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Banks update ATMs, new naira goes into circulation today; Tinubu won’t attend debate designed to embarrass him – APC | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Banks update ATMs, new naira goes into circulation todayTinubu won’t attend debate designed to embarrass him - APCLP postpones Ekiti, Ondo campaign due to "unusual circumstances"FG approves new whistleblower bill,…
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Full story of how Felicia Ademiloye, son, s3xually exploited a 15-year-old in Ekiti
We recently reported the story of how a 14-year-old girl from Anambra killed a baby in Lagos for spiritual reasons. There are other stories like that. So, while we struggle…
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36 states and only 7 governors think the #EndSARS protests are genuine
It is Day 14 of the #EndSARS protests. Nine days since the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, announced the disbandment of the deadly Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), eight days…
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Fayose threatens to leave PDP “if the need arises”
The outgoing governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, may be set to leave the People's Democratic Party (PDP) over claims that there are plans to sideline him, especially after former Vice President…
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The Late 5: #EkitiDecides- Fayose reacts, says ‘I will laugh last,’ Ortom dumps APC and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of using security operatives to win Saturday's governorship poll in the state for…
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The urgent task before Fayemi in Ekiti
The brown and white envelopes, the strips that once held bundles of notes of various naira denominations and other souvenirs of voter-persuasion infrastructure will now be cleared off polling stations…
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The Ekiti 2018 elections and the impunity of PDP and APC
The much anticipated Ekiti 2018 gubernatorial election has come and gone. However, what happened on Saturday, July 14 was a public show of shame and impunity by the ruling Peoples Democratic…
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The Big 5: NBC shuts down Ekiti Broadcasting Service, Adeosun elected Chairperson of AFRIEXIMBANK and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has shut down the Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State (BSES) for breaching provisions of the Broadcasting…
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Ekiti Debate: Is it really about the people?
Yesterday was the Governorship debate in Ekiti, organised by the Nigerian Situation Room, Enough is Enough and other media partners. The debate slated for 6pm was expected to have the…
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Fayose will remain Fayose, but we cannot let him distract us from the matter at hand
Now that he has perfected the long expected return “home”, that sonorous legislator from Kogi should absolutely compose and render the tribute song at the departure ceremony for thespian Ayo…
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The Late 5: Buhari commissions Abuja Light Rail system, PDP leads protest to NASS over alleged assault on Fayose and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday commissioned the first Abuja Light Rail system. Describing the project as a demonstration of his administration's…
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The Big 5: Buhari holds talks with South African President over killing of Nigerians, Police dismisses attack on Ekiti Government House and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari received the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Wednesday. After a closed-door…
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The Late 5: Fayose weeps, accuses Police of harrassing him, FG reacts to Adeosun certificate controversy and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation: Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti, on Wednesday has accused policemen deployed in the state for Saturday's governorship election of harrassing him during the People's…
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The Late 5: Former Deputy governor’s daughter found dead in boyfriend’s house, PDP to Buhari: Make public, beneficiaries of Abacha’s loot and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Adenike Khadijat Oluboyo, a.k.a ‘Princess Nikky,’ daughter of the immediate past Deputy Governor of Ondo, Alhaji Lasisi Olugbenga Oluboyo, was on Sunday found…
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The Big 5: INEC says it is under no threat in conducting Ekiti Governorship election, Northern Governors pledge to end killings and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Governors of the North-western states of Nigeria have risen from a meeting of the zone, assuring that they will work…
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The Late 5: PDP calls for Adeosun’s immediate sack, Buhari reacts to Saraki’s victory at Supreme court and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has on Saturday reacted to the Supreme Court’s acquittal of the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, saying…
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The Big 5: French President to be hosted at Fela’s Afrika shrine, Buhari calls for easy repatriation of looted assets and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: French President, Emmanuel Macron will on Tuesday visit the New Afrika Shrine, a night club in Lagos founded by Nigerian music…
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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 Late 5: Sacked SGF says relationship with Buhari still intact, Ekiti Traditional rulers rejects soldiers for elections and other stories
Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Babachir Lawal, says his sack by President Muhammadu Buhari has…
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The Late 5: Court sacks Kogi Senator, Ekiti Assembly suspends member for sleeping during plenary and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: A Federal High Court in Abuja, has on Wednesday ordered the immediate sack of the Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District,…
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The Late 5: MURIC says Nigerians begged it not to sue Falz, Nigeria and Morocco signs 3 agreements and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Nigeria and the Kingdom of Morocco on Monday signed agreements on a 5,660 km long Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP), a chemical…
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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: Bauchi Governor nominates Chief of Staff as deputy, Ghana denounces Jonathan for misquoting President Akuffo-Addo and other stories
Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: Bauchi Governor, Mohammed Abubakar has nominated Alhaji Audu Sule Katagum, the Chief of Staff, Government House, to serve as his Deputy.…
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The Late 5: Ekiti APC Governorship primaries suspended amidst violence, Stoke City relegated from English Premier League and other stories
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship primary in Ekiti was on Saturday stalemated with exercise suspended indefinitely over violence that erupted on alleged fraud being perpetrated by a particular aspirant…
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The Late 5: Fayose warns against reprisal attack in Ekiti, Reps pass Petroleum Industry Bill and other top stories
These are the top Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed the application by the Indigenous People of Biafra’s request to reverse the court’s…
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PDP vows to reclaim the Presidency, all states after Ekiti victory
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to reclaim the governorship seats in all its original states in the forthcoming general elections. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Kola…
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PDP sweeps Ekiti LG polls
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won in all the 16 Local Government Areas and 177 wards in Saturday’s Local Government Elections. The All Progressives Congress (APC) had on Thursday…
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Fuel scarcity: Governor Fayose is here with another Christmas gift for Ekiti people
Having promised to give 10,000 children Christmas dresses and 'blessing' tailors with sewing machines, the stomach infrastructure governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, has come up with an idea to reduce…
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His style of governance is just like comedy | Ekiti APC governorship candidate attacks Fayose
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Ekiti, Dr Adebayo Orire, has expressed concern for the governorship style in the state which has reduced the people’s standard of living. Orire…
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Gunmen abduct former Senator, demand N80m ransom
A former Senator representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, Senator Ayo Arise, has been abducted by unknown gunmen. He was kidnapped alongside his driver on Sunday along the Okene-Lokoja road while…
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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