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The Late 5: Nuhu Ribadu declares for Adamawa governorship; #OsunDecides: PDP’s Adeleke wins polling unit | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Nuhu Ribadu, has declared his intention to run for the governorship of…
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The Late 5: FG begins probe into Cambridge Analytica, Fayemi joins governorship race, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The Federal Government has commenced investigations into allegations that a Nigerian billionaire and supporter of former President Goodluck Jonathan…
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Entertainment Roundup: Taylor Swift wins assault trial against DJ; Stuntwoman dies on the set of Deadpool 2 | More stories
Here are the biggest stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing on Entertainment Roundup this Tuesday morning. Taylor Swift wins groping case…
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We won’t allow anybody stop Anambra election – Obiano
Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano has said no person or group can stop the governorship election in the state. The governor spoke with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday when he…
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With a slogan that seems like a joke, Kcee joins the Anambra governorship race
If you follow Kcee go, na enjoyment go kill you! It looks like the people of Anambra are in for a major political spectacle this November as Limpopo singer, Kcee…
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[The Legislative Blog]: It looks like Hon. Jibrin has launched his 2019 campaign
No one knows what he could possibly be running for. But the suspended lawmaker is sure to gun for the governorship seat in Kano state. Before you dub us preposterous,…
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We have your receipt: Between Fayose and the APC – 2018 is just around the corner
Since the PDP's failure to retain their dominance of Ondo state, Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state who unfortunately remains the only PDP governor in the Southwest has been uncomfortable…
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Backstory: Shehu Sani and the APC debacle has been a long time coming
Yesterday, Senator Shehu Sani representing Kaduna Central in the upper legislative chamber was suspended indefinitely from the All Progressive Congress (APC). The suspension was announced in a letter to the…
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Edo governorship: APC planning to rig election – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that it had plans to rig Wednesday's governorship election in Edo state. It said the Director…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories to monitor today Police officer remanded in prison for killing Okada rider An Ondo State Magistrate Court has ordered that a police inspector be remanded in…
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PDP to Oshiomhole: Return local council’s money to them
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo state has called on the state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, to return the deductions illegally made from the statutory allocations of local government councils in…
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Sam Hart: Dear Uche Ogah, what happens when you’re done being a nuisance in Abia?
by Sam Hart Dear Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah. I bring you greetings this afternoon from Umuahia. I sincerely hope you're doing well. If so, doxology. I write to update you on…
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Election tribunal says Seriake Dickson remains Bayelsa governor
The Bayelsa State Governorship Electoral Petitions Tribunal on Tuesday upheld the victory of Seriake Dickson in the state governorship election. Dickson was declared winner of the election by the Independent…
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Opinion: Between “Internet Governor” and Oshiomhole’s “third term”: A nay vote
by Sufuyan Ojeifo Many Nigerians, especially Edo indigenes and residents, had patiently waited for the gubernatorial campaign flag off of the All Progressives Party (APC) in Edo State, so as…
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INEC rejects Sheriff’s candidate for Edo guber election
Matthew Iduoriyekwemwen, the Edo governorship candidate of Ali Modu Sheriff-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been rejected by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The electoral body said…
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Sheriff vs Markafi: PDP presents two candidates for Edo guber election
The leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has gone a notch higher as the two factions of the party have submitted two different names to the Independent National Electoral Commission…
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‘Disregard Sheriff’s faction of PDP’ – Markafi committee
The National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party-led by Ahmed Markafi, on Saturday, called on the Independent National Electoral Commission not to recognize the candidate of the Ali Modu Sheriff for…
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Abia CJ says ‘mischievous politicians’ are to blame for her ‘running away’
The Chief Judge of Abia State, Justice Theresa Uzoamaka Uzokwe, has described reports that she ran away from her duty post to avoid swearing-in Uche Ogah as the governor of…
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Sheriff’s PDP: Venue of Edo primary election blocked off by police
Police officers have blocked off the entrance to Samuel Ogbemudia stadium road by Akenzua junction, Edo state - venue of the governorship primary of the Ali Modu Sheriff-led faction of Peoples Democratic…
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Just In: Godwin Obaseki wins Edo state APC guber primary
Godwin Obaseki has been declared the candidate of the All Progressive Congress for the 2016 Edo state governorship election after he polled 1618 votes out of the 2,873 delegates that…
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Opinion: Why propaganda against Amaechi will ultimately fail
By Eze Chukwuemeka Eze Jordan B Peterson, a psychology professor at the University of Toronto, a clinical psychologist must have had Chief Nyesom Wike the Rivers State Governor in mind when…
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Nigerian youths would soon be able to run for President, others
The House of Representatives on Wednesday, passed a bill seeking to reduce the age limit of those interested in vying for the Presidency and other political offices. The bill, which scaled…
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Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello finally appoints deputy – See who
Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello has appointed Simon Achuba as the deputy governor of the state. According to the All Progressives Congress Facebook page, Bello wrote a letter to the…
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Masquerade walks from ‘Abuja to Kogi’ in celebration of Yahaya Bello (PHOTOS)
A masquerade in Kogi state, has embarked on a walk of victory for newly inaugurated governor of the state, Yahaya Bello. Punch Newspapers reports that the masquerade trekked from Abuja…
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Dino Melaye says Yakubu Dogara is ‘Speaker by force’
The Senator representing Kogi East, Dino Melaye has directed some verbal barbs towards the Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara. On Wednesday, January 27, at the inauguration…
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Opinion: The striking similarities between Bayelsa and Abia governorship elections
A wise man does not cut his nose, just to spite his face. The unfolding electoral drama in the Bayelsa state governorship election, especially the cancellation of the election in…
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From Nollywood to state house? Veteran producer, Don Pedro Obaseki wants to succeed Oshiomhole
Veteran Nollywood producer, Don Pedro Osaro Agbonifo Obaseki has declared his intentions to run for the governorship position of Edo state come 2016. Read his letter of intent: Dear Friends, Sisters and…
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I’m governor-elect of Kogi, according to the constitution – Faleke
The Kogi State All Progressives Congress’ deputy governorship candidate, John Faleke, has written again to the national chairman of the party, John Oyegun, insisting that he's the governor-elect and should…
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Kogi governorship election declared inconclusive
Kogi governorship elections has been declared inconclusive by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC returning officer for the election, Emmanuel Kucha, announced this at the INEC headquarters in the state.…
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‘Bayelsans are sleeping’ | 5 things we learnt from Governor Dickson’s interview
Bayelsa Governo, Seriake Dickson has just finished the first leg of his community to community tour as part of his campaign for the governorship election slated for December 5. He…
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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