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Just In: Fayose arrives EFCC office in company of Governor Wike (PHOTOS)
Immediate past Governor of Ekiti, Peter Ayodele Fayose, minutes ago arrived at the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. Seen with a bag filled with clothes,…
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The Big 5: Stay away from partisan politics or lose respect – Buhari tells religious leaders; PDP condemns Buhari’s travel restrictions | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected President Muhammadu Buhari's placement of travelling restrictions on 50 high-profile Nigerians, stressing that the ‘decree’…
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The Late 5: Ahead of Thursday’s rerun- Fayemi, Atiku visit Omisore in Osun; Court nullifies impeachment of Imo Deputy Governor | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Governor-elect of Ekiti, Kayode Fayemi, on Thursday led some members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the ile-Ife residence of…
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The Late 5: Finance Minister, Adeosun quits Federal cabinet, Buhari faces criticism over appointment of Yusuf Bichi as new DSS chief | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Embattled Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has resigned her appointment. Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has signed the 2018 supplementary budget of N9.9bn…
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Days to the end of his tenure, Fayose offers self for EFCC probe
Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose has written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) offering to make himself available for questioning as regards issues on his tenure in office as…
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The Late 5: Premium Times reporter regains freedom; One feared dead, children trapped in Abuja building collapse | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Samuel Ogundipe, a journalist and reporter with online medium, Premium Times who has been detained in the custody of the Federal Special…
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[#YNaijaEssays] The good, the bad and the ugly: What the Nigerian elections really cost
There are few events that can come to define a nation's identity quite like how it approaches elections. This is because elections expose the priorities and motives of the men…
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The Big 5: Buhari meets with APC Senators, Ministry says 75 Nigerians absconded in Russia after World Cup and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday held a meeting with senators elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). At…
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The Big 5: I will probe Fayose – Fayemi, LASG wants FG to postpone closure of Third Mainland Bridge and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Governor-elect of Ekiti, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has said it will be irresponsible of him not to probe the administration of the…
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Money will flow in 2019 election, like it did in Ekiti
Interesting as the Ekiti election may seem, but for faithful onlookers and believers in a better Nigeria, it is the usual setback, the tragic fact that we are not making…
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The urgent task before Fayemi in Ekiti
The brown and white envelopes, the strips that once held bundles of notes of various naira denominations and other souvenirs of voter-persuasion infrastructure will now be cleared off polling stations…
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The Late 5: PDP rejects Ekiti election results, Fayemi says victory is to restore the values of Ekiti people and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation: The National leadership of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the results of Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti, describing it as a daylight…
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BREAKING: Fayemi defeats Eleka to return to Ekiti Government House
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Dr. Kayode Fayemi, candidate of the All Progressives Congress(APC), winner of Saturday's Ekiti governorship election. Fayemi polled 197,459 of the 384, 594 total…
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#EkitiDecides: Should we pretend like this election is not all about Fayose?
In less than 24 hours, the people of Ekiti would file out to elect their Chief Executive for the next four years amid a number of 'theatrics and stage plays'…
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Fayose will remain Fayose, but we cannot let him distract us from the matter at hand
Now that he has perfected the long expected return “home”, that sonorous legislator from Kogi should absolutely compose and render the tribute song at the departure ceremony for thespian Ayo…
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The Big 5: Nigerian Students in the UK protest against Plateau killings, NNPC accused of shortchanging Federation account of N20b and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Nigerian students at the Cambridge University in England have protested the recent killings in parts of the country as a result…
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The Late 5: MURIC says Nigerians begged it not to sue Falz, Nigeria and Morocco signs 3 agreements and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Nigeria and the Kingdom of Morocco on Monday signed agreements on a 5,660 km long Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP), a chemical…
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The Big 5: APC insists shooting was to assassinate Fayemi, PDP wins Oyo bye-election, and other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The All Progressives Congress(APC) has declared that Friday’s shooting was an assassination attempt on the life of its Governorship candidate, Dr.…
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The Big 5: Saraki challenges Jega to list corrupt Senators, Health Minister insists no pay for striking health workers and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the new President of Sierra Leone, Mr Julius Maada Bio, of Nigeria’s support, including military assistance,…
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The Late 5: Former Governor of Taraba bags 14 years jail term, Dino Melaye joins PDP at Wednesday’s plenary and other stories
Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: A former Governor of Taraba State, Reverend Jolly Nyame, was on Wednesday sentenced to 14-year imprisonment for criminal breach of trust by misappropriating…
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The Late 5: Leah Sharibu marks 15th birthday in Boko Haram’s custody, Pregnant New Zealand PM reveals plans after birth and other stories
Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: Nathan Sharibu, father of Leah Sharibu, the last abductee of Boko Haram militants from the Government Girls Science and Technical College,…
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The Late 5: Fayose thanks APC for favour done him, Mohamed Salah crowned Premier League Player of the Year and other stories
Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose on Sunday told his predecessor and current Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi…
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The Big 5: WHO says Nigeria, other African countries at risk of Ebola; Fayemi picks APC ticket for Ekiti governorship election and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has picked the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for…
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The Late 5: FG begins probe into Cambridge Analytica, Fayemi joins governorship race, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The Federal Government has commenced investigations into allegations that a Nigerian billionaire and supporter of former President Goodluck Jonathan…
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Fayemi is trying to protect Buhari’s image and it’s not working
A former governor of Ekiti, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is only seeking to return to power in 2019 so as to resume looting the…
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Fayemi allegedly approved supply of 156 vehicles through an ‘oral agreement’
An official of Coscharis Motors Nigeria Limited, Justin Ighene has alleged that the former governor of Ekiti, Kayode Fayemi awarded the company a contract to supply 156 vehicles - but there was…
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Witness’ testimony gives details of Fayemi’s debt, contradicting Fayose’s claims
A witness, who works in the Funds Management Department in the Office of Accountant General, appearing Monday, before the Judicial Commission of Inquiry, probing the handling of Ekiti's finances between…
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‘How Fayose’s 2015 committee exempted Fayemi from an alleged N852m fraud’
There is a report that an investigative committee instituted by Ekiti governor, Ayodele Fayose, to probe former governor, Kayode Fayemi over an alleged embezzlement of N852 million belonging to the…
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Former governors Fashola, Fayemi, Ngige say they no longer receive pensions from their states
Three former governors - current ministers have said that they no longer receive pensions from their state governments. The ministers are Babatunde Fashola (Power, Works and Housing); Chris Ngige (Labour…
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N40bn life pensions: SERAP replies Fayemi, says ‘threat of legal action unjustified’
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has urged Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Kayode Fayemi, “to join us in promoting and supporting legislative measures to redirect public funds…
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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