell dinner | More stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar Sunday, condemned the travel restriction of 50 high-profile Nigerians. “It is a throwback to Buhari’s evil Decree Number Two of 1984 which criminalised truth-telling if it did not please Buhari…” The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) also said that “the order banning... Read More
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October 14, 2018

The Big 5: Stay away from partisan politics or lose respect – Buhari tells religious leaders; PDP condemns Buhari’s travel restrictions | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected President Muhammadu Buhari’s placement of travelling restrictions on 50 high-profile Nigerians, stressing that the ‘decree’ was a direct clampdown on the country’s democratic order and an overthrow of rights of citizenry as guaranteed by the 1999 Constitution (as amended). According... Read More
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October 13, 2018

The Late 5: Obasanjo dismisses APC’s allegation he’s pleading with the US for Atiku; Buhari bars 50 high-profile Nigerians from travelling out | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has dismissed an allegation raised by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday that he had been mounting pressure on American authorities to drop an alleged corruption case against the Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), for the 2019... Read More
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October 13, 2018

‘Peter Obi confirms he is Atiku’s running mate’

People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) Presidential candidate in the 2019 general elections, Atiku Abubakar has picked former governor of Anambra, Peter Obi, as his running mate. This came after a list of possible candidates: former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Charles Soludo; former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Akinwunmi Adesina; and former Managing Director... Read More
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October 13, 2018

Atiku’s emergence and Obasanjo’s endorsement; Emir Sanusi’s attack on government sponsorship of Hajj | Other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili announced that she is running for President in 2019. This comes after months of speculation. She insists that the old order should be voted out. Still on 2019 presidential candidates, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar emerged the candidate of the People’s Democratic... Read More
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October 12, 2018

What a Peter Obi as a running mate means for Atiku’s candidacy

There are unconfirmed reports that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Atiku Abubakar has picked the former governor of Anambra, Peter Obi as his running mate for the 2019 general elections, after a closed-door meeting held at Atiku’s residence. Several names had been listed, with the vice presidential candidate (of the opposition party seeking a... Read More
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October 12, 2018

The Late 5: APC says Obasanjo lobbying for alleged U.S ban on Atiku to be lifted; Zamfara Governor reveals he’s being pressured to dump APC | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it has received credible reports that former President Olusegun Obasanjo has made moves to get the United States of America to lift an alleged travel ban on former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. As contained in a statement released on Friday in... Read More
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October 12, 2018

The Big 5: Presidency, Buhari Campaign Organisation, APC reacts to Atiku’s endorsement; Dankwambo joins race for Senate | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Presidency late Thursday reacted to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s endorsement of his former deputy, Atiku Abubakar, as the candidate to beat in the 2019 presidential election, saying the Presidency was least surprised by the development which it called a predictable U-turn and somersault that showed the... Read More
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October 11, 2018

5 Things we learnt from Atiku’s visit to former boss, Olusegun Obasanjo

Obasanjo is highly confident that Atiku will win the 2019 Presidential elections “Let me start by congratulating President-to-be, Atiku Abubakar, for his success at the recent PDP Primary and I took note of his gracious remarks in his acceptance speech that it all started here. 2. Atiku has shown remorse and rediscovered himself, at least... Read More
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October 11, 2018

BREAKING: Obasanjo meets Atiku, endorses him for 2019

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Thursday said he has reversed his disposition towards People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Atiku visited Obasanjo visited him at his Abeokuta home, alongside some men of God like Bishop David Oyedepo and Bishop Mathew Kukah. Obasanjo said, “Let me start by congratulating President-to-be, Atiku Abubakar, for his success at... Read More
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October 10, 2018

The Big 5: PDP’s VP slot has since been zoned to the South East – Ben Obi; Nigeria needs a President with sound knowledge of the economy – Obasanjo | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: A Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and immediate past National Secretary of its Caretaker Committee, Senator Ben Obi has dismissed as unnecessary the tussle for the Vice Presidential slot of the party, saying that the position had been zoned to the South-East. Obi, disclosed this... Read More
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