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December 26, 2018

The Late 5: You are the problem, not the Nigerian system – Atiku replies Buhari; Fayose alleges plot by FG to impose emergency rule in Zamfara for electoral advantage | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has debunked reports that about 167 policemen out of the 2000 additional Police Officers recently deployed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to the Boko Haram frontline in the North east have absconded from duties, describing it as absolute falsehood... Read More
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December 24, 2018

The Late 5: Atiku apologises over claims he called widow of slain soldier; Agbaje promises to dismantle Lekki toll gate if elected | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Seven weeks after President Muhammadu Buhari saddled it with the assignment of investigating allegations of fraud against the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Professor Usman Yusuf, the committee has submitted its report. The panel headed by Dr. Bukar Hassan, a retired Permanent Secretary,... Read More
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December 24, 2018

The Big 5: Osinbajo receives knocks as he says 2023 presidency is for the Southwest; Atiku explains why 2019 budget is “fundamentally flawed” | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has described the 2019 budget proposed by President Muhammadu Buhari as “fundamentally flawed.” He said in a statement, “the proposed budget as presented is fundamentally flawed. It deliberately ignores and fails to address current realities and... Read More
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December 21, 2018

Atiku, Obi meet with Civil Society pledge to uphold the ideals of democracy

The Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Peter Obi; accompanied by the party’s National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus; the Senate President, Bukola Saraki; Senator Dino Melaye, Thursday, met with various members of the Civil Society including Alhaji Buba Galadima and Nollywood Actor, Bob Manuel Udokwu.
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December 19, 2018

The Late 5: Chief of Air Staff says Badeh’s death is unacceptable; ‘Buhari never directed NBS to change unemployment figures’ | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. Amidst chaos – boos and praises – President Muhammadu Buhari presented the 2019 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun has downplayed its dissolution by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). “The... Read More
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December 18, 2018

Atiku criticises President Buhari’s comments on ‘opportunities of the past’

Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has downplayed President Muhammadu Buhari’s promise to give a level playing ground to opposition parties – something he was “denied in the past” – saying the statement is an indication that the President is a poor student of history. President Buhari had reportedly said on Monday,... Read More
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December 17, 2018

The Late 5: NASS workers begin warning strike 2 days before Buhari presents budget; Atiku promises ministerial position for Nigerian under 30 | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. An OAU lecturer, Richard Akindele has been sentenced to 24 months in prison, after he changed his plea from ‘non-guilty’ to ‘guilty’. The trial judge, Maureen Onyekenu had earlier rejected a suspended sentence and plea bargain which the defendant’s counsel, Francis Omotosho, had pleaded for, noting that suspended... Read More
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December 17, 2018

The Big 5: SSANU commences nationwide protest; Buhari, APC not interested in campaigns for 2019 election, planning to rig – PDP | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) has commenced a three-day nationwide protest this Monday, citing alleged refusal of the Federal Government to obey a court judgment on staff schools and to honour agreements on earned allowance. In a statement by its National Public Relations... Read More
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December 15, 2018

The Late 5: Time has come to bring the evils of Boko Haram to a definitive end – Buhari; I can’t wait for the Presidential debate – Atiku | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday summoned another Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) to address prevailing security challenges in the sub-region. Addressing the other Heads of the State at the Summit, Buhari noting that the meeting was... Read More
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December 15, 2018

Dogara says Tradermoni scheme is one of the highest forms of corruption; SDP abandons Atiku ahead of 2019, pulls out of CUPP I Other top stories this week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week: Speaker of the House of Representatives,  Yakubu Dogara, condemned the implementation of the tradermoni scheme by the Federal Government, explaining that distribution of cash to the public very close to general elections by public officials, no matter how noble the intent may be, amount to vote buying... Read More
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December 12, 2018

APC lambasts PDP, Atiku over handling of 2019 peace accord

The governing All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar over its absence from the peace accord signing ceremony held in Abuja on Tuesday, describing its excuse for initially boycotting the ceremony as dubious claim and an after-thought. In a statement by the APC’s spokesman, Lanre Issa-Onilu on Wednesday, hours... Read More
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December 12, 2018

Just In: Atiku, Ezekwesili finally sign peace pact

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar has signed the peace accord ahead of the 2019 general elections – after boycotting the ceremony which held on Tuesday. Also, the candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Obiageli Ezekwesili has done same. The candidates in separate visits on Wednesday signed the... Read More
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December 12, 2018

The Big 5: Atiku boycotts peace pact; Miyetti Allah attack Anglican Bishops over comment on terrorism | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar says he did attend the peace pact ceremony because he was not invited. This was contained in a statement by his spokesperson. The Nigeria Police Force, Edo Command, yesterday reiterated the ban on the sale of fireworks, also... Read More
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December 12, 2018

PDP’s Atiku absent as presidential candidates sign peace pact

Presidential candidates gathered Tuesday, in Abuja, to pledge their commitment to a peaceful election in 2019 – an initiative of the Abdulsalami Abubakar National Peace Committee. But the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Atiku Abubakar was absent, saying he was not invited. Atiku’s spokesman, Paul Ibe said in a statement that, “Following media enquiries as... Read More
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December 11, 2018

Nigeria Debate Group snubs Donald Duke, Sowore ahead of Presidential debate

Ahead of the February 16 Presidential elections, the Nigerian Elections Debate Group (NEDG) and the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) have released the names of five political parties selected to participate in the 2019 vice presidential and presidential debates. As contained in a statement signed by the Executive Secretary of the NEDG, Eddi Emesiri, the... Read More
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December 11, 2018

Opinion: I fear it will be unto Buhari as it was unto Jonathan in 2015

There is a grand conspiracy. A plot hatched in the pits of despair and agony. There are three conspirators involved in this plot – the Nigerian people, top business executives and the international community. In this thrilling “scheme”, the Nigerian people are providing the hammer and the nail; business executives are providing the brick and... Read More
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December 10, 2018

PDP is now a flowing stream of fake news | Presidency reacts to alleged raid of Atiku’s sons’ residence

Nigeria’s Presidency, through President Muhammadu Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu has described as fake news, the alleged raid on the residence of the sons of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) 2019 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. In the statement, on Twitter, Shehu dismissed the report as it is “another manifestation of the PDP’s... Read More
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December 10, 2018

The Late 5: Legislative aides petition EFCC to investigate Saraki, Dogara; ‘Tradermoni’ is one of the highest forms of corruption – Dogara | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Speaker of the House of Representatives,  Yakubu Dogara, has condemned the implementation of the tradermoni scheme by the Federal Government, explaining that distribution of cash to the public very close to general elections by public officials, no matter how noble the intent may be, amount to vote... Read More
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December 10, 2018

We didn’t arrest Ogbonna Orji because of Atiku’s sons – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reacted to reports that it raided an apartment occupied by two sons of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar over the weekend. In a statement it released on Monday and shared on its official Twitter handle @officialefcc, the anti-graft body said the recent arrest of... Read More
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December 7, 2018

The Late 5: Appeal Court grants prisoners right to vote at elections; Pandemonium in Lagos as petrol tanker explodes around Airport | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Court of Appeal Benin Division on Friday ruled that prrisoners in the country have the right to vote and has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to include all prisoners in the voter register. Delivered the lead judgment in an appeal filed by five prisoners, Victor Emenuwe,... Read More
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December 7, 2018

The Big 5: 2019 elections will be free and fair – Buhari assures; PDP speaks on alleged secret pact with Governor Ambode | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Nigerian Army says troops of 117 Battalion have killed a Boko Haram terrorist in Borno, while several others escaped with gunshot wounds when the terrorists engaged them at Forfor village, Borno  A statement released on Thursday by Army spokesman, Brigadier General Sani Usman revealed that two... Read More
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December 6, 2018

The Late 5: Ngige dissatisfied with level of progress, takes over FG-ASUU negotiations; House of Reps approve June 12 as new Democracy Day | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar on Thursday said that the misrule of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has led the country to lose over 12 million jobs, stressing that the best prosperity, peace, educational advancement in the history of the... Read More
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December 5, 2018

Just In: 45 parties adopt PDP’s Atiku as presidential candidate

The Chairman of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) and a former Governor of Osun, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola has announced that 45 other opposition parties have formally adopted the Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar as its candidate in the 2019 elections. Oyinlola said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening... Read More
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