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A fake Shekau is about to be created || APC makes a serious allegation
by James Sambo The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation, has warned of an ongoing plot by the Federal Government to create a fake Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau. The…
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#PlotTwist: Tinubu, Amaechi, Saraki’s phones have been bugged – APC cries foul
by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress has accused the security agencies of the Federal Government of bugging the mobile phones of a national leader of the party, Bola Tinubu,…
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Finally, foreign journalists get go ahead to cover elections
by Andem Effiong Over 300 foreign journalists who applied to cover the forthcoming general elections have been accredited, ending speculations they might not be allowed to provide coverage. This was…
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Boko Haram plans to unleash suicide bombers on polling centres – FG warns
by Panshak Ibrahim The Federal Government has warned Nigerians over an orchestrated scheme to use female suicide bombers to disrupt polling centres during the general elections. The information was disseminated…
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PDP steals N100 on every litre of kerosene – Oshiomhole alleges
by Iyobosa Omoregie Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party, of oppressing Nigerians. Oshiomhole said Nigerians have continued to suffer under the 16-year leadership of the PDP as…
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Babatunde Fashola: Petrol pump price reduction and the economy – my take away
by Babatunde Fashola It is no longer news that the Federal Government has announced a reduction in the pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol. While I…
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Chief Justice of Nigeria locked out as judicial workers embark on indefinite strike
by James Sambo On Monday, Januray 5, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed and other Justices of the Supreme Court were locked out of their offices by members…
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“Wherever you find PDP, you will find misery” – 5 things Gov. Aregbesola wants you to know
by Kolapo Olapoju Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has spewed some scathing words at the ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party. Aregbesola says President Goodluck Jonathan should be held responsible…
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‘Nigerians are afraid’: APC rallies stakeholders against post election violence
by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress on Sunday called for a sit-down between the party and the Peoples Democratic Party to discuss ways in which election and post-election…
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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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Federal government cuts initial 2015 budget draft by N500 billion
by Tunji Andrews The 2015 Nigerian federal budget of $23 billion, was presented to parliament by Nigeria's finance minister on Wednesday, after having cut the initial budget by almost…
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Court puts an end to inequality of admission cut-off marks in unity schools
by Adedayo Ademuwagun The Federal High Court in Lagos has annulled the federal government's use of different admission cutoff marks for its unity schools. Former NBA president Olisa Agbakoba filed the…
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TUC says the FG doesn’t want to save Nigerians from hardship
by Godwin Akanfe The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Sunday advised the Federal Government to address grievances of oil workers unions that threatened to embark on indefinite industrial…
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Seized arms laden plane belongs to France – Russia passes the buck
by James Sambo According to Russia, the plane that was seized at the Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, belongs to France. The Antonov Cargo Aircraft, carrying arms and ammunition, helicopters and…
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Nyanya bomb blast: Ogwuche demands N100 million for unlawful detention
by James Sambo The suspected mastermind of the April 14 bombing of Nyanya park, Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche has demanded a N100 million compensation for his "illegal" detention by the State…
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Bukola Saraki is clearly not impressed with FG’s Clean Cookstoves initiative (READ)
by Panshak Ibrahim In view of public concerns and criticism by various stakeholders on the recently announced N9.3 billion Clean Cookstoves Contract awarded by the Federal Government, Senate Committee…
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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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@Tundeleye: Austerity, Wonderbags, magic stoves, and both sides of the mouth
by Tunde Leye On Thursday 20th, I heard over the news that because of the slide in oil price, we should be prepared for austerity measures. Over the weekend, I…
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Federal government approves N9 billion for clean cook stoves and Wonderbags
by Laila Ibrahim The Federal Government has approved N9billion for the distribution of 750,000 Clean Cook Stove and 18,000 wonder bags. The approval became necessary in a bid to reduce…
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@Toksero: #BokoHaram – Need for review of military expenditure and strategy (Y! FrontPage)
by Toks Ero Pertinent questions must be asked concerning the Nigerian federal government's and the military’s handling of the Boko Haram insurgency. From inception of incidences of bomb blasts to…
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Federal government may divert $1 billion loan for 2015 election – Femi Falana
by Kolapo Olapoju Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, is apprehensive over the $1bn loan demanded by the Federal Government to fight insurgency in the country. At a national symposium to commemorate the first memorial anniversary…
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Brace-up and declare total war on #BokoHaram – ACF tells Federal government
by James Sambo The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF has urged the Federal Government to declare a total war on the terrorist Boko Haram sect. According to the ACF, the Federal Government should consider…
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Litany of confusion: This is how @elrufai sees Nigeria (LOOK)
by Kolapo Olapoju Erstwhile FCT Minister, Nasir El-Rufai has shared a cartoon, with captions depicting how he views Nigeria. He titled the cartoon, 'Litany of confusion'. El-Rufai's photo had…
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Court throws out suit against Excess Crude Account
by Godwin Akanfe A Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday dismissed a suit filed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and four other members…
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#BokoHaram sponsorship: Judge fumes as government prosecution stay away from Aliyu Ndume’s trial
by James Sambo At the ongoing trial of Senator Aliyu Ndume, who is facing charges of sponsoring the Boko Haram sect, the Federal Government's prosecuting team was absent from the…
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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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“We have indeed established an Islamic caliphate” – Boko Haram release shocking video
by Kolapo Olapoju Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram has released a new video showing how it controls and operates in the towns and villages it has captured and declared an…
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We need more troops in #Adamawa – Governor Ngilari cries to President Jonathan
by Laila Ibrahim Governor of Adamawa State, James Ngilari has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to save his state from being taken over by Boko Haram insurgents. Ngilari made the comments…
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If nothing is done, Boko Haram may soon capture Adamawa, Borno and Yobe – Deputy Governor of Borno warns
by James Sambo The Deputy Governor of Borno state, Zanna Mustapha, has raised an alarm saying that Adamawa, Borno and Yobe may soon cease to exist, going by the rate at…
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Federal Government to introduce toll on Nigeria’s borders
by James Sambo The Federal Government is set to introduce toll payments at Nigeria’s borders with neighboring African countries. The new development was revealed on Friday, 24 October, by the…
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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