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Forgetting his vice, President Buhari cautions religious leaders, Nnamdi Kanu resurfaces in Jerusalem | Other top stories of the week
These are the stories that drove conversation this week. The Kano government discredited a video portraying Governor Abdullahi Ganduje personally collecting kickbacks to the tune of $5 million. Commissioner for…
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Having only resumed last week, this is how Nigerian senators decided to spend today
After all the political rumblings that took place the past few weeks, the Nigerian Senate, who after postponing their resumption for the party primaries, resumed Wednesday's sitting with arguments over…
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The Late 5: Owerri court releases 114 Imo women held in detention, Gov. Ortom alleges threat to his life | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: An Owerri high court on Friday granted the unconditional release of 114 women alleged to be members of the Indigenous People…
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The Big 5: Saraki meets Obasanjo behind closed doors, Falconets cross over to World Cup quarter finals | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Monday held a closed-door meeting with former President, Olusegun Obasanjo at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Godswill Akpabio, Gimba Kakanda, Olukemi Mabayoje and others
Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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The Late 5: The ‘Uncommon Defector’ finally moves to the APC; Saraki says Senate ready to reconvene for INEC budget I More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has on Wednesday said that the Senate was ready to reconvene from its recess to consider the…
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Just In: Former Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum, Akpabio finally joins APC
Following weeks of speculations about his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom, Senator Godswill Akpabio has officially dumped the opposition People's Democratic…
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The Late 5: Osinbajo shows Lawal Daura the exit door at DSS; Saraki, Dogara calls off NASS leadership meeting I More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) in the early hours of Tuesday barricaded all the entry and exit points…
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BREAKING: Godswill Akpabio resigns as Senate Minority Leader
Godswill Akpabio, the senator representing, Akwa Ibom North senatorial district has resigned his position as the minority leader of the red chamber. In a letter dated August 04, 2018, and…
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The Big 5: We evacuated football fans in Russia with $1 million- FG; Akpabio rounds off consultations, meets Tinubu I More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government says the evacuation of 355 stranded Nigerian football fans in Russia after the 2018 World Cup cost $1…
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The YNaija Cover – the 6th of August
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The Late 5: Kano Deputy Gov, Hafiz Abubakar resigns; Akpabio holds meeting with Buhari in London I More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Professor Hafiz Abubakar, the deputy governor of Kano has resigned his position. Former Governor of Akwa Ibom and Minority leader of…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 2nd of November
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Just In: Buhari, Akpabio in closed door meeting at Aso Villa
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with Senate Minority Leader Godswill Akpabio at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. Akpabio, a senator elected on the platform of the opposition…
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[The Injustice Blog] How Udom Emmanuel is “shielding” Akpabio from investigation
There is a strange connivance between two individuals at the moment which is a case of elites versus masses. In this situation, the elites are winning but how far they…
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The Thread: “Akwa Ibom state inspires me” | Celebrating the achievement of AKS
Akwa Ibom state turns 30 years old on September 23rd and Etubom Uyai Iban celebrates the state's achievements. See below: ;
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PDP’s achievements is there for all to see – Godswill Akpabio
Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom North-West, PDP), says his colleagues in the All Progressives Congress (APC) are welcome to join his party. He said they have been making inquiries if there…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. THIS GOVERNMENT WON’T TAKE HATE SPEECHES LIGHTLY – OSINBAJO Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday warned those who have been engaging in…
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Saraki’s trial stalled economic growth – Akpabio
Minority leader of the senate, Godswill Akpabio, says the trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) slowed down the economy. Speaking on Thursday, Akpabio told his…
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Money laundering: Operatives arrest ex-gov Akapbio wife’s account officer
Law enforcement officers on Monday arrested the Account Officer of wife former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mrs Unoma Akpabio, Vanguard reports. The arrested banker reportedly works for UBA Bank,…
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Pius Adesanmi: If you can destroy one street light without consequences…
by Pius Adesanmi Due to rampant abuse and corruption, President Buhari has ordered the scrapping of special intervention funds for tertiary institutions in 2017. Special intervention funds - a discretionary…
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UPDATE: We’ll reclaim Uba’s seat -Akpabio
by Dolapo Adelana The Senate Minority Leader, Chief Godswill Akpabio, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would challenge the defection of Sen. Andy Uba’s (PDP-Anambra) to the All Progressives Congress…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Just In: Court orders permanent forfeiture of N34bn linked to Diezani A judge of the Federal High Court in Lagos,…
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EFCC seizes Akpabio’s wife’s school
by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized a school allegedly belonging to Unoma Akpabio, wife of former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio. The…
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It’s senseless to think i will sponsor protest against a govt I am part of – Akpabio
Senate minority leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio has denied rumours that he is the sponsor of a planned march to be led by pop icon, 2face Idibia. 2face had announced a…
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20 APC senators ready to defect to PDP – Akpabio
Senate minority leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio has said 20 serving Senators of the All Progressives Congress are ready to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Akpabio said this while speaking…
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[The Legislative Blog]: The PDP has just lost another Senator in the House but is still in denial of a crisis
Senator Nelson Effing, representing Akwa Ibom South in the upper Chamber, has announced his defection from the PDP to the ruling APC. Senator Effiong gave his reason as, "over the…
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BREAKING: Senate adjourns plenary to Jan. 10, swears in Rivers Senators
The Nigerian Senate on Thursday adjourned plenary till January 10, 2017. The motion to adjourn was moved by Senate Leader, Ali Ndume and seconded by Minority leader Godswill Akpabio. Senate President,…
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[The Legislative Blog]: PDP loses another senatorial seat in the upper chamber and this time, it hurts
Up until Saturday, the PDP could proudly lay claim to Ondo state with Olusegun Mimiko as governor and Senator Yele Omogunwa as the only PDP representative in the upper House…
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BREAKING: PDP senators walk out of plenary over defection of member to APC
Senators representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday walked out of the chamber in protest, The Cable reports. Before the walk out Senate President Bukola Saraki had announced the defection…
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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