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The Big 5: Osinbajo says States received N1.19trn from FG in 2 years, Tinubu asks Obasanjo, Babangida to let Nigeria move forward and other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday enjoined former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former military president Gen. Ibrahim Babangida…
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These former generals are confusing Nigerians – but Buhari needs to listen to them
Issue a statement, then deny it, and later confirm that the denial was not to be issued but that the issues in the original statement cannot be denied- that's how…
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[The Media Blog] “If they didn’t kill Sahara Reporters and Premium Times, why would anybody kill NEXT?”
A smart NEXTer from a WhatsApp group discussing Dele Olojede's interview with Feyi Fawehinmi, published on Premium Times calls multiple BS on his statements, Because this was a confidential conversation,…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: The looming demographic disaster
by Olusegun Adeniyi A United Nations (UN) population estimate released last week reaffirmed earlier projection that Nigeria is set to overtake the United States in population by 2050. Titled, “2017…
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The Thread: “Talk is cheap” “Can a leopard change to squirrel overnight”? | Nigerians call out IBB
Former Military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida has come out to say that Nigeria needs to be retructured. He is the latest in the swelling line of people who…
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Nigeria is not a stranger to crisis, she was created out of crisis – Babangida
Former military President Ibrahim Babangida (IBB), has expressed worry over the rising tension in the country. According to TheCable, IBB issued a statement on Monday and condemned the hate speeches…
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Thought Experiment: ‘I am Ibrahim Babangida, and this is what I think about the June 12 hype’
Please, this is not a true account. This is a writer pretending to know what's going on in the mind of General Babangida as he lives through another June 12…
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“June 12 is the mother of May 29” – Bola Tinubu (READ)
The former governor of Lagos State, and National leader of the APC, Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, said the June 12 experience led to the eventual end of military dictatorship. Tinubu…
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Atiku describes the June 12 experience as “unforgettable” (READ)
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has described the June 12 experience as an unforgotten history. In a statement by his Media Office in Abuja, on Sunday, Atiku said the June…
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Simon Kolawole: Predators as Nigeria’s ultimate saviours
by Simon Kolawole For decades, I have been holding on tenaciously to the belief that Nigeria would develop someday. I like to be practical, so I come up with all…
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Pius Adesanmi: Minna- Suffering is different
by Pius Adesanmi. Oto ni ki eyan je iya Oto ni ki iya je eyan I don't know why the Yoruba conceptualise suffering as consumption. In Yoruba, you can eat…
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The Thread: IBB shuts down Minna like he did in Lagos, 1989 [PHOTOS]
General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida gave out his daughter, Halima Babangida in marriage to Auwal Abdullahi, a businessman, at the Hilltop mansion in Minna yesterday. The event was quite the crowd…
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Dele Momodu: Do our youth really know what they want?
by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, I’m very sorry if I’m starting my weekly epistle with what may seem a rhetorical question today. Columnists are ordinarily expected to throw up certain…
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IBB offered to hand over power to me as interim govt head – Falae
by Azeez Adeniyi Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief Olu Falae has said former military dictator, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), offered to hand over power to…
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Office Of The Citizen with Chude Jideonwo: Don’t be annoyed o, but please, who spoilt Nigeria?
by Chude Jideonwo There is something curious that you might have noticed. Something as strange as it is weird. And it should worry you. We don’t appear to know…
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Seun Onigbinde: Buhari isn’t the change we envisioned
by Seun Onigbinde I try to always introspect before I put pieces here on Facebook recently. Why? Because I am a humbled man. Humbled because the Buhari I sold to…
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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 1. Jibrin accuses of Dogara of corruption Former chairman of the federal house of representatives committee on appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has…
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All you need to know about IBB, the new NANS President
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS on Tuesday in Gombe state elected Comrade Chinonso Obasi as its 31st President. Obasi, who is known by many as IBB, is a…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
Here are the top five stories to monitor today. 1) Niger Delta declares cease fire Militants in the Niger Delta have agreed to sheathe their swords and negotiate with the…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Ortom sacks 11, spends N500m | Putin wants to attack US | Aregbesola fights for women | More stories
Benue governor, Ortom buys N500 million vehicles for aides. Premium Times Aregbesola says he will prosecute female genital mutilation. Leadership Ortom sacks 11 permanent secretaries. Punch IBB says he won't…
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Opinion: Wait, Obasanjo is now in the APC, is this still change?
by Imoh David These people do not have the interest of the masses at heart. They only prey on the gullibility and desperation of the masses for their political gains.…
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Today’s Daily Brief: GEJ visits IBB in Minna, Maku vows to rescue Nasarawa citizens, Murtala’s son is Takai’s running mate in Kano, and more
President Goodluck Jonathan Saturday visited former President Ibrahim Babangida in Minna in what the President said was to appreciate the former military President and consult with him after his recent…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Dame Patience goes MIA on Dickson | Gowon & Buhari visit IBB | Presidency lashes out at Amaechi | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Dame Patience goes MIA on Gov. Dickson. YNaija There's a…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Atiku scores GEJ (very) low | ‘Bring it on,’ Fayemi dares Fayose |IBB hosts OBJ, Atiku in Niger | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Fayemi tells Fayose to bring it on. Punch We're…
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Friends again: OBJ visits IBB, hugs Atiku at Minna Airport
by Akan Ido Former President, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida has been receiving visitors since his return from Europe after a two-month medical leave, one of them is Olusegun Obasanjo. Obasanjo was…
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‘I knew about his plans’: Buhari opens up on IBB’s 1985 coup
by Isi Esene Gen. Muhammadu Buhari has been speaking on events leading to his ouster has the Head of State by former military president, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida. Buhari who spoke…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Tambuwal finally makes up his mind | Kwankwaso is ready to declare | Murray-Bruce to vie for senate seat | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Kwankwaso is ready to declare. Premium Times Gov. Aliyu checks…
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Long queues take over as fuel scarcity returns; OBJ, others get Centenary Awards & other important news you need to know today
by Oge Okonkwo Long queues at filling stations as fuel scarcity returns 34 days after there was a warning from the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) of an impending fuel…
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Online publisher ‘fires reporter for false story on IBB’
by Oge Okonkwo There are reports that publishers of the online newspaper, Global Village Extra, has fired the reporter responsible for publishing a press release purportedly written by former Military…
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No, I didn’t authorize any statement against Jonathan – IBB
by Oge Okonkwo Nigeria's first Military President, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), has denied reports that he had wrote an open letter to Nigeria's president, Goodluck Jonathan. IBB described the reports which…
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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