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FG, NLC Meeting on Fuel Subsidy Ends Deadlocked; Tinubu, APC Oppose BVAS Evidence in Presidential Tribunal | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
FG, NLC Meeting on Fuel Subsidy Ends Deadlocked Tinubu, APC Oppose BVAS Evidence in Presidential Tribunal No Need for Senate, Reps - Shekarau Tells Tinubu Gender Bill Scales Second Reading…
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Why Hausa community asked Sanwo-Olu to reverse okada ban | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Shops and vehicles destroyed as riot breaks out in Dei Dei marketShekarau explains why he left APC to join NNPPNERC moves to adjust electricity tariff Why Hausa community asked Sanwo-Olu…
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The Late 5: Ambode breaks the ice, accepts re-election defeat; Ajimobi, Uduaghan, Shekarau secure APC Senate tickets | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Lagos Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has conceded defeat to his opponent in Tuesday's governorship primary election, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Addressing a news conference…
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Osinbajo and Atiku’s back and forth on restructuring; Salisu Yusuf’s NFF ban and other stories that drove conversation this week
These are the stories that drove conversation this week. Governors of the South East states called on the Federal Government to repair dilapidated facilities at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport,…
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The Late 5: Shekarau finally re-joins the APC, Authorities quell fears of earthquake in Abuja | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Authorities of the FCT Emergency Management Agency and the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) have on Friday, allayed the fears of Abuja residents over speculations…
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The Big 5: Are you for restructuring or not? – Atiku tackles Osinbajo; APC pegs Presidential, Governorship forms at N45m, N22.5m | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has asked the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to make a choice whether he is for restructuring or whether…
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With over 10 presidential aspirants, what are the PDP’s chances against Buhari?
Twelve aspirants are currently vying for the Presidential ticket of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), thus making the party's ticket the most contested one. The party's primaries would have been…
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Shekarau declares intention to run for Presidency, writes PDP
Former minister of education, Ibrahim Shekarau, has indicated interest to run for the presidency in 2019 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. Sule Ya’u Sule, his media aide said…
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I’m a strong advocate of Buhari’s anti-corruption war – Shekarau
Former governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau has lauded the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration for its fight against corruption. He lauded the President while speaking with journalists in Sokoto on…
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Governor Yari’s excuse for meningitis, and 5 other times Nigerian politicians blamed God for their incompetence
by Tolu Omoyeni God will be sitting on his throne going about His business jeje and Nigerian politicians will just bring their loose mouths and drag the Almighty into matters that…
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I remain in PDP, count me out of any other party – Ibrahim Shekarau
Former Kano State governor, Ibrahim Shekarau has stated categorically that he has no intention to quit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He said that any plan to float a new…
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YNAIJA PREDICTION: Like Kaduna, we predict APC’s Abdullahi Ganduje will win Kano gov’norship election
The battle for the governorship elections in the Kano state, the largest in the north western part of the country, will most likely be between the two political heavyweights, Rabiu Kwankwanso and…
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Tolu Ogunlesi profiles Adamu Muazu: The PDP chairman is a game changer (Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2014 Nominee)
by Tolu Ogunlesi Adamu Muazu knows what it’s like to fall out of favour with the powers-that-be, after having himself once been among them. He spent the time between mid-2008…
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Kano comic-actor, Rabilu Musa a.k.a Dan Ibro is dead
by Panshak Ibrahim Famous Kannywood comic-actor, Dan Ibro, real name - Rabilu Musa is dead. Musa reportedly passed away on Tuesday, December 9. He is believed to have appeared in…
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Today’s Daily Brief: Atiku condemns insurgent attacks in Adamawa, Tambuwal uncovers plot to remove him, 16 gov’norship aspirants shun Rivers appeal panel, and more
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Monday in Abuja condemned the nefarious activities of insurgents suspected to be Boko Haram in Mubi, Adamawa, few days ago. Atiku, who made the condemnation…
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#Ebola: Schools may resume this month – Health Minister
by Isi Esene School resumption date may be reviewed by the National Council of Education as the Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu hinted at a reduction in the alert…
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Ebola: Primary and Secondary schools to resume October 13
by S'ola Filani Due to the current Ebola outbreak in the country, the Federal Government has ordered that all primary and secondary schools in the country should resume in…
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What GEJ said to the parents of the Chibok girls
At a closed-door meeting held earlier today by President Goodluck Jonathan with escapees from the abducted Chibok girls and some parents of those still held hostage, the President reiterated his promise to…
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Shekarau magic: Colleges of Education suspend 7 months strike
by S'ola Filani The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union has suspended its seven months strike for three months. This will take effect from Monday, July 21, to allow the…
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It’s official: Senate confirms Shekarau, Adeyeye, others as ministers
by S'ola Filani The Upper Chamber of the National Assembly has confirmed former Kano State governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, as a Minister of the Federal Republic. The other…
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‘He’s on his own’: We did not endorse Kwankwaso as APC leader – Shekarau warns
by Oke Efagene The Shekarau faction of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) in Kano has dissociated itself from endorsing Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso as leader of the All Progressives…
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APC Tsunami: Save PDP in North West, Sambo begs Na’Abba, 4 ex-govs
by Oke Efagene Vice-President Namadi Sambo, has relocated to Kaduna State for the past 3 days to meet with Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in the North West, in a…
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Two can play that game: PDP woos ex-governor Ibrahim Shekarau in Kano
by Oke Efagene Ibrahim Shekarau The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday received assurance from a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, of his readiness…
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Atim Akem Asim: Gov. Kwankwaso should get his hands out of the Kano cookie jar
by Atim Akem Asim A number of questions are begging to be asked: Is the governor above the law such that he can use public funds at will? Does the fact that…
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Salihu Tanko Yakasai: Shekarau, Kano APC is NOT your property (Y! Politico)
by Salihu Tanko Yakasai Let me categorically state that, we the majority members of APC in Kano can comfortably sacrifice Shekarau to have Kwankwaso on board, anyday, anytime and a…
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Salihu Tanko Yakasai: You cannot love Kano and hate Kwankwaso (Y! Politico)
by Salihu Tanko Yakasai But the key is for us to be able to separate and treat each one individually according to what he is and what he does, the…
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Atom Lim: Opposition merger talks: What’s in it for the ANPP’s Shekarau? (Y! Politico)
by Atom Lim Shekarau is not someone to come to the table expecting nothing. So what could be in it for this teacher who has managed to maintain stability in…
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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