The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has said that Nigeria is better as a united country. Dr Ekweremadu said after delivering a lecture on Constitutionalism and the challenges of leadership in Africa: an evaluation of tested models’, in New York. The event was organised by the Centre for Media and Peace Initiatives, a New York-based international... Read More

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August 4, 2017

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The YNaija Tracklist: On Kaduna Declaration we stand, but… – Arewa Youth, Trump okays $600m bombers for Nigeria | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. How devolution of powers will affect FG institutions – YNaija PDP shall be all-inclusive, no special privilege – Makarfi – YNaija Cameroon delegation asks Nigeria to shun reports of the killing of 97 people – YNaija Fraudsters using my name to dupe people on Facebook – Ogbeh – YNaija Edo... Read More

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July 28, 2017

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. POLICE RESCUE THE IGBONLA SCHOOL CHILDREN Officers of the Nigeria Police have Friday rescued the six students who were kidnapped Lagos State Model College, Igbonla, Epe, Lagos State. 2. AFRICA’S RICHEST MAN, DANGOTE DROPS 54 PLACES IN FORBES RATING Nigerian Billionaire, Aliko Dangote has fallen from being the... Read More

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July 28, 2017

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Blocking bill on devolution of powers is a sad day for the APC – Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has said the decision of the Senate to reject the bill seeking to devolve powers to states was against the campaign promise of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The upper chamber had rejected the bill during its constitutional review voting. In a statement by his media office on Thursday, Atiku... Read More

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October 23, 2016

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We need true federalism in Nigeria – Bakare

Presiding Pastor of Latter Rain Assembly, Dr. Tunde Bakare, says Nigeria should return to true federalism where states are allowed to control their own resources, The Punch reports. Bakare made this known on Saturday while delivering a speech he at the 14th anniversary of Foursquare Gospel Church, Asokoro, Abuja. He said devolution of powers should be put... Read More

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October 3, 2016

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Restructuring will stop over-dependence on federal allocation – Atiku

Former Vice President and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has once again reiterated his call for the restructuring of the country, The Sun reports. Atiku made the call in Gombe during the 20th anniversary of the state. He said power and resources should be devolved to the states; stating that the FG had no responsibility running... Read More

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