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Appeal Court dismisses Jegede’s petition against Akeredolu The Court of Appeal in Akure has dismissed the petition filed by Eyitayo Jegede, candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the…
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Red Card Movement calls the actions of PDP, APC in Ekiti an assault to Nigeria’s democracy
The Red Card Movement has queried the activities surrounding the July 14 governorship election in Ekiti. In a statement issued on Tuesday themed, "Matters arising on the legitimacy of mandate…
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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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#AdeosunGate and NYSC’s response, the alleged attack on Gov Fayose in Ekiti and other stories that made headlines this week
These are the stories that drove conversation this week. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) asked President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately order the sack, arrest, and arraignment of Finance Minister, Kemi…
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Audio recording suggests Ekiti election results may have been sexed up, Obanikoro reacts [LISTEN]
by Kolapo Olapoju An audio recording has emerged, where Ayo Fayose, governor of Ekiti, Senator Iyiola Omisore, Musiliu Obanikoro and some Military top brass were having a heated operational discussion…
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APC govs are cool with the outcome of yesterday’s Council meeting
by James Sambo The governors of the opposition party, All Progressives Congress, under the aegis Progressive Governors Forum, have expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the Council of State meeting which…
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Opinion: The Ekiti elections were not free and fair
by Lanre Oguntoyinbo As it stand, I do not believe the election in Ekiti was free and fair.No one convince me that Ayodele Fayose won that election; I believe and…
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Kehinde Sogunle: Exploring the new sociology arising from Ekiti elections
by Kehinde Sogunle Some elements in the opposition APC are also postulating that a measure of intimidation of electorates before and during the election could have led to the wide…
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Abimbola Adelakun: Fayose’s politics of ‘grass-roots politics’
by Abimbola Adelakun So, I wonder, is this what “grass-roots politics” in Nigeria is all about or what we are witnessing is a subversion of a good idea? Where are…
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Opinion: Ayo Fayose – The Ekiti electorate made a bad choice
by Akin Adesokan It is true that the electorate in Ekiti made a choice it considered to be in its interest. But I think it is a bad choice, and…
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Sonala Olumhense: #EkitiDecided – Impunity, nourished by immunity
by Sonala Olumhense I join all of those who have congratulated Fayose, a man who defied all forecasts and his fragility at the edge of a waiting political burial by…
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Dele Momodu: Before we return to 1983
by Dele Momodu A good statesman would ordinarily bring his nation together and President Jonathan can do this by rising above politics to unite the country. He should recognise The…
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Opinion: #EkitiDecided – What if the army had acted differently in Ekiti?
by Bunmi Makinwa Paradoxically, the same kind of security measures as were adopted in Ekiti can lead to different outcomes. It started like a rolling thunder. But it ended almost…
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Akin Osuntokun: How the PDP took over the South-west in 2003
by Akin Osuntokun It is said that when a lie is sufficiently repeated it begins to attain the status of truth. Egged on by a thoroughly brainwashed media, the APC…
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Toks Ero: Is Governor Kayode Fayemi a Nigerian?
by Toks Ero Ever since his congratulatory message, not a few Nigerians have wondered where this Fayemi comes from, because it is very un-Nigerian to accept defeat in public elections. …
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Opinion: #EkitiDecided – Why Gov. Fayemi was defeated
by Nicholas Ibekwe In fact, at Ikere, some jubilant voters were singing: “he would go back to Ghana this time. He would go back to Ghana this time,” in Yoruba,…
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Ayomikun Soyombo: Though Ekiti has spoken, we won’t let Nigeria go (Poetry)
by Ayomikun Soyombo We can't neglect this land We can't give in yet Though the imprisoned seeks no liberation We can't just turn our backs to…
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Opinion: Ayo Fayose’s 4 Commandments – How to win elections in Nigeria
by Ogunsanwo Babajide A man and the formula he used to win all the 16 local governments is a priceless asset to his party. Do we really expect him to…
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Opinion: Ekiti’s critical lessons for democracy
by Jibrin Ibrahim PDP knew what they were doing when they choose him above all the other educated and suave politicians that sought the party nomination. While I respect the…
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Joe Igbokwe: #EkitiElections – The Police Commissioner and MOPOL chief should be sacked now
by Joe Igbokwe Now, it seems to me that PDP and their gang are bent on crashing this hard earned democracy and damn the consequences. These characters are ready to…
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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