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The Big 5: Onemola rejects appointment as Lawan’s media aide; Stop attacking our citizens, Abike Dabiri-Erewa warns Togo, Ghana | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Onemola rejects appointment as Lawan's media aide Olu Onemola, who was appointed Special Assistant on New Media by the Senate…
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The Late 5: Atiku, PDP asking us for server that we don’t have – INEC tells Tribunal; Okorocha sworn in as senator | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: APC asks court to strike out Atiku's suit on account of non-citizenship The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday prayed the Presidential…
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The Big 5: Buhari’s govt driving Nigeria towards disaster, instability – Obasanjo; Atiku, PDP seeks permission to inspect INEC’s server | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Buhari's govt driving Nigeria towards disaster, instability - Obasanjo In a recent interview with Premium Times, former President Olusegun Obasanjo…
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BREAKING: Gbajabiamila is 9th House of Reps Speaker, defeats Bago by wide margin
The lawmaker representing Surulere Federal Constituency 1 of Lagos in the National Assembly, Femi Gbajabiamila has been elected as the Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives. Gbajabiamila, Majority Leader in…
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The Big 5: Buhari signs June 12 Democracy Day Bill into law; Tribunal dismisses petition against Buhari, APC | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Tribunal dismisses petition against Buhari, APC The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on Monday dismissed the petition of the Coalition for…
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The Late 5: Gbajabiamila not convicted of any crime – Jibrin; Dokpesi to lead one-man protest to National Assembly Thursday | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: JAMB yet to fix cut-off mark - spokesperson The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has not published the national…
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The Big 5: FCT residents didn’t vote for me but I’ll secure them – Buhari; Fresh trouble for Gbaja as court summons him on eve of speakership contest | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: FG lauds emergence of Muhammad-Bande as UNGA president The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has applauded the emergence of Prof. Tijjani…
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The Big 5: Wike offered me billions to compromise Rivers polls – General Jamil Sarham; Suspected herdsmen kill one, injure another in Delta | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Don't use our party to seek relevance - PDP tells Tinubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Tuesday, accused national leader…
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FG secures release of Zainab Aliyu from Saudi detention; Police raid Abuja nightclubs, arrests over 70 women and other stories that made the headlines this week
Here are the stories that drove conversation this week: Police raid Abuja nightclubs, arrests over 70 women About two weeks after police officers arrested 30 women at different night clubs…
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Reps will strengthen EFCC to fight corruption – Gbajabiamila
by Azeez Adeniyi Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila on Monday said the lower chamber will strengthen anti-corruption institutions. Gbajabiamila said this on Monday in Lagos. He said…
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Xenophobia: Senate cancels trip to South Africa
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday cancelled its planned trip to South Africa to discuss with the country's parliament in xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in the country.…
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No need to reconvene to discuss Buhari’s letter – Gbajabiamila
The Leader of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, says there is no need to reconvene the House for the purpose of considering Buhari’s letter. Gbajabiamila, who spoke with The Punch via…
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Reps won’t rush passage of 2017 budget – Gbajabiamila
Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has said the lower chamber will critically examine the 2017 budget, even though it has to be passed on time for…
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Nigeria must borrow to fund 2017 budget – Reps
The leadership of the House of Representatives on Sunday said Nigeria cannot fund its 2017 budget except from an external loan. Majority Leader of the House, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila said…
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YNaija’s 12 days of Christmas : The UNILAG whiz kid
In a lot of ways, 2016 has been a very stressful year. Hopefully, it hasn't been as stressful for you as it has been for our dear nation, Nigeria. Still,…
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Why APC is in crisis – Oyegun
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun says the crisis in the party was caused by a few missteps it had when it took over power at the…
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$29.96bn loan: Reps will approve Buhari’s request – Gbajabiamila
Majority leader of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila says the lower legislative chamber will approve President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to borrow $29.9 billion (about N12 trillion) to fund capital…
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#BudgetPadding: I signed the statement to disown Jibrin on one condition… – Gbajabiamila
Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila on Friday said he wants the police to investigate his alleged role in the padding of the 2016 budget. In a…
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Budget-Padding Tracker: Gbajabiamila opens up
The budget padding scandal in the House of Representatives is one issue that would continue to be spken about in days and weeks to come. Accusations and counter-accusations keep flying…
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Budget-Padding Tracker: Dogara’s security details may be withdrawn
There are insinuations that the Federal Government may withdraw the security details attached to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara over the controversy surrounding the 2016 budget, The Vanguard reports.…
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House crisis: Is there a plot to remove or suspend Femi Gbajabiamila?
In the Federal House of Representatives, the lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress, are divided into two factions: Pro-Dogara and Pro-Gbajabiamila. In spite of belonging to the same party, supporters…
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Another APC crisis? Dogara, Gbajabiamila supporters fight in NASS lobby
The levee has broken for the second time in a few months, and the water pours over. The All Progressives Congress party is about to witness the outbreak of another…
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APC will be non-existent without Tinubu – Femi Gbajabiamila
Majority leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, says there wouldn't be an All Progressives Congress, without Bola Tinubu. Gbajabiamila stated that Tinubu was used by God to bring…
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“I feel betrayed by Tambuwal” – Femi Gbajabiamila
Majority leader of the Federal House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, says he feels betrayed by Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto state. The former friends fell apart when Tambuwal backed Yakubu…
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Between Gbajabiamila, Dogara, Tambuwal and God
It was God's will for Yakubu Dogara to emerge Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives. Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, believes this. Aminu Tambuwal, Governor…
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Why I supported Dogara over Gbajabiamila for Speaker – Tambuwal
Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has revealed the reasons behind his support of the emergence of Yakubu Dogara as Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives. Tambuwal said he decided…
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PDP Reps shocked by Buhari’s support of Gbajabiamila
Members of the Peoples Democratic Party caucus at the House of Representatives have expressed shock over the revelation that President Muhammadu Buhari tacitly supported the ambition of Femi Gbajabiamila to…
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APC, Buhari did not allow me give up on my ambition – Gbajabiamila
The recently appointed Majority Leader of the Federal House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has revealed how President Buhari and his party, the All Progressives Congress, discouraged him from ditching his ambition…
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What Gbajabiamila said after emerging Majority House Leader yesterday
The anointed candidate of the All Progressives Congress, for the Speaker-ship of the Federal House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, was on Tuesday, July 28, compensated with the next best thing.…
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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