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Fayemi Finally Speaks Out on EFCC Probe Amidst Alleged N4bn Fraud Accusations
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has denied the claim that he is under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N4 billion…
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Fuel Queues to Vanish in 48 Hours, Mele Kyari Assures; EFCC Interrogates Fayemi over Alleged N4bn Misuse | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Fuel Queues to Vanish in 48 Hours, Mele Kyari Assures EFCC Interrogates Fayemi over Alleged N4bn Misuse Peter Mbah Urges Tinubu to Free Nnamdi Kanu, No More Enugu Sit-at-Home I…
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While in captivity, Ango Abdullahi’s son wins PDP Rep ticket; Fayemi says only 5 APC presidential aspirants are serious | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
While in captivity, Ango Abdullahi’s son wins PDP Rep ticketLagos to intensify crushing of seized motorcycles after okada banFayemi says only five APC presidential aspirants are seriousWHO records successes in…
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Governor Kayode Fayemi declares for presidency
The Governor of Ekiti, Kayode Fayemi Wednesday, officially declared his intention to run for President. The Governor will be joining seven other aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who…
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Police: Baba Ijesha will remain remanded until JUSUN resumes, Lagos places 14 countries on COVID watchlist | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Police: Baba Ijesha remanded until JUSUN resumes Hakeem Odumosu, The Lagos State Commissioner…
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CBN extends naira-4-dollar deadline to boost remittances, Chinedu Ikedieze, Osita Iheme hint on new project | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: CBN extends naira-4-dollar deadline to boost remittances The Central Bank of Nigeria has…
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo: 2023 is our turn, FG admits to facing hard times | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Ohanaeze Ndigbo: 2023 is our turn President-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, George Obiozor, has…
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Buhari leaves for medical check-up in London, Fayemi: How Boko Haram gets funded | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Buhari leaves for medical check-up in London The Office of The President has…
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Fayemi: ‘We need more prayers to tackle insecurity’, Burna Boy enlisted to perform at the Grammys | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Fayemi: 'We need more prayers to tackle insecurity' Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti…
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RadioNow creates platform for public discourse; launches multi-platform series tagged ‘Urgent Conversations’
In partnership with development consulting firm - Nextier, supported by Channels TV and RED, newly launched radio station, Radio Now 95.3 FM is set to hold the first edition of…
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2 aides die as Oshiomhole narrowly escapes death | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole narrowly escaped death on Tuesday after a fatal convoy accident. The incident is reported to have occurred at the…
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President Buhari departs for Mali; first foreign trip since the pandemic | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
President Muhammadu Buhari is to embark on a one-day visit to Bamako, the Republic of Mali on Thursday for a peace mission. Special Adviser to the President on Media &…
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YNaija Governors’ Ranking: Sanwo-Olu, El-Rufai, Ganduje, Umahi | Here are the best and worst performers for April
States across Nigeria continued for the second month running, intense battles against the coronavirus pandemic within their domain. We saw many of the governors introduce different measures to fight the…
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From servant leader to feminist and ‘brighter grammarian’ | The YNaija Governors’ Ranking for February
Perhaps the most radical policy by a governor this month is the Okada and tricycle ban in Lagos, enforced by the Sanw0-Olu administration, which has unleashed hardship on Lagosians. No…
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‘Amotekun’ Apostles, Waste-Purveyors and Stand-Still Administrator | Here’s the YNaija Governors’ Ranking for January
The still-buzzing story within the Nigerian governors' circuit is the creation of Amotekun, a regional security outfit launched by South-West governors to tackle recurring issues of insecurity. It's a new…
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YNaija Governors’ Ranking for September: The good, the bad and terrible
If anything, the month of September has been a political compass in showing where respective state governance might possibly be headed. The governors have since settled into offices, and learning…
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YNaija Presents: The 100 most influential people in Nigerian Politics
Editor's Note: As part of YNaija's commitment to contributing to the National discussion on politics and its place in furthering Nigeria's fortunes, we commissioned Alexander Onukwue, who has worked extensively…
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The YNaija Cover – the Weekend Roundup
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The Late 5: Abike Dabiri denies report on Ethiopian and Egypt Airlines running drug cartels in Nigeria; ASUU threatens another strike, says Buhari’s govt is to blame | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Tribunal dismisses suit seeking to stop Buhari's inauguration The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has dismissed the suit seeking to stop the inauguration…
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Court orders Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest, Court of Appeal nullifies Zamfara APC guber primary and other stories that made the headlines this week
Here are the stories that drove conversation during the week: Asset declaration charges against me ”invalid, useless” – Onnoghen The suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, described the allegations and…
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The Late 5: Appeal court affirms gov. Kayode Fayemi’s election; INEC issues certificate of return to El-Rufai | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Court orders Nnamdi Kanu's arrest The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered the arrest of the leader of the Indigenous…
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Lagos lawmakers move to impeach Gov Ambode, INEC releases final lists of guber candidates and other stories that made the headlines this week
These are the stories that drove conversation this week INEC releases final lists of guber candidates and state house of assembly The Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday evening released the final…
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BREAKING: Fayemi wins Olusola Eleka at Ekiti Governorship Tribunal
The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has struck out the case of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship candidate in the July 14 Ekiti State gubernatorial election, Kolapo Olusola Eleka and…
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The Big 5: Amnesty International is damaging the morale of our troops – Buhari; Ekiti can’t afford a cabinet now – Fayemi | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The scheduled reconciliation meeting between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government over the ongoing strike by…
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The Big 5: Drama in Edo as Governor walks out BEDC MD from government house; 2 witnesses die after giving evidence against former governor under trial | Other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Two vital prosecution witnesses have died mysteriously after providing evidence in the trial of former Adamawa Governor, Murtala Nyako, alongside his son, Senator…
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The Late 5: Kenyatta didn’t debate but won, Buhari may not debate – Keyamo; PDP wants NASS to probe killing of 100 soldiers | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has disagreed with the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as he has said that anyone displeased with the method or…
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Ganduje sues for N3bn, also asking for public apology; Presidential committee says Imo governorship candidate was released so he doesn’t die | Other top stories of the week
These are the stories that drove conversation this week. Nigeria's Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo reacted to a report by a House of Representatives committee indicting him for allegedly illegally approving N5.9 billion…
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The Big 5: South East Leaders say Atiku/Obi candidacy is for the survival of the Igbo race; ASUU blasts Fayemi over statement on professors salaries | Other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Some Igbo leaders comprising members of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Igbo Leaders of Thought, the intelligentsia among others, on Wednesday, resolved to support…
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The Late 5: We said child spacing not a cap on child bearing – FG; Journalist who published Ganduje’s videos to appear before Kano Assembly | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Federal government on Wednesday dismissed media reports that it was working on a policy to put a limit on child…
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The Late 5: As Fayemi takes charge at Ekiti, Fayose keeps date with the EFCC; Parents of slain health worker say they believe Hauwa is still alive | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Former Minister of Mines and Steel, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, was Tuesday sworn in as the sixth governor of Ekiti, alongside Chief Adebisi…
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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