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Saraki’s second police invitation will finally force his hand on whether he stays in the APC
It is almost certain that Senate President Bukola Saraki will now leave the All Progressives Congress (APC). If there had been any doubt over the past year, the second invitation…
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The Big 5: Police invites Saraki over Offa robbery attack, PDP considers name change as R-APC fuses into party and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Nigeria Police has invited Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki to report on Tuesday (today) to make further statements on the April…
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The Big 5: Senate approves payment of N348b as oil subsidy claims; Saraki, Ortom meet with PDP leaders in Ilorin and ther stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Senate on Wednesday approved the payment of over N348 billion as outstanding oil subsidy claims to 74 petroleum marketers. The…
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Demola Olarewaju: Saraki’s travails and the futility of Buhari’s war
If there ever was one corruption trial that was supposed to symbolise Mr. President’s skill and ruthlessness in fighting corruption, it was the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) case against…
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The Late 5: Police dismisses officer who killed Youth Corps member, Buhari restates commitment to rescue Leah Sharibu and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has on Friday restated the commitment of his administration to the rescue of the remaining Dapchi school girl, Leah Sharibu…
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Supreme Court clears Saraki of asset declaration charges
The Supreme Court has on Friday upheld the appeal of Senate President Bukola Saraki and cleared him of the charges against him in the case of false declaration of assets.…
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The Late 5: Nigerian Senate to amend Constitution to allow for state, community police; Oprah Winfrey says running for president would kill her and other top stories
These are the stories that drove conversation today. The National Programme Coordinator of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT), Temitope Sinkaye, has disclosed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the Federal Government…
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Herdsmen Attack: Saraki calls for more responsibility on the part of government
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has decried the current spate of killings in the country reiterating that the value of human life must remain sacrosanct. Saraki made this known via his…
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The Late 5: Saraki, Tambuwal calls for sack of security chiefs, Don says higher degrees has had no impact on national growth and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki says drastic action has to be taken to end the killings in the country and protect Nigerians,…
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The Late 5: Military Task Force arrests 3 suspects over Plateau Killings, Buhari plans re-organisation of security architecture and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Special Military Task Force in Plateau, Operation Save Haven on Wednesday paraded in Jos three suspects in connection with the…
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The Big 5: Curfew in Plateau after killings claims 86, FG says new ranches won’t be owned by Fulani Herdsmen and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Plateau Police Command has confirmed the killing of not less than 86 people in attacks on Razat, Ruku, Nyarr, Kura and Gana-Ropp…
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Ruling All Progressives Congress holds crucial National Convention
Nigeria's ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is holding its elective National Convention today at the Eagle Square in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The convention being the first…
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The Late 5: FG beefs up security at International airports over ISIS threat, Senegal gives Africa first win at World Cup and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has mandated the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, to lead a delegation on behalf of the Federal…
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The Big 5: Buhari declares June 12 as Democracy day, Former CJN describes Abiola’s honour as illegal and other stories
These are the stories that you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday declared June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day and also awarded Nigeria’s highest honour, Grand Commander…
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The Late 5: Offa Monarch rejects alleged ploy to ridicule Saraki, Super Eagles loses second warm up game and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi, says his people will not be party to any attempt to ridicule or embarrass…
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The Big 5: Police says Offa robbery gang leaders accompanied Saraki on condolence visit and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Nigerian Police on Tuesday said four of the gang leaders accompanied the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, 48 hours after…
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The Late 5: 210 inmates escape from Minna Prison, Police make U-turn on Saraki invitation and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: 210 inmates on Sunday night escaped from the Minna Maximum Prisons, Tunga area of Minna Metropolis in Niger. Spokesperson of the…
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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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The Late 5: Police invites Saraki over indictment in Offa Robbery, Super Eagles announce 23-man World Cup squad and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Nigeria Police have invited Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki to answer allegations against him by suspects who took part in…
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The Big 5: Saraki challenges Jega to list corrupt Senators, Health Minister insists no pay for striking health workers and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the new President of Sierra Leone, Mr Julius Maada Bio, of Nigeria’s support, including military assistance,…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Sam Adeyemi, Bukola Saraki, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu [The #DemocracyDay edition]
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: Saraki admonishes Nigerians against taking democracy for granted, Former PDP Spokesman defects to APC and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari, has on Tuesday, promised to sign the #NotTooYoungToRun bill in the next few days. As contained in the…
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The Big 5: Buhari appeals to Nigerians on 2019 elections, Suspected Herdsmen shoot priest in Jalingo and other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to all Nigerians to support the Federal Government in its resolve to ensure the 2019 elections…
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The Big 5: Bauchi Deputy Governor resigns. FG, States and Local Govts share N701bn and other stories
Here are the major stories you should be monitoring today: The Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Nuhu Gidado, has resigned. Mr Gidado informed Governor Mohammed Abubakar of his decision in…
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The Late 5: 12 die of cholera in Adamawa, SERAP advises Buhari to refer Obasanjo to EFCC and other stories
Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: Twelve people have died of cholera in Adamawa state in the past four days, State Health Commissioner said on Wednesday, in…
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Stunning, yet startling. Who pulled off the Mace Hijack coup?
As the mace was carried past him by an uncapped man clearly not dressed in white and black, common sense or patriotic adrenaline should have spurred Senator Ben Murray-Bruce to…
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The Late 5: Saraki urges state assemblies to stop paying ex-governors, IOC lifts ban on Russia, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The Senate has said Federal Government ministries, departments and agencies are responsible for the delay in the passage of the…
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Entertainment Roundup: “Black Panther” breaks Box Office records in debut weekend; Saraki invites Emmanuella to the Senate | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' takes top honours at the…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Bukola Saraki, Wole Odeleye, Gbolahan Olatunde, 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 Late 5: Saraki expresses sympathy for CCT Chairman, Antonio Conte will not be sacked and other top stories
These are the stories that drove conversation today. Senate President, Bukola Saraki Tuesday, expressed sympathy for the Chairman, Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar over his alleged travail in…
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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