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After Surviving Buhari, We Didn’t Expect Tinubu to Take the Same Route – Ondo Residents Fume as Fuel Prices Soar; Tinubu Orders Review of N8,000 Palliatives Scheme | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
After Surviving Buhari, We Didn't Expect Tinubu to Take the Same Route - Ondo Residents Fume as Fuel Prices Soar Tinubu Orders Review of N8,000 Palliatives Scheme Kyari Attributes Rising…
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DSS Confiscates Emefiele’s Passport, Plans Home and Office Search; We Won’t Relent to Bring Leadership That Nigerians Deserve – Peter Obi | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
DSS Confiscates Emefiele’s Passport, Plans Home and Office Search We Won't Relent to Bring Leadership That Nigerians Deserve - Peter Obi Hadi Sirika Clarifies Unveiling of Nigeria Air by Shareholders…
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ECOWAS court declares Nigeria Twitter ban unlawful, warns against repeat
Following a suit by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and 176 concerned Nigerians, the ECOWAS Court has “declared unlawful the suspension of Twitter by the government of President Muhammadu…
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Ekweremadu says Southeast will not waste votes on Peter Obi; INEC rejects extension of CVR exercise | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
"There is nothing like a placeholder" - Falana backs INECEkweremadu says Southeast cannot afford to waste their votes on Peter ObiCourt orders Mompha’s arrest in ₦6bn money-laundering suitArmy intercepts carload…
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More lawyers target #EndSARS protesters but what is the intent?
Following a halt on the #EndSARS protests, we have seen attempts by the government to target and harass key persons from the protest. While this is not uncommon and very…
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Army releases list of 86 ‘most wanted terrorists’, Buhari reinstates UNILAG VC Ogundipe | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Army releases list of 86 ‘most wanted terrorists’ The Nigerian Army has released a list of 86 persons wanted “in connection with the act of terrorism”. Those on the list…
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#EndSARS: Despite protests, police begin SWAT training, ‘We will not allow anarchy in Nigeria’ – FG | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Despite the ongoing nationwide protests, the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mohammed Adamu, has declared the training of the new police tactical team, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) will commence on…
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#YNaijaPolitics100: The YNaija 100 Most Influential Voices in Nigerian Politics – Nyesom Wike, Okonjo-Iweala, Sowore, Saraki, Falana makes 2020 list
Every year, YNaija shows commitment to focused debates on national and sub-national politics and its role in progressive development. In this light, we dig deep – through the surface and…
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Kingsley Moghalu reacts to Falana’s claim that he received an appointment from APC
Former presidential candidate of the Young Peoples Party (YPP), Kingsley Moghalu, has released a statement debunking the claim from a Senior Advocate Nigria (SAN) Femi Falana that Moghalu received an…
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The Late 5: Ngige dissatisfied with level of progress, takes over FG-ASUU negotiations; House of Reps approve June 12 as new Democracy Day | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar on Thursday said that the misrule of the ruling All…
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Minimum wage: Governors earn same salaries, yet some argue against paying equal wage – Falana speaks
Activist-lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana has said it will be illegal for states to determine what they can pay as minimum wage. Falana who was guest…
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The Late 5: Third Mainland Bridge closes Aug 23 – 26, Oyo Govt demolishes Fresh FM building | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Government of Lagos has appealed for the cooperation and understanding of motorists and residents in the state during the four-day closure of…
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The Big 5: EFCC debunks claim accounts were frozen on Saraki’s order, I’ll be President for just one term – Atiku | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Former Vice President and chieftain of the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said he will be President for a…
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The Big 5: Falana wants urgent meeting of Nigeria Police Council, France emerge as World Cup Champions and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has urged governors of the 36 states and President Muhammadu Buhari to convene an urgent meeting…
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Is Falz carrying on his father’s legacy with #ThisIsNigeria?
Nigerian rapper, Folarin 'Falz' Falana, the scion of legal luminary and human right activist Femi Falana (SAN) has subtly reignited activism in the Nigerian music industry. Music is power and…
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The Big 5: Senator Omo-Agege denies leading hoodlums to steal the mace, Femi Falana says no legislative house has the power to suspend its member and other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu yesterday briefed Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on the invasion of the Senate. After meeting with Osinbajo,…
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The Big 5: Dangote is still Africa’s richest man, Falana’s ultimatum to DSS, and other top stories
These are the top five stories from Nigeria, you should be monitoring. For the seventh year in a row, Forbes magazine had named Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote…
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Chimamanda Adichie, Banky W, Toke Ibru, others make YNaija inaugural #Woke100 List
In 2017, YNaija committed a big part of its time and resources towards carefully documenting the big stories happening in the country and on the continent and highlighting the efforts…
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Falana talks about #EndSARS but leaves out an important issue
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana says the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) is made up of members of the armed forces who have undergone training to kill. Falana…
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Fayose, Falana exchange words over N1bn Abuja property
The Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, has attacked human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), over the allegation by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN), linking the…
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I didn’t buy any property from EFCC | Falana tackles Malami
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has denied ever buying any property in Maitama District, Abuja, from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Background: Attorney-General of the federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami…
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U.S. lays claim to $300m Abacha loot
The United States (US) has reportedly laid claim to $300 million stashed abroad by the late military dictator, Gen Sani Abacha. Highlights: According to The Nation, the United States allegedly…
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Instead of taking loan, FG should recover $21.7bn from NNPC – Falana
Human right lawyer, Femi Falan has urged the Federal Government to recover unremitted funds from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) rather than borrowing. He spoke on Wednesday in Lagos at a…
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The Late 5: Senate approval of Buhari’s loan request, Falana to sue FG, and other top stories
Here are the top five stories that drove conversation today. It seems the whistleblowing policy introduced by the Federal Government is about to lead to some serious issues. After the…
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Falana vows to sue FG after falling in a manhole
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said he would sue the Federal Government after sustaining injuries when he fell in a manhole. Falana said this while delivering his speech at…
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2019 Presidency: It’s trouble for Nigeria as we have only Buhari and Atiku – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has stated that the possibility of choosing only between two older Nigerians - Muhammadu Buhari and Atiku Abubakar - in the 2019 presidential elections spells trouble…
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Buhari’s action against officials who reinstated Maina will make or mar anti-corruption war – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately prosecute Abdulrasheed Maina, former chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reform Team (PTPT). In a statement…
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Awarding contracts without Kachikwu is illegal | Falana tells NNPC boss Baru
Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru was wrong to have 'unilaterally' awarded contracts without the Minister of…
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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