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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dangote Reveals His Petrol Is 20% Cheaper Than Imported Fuel
Dangote reveals his petrol is 20% cheaper than imported fuel NIS shifts focus on exposing illegal immigrants PDP demands for new collation of results by INEC NERC reveals DisCos received…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NUP Demand for Renegotiation of Minimum Wage Due to Increase in Petrol Price
NUP demand for renegotiation of minimum wage due to increase in petrol price Coca-Cola is set to invest $1 billion in Nigeria within five years Dangote officials kick against importation…
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Peter Obi Will Be Declared President by Tribunal – Julius Abure; ‘Underperformance Won’t Be Tolerated,’ Tinubu Tells Ministers At Inaugural FEC Meeting | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Peter Obi Will Be Declared President by Tribunal - Julius Abure Edo State Disbands Shaibu's Media Crew Following Event Walk-out Wike Confirms Approval of ₦2 Billion Palliative for FCT Residents…
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President Tinubu Swears in 45 Ministers in Abuja Ceremony; Peter Obi Addresses Merger Speculations with Atiku and Kwankwaso | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
President Tinubu Swears in 45 Ministers in Abuja Ceremony Peter Obi Addresses Merger Speculations with Atiku and Kwankwaso New Health Minister Ali Pate Aims to Curb Medical Tourism Wike Says…
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Rescued Chibok GIrl Received by Remi Tinubu at Aso Villa; Governor Obaseki Alleges Deputy’s Plan to Oust Him from Office | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Rescued Chibok GIrl Received by Remi Tinubu at Aso Villa Four Dead as Zaira Central Mosque Collapses Resident Doctors Suspend Nationwide Strike Governor Obaseki Alleges Deputy's Plan to Oust Him…
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Fuel and Transport Prices Soar on President Tinubu’s First Day of Hitting the Ground Running
In a moment of eloquence, President Tinubu took the stage at Eagle Square, addressing the nation with a statement that would have far-reaching consequences: "On fuel subsidy, unfortunately, the budget…
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NCC disavows leaked phone call between Obi and Oyedepo; Sanusi possible candidate for CBN governor under Tinubu presidency | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
NCC disavows leaked phone call between Obi and Oyedepo Ortom maintains resilience despite senatorial election loss DHQ reassures Nigeria's safety amid UN fighting vehicle sighting in Edo FPRO challenges individuals…
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Six States petition Supreme Court to cancel Presidential and National Assembly Elections
Six member states of the Federation have petitioned the Supreme Court to invalidate the Presidential and National Assembly elections held on February 25, 2023. Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo,…
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Accept Tinubu’s victory as will of God – Aisha Buhari; We’re ready to meet Peter Obi in court -APC | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Accept Tinubu’s victory as will of God - Aisha Buhari We’re ready to meet Peter Obi in court - APC INEC gives updates on Enugu, Edo supplementary elections PDP rejects…
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An Overview of the 2023 Nigeria Elections so far
As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) concludes the counting of votes from yesterday's presidential and National Assembly elections, the presidential candidates of the major parties have expressed confidence in…
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President Buhari to address Nigerians on old notes deadline Thursday; Tinubu meets Wike in Rivers | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
President Buhari to address Nigerians on old notes deadline Thursday After Intensive Interrogation, DSS Asked Me To Report Every Day - Fani Kayode Three dead as Edo residents protest naira…
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Mercy Johnson joins husband for APC campaign in Edo
Nollywood Actress, Mercy Johnson has joined her husband, Prince Okojie, on his campaign trail in Edo state. Under the banner of the All Progressives Congress, Okojie is running for the federal seat…
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Six hostages, including four children rescued after Edo train attack
According to the state administration of Edo, six hostages who had been taken during an attack on a train station in the state have been freed. On Monday, the state…
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FG responds as gunmen abduct dozens of train passengers; Atiku not sick but invited to London by British government – PDP Campaign | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
FG responds as gunmen abduct dozens of train passengersBuhari, security chiefs nominated for global peace prizeAtiku not sick but invited to London by British government - PDP CampaignTinubu tells Nigerians…
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FG blocks mobile payment, telecoms network access to online loan firms; Ogun confirms four cases of Monkeypox | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
FG blocks mobile payment, telecoms network access to online loan firmsLagos man jailed 37 years for defiling minorOgun confirms four cases of MonkeypoxPolice discover 20 mummified corpses in EdoLagos govt…
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INEC extends Continuous Voter Registration to July 31st; PDP sues INEC, APC, Labour Party, wants Tinubu, Obi Disqualified | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
INEC extends Continuous Voter Registration to July 31stPDP sues INEC, APC, Labour Party, wants Tinubu, Obi DisqualifiedEdo State begins clampdown on unregistered vehiclesNew gains on Naira at Investors, exporters windowAdekunle…
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Bandits are abducting our people like chickens – Abia communities; Governor Soludo reveals the reason for the demolition of Odumeje’s church | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Bandits are abducting our people like chickens - Abia communitiesKuje attack: Our security system has failed - SenateNISS announces mobile app to boost farming production30 suspected cultists arrested in Edo…
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IT’S OFFICIAL: Obaseki floors arch-rival, Ize-Iyamu to clinch second term victory | #EdoDecides2020
The flag bearer of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) at the September 19 election, Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, has been declared winner of the poll and is returned elected for a…
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The Late 5: Buhari tenders apology to Abiola over election annulment, Court convicts former Plateau Governor, Dariye and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday tendered a national apology on behalf of the Federal Government to the family of the late…
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The Late 5: 18 Year Old Girl killed during Oyo LG Polls, Hamburg SV relegated from the Bundesliga for the first time in 55 years and other stories
Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday left Abuja to attend the inauguration of President Julius Bio in Freetown, Sierra Leone. According…
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Fisayo Soyombo: What is the worth of a Nigerian migrant’s life?
by ‘Fisayo Soyombo In April, a former Nigerian public official lost his daughter under questionable circumstances. The young lady’s death was avoidable, and who knows, maybe her spirit is…
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SERAP gives 14 days ultimatum to Obaseki to pay pension arrears or face legal action
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Governor of Edo, Godwin Obaseki to pay pensioners in the state their outstanding entitlements within the next 14 days or face…
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Opinion: Why are Dan Orbih and Ize-Iyamu waiting for a victory verdict that is unlikely?
by Idemudia Oviosun (PhD) Chief Dan Orbih is neither new to political bashings nor sportsman enough to take a good licking and know he should walk away to fight another…
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Opinion: Governor Godwin Obaseki’s appointment of 192 Special advisers is laudable. Here is why
by Idemudia Oviosun (PhD) Yesterday, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State announced the appointments of 192 Special Assistants to represent every citizen in the state. The media – specifically…
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145 TVC staff fired, N17bn worth of office furniture | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
192 - Governor Obaseki of Edo state appointed this number of Special Assistants who will help the state connect with people in the rural areas. N17 billion - The amount…
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Naval officer beats security guard to coma for ‘directing him’ (WATCH)
A video has been emerged online showing a naval officer beating up a security guard attached to a branch of Tasty Fried Chicken in Edo State because he directed him…
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Opinion: PDP, Ize-Iyamu, why do you persecute the law?
by Idemudia Oviosun If, by virtue of some beneficial imagination, or a heightened sense of humour, we assumed that Heaven, that place of joy immense, saw the need for some…
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Opinion: Ize-Iyamu & Dan Orbih are victims of a cuckoo job
by Idemudia Oviosun While reading the papers, I came across a story insinuating that Donald Trump may be working for the Chinese, and not the Russians as everyone seems to…
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Opinion: All you should know about the Edo Election Petition Tribunal
by John Mayaki My attention has been drawn to reports that some people are quite out of touch with the details of the Edo Election Petition Tribunal and that…
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N541.8bn loan, 37 deportees | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
N541.8bn - Three Nigerian banks set to take over telecommunications company, Etisalat for its failure to pay a loan obtained in 2015. 500,000 - The number of jobs to be…
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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