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The Thread: “It’s really intimidation at this point” | Nigerians react to Audu Maikori’s second arrest
Nigerians raise their voices once again to cry #FreeAudu. And why? Because Audu Maikori, Chocolate City Group boss and champion of Southern Kaduna crisis has been re-arrested by the police.…
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Peregrino Brimah: As @GovKaduna el-Rufai once again defends barbarian behavior of Fulani terrorists
by Peregrino Brimah "We will write this for all to read. Anyone, soldier or not that kills the Fulani takes a loan repayable one day no matter how long it…
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Pius Adesanmi: Federalism is doing Like This
by Pius Adesanmi One of the more curious consequences of President Buhari’s prolonged medical absence from Nigeria and the criminalization of questions about his condition by the President’s people is…
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El-Rufai, we hear you, but this explanation is too little too late
Kaduna state governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai was at Social Media Week on Thursday and in a panel session, he spoke extensively on the Audu Maikori/Southern Kaduna killings issue. We would…
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Reno Omokri: The true colour of Buhari and El-Rufai
by Reno Omokri I believe I now know the reason why God allowed President Buhari to come back to power. It was to expose him for who he really is.…
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Opinion: Nigeria- strong individuals, weak institutions and a broken society.
By Ogundana Michael Rotimi Last Saturday, we woke up to the news that Audu Maikori, the CEO of Chocolate City Entertainment, was arrested in Lagos; by a team of policemen…
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Moses Ochonu: El-Rufai, hypocrisy, and executive Incitement
by Moses Ochonu A couple of my interlocutors have written to say that Audu Maikori deserves to face justice for sending out a false tweet. I have no issue with…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Femi Kuti, Pa Ikhide, Bashir Ahmaad and 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 Thread: Audu’s unfortunate arrest is a teachable moment, Oby Ezekwesili says | #FreeAudu
Yesterday, Audu Maikori was arrested and shipped to Abuja for 'inciting violence'. Today, Ms Ezekwesili spoke with the state governor, El Rufai, who says he will release Audu, but wants…
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The Thread: “#FreeAudu Maikori. He is not your problem” | Top 10 tweets about Audu’s arrest
Audu Maikori's arrest has awakened the anger and sense of injustice within Nigerian citizens, who cannot wrap their heads around the validity of his arrest, whilst the Fulani herdsmen killers in…
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The Thread: Some people are convinced Audu Maikori’s arrest is justified | #FreeAudu
Senior Special Assistant to the Kogi state Governor on media, Gbenga Olorunpomi, is of the mind that Audu saw his arrest coming and set "Twittermania" in motion. Gbenga believes that…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 11th of February
Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here now!
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Opinion: Is Kaduna getting great again?
by John Danfulani "Make Kaduna Great Again" was Mr Nasir Ahmed El-rufa'i's 2015 campaign slogan.That catchy motto was created on the political boat of change that successfully navigated Nigeria turbulence…
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Opinion: DSS Vs Apostle Suleiman- Let justice be done
by Inibehe Effiong It is politically correct and simplistic for anyone to demand the arrest and prosecution of Apostle Johnson Suleiman, the outspoken and controversial Founder and General Overseer of…
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The Thread: Are we playing politics with Southern Kaduna?
Twitter saw an uproar yesterday over the credibility or otherwise of Southern Kaduna killings as exposed by Music Chocolate City Group boss, Audu Maikori. In one camp, the school of…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: The killer midget and the stunted dwarf [Pt. 1]
by Femi-Fani Kayode "Not a single soul has been prosecuted, let alone jailed for the genocide in Southern Kaduna and you are blaming someone for preaching self defense? You are…
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Opinion: RE | The canonisation of the unsaintly
by John Danfulani "There are tree types of lies...lies, damn lies, and statistical lies" Benjamin Disraeli It's no longer in doubt that some forces are hell bent on making sure…
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Moses Ochonu: Why Do El-Rufai and His Minions Care More About His Image Than About the People of Southern Kaduna?
by Moses Ochonu One of the tragedies of the Nigerian condition is that there are too many citizens for whom defending a particular politician’s misbehaviour and incompetence is a more…
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Moses Ochonu: El-Rufai’s blunders and the Christmas killings in Southern Kaduna
by Moses Ochonu For the people of Kaninkon Kingdom in Southern Kaduna, this was a bleak Christmas. On Christmas Eve and on Christmas day armed Fulani herdsmen attacked and destroyed…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Crazy ATM queues, that Christmas jingle, Don Jazzy and others
1. Crazy ATM queues around the nation It's the season to be jolly, to travel, to buy gifts, etc, etc so having cash in hand is very essential. Cue crazy…
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Southern Kaduna crisis: Buhari approves 24-hour curfew
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the 24-hour curfew imposed by the Kaduna government on Thursday, on three Local Government Areas; Zangon-Kataf, Kaura and Jema’a. Gov. Nasir El-Rufa'i stated this after a closed…
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Kafanchan attack: “We must defeat hate with love” – El-Rufai
Governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai has called for calm among residents of the state. The governor made the statement when he visited Kafanchan, Southern Kaduna where some persons were killed…
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The Thread: Chilling reports of the killing fields of Southern Kaduna
This story makes the blood run cold. And raises lots of questions. Do see below: Who will answer for this?
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Peregrino Brimah: El-rufai charges Buhari to punish soldiers involved in #ZariaMassacre
by Peregrino Brimah A year after the Zaria Massacre that saw hundreds of Muslims killed in a military action against protesting youth, the Kaduna state government led by Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: Nasir El Rufai and the bloodfest in southern Kaduna (Pt.2)
by Femi Fani-Kayode Senator Danjuma La’ah, the Senator representing the good people of Southern Kaduna continued. He said that according to the Leadership Newspaper of 4th December 2016 under the…
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I am ‘unsuspendable’ – Shehu Sani
The Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial district in the National Assembly, Shehu Sani says he is "unsuspendable". Sani who was suspended by the Kaduna chapter of the All progressives Congress…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: Nasir El-Rufai and the bloodfest in Southern Kaduna (Pt. 1)
by Femi Fani-Kayode "We will write this for all to read. Anyone, soldier or not, that kills the Fulani takes a loan repayable one day no matter how long it…
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Peregrino Brimah: State of Emergency | Arrest Kaduna Gov Nasir El-Rufai for admitting to sponsoring terrorists
by Peregrino Brimah Kaduna state governor Nasir el-Rufai made a startling revelation last week. He admitted openly to financially sponsoring terrorists in Nigeria and neighboring countries. The governor publicly admitted that…
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No criminal case filed against Atiku – U.S.
The United States government has denied knowledge of a pending criminal case against former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, The Punch reports. It will be recalled that Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai had dared Atiku…
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El-Rufai is a perpetual betrayer – Timi Frank
Suspended Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, says governor of Kaduna, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai is an ingrate to engage in a verbal attack on former Vice…
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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