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Five more states join suit challenging naira redesign policy of CBN
The lawsuit against CBN's redesign of the naira has expanded to include five additional states. These are the states of Kano, Niger, Jigawa, Nasarawa, and Abia. When the lawsuits were merged…
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El-Rufai challenges Buhari, says old naira notes remain legal tender in Kaduna; Wike has officially joined APC, working for Tinubu – PDP campaign council | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
El-Rufai challenges Buhari, says old naira notes remain legal tender in Kaduna Wike has officially joined APC, working for Tinubu – PDP campaign council Old Naira notes still remain legal…
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You have what it takes to run Nigeria—Emir of Dutse tells Tinubu; North must return Tinubu’s support—Shettima | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
You have what it takes to run Nigeria—Emir of Dutse tells Tinubu Redesigned Naira notes will help curb inflation—CBN North must return Tinubu's support—Shettima Ogun declares holidays for PVC collection…
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Nigerians have no business seeking greener pastures overseas – Tinubu; CBN bankrupt of ideas – Shehu Sani | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Nigerians have no business seeking greener pastures overseas – TinubuCBN bankrupt of ideas – Shehu SaniOver 30,000 APC members defect to PDP in KatsinaObasanjo and Atiku's fight started after chopping…
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Student who criticized Aisha Buhari secretly arraigned, remanded in prison
The police have arraigned Aminu Mohammed, who was recently arrested by security personnel for reportedly criticizing the Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari. Adamu, a student at Federal University, Dutse,…
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Nigerian university confirms the arrest of a student in connection with ‘anti-Aisha Buhari tweet’
Aminu Adamu, a student at Federal University Dutse (FUD), Jigawa State, was arrested for making a tweet that was critical of Aisha Buhari, the wife of Nigeria's president. The student, identified…
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I have done well – Buhari; Place Peter Obi on watchlist, Keyamo tasks security agencies | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
I have done well - BuhariPlace Peter Obi on watchlist, Keyamo tasks security agenciesGas explosion injures 5, damages 17 shops, 5 houses in JigawaMamu aiding terrorism, DSS tells courtTroops rescue…
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Police officers protest non-payment of salaries; Naira hits new low against dollar | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Police officers protest non-payment of salariesFG to penalise airlines selling tickets in dollarsGunmen kidnap Plateau council bossNaira hits new low against dollarFour women, seven-month-old baby die in another Jigawa boat…
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LASG cautions that violators of the Okada ban risk three years in prison; NANS demonstrators, security personnel fight at APC secretariat | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
LASG cautions that violators of the Okada ban risk three years in prisonTwo teens die in Jigawa canoe mishap.Cholera outbreak in Adamawa claims two lives and hospitalizes dozensAPC presidential aspirants'…
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Electricity workers suspend one-day strike for two weeks; Nigerian Musician Buju to face sanction for spitting on police officer | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Electricity workers suspend one-day strike for two weeksNigerian Musician Buju to face sanction for spitting on police officerNigerians will receive more money as the CBN encourages banks to increase savings…
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The Late 5: Senate receives 2018 budget report, Kaduna inaugurates response team against rape and other stories
Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration would not disappoint Nigerians, saying everything possible was being done to ameliorate their hardship.…
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Ex-gov Sule Lamido granted bail after days in custody
by Azeez Adeniyi Former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido has been granted bail on self recognisance by a magistrate court sitting in Dutse. Ikenna Ekpunobi, the prosecutor had argued on Thursday…
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Lamido insists on being tried by Justice Ademola
by Azeez Adeniyi Former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to transfer the money laundering case to Justice Ademola Adeniyi. Lamido has been…
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Jigawa Governor fires 14 permanent secretaries
Fourteen permanent secretaries, in the Jigawa state public service, have been retired with immediate effect. This was contained in a press release statement signed by the state Head of Service,…
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APC is now guilty of every evil thing PDP was accused of – Sule Lamido
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido has accused the All Progressives Congress, of dividing the country, ethnically and politically. Lamido says the new ruling party is presently guilty of everything the…
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“I didn’t borrow in 8 years as Governor” | Lamido blows his trumpet
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido has said that he did not borrow money from any bank to fund all the projects he carried in the state for eight years.…
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Lamido and sons jailed in Kano Prison
Former governor of Jigawa state, Sule Lamido, his two sons, Aminu and Mustapha, and an aide will be behind bars, in Kano Prison till September 28. A Federal high court…
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25 youth corp members dismissed in Jigawa camp
by Ranti Joseph Barely five days left to pass out of NYSC camp, 25 corp members got the shocker of their lives as they were dismissed from the camp. Thirty…
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Lamido is in the eye of the storm as lawmaker urges EFFC to probe him
by Ranti Joseph A House of Representatives member-elect from Jigawa State, Sani Zoro, has called on the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) to look into recent comment by the…
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He may be fighting dirty with Maitama Yusuf… but Sule Lamido looks happy here (PHOTOS)
by Damilola Jagun Jigawa state governor, Sule Lamido is at loggerheads with a former Minister of Internal Affairs, Maitama Bello Yusuf, however, in his photoshoot with Vanguard Allure, he looks…
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‘I will jail you before May 29’ || ‘I will expose your shady deals’ – It’s about to get dirty between Lamido and Maitama-Yusuf
by Kolapo Olapoju There is a brewing feud between the Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido and ex-Minister of Internal Affairs in the Second Republic, Senator Bello Maitama Yusuf. Tha pair…
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#NigeriaDecides: Buhari defeats President Jonathan in Jigawa
by Panshak Ibrahim The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, has won the election in Jigawa state. He polled 885,988 votes to defeat President Jonathan of the…
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Unafraid Lamido believes Atiku, Kwankwaso are Buhari’s ‘greatest enemies’
by Panshak Ibrahim Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa State, may not be "afraid of anybody", but that hasn't stopped him from trying to create division in the All Progressives Congress.…
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“A party formed based on hate, envy and malice” || How Sule Lamido described APC at PDP governors forum (WATCH)
by James Sambo Jigawa state governor, Sule Lamido, went hard on the main opposition party, All Progressives Congress, on Tuesday, March 10, during the Peoples Democratic Party governor's forum. According…
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Opinion: Sule Lamido, the last standing PDP founding father
by Adamu Usman Lamido loves elections and where many other governors try to dodge local government elections by perpetuating caretaker councils in place, he organized regular local government elections in…
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Election violence: Jonathan and Buhari should caution their supporters – Sule Lamido
by James Sambo Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has accused President Goodluck Jonathan and Major General Muhammadu Buhari, of inciting Nigerians to violence, by their electioneering actions and inaction.…
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41-year-old man arrested in Jigawa for defiling 9-year-old girl
by Azubuike Azikiwe A 41-year-old man, Zakari Imam, has been nabbed for allegedly defiling a nine-year-old girl at Hadejia City in Jigawa State. The suspect was arrested by the operatives…
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Opinion: Gov. Lamido, for your sake, please stay in the PDP
by Bonaventure Melah But I also heard Lamido tell Nigerians that while they are free to criticise and condemn bad leadership, they should refrain from calling their leaders thieves in…
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APC merger update: Why Govs Aliyu and Lamido chose to remain in the PDP
by 'Jola Sotubo The defection of some members of the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued to generate ripples…
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Witchcraft: Police arrest 2 people for killing sisters in Jigawa
by Adeola Balogun The deaths of two sisters in Jigawa State have led to the arrest of two people by the state police. The sisters were killed for allegedly practicing…
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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