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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | “Buhari’s naira design was different from Emefiele’s design,” Ex-acting CBN Governor Says
“Buhari’s naira design was different from Emefiele’s design,” ex-acting CBN governor says Nigerians fear another fuel scarcity as NNPCL closes its petrol purchase portal State governors delay implementation of local…
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Obi Decries Attacks on Adeboye; Elections are over, Sheathe your sword, Shettima tells PDP, LP | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Obi Decries Attacks on Adeboye Elections are over, Sheathe your sword, Shettima tells PDP, LP Ex-Power Minister, Sale Mamman, Arrested by EFCC for N22bn Fraud Obi Calls for Televised Proceedings…
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It’s unfair to say presidential election was fraudulent, most credible since 1999 – Dele Alake; MC Oluomo warns Igbos in Lagos to vote for APC or stay home | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
It’s unfair to say presidential election was fraudulent, most credible since 1999 - Dele Alake I hope next administration will continue our anti-corruption war - Buhari Many feared dead as…
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Yoruba actors endorse Tinubu as Presidential candidate 2023
Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has received an open endorsement from Nollywood Yoruba actors. The actors announced their support for the presidential candidate through…
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#GhanaDecides: Political violence is an African reality that must die by fire
Africa’s exemplary democracy - Ghana, as it turns out is only exemplary because of the depth of rot all around it. Statistics show a rise in political violence in the…
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Stakeholders affirm FG’s commitment to Electoral Reforms
Nigeria has long struggled with getting elections right. Because of this many of our election milestones have come in the last 20 of the country's 60 year history, including the…
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The Big 5: Herdsmen attack Atagu community in Benue, kills 16; FG declares Friday public holiday, excludes bankers, others | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Imo, Lagos, Kano result sheets found in Gombe, Kwara, Oyo Some result sheets for the presidential and National Assembly elections meant…
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The Late 5: NIP candidate Eunice Atuejide withdraws from race, supports Atiku; N30,500 to be paid to ad-hoc staff corps members – INEC | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Akwa Ibom state government launches Ibom Air The Akwa Ibom state government has launched an airline which will commence flight operations after…
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Accountability is Nigeria’s number one problem
If you've asked an average Nigerian the problems facing the country, their response would range from Venus to Mars. Everyone seems to have an opinion, based on personal experience or…
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The Big 5: Police arrests six suspects in Kajuru killings, Kaduna; APC, PDP defy INEC, vow to continue campaigns | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Police arrests six suspects in Kajuru killings, Kaduna Nigerian Police said it has arrested six people in connection to the mass…
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Visionary Leadership Or Change: The choice before Abians in 2019 gubernatorial elections
Abia State voters must be careful not to acquiesce to the same predicament London-based The Economist magazine (which endorsed President Buhari) and Nigerians yielded to in 2015 when they were…
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Is the Trader Moni scheme in Osun a boon for traders or a gamble for the elections?
A few days ago, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was at Iwo in Osun state to launch Trader Moni, a social investment programme of the Federal Government, even as anticipation builds…
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Opinion: President Buhari’s 2018 budget illustrates Nigeria’s problem with planning to fail
President Buhari has signed the 2018 Appropriation Bill (9.12 trillion naira expenditures higher from 2017 by 22.6%), that is our national budget into law and he has already swung into…
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Nigerian youth undergo masterclass sessions at The Nigerian Senate
An Advocacy group ‘The Public Senate’ recently gave Nigerian lawmakers the opportunity to sit with the people most affected by their policies, Nigerian youth. This activity tagged #UnmaskingTheSenate was part…
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Nigerian Youth – The Real Third Force
More than one year into the 2019 general elections, the political manoeuvring has earnestly commenced. In fact, in Nigeria today, everybody both online and offline are already stricken with political…
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Opinion: How to choose your president in 2019
1. The 2019 elections are upon us: Politicians are in full swing, making their rounds. A documentary by the president’s team: The Human Side of President Buhari aired in the…
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After initially rejecting results, Dokpesi congratulates Secondus
After allegations of induced votes and rejecting the results, Raymond Dokpesi has congratulated Uche Secondus, the winner of the PDP chairmanship election. What happened: Dokpesi, who contested had rejected the results of…
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Redeem yourself from inconclusive elections | PDP tells APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the Anambra State governorship election will determine if the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) can conduct a free and fair election. National Publicity Secretary…
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The Sexuality Blog: America just elected its first transgender lawmaker
What a difference a year can make. It has been approximately a year since President Donald Trump was elected into office by a vast majority of white comfortable-in-skin men and women…
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Chude Jideonwo: Nigeria is the Federal Republic of Rumour Mongering
by Chude Jideonwo It was my baptism of fire into the workings of Nigerian governance. Our firm had just begun communication consulting for government departments and agencies about six years…
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Why money cannot be separated from politics and elections – Fashola
Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has said the issue of money cannot be eradicated from politics, due to the cost of running election campaigns. Fashola said this…
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Yorubas, Hausas no longer need Igbos to win elections – Okorocha
Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has said other ethnic groups no longer need the help of the Igbos to win elections. He said this during an interactive session with journalists…
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Anambra 2017: Dr Tony Nwoye’s manifesto
by Tony Nwoye One of the best ways to tackle youth unemployment and support economic and social growth is through education – not just within the classroom, and at…
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Opinion: Lessons Nigeria should take away from Kenya’s Supreme Court decision
by Jide Ojo Last Friday, September 1, 2017 the unprecedented happened in the East African country of Kenya. The Supreme Court of the country, led by Chief Justice David Maraga…
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Samson Itodo: Liberalizing the electoral process with Independent candidature
by Samson Itodo The Nigerian National Assembly recently passed the independent candidature bill in the ongoing constitutional amendment. This is coming on the heels of an avalanche of reports…
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Fake news now influences outcome of elections – Osinbajo
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said with advances in technology, Nigeria has to adjust its realities. Osinbajo said this at the course 25 graduation ceremony of the National Defence College…
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Should Nigeria adopt the 6-year single tenure proposed by Goodluck Jonathan?
by Tosin Adesina Shortly after the 2011 Presidential election was concluded, former President Goodluck Jonathan on the 18th of July 2011, made public his plan to send an executive bill…
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Sean Spicer says he would ‘proudly’ work for V.P. Pence if he runs for president in 2024
Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer says he would "proudly" help in any capacity for Vice President Mike Pence if he chose to run for President in 2024. Spicer…
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[The Alausa Blog]: List of the new LGA & LCDA Chairmen & Vice Chairmen in Lagos State
This is a comprehensive list of the newly elected Local Government and Local Council Development Area Chairmen and Vice Chairmen in Lagos state.
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We have no business with calls for secession, boycott – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said threats by pro-Biafran groups would not stop it from conducting elections in the South-East. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Enugu State, Emeka…
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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