Late 5

December 29, 2018

The Late 5: Lai Mohammed hammers Saraki over alleged statement on Offa robbery; PDP kicks against Operation Python Dance during elections | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Former President, Alhaji Shehu Usman Shagari was on Saturday laid to rest in his hometown, Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto. Secretary of the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, led the Federal Government delegation to the burial, with other dignitaries attending the funeral prayers including Governor... Read More

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December 27, 2018

The Late 5: CAN cautions El-Rufai over threat to arrest Pastor Paul Enenche; Buhari must answer to corruption allegation against his family – PDP | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to threats by Governor Nasir El Rufai to arrest and arraign Abuja-based cleric and Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Eneche over allegations of hate speech. Speaking on the development, CAN President Rev. Dr Samson Ayokunle said... Read More

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December 26, 2018

The Late 5: You are the problem, not the Nigerian system – Atiku replies Buhari; Fayose alleges plot by FG to impose emergency rule in Zamfara for electoral advantage | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has debunked reports that about 167 policemen out of the 2000 additional Police Officers recently deployed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to the Boko Haram frontline in the North east have absconded from duties, describing it as absolute falsehood... Read More

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December 25, 2018

The Late 5: Edo Governor labels BEDC enemy of progress, wants license revoked; Buhari slams wife again over allegations of cabal frustrating his government | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it spent a total of N623.16 billion on subsidy from January to November, 2018. This was contained in its report dated 19th December, 2018 which was presented to the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) at its last meeting in... Read More

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December 23, 2018

The Late 5: ASUU threatens to boycott further meetings with FG on strike; Akwa Ibom denies Buhari, APC use of stadium, directs them elsewhere | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said it may not honour further calls by the Federal Government for a meeting on the way forward over the current strike by its members, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Speaking on Sunday after a a news... Read More

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December 15, 2018

The Late 5: Time has come to bring the evils of Boko Haram to a definitive end – Buhari; I can’t wait for the Presidential debate – Atiku | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday summoned another Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) to address prevailing security challenges in the sub-region. Addressing the other Heads of the State at the Summit, Buhari noting that the meeting was... Read More

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December 13, 2018

The Late 5: Sowore protests exclusion from Presidential debate, Ezekwesili, Moghalu react; In a sane society, a peace accord is not necessary – Donald Duke | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Petroluem Industry Bill was experiencing delay because reforms in the industry must be well thought out and must have the best interest of Nigeria and Nigerians as its core objective, assuring that dialogue on the bill is still on-going. The President... Read More

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December 11, 2018

The Late 5: Former Governor, Dariye reportedly received N85m as Senator in prison; NLC vows to make ITUC put defaulting governors on watch list | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: A former governor of Plateau, Joshua Dariye, is reported to still earn his allowances and salaries as Senator representing Plateau Central at the National Assembly, despite being in prison. According to a report by Punch, the lawmaker who was in June, convicted for 14 years by an FCT High... Read More

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December 10, 2018

The Late 5: Legislative aides petition EFCC to investigate Saraki, Dogara; ‘Tradermoni’ is one of the highest forms of corruption – Dogara | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has condemned the implementation of the tradermoni scheme by the Federal Government, explaining that distribution of cash to the public very close to general elections by public officials, no matter how noble the intent may be, amount to vote... Read More

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December 7, 2018

The Late 5: Appeal Court grants prisoners right to vote at elections; Pandemonium in Lagos as petrol tanker explodes around Airport | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Court of Appeal Benin Division on Friday ruled that prrisoners in the country have the right to vote and has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to include all prisoners in the voter register. Delivered the lead judgment in an appeal filed by five prisoners, Victor Emenuwe,... Read More

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December 6, 2018

The Late 5: Ngige dissatisfied with level of progress, takes over FG-ASUU negotiations; House of Reps approve June 12 as new Democracy Day | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar on Thursday said that the misrule of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has led the country to lose over 12 million jobs, stressing that the best prosperity, peace, educational advancement in the history of the... Read More

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December 5, 2018

The Late 5: Oshiomhole lambasts Okorocha, Amosun over defection of loyalists; Ambode’s Commissioner resigns, dumps APC | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari will on Friday preside over a ‘Special Federal Executive Council’ (FEC) meeting to deliberate on the 2019 draft budget proposal. Presidential media aide, Femi Adesina, who disclosed this to State House correspondents after Wednesday’s FEC meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said the... Read More

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December 4, 2018

The Late 5: Reps reportedly collating signatures to impeach Osinbajo; Saraki, Dogara react to demands by protesting NASS workers | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: There is an indication that some members of the House of Representatives are collating signatures in a bid to impeach the Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, over his alleged indictment in a fraud detected in the activities of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in the North-East, currently being probed by... Read More

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December 3, 2018

The Late 5: More woes for Ogun APC as 26 lawmakers dump party; Reveal those who wanted Osinbajo’s position when you were ill – Shehu Sani tells Buhari

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Twenty-six members of the Ogun House of Assembly, on Monday defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Allied People’s Movement (APM). The lawmakers who are loyalists of the state governor, Ibikunle Amosun, claimed to have won the legislative primaries of the APC conducted... Read More

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December 2, 2018

The Late 5: Oil marketers give FG 7-day ultimatum over N800bn debt; PDP to commence Presidential campaign in Sokoto | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) says it will on Monday kick off its campaign ahead of the February 16,2019 Presidential election in the ancient city of Sokoto, North-West Nigeria, with a commitment to focus on issues of governance. According to the Director, Media and Publicity of... Read More

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November 29, 2018

The Late 5: Boko Haram overrun military base in Borno, kills 3 soldiers; Nigeria now has 165m active telephone lines – NCC | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday arrived in N’Djamena, Chad for consultations with Heads of State and Government of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) and to review the security situation in the region, as well as intensify efforts to end the insurgency. According to a tweet on... Read More

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November 28, 2018

The Late 5: Eliminate Boko Haram from the surface of the earth – Buhari tasks troops; EFCC warns politicians against using public funds for campaigns | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday declared that the war against terrorism is “a must win,” and has given marching orders to the troops in the North East to totally eradicate the Boko Haram group. While commending the efforts and sacrifices of the military in safeguarding the... Read More

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November 27, 2018

The Late 5: Governor Udom storms House of Assembly to stop his impeachment; Nwosu remains my choice even if he dumps APC – Okorocha | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Leadership crisis at the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly on Tuesday heightened as a five-man faction of the House led by Nse Ntuen arrived at the chamber early in the day to commence impeachment proceedings against the state governor, Udom Emmanuel. As reported by Channels Television, Police personnel were later... Read More

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November 26, 2018

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 anything that has been done and feels deprived of his/her rights, is at liberty to approach the courts for redress. “We can’t deliberately deny people... Read More

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November 24, 2018

The Late 5: Nigerian Army re-integrates 155 ex-Boko Haram fighters into society; Centre for Disease Control confirms yellow fever outbreak in Edo | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Saturday announced the outbreak of yellow fever in Edo. In a statement by the Chief Executive Officer of the NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, in Abuja said that following the report of an outbreak of fever of unknown origin public... Read More

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November 23, 2018

The Late 5: Boko Haram reportedly kills 100 soldiers in Borno; I am tired of issuing condolences over unnecessary deaths- Atiku | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: No fewer than 100 soldiers have been reportedly killed by Islamic State West Africa Province (a faction of Boko Haram) on Sunday and others missing, following an attack on an army base in Metele village of Borno. According to news agency Reuters, five security sources confirmed the death toll... Read More

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November 21, 2018

The Late 5: Jonathan’s book, nothing but a presidential tale by midday – Gov. Shettima; Otedola appears in court, testifies against Lawan | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has said the security challenges confronting Nigeria are both internal and external factors. Speaking on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the President on receiving a security report from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), who were commissioned to take... Read More

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November 20, 2018

The Late 5: Jonathan brought peace to Nigeria – Abdulsalami; Apologise to Nigerians for plagiarising ‘Next Level’ logo – PDP tells Buhari | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Former military Head of State, Gen. Abdusalami Abubakar, on Tuesday commended former President Jonathan for bringing peace to the country by conceding defeat in the 2015 presidential election, adding that the nation could not thank Jonathan enough. Abdulsalami stated this while felicitating with the former President... Read More

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November 14, 2018

The Late 5: Court orders Nnamdi Kanu’s surety, Senator Abaribe to pay N100m over his disappearance; ICPC says it will handle petition against Oshiomhole | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: An Abuja High Court has ordered the Senator representing Abia-South, Enyinnaya Abaribe and two others who stood as sureties for the leader of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to deposit N100 million each as bail bond into the court’s account within two months.. Justice Binta... Read More

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The Late 5: Nigerian Senate to amend Constitution to allow for state, community police; Oprah Winfrey says running for president would kill her and other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. The National Programme Coordinator of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT), Temitope Sinkaye, has disclosed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the Federal Government has, since 2016, disbursed N10 billion to no fewer than 300,000 beneficiaries. She said that the programme started in 2016 with eight pilot states that... Read More

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The Late 5: Video shows Boko Haram terrorists celebrating Sallah, warning ‘infidels’; civilians own 85% of world’s 1bn firearms and other stories

These are the top stories that drove conversation today. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti led by Gboyega Oguntuase Sunday, said the huge debts incurred by the Kayode Fayemi administration from 2010 to 2014 has gulped the state’s funds of about N35.34 billion in servicing of the debts and deductions from statutory allocations. “In 2015,... Read More

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The Late 5: Offa Monarch rejects alleged ploy to ridicule Saraki, Super Eagles loses second warm up game and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi, says his people will not be party to any attempt to ridicule or embarrass Senate President Bukola Saraki. According to a statement released on Wednesday by the Principal Private Secretary to the Monarch, Tajudeen Oloyede, Gbadamosi said Saraki has taken... Read More

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Not too young to run

The Late 5: The #NotTooYoungToRun Bill Buhari signed excludes governorship, senatorial positions; JOHESU suspends strike and other stories

Here are the top stories that drove the conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to a bill that will pave a way for more young people to contest elections into key elective positions. Buhari signed the bill into law on Thursday at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, barely two days after... Read More

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