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Why the UN Is Seeking $396M Fund to Avert Humanitarian Crisis in Northern Nigeria
In a dire call to action, the United Nations (UN) has declared that immediate intervention is crucial to salvaging a catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Nigeria's Northeast region. The UN Office…
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Okada ban enforcement begins today; Bandits abduct students, travellers on Birnin-Gwari road | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
‘Boko Haram commander, deputy killed’ in BornoCourt grants Okorocha ₦500m bail in alleged ₦2.9bn fraud suitFormer police commissioner, 3 others to be served hearing notice on killing of the Ekwulobia…
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Zabarmari: Why Nigeria’s Service Chiefs must be replaced urgently
When we speak of the heightened level of insecurity in Nigeria, it is at the risk of sounding like a broken record. Sadly, this is the reality in the country…
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What we’ve gathered from the “Buhari” trend on Twitter
Ever experienced an emotional ripple effect? That moment when an incident makes you reflect on the fact that this particular issue is a 'recurring decimal,' with no end in sight…
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The North is boiling again and here’s how Nigerians have reacted
by Toluwanimi Onakoya Gruesome and graphic pictures have flooded Twitter timelines; showing large amounts of murdered, lifeless bodies on the streets, on the grass and on the sand in the North-Eastern…
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Olamide finally drops 10th studio project ‘999’, Buhari says children kidnapped by Boko Haram will be freed – 5 Things that Should Matter Today
YNBL Nation boss has finally dropped his tenth studio project, an EP titled 999 and judging by reactions on Twitter, the EP is pure flames. 999 serves as a follow-up…
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The Big 5: Immunity prevented us from probing Ganduje – Rimingado; Police arrest three suspects over abduction of former minister’s son | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Police arrest three suspects over abduction of former minister's son The Nigerian police on Wednesday said three suspects have been…
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The Big 5: EFCC seizes Saraki’s houses in Ikoyi, marks others; Gunmen invade Katsina village, set houses ablaze | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: EFCC seizes Saraki's houses in Ikoyi, marks others According to Punch, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized…
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The Big 5: INEC proposes fine of N500,000, 3 years imprisonment for electoral offenders; Senate condemns killings in the country, insists on state police | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: FG continues Onnoghen's trial as counsel submit final addresses There were strong indications on Wednesday that the Federal Government has…
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The Big 5: Massive redeployment in Nigerian police, over 50 senior officers affected; PDP accuses INEC of frustrating PVC collection | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Massive redeployment in Nigerian police, over 50 senior officers affected There has been a massive redeployment of senior police officers…
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The Big 5: Buhari behaving like Abacha, planning to rig elections – Obasanjo; Gunmen attack Adamawa community, raze Catholic seminary | Other top stories
Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: Buhari behaving like Abacha, planning to rig elections On Sunday, former president Olusegun Obasanjo attacked President Buhari, describing his administration as a…
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The Big 5: NLC tells workers to mobilise for prolonged strike over minimum wage; Aisha Buhari leads APC women for 2019 elections | Other top stories
Here are the top stories that have grabbed the headlines and are shaping conversations into the start of 2019. NLC tells workers to mobilise for prolonged strike over FG's failure…
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Nigerian Army threatens legal action over doctored propaganda of Boko Haram attacks
Amid unconfirmed details of the terrorists’ attack on the 157 Battalion in Metele, Borno, the Nigerian Army Saturday, said that it would file cases in court against individuals or groups spreading…
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The reports on number of casualties in the Metele attack are false – Nigerian Army
Amid outrage of the reported death of about 100 soldiers killed in an Army camp in Metele, Borno, the Nigerian Army has said there has been some misinformation on the…
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The Late 5: Ambode extends operation on Apapa gridlock by 30 days, Oshiomhole threatens to expel Ngige, Sirika from APC and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Lagos State Government has extended the activities of the Joint Security Task Force constituted jointly by the Federal and State Governments…
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The Late 5: FG unveils ‘Nigeria Air’ as new national carrier,’ Police arrests 8 suspects over kidnap of #Chibokgirls and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Federal Government of Nigeria on Wednesday unveiled a new National Carrier known as ‘Nigeria Air’. At the unveiling of the…
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The Late 5: PDP merges with 30 other parties ahead of 2019 elections, NYSC confirms Adeosun’s exemption letter application and other stories
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has on Monday entered into a new alliance with more than 30 other political parties in the country. The parties who announced a new name…
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The Borno state Police protest is symptomatic of a country that lies even to itself
Much like Trump's America, President Buhari's approach to any public scandal is a mash of outright lies and public propaganda. Handlers of information at the federal level are guilty of…
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The Big 5: Kwankwaso boycotts APC convention, nPDP to APC: Our agitations are not over and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Former Governor of Kano State, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso boycotted Saturday’s national convention of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).…
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The Big 5: FG to shut land border to curb rice importation, Dangote gifts Borno IDPs N2bn housing estate and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has disclosed plans by the Federal Government to shut down one of …
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The Late 5: New law disqualifies Jonathan from re-contesting for Presidency, Obasanjo accuses FG of plotting to silence him and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday signed a constitutional amendment that stops a vice president who completes the term of a president…
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The Big 5: Saraki dissociates self from Offa robbery, Nigeria Police launches free legal service scheme and other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has dissociated himself from the Offa Robbery Suspects contrary to claims by the Nigerian Police Force.…
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‘5 killed’, many injured as suicide bomber attacks Borno
At least five people have been killed and 18 other injured after a suicide bomber attacked Amarwa village, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State on Thursday. According to an indigene,…
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Borno senator thinks $1bn is too small to fight Boko Haram and we can’t argue
Lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial district, Ali Ndume has said the $1 billion approved for the fight against Boko Haram is not enough. Background: State governors had agreed to allow…
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Boko Haram attacks UN team in Borno, kills 4
Boko Haram terrorists have killed four persons and hijacked food trucks, after attacking a United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) aid convoy in Ngala, Borno state. Spokeswoman Jane Howard confirmed that…
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Why I won’t contest for any position in 2019 – Shettima
Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima has said it would be a "great disservice to humanity" if he contests any position in 2019. Shettima said this in an interview on the Osasu Show…
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BREAKING: 13 people killed in Boko Haram attack in Borno
Thirteen persons are feared dead while 53 others have sustained injuries after two female suicide bombers detonated explosive devices in Biu, Borno, Channels Television reports. The two attackers were also said to…
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5-year-old, 3 soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack in Borno
The Boko Haram attack in Magumeri town, Borno, has left a 5-year-old dead, alongside three soldiers, while attempting to repel the insurgents; six other soldiers were injured in the attack, the…
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‘The house of former Boko Haram leader to be converted to a museum’
The house of the former leader of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, Mohammed Yusuf will be converted to a museum, the Borno government has said. The state Commissioner for Home…
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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