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Osinbajo, Jonathan, Adeboye, Oyedepo, others attend Paul Eneche’s 100,000-seater auditorium dedication (PHOTOS)
Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, former president Goodluck Jonathan; General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye; Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide,…
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These are the PDP Presidential candidates, their messages and motivations
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) since its defeat in the last election which took it out of power, seems to have learned a lesson out two. This is evident in…
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The Big 5: PDP BoT sets up committee to pick consensus Presidential candidate; No new minimum wage yet – NLC | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Governors on the platform of the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) have rejected what they assume is an attempt to impose…
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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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The Big 5: NASS pass 2018 budget of N9.12trn, FG says Leah Sharibu has not been abandoned and other stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: The two chambers of the National Assembly, passed the 2018 budget totaling N9.120, 334,988,225 at Wednesday's plenary following the adoption of…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. Mugabe’s wife, Grace declares self new President of Zimbabwe First lady of Zimbabwe Grace Mugabe has declared herself as the…
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‘Former Plateau governor, Jang got N525bn in 8 years, left N222bn debt behind’
The transition committee in Plateau state, has said that former governor of the state, Jonah Jang, got N525.35bn as statutory allocations from the federation account in eight years, but left a…
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“The man who saw tomorrow explains why his vision failed” – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)
by Kolapo Olapoju 1. The man who saw tomorrow explains why his vision failed. Vincent Ogbulafor had a vision... that the Peoples Democratic Party will rule Nigeria for the next…
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In case you’re wondering, Gov. Jang explains why he won his senate contest
by Panshak Ibrahim Governor of Plateau state,Jonah Jang, has revealed why he won his election into the Senate. Jang stated that his victory in his bid to represent Plateau North…
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Why violence broke out in Plateau on Saturday
by Panshak Ibrahim Violence erupted on Saturday, January 10, as angry youths in Jos burnt a Peoples Democratic Party branded bus and vandalised other cars. According to reports, the violence was…
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Family affair: Plateau gov appoints son as commissioner
by Panshak Ibrahim Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang, has appointed his son, Yakubu, as the state Commissioner for Lands and Urban Planning. The development was communicated by the Commissioner of…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Why GEJ delayed his 2015 declaration | Abuja locked up for his declaration | Oyo PDP has no anointed one | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Keyamo has choice words for Delta's Uduaghan. Premium Times Police…
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#NISstampede: Interior minister, NIS boss ‘fought over immigration recruitment’
by Akan Ido There are indications that a lack of cooperation between the Minister of Interior, Abba Moro and the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Parradang may have…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Jonathan gave 16 govs N32 billion to vote Jang – Kwankwaso
by 'Jola Sotubo According to the Governor of Kano, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, President Goodluck Jonathan attempted to influence the Nigeria Governors’ Forum election by giving N2 billion each to governors…
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When the elections come – How will the North vote in 2015? (YNaija Long Read)
by Mark Amaza In the week of Christmas 2013 the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa held rallies in the three senatorial zones of the state to drum up support…
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Gov. Jang raises alarm over possible terrorist attack during Christmas
by Oke Efagene Plateau State governor, Jonah Jang has said that based on security reports made available to him, the state may come under attack during the Christmas celebrations.…
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Opinion: Ahmed Gulak’s assault on ethics and reason
by Adeolu Ademoyo Friends, what Mr. Gulak has just said is a serious matter. It has grave impact on our children. Parents must not stand reason on its head…
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Sad news: Solomon Lar, ex-Plateau governor dies
by Oge Okonkwo Former Governor of Plateau state, Solomon Lar has passed away. According to reports, the death of Chief Lar was confirmed by the state governor, Jonah Jang to newsmen.…
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Opinion: PDP crisis – Why Tukur should be allowed to serve out his term in office
by Simon Christian Chukwu (Tukur) is from Adamawa state in Northeast, apparently the same geo-political zone and state with the dissident former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar. And going by the zoning…
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NGF crisis: Amaechi invites Jang, others for a meeting in Abuja
Chairman Nigeria’s Governor’s forum, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has called the Governor Jonah Jang faction to the meeting of the forum. A source closed to the Amaechi, who asked not to…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Gov. Jang dissolves 17 councils’ caretaker committee
by 'Jola Sotubo Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State, yesterday dissolved the 17-man strong Caretaker Committee of the local government councils in the state. The development was disclosed yesterday by…
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NGF crises: Peace moves deadlocked as Nyako meets Jonathan behind closed doors
by Isi Esene There seems to be no end in sight in the crises rocking the Peoples Democratic Party as peace parleys among warring governors appear to be yielding no…
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NGF crisis: Drama as 15 governors attend pro-Jang parley
by Isi Esene The controversy trailing the chairmanship position of the Nigeria's Governors Forum (NGF) continued yesterday with a faction of the group meeting with the Plateau governor, Jonah Jang.…
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NGF crisis: You need to respect yourself – Amaechi warns Jang
by Isi Esene Just when we thought the hostilities are over, the governor Jonah Jang faction of the Nigeria's Governors Forum has again called a meeting to iron out issues…
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Opinion: Dikko, Dickson and the ‘judases’ in the PDP
by Uche Igwe As an aside, who are those supporting President Jonathan with political permutations and strategies? Do they really love him and have interest in his political progress? Must…
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Opinion: The imperatives of conducting free and fair polls in 2015
by Ado Umar Abubakar Imagine the recent debacle in Rivers State involving the police, which followed hard on the heels of the “16-is-greater-than-19” election that produced Governor Jonah Jang of…
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Governor Yuguda makes U-turn on Northern State Governors’ Forum
by Lucas Togan In an about turn, Bauchi State Governor Isa Yuguda has bowed to pressure from prominent Northern elders and changed his mind and decided to remain in the…
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Sam Nda-Isaiah: Notes on the NGF crisis
by Sam Nda-Isaiah It is also very hard to believe that, after an election in which one person scored 19 votes and the other scored 16, the president of the…
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NGF crisis: New seating arrangement averts Amaechi, Jang clash during NEC meeting
by Rachel Ogbu Photo: Punch Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State both claiming chairmanship of the factionalised Nigeria Governors’ Forum sat next to each…
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Presidential dinner: Why Jonathan did not meet Amaechi – Presidency explains
by Isi Esene The Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Dr. Ahmed Gulak has warned opposition parties not to politicise the prevention of Rotimi Amaechi, governor of Rivers…
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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