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Just In: PDP founding members meet Babangida
by Dolapo Adelana Some founding members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Professor Jerry Gana on Saturday met with former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida in his…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Sheriff visits Babangida in Minna The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Sheriff visits Babangida in Minna | We will urge Buhari to speak with Nigerians – Presidency | More stories
by Dolapo Adelana From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. Sheriff visits Babangida in Minna - YNaija Yakubu asks court to set aside forfeiture order on seized $9.8m -…
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I issued Buhari, Abacha and Babangida WAEC certificates – Ex-registrar
A former registrar of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) Alex Ajayi says he was privileged to issue WAEC certificates to three former Head of States - General Muhammadu Buhari,…
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YNaija Editorial: Why is Solomon Dalung still a minister?
20 years ago this week, Nigeria recorded one of its most remarkable sporting triumphs to win the gold medal in the Olympic football tournament, with improbable victories over first Brazil,…
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Femi Falana: On official corruption and immunity
In order to ensure the smooth running of the government the Constitution has conferred immunity on the heads of the executive. A couple of laws have equally granted immunity to…
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Babangida returns home ‘healthier and kicking like an old soldier’
Former Military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida on Friday, returned to Nigeria after a three week medical trip to a German hospital. Some sections of the media reported his rumoured…
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Babangida is ‘sick, receiving treatment in Germany’
Former Military President Ibrahim Babangida has had to dismiss several reports of his death in recent times. On Wednesday, yet again, he said, “I’m alive,” just as there were speculations that…
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‘I don’t worry about death, everybody has to die’ – Babangida
Former military President Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida is unperturbed by the persistent rumours of his death and/or ill-health. The 74-year-old retired General was last week, yet again, rumoured to have been…
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‘Obasanjo, Babangida elevated corruption in governance’
Dr. Tunji Braithwaite has accused former president President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, of making corruption attractive to Nigerian governors. Braithwaite's comments was in reaction to Obasanjo's…
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Why I can’t accept PDP’s invitation to rebranding conference – IBB
Former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, says he will not be a part of the upcoming rebranding conference of the Peoples Democratic Party. Babangida says he bade goodbye to partisan…
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What Babangida said about Abiola, Buhari and PDP yesterday
Former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd), says he still misses the winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola. Babangida, who turned 74 on Sunday, said…
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Rotimi Fasan: Pres. Jonathan’s power sector report card is a big ‘F’ for failure
by Rotimi Fasan The present administration, to invert a line of reasoning made famous by General Ibrahim Babangida, may be in government but it is surely not in power.…
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Weed smokers war leads to closure of two schools – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)
by Kolapo Olapoju 1. Tambuwal is once again, secured After being deprived of his security aides, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, must be glad to have them…
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All you schemers, IBB is not interested in interim government
by Panshak Ibrahim Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, doesn't want to be dragged into the funny business of 'interim government'. Basically, he's been down that lane before and…
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Former President Shagari’s birthday was a reunion of past leaders (See Photos)
by Anike Jacobs Former Head of State, Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari, turned 90 today February 25 and he marked it in style. President Goodluck Jonathan and former Head of States…
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Dele Momodu: A revolution long foretold
by Dele Momodu Nigeria is a country with too many needs in the midst of plenty. Our country is a paradox or an oxymoron of pain and luxury. A…
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Boko Haram is not restricted to the north-east – IBB
by Panshak Ibrahim Erstwhile head of state, Ibrahim Babangida, has enjoined Nigerians against viewing the insurgency in the country as a northern problem. Babangida said the insurgency is not restricted to…
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What Buhari, IBB, Jonathan, Fashola said during the Council meeting on ‘election postponement’ (READ)
by Kolapo Olapoju A popular journalist, Olusegun Adeniyi, has released details of the 'election postponement' debate at the National Council of State meeting of Thursday, February 5. In his column…
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I take responsibility for my actions – IBB speaks on Dele Giwa & more (WATCH)
by Panshak Ibrahim Former Military head of state, Ibrahim Babangida, recently sat down for an interview on Kadaria Ahmed's "Straight Talk with Kadaria". During the interview, Babangida stated that he…
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How trouble broke out at the PDP campaign rally in Bauchi
by James Sambo Trouble broke out at the presidential campaign rally of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ibrahim Babangida Square, Bauchi, as irate youths stoned dignitaries with harmful objects. During the course of…
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Buhari gets endorsement from IBB in Minna (PHOTOS)
by Panshak Ibrahim The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, got an endorsement from former head of state, Ibrahim Babandiga on Monday, January 19. Buhari visited Babangida…
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#AnotherAngu: Neither GEJ nor Buhari will be president – Prophet declares
by Azubuike Azikiwe Yet another Enugu-based cleric has shared his prediction on the presidential election. Prophet Anthony Nwoko, says none of Muhammadu Buhari and President Goodluck Jonathan will be president…
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#BokoHaram is fighting and Nigeria is not responding – Femi Falana
by Kolapo Olapoju A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Femi Falana, has chastised Nigerian political leaders for the unabated reign of the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The human rights activist…
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Obasanjo and IBB missing from Jonathan’s presidential declaration
by Kolapo Olapoju Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and erstwhile Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida were nowhere to be found at President Goodluck Jonathan’s declaration to contest the 2015 presidential election in…
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Today’s Daily Brief: OBJ visits IBB in Niger, Tambuwal storms NASS without security details, 3 Imo APGA officials die in auto crash, and more
Three officials of the All Progressives Grand Alliance in Imo State died in a road crash in Edo State while returning from Abuja to the state. A statement on Tuesday…
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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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“I miss everyone” – Babangida returns from medical trip in Germany
by James Sambo After being away for two months, General Ibrahim Babangida, former Military Head of State, has returned from a medical treatment at a German Hospital. Arriving in the…
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Today’s Daily Brief: IBB’s son joins Niger gov race, Presidential taskforce chairman joins Rivers gov race, PDP govs meeting with Mu’azu ends in deadlock, and more
We deliver your news brief for Friday, October 17, 2014. Mohammed Babangida, son of former military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, may have joined the Niger State governorship race to…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Peter Obi finds shelter under the umbrella | James Ibori stays running things | Buhari gives date for declaration | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today Peter Obi finds shelter under the umbrella. YNaija IBB goes…
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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