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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FEC Approves ₦47.5 trillion as Estimated 2025 Budget
FEC approves ₦47.5 trillion as estimated 2025 budget MultiChoice loses 243,000 Nigerian subscribers FG approves of $2.2 billion external loan UBA set to raise ₦239 billion in rights issue Mike…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day| NLC Rejects FG’s of ₦48k as New Minimum Wage
NLC rejects FG's of ₦48k as new minimum wage FG approves plan to remove ₦20 trillion from pension funds for development Nigeria's inflation rate rises to 33.69% in April 2024…
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The YNaija Cover – the 26th of April
Follow the link to read the story on YNaija: Other stories that came your way yesterday:
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Jonathan not Buhari should be blamed for the delay in appointment of Ministers – Presidency
The Presidency on Monday blamed the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan for the delay in the formation of President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet. In a chat on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily,…
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The Big 5: I never issued Israel any ultimatum – Lai Mohammed; APC spokesman reveals story behind Shehu Sani’s exit | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, on Wednesday debunked reports crediting a statement to him that he issued an ultimatum to Israel…
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The Big 5: Jerry Gana rejects Donald Duke’s emergence as SDP flag bearer; Fayemi should help me pay Ekiti workers their outstanding salaries – Fayose | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government says it is yet to reach an agreement with the leaders of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) on…
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The Big 5: Buhari orders IGP to stop Adeleke’s invitation, FEC settles for Zainab Ahmed as Finance Minister | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday ordered the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris to stop the invitation of Senator Ademola Adeleke, Governorship…
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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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Group demands medical panel to determine Buhari’s suitability to remain in office
The Coalition of Concerned Nigerians has urged the Federal Executive Council to ask the National Assembly to request a medical examination of President Muhammadu Buhari. The coalition made the request…
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Osinbajo orders release of N1.6bn to states affected by flood
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has ordered the release of N1.6 billion to 16 states affected by flooding across the country. Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina made this known to state house…
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Did Osinbajo go to London to show solidarity with the First Lady?
by Alexander O. Onukwue President Buhari is recuperating well and will be back in the country soon, according to Prof Osinbajo. The Acting President’s surprise trip to London was done…
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“The Acting President cannot be disowned” – Abubakar Malami
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has on July 6, responded to media reports that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) "disowned" Acting President Yemi Osinbajo for his comments…
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The Explainer: What’s the fuss about Malami’s audio?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The new circus in town is about the audio released by Premium Times regarding the issue of nominations and confirmations, and the role of the Senate.…
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BREAKING: We will publish names of looters – FG
The Federal Government, Wednesday, agreed it would publish the names of looters of public funds to Nigerians as ordered by the Federal High Court in Lagos today. Minister of Justice…
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“We have excellent mechanisms to resolve issues with the Legislature – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that the executive has a "robust mechanism" to resolve any differences between it and the legislative. Mohammed stated this on…
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The Thread: Hilarious nicknames for FEC WhatsApp group now Buhari is working from home
President Buhari announced that he will be working from home henceforth. Bear in mind that the president has been missing from his Federal Executive Council meetings for 3 weeks. He's…
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FEC approves N126bn for the construction of 12 roads
by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N126 billion for the construction of 12 roads. Minister of Power, Housing and Works, Babatunde Fashola disclosed this while…
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FG approves 2017 budget
The Federal Government has approved the 2017 budget proposal for onward submission to National Assembly for final approval. The budget was approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at its…
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Federal Executive Council approves 2017 national budget
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday he approved the 2017 national budget. The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma,…
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Farooq Kperogi: Aisha Buhari and the Evil Aso Rock Cabal
by Farooq Kperogi Mrs. Aisha Buhari bucked tradition by openly criticizing the political appointments in her husband’s government. There is no precedent for this in Nigeria’s entire history. In fact,…
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FEC approves N30bn intervention fund for mining sector
The Federal Executive Council presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved N30bn intervention fund for the mining sector. Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi told State…
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FG approves purchase of N3.5bn vehicles for Prisons
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N3.5 billion for the purchase of 320 vehicles for the Nigeria Prison Service. This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Abdulrahamad Dambazau while…
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Buhari appoints Perm. Sec, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 4 others
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday inaugurated four special advisers and one permanent secretary shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council meeting at the presidential villa, Abuja. Those inaugurated…
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Opinion: If Lai Mohammed needs more excuses, he can blame Amaechi
By Reno Omokri On January 22, 2016, I tweeted a joke which went viral. I had said that at meetings of the Federal Executive Council, the minister of information, Alhaji…
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Why Buhari postponed today’s Federal Executive Council meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday postponed the emergency meeting of the Federal Executive Council. The meeting, which was summoned by the President, was meant to be used as an avenue…
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FG approves N57 billion for rehabilitation, construction of roads
by Laila Ibrahim The Federal Government has approved contracts worth N57.34billion for the rehabilitation, construction and review of various roads across the federation. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) in its meeting on…
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FG approves N430 billion for construction, rehabilitation of 17 roads and bridges
by Laila Ibrahim The Federal Government has approved N430billion for the construction and rehabilitation of 17 strategic roads and bridges across the nation. The construction project is under the 'Roads and…
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President Jonathan unveils new N100 notes (PHOTOS)
by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan formally unveiled the new N100 commemorative notes at the Presidential Villa, Abuja today. The unveiling ceremony was held during the weekly Federal Executive Council…
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Why do governors owe civil servants salaries and expect performance?
by Babatunde Ajileye Every month, state governors along with the president and his cabinet gather. This gathering, the Federal Executive Council, is the highest and most important meeting of the executive…
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GEJ shuffles his cabinet | Who has moved where?
by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has carried out a minor reshuffle in his cabinet following the resignation of seven ministers, who left to pursue political ambitions. Last week seven…
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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