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Opinion: These are Nigeria’s emerging political leaders that will dominate the 2019 election cycle
A strong indication of both the quality and failure of politics in Nigeria, as the people look forward to the next general elections in 2019, is the manner in which…
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The Late 5: Dapchi girls reunite with families, Atiku pledges 40 per cent appointments to the youth, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The released Dapchi girls kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents were reunited with their families on Sunday. The girls arrived aboard five…
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Presidency 2019: These are our possible contenders so far and how they stand
The National Assembly may still be in conflict with the Executive over the sequence of the 2019 elections but there is no denying the anticipation towards who the Commander-in-chief will…
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“I have not made up my mind about 2019” “The United States will remember this day” | Read our top 10 quotes from last week
Last week, Nigerians stewed in misery while the Federal Government struggled to get its stories straight about the $1billion it withdrew from the Excess Crude Account (ECA) to fight Boko…
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“I was quite wealthy before coming into government” | 7 things we learned from Atiku’s reply to I Go Dye
Since Mama Taraba announced her support for Atiku's 2019 campaign, Twitter Nigeria has been in a tizzy. Atiku has been accused of being corrupt and not championing the cause of…
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Reuben Abati: Atiku, Atikulation and other stories
by Reuben Abati “I hear say Atiku don port oh, from APC to God knows where…” “He used to be a Customs officer. Going from one port to another should…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Omojuwa, Femi Fani-Kayode, Ose Anenih, [The Intels-NPA debate]
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 matters,…
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“Why should Buhari overlook such immense revenue drain simply because of Atiku? | 7 things we learned from Ashton Dagana’s no-nonsense article
Shortly after Mama Taraba openly declared her support for Atiku come 2019, the business mogul and former Vice President confessed that he was hurt because Buhari sidelined him after using…
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The Big 5: Osinbajo meets with Kachikwu and Baru, Court releases Atiku’s son, and other top stories
Good morning. These are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Turkey late yesterday where he will be participating in the D-8 Summit scheduled…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Atiku, Dr Joe Abah, Tiwa Savage and 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 matters,…
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PDP 2019: Fayose out, Atiku in?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The definitive ‘No’ said to Ayo Fayose by the PDP could mean the chances of a ‘Yes’ to Atiku has just got better. Fayose, the current…
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Opinion: 2019 elections —Watch out for Atiku
by Umar Hassan No, you are wrong. No one could have possibly predicted that political drama season would premiere with a serving minister endorsing another candidate in his sitting room…
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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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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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YNaija Editorial: Forget Buhari and Nnamdi Kanu, remember there’s only one thing that matters
There's a chance that you have noticed - amidst everything else that has been happening - that we have been a little bit aloof. And it must be understandable to…
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The Big 5: Atiku’s race for 2019; Wole Soyinka condemns re-election talks; and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: 2019 seems to have arrived early for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar who has, from recent indications,…
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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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Today’s Noisemakers: Ebube, Feyi Fawehinmi, Demola Olarewaju and others [The Atiku-El Rufai 2019 debate]
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 matters,…
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The Late 5: Aisha Alhassan’s fate, Bannon bashes the Catholic church and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top stories that drove conversation today: Following a controversial viral video showing minister of women’s affair Aisha Alhassan publicly declaring support for former vice president…
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The Thread: “There’s no good reason why Atiku should be on the ballot in 2019″| TwitterNG whips up support for El Rufai
It's been contentious on TwitterNG today, following the dramatic endorsement of Atiku for President in 2019 by one of Buhari's ministers, Mama Taraba. She set the ball rolling on which…
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#AtikuSeesTheFuture: other Atiku-lations for 2019
by Alexander O. Onukwue Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has received the most public vote of confidence yet that could kick off his ambition for Aso Rock in 2019.…
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Aisha deserts Buhari, but that’s just the appetizer
by Alexander O. Onukwue Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Jumain Alhassan, has dropped the biggest hint yet that all is not well within the circles of the administration of President…
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“We pray for the price of Gala and Garri to welcome the news also” | TwitterNG reacts to Atiku’s recession comments
Former Vice President of Nigeria joined his colleague, Shehu Sani to support the Nigerian masses declaration that until their standard of living reflects differently, Nigeria is still in a recession.…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Abike, Atiku, @Jaja Phd, Sean Tizzle and 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 matters,…
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The Thread: “Atiku, Fayose, Fashola, El Rufai can’t help us” | Ayo Sogunro makes a case for fresh blood
Since Independence, Nigeria has been regurgitating the same old crop of politicians in Military attire pushing military ideologies. Even when Civilian Rule was embraced, we've had ex-Military men at the…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Sundar Pichai, Dr Joe Abah, Atiku and 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 matters,…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 25th of July
Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija:
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Moses Ochonu: Atiku’s road to Damascus on restructuring
by Moses Ochonu Atiku is saying all the right things about restructuring and resource allocation, positioning himself as a different kind of northern politician, one that is not afraid to…
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Peregrino Brimah: Unfrozen $6 Million- Why I rejoice with Patience Jonathan
by Peregrino Brimah Adapting from the words of late sage Fela Anikulapo Kuti in his mid-80s Confusion-Break-Bone (CBB) hit track, "shey na Patience alone dem go hold, what about the…
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Demola Olarewaju: The life of the great fixer, Tony Anenih
by Demola Olarewaju When in July 2016 I met Chief Tony Anenih briefly at his residence in Abuja, I expressed to the facilitator of the meeting that I hoped one…
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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