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President Tinubu has Signed the Old National Anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee,” into Law
For decades, Nigerians have used a national anthem that felt alien to their history and culture, which is why the National Anthem Bill 2024 became one of the fastest-signed bills…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NLC Rejects FG’s ₦60,000 Minimum Wage Offer, Suggests ₦494,000
NLC rejects FG's ₦60,000 minimum wage offer, suggests ₦494,000 PDP describes Tinubu's first year as the most challenging since the Civil War Confusion between Bayero and Sanusi as court decides…
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After May 29, Niger Republic will defend me – Buhari; Seun Kuti Released After 8 Days in Police Detention | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
After May 29, Niger Republic will defend me - Buhari Seun Kuti Released After 8 Days in Police Detention Tribunal: Hearing to Commence May 30, Merging PDP, LP, APM Petitions…
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Baba-Ahmed urges Buhari and CJN to boycott Tinubu’s inauguration
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, to boycott the inauguration…
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FG reports 7,000 people, including Nigerians, stranded at Egyptian border amid Sudan crisis
Wike expresses confidence in Tinubu’s ability to transform Nigeria; | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
FG reports 7,000 people, including Nigerians, stranded at Egyptian border amid Sudan crisis Wike expresses confidence in Tinubu's ability to transform Nigeria PDP urges international community to impose travel restrictions…
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Ex-Deputy Governor of Lagos State vows to renounce citizenship ahead of Tinubu’s inauguration
Former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Alhaja Sinatu Ojikutu, has announced that she is in the process of renouncing her Nigerian citizenship following the election of Bola Tinubu as President-elect.…
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The YNaija Cover – the 14th of May
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The Presidency wants you to know that Buhari will be sworn in on May 29, and not June 12
With so much happening in the country, from the uptick in kidnaps and attacks to the general feeling of how hopeless Nigeria is currently, we all can agree that the…
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BREAKING: Abiola conferred with GCFR as FG declares June 12 Democracy Day
The Federal Government on Wednesday declared June 12 as the nation's Democracy Day, replacing May 29. In a statement signed by President Muhammadu Buhari, the FG also conferred the late Moshood Kashimawo…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Sam Adeyemi, Bukola Saraki, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu [The #DemocracyDay edition]
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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“When your father was screwing Lewinsky and the girls in the White House…” | See our top 10 quotes from last week
Despite the constant negative press covfefe... Donald Trump gave us the perfect opening for this week's top 10 quotes from last week. "Enjoy!" “At the very least sir, you…
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Another attack on London, Dammy Krane, Kathy Griffin in hot trouble | See our top 10 photos from last week
Last week was a whirlwind. From Democracy day to Biafra Remembrance sit-at-home and a comic who went a little too far. What we did not expect is another terror attack…
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Why Buhari will give account of governance on May 29 – Lai Mohammed
by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said President Muhammadu Buhari's administration has a good story to tell Nigerians on May 29. He said the current…
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Umar Sa’ad Hassan: Change for the worse – The story of Buhari’s first year in office
On every May 29th when Nigerians sit down to evaluate the performances of governments over the past year, there are usually three score sheets. One by the die-hard supporters of…
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The 21 most hopeful tweets from Nigerians when Buhari became president
President Muhammadu Buhari was inaugurated today last year. Many Nigerians expressed excitement at the inauguration of the country’s new President, but they were also filled with expectations as to the changes…
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Opinion: All of President Buhari’s achievements in 365 days
As General Buhari celebrates his one year in office as president of Nigeria, I have been searching frantically like many of his supporters including the conscienceless social media influencers for…
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These are the 20 most impactful photos from the Buhari presidency
Former President Goodluck Jonathan - on this day, one year ago - ceremoniously handed over the mantle of Nigeria's leadership to President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress. Despite…
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How Femi Adesina became public enemy number one in 10 quotes
Quite a number of concerned Nigerians are still befuddled at how the Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has managed to still keep his…
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President Buhari ‘postpones his promise’ to Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has once again pushed forward a promise he made to Nigerians. On May 14, during the Anti-Corruption Summit which held in London, President Buhari promised to reveal details…
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Opinion: One year after, Buhari how far?
By Nwagwu Everest Chimankpam and Oke Umurhohwo Sometime in mid June 2015, as patriotic Nigerians who wanted to hold the new government accountable, we asked what president Buhari was doing, but…
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Our best photos from President Buhari’s inauguration
A year ago, Muhammadu Buhari was inaugurated as the President of Nigeria in Abuja, following what had been a rather tough election. The event was filled with dignitaries from all…
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These are Buhari’s top achievements in the past year
The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is officially a year old today - May 29, 2016. 365 days ago, Buhari took over from Goodluck Jonathan as President, on a dawn…
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Full text of President Buhari’s Democracy Day speech (READ)
President Muhammadu Buhari has delivered his Democracy Day address to Nigerians today in commemoration of his first year in office. He was sworn in May 29, 2015 after winning the…
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Opinion: President Buhari, great expectations but disappointing results
By Frank Ijege Since the return to democracy in 1999, no election of has been celebrated like the one that brought General Muhammadu Buhari to power in 2015. His victory saw…
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5 reasons why Buhari should fire the Minister of Justice
As the government of Muhammadu Buhari is about to clock one year in office, his strengths, weaknesses and shortcomings as well as that of his appointed officers would be thoroughly…
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#RubbinMinds: So much expectation, Wale Oshunde says Buhari is not a magician
A renowned lawyer and public affairs analyst, Wale Oshunde, said there is so much expectation from Buhari’s administration stating that he is not a magician. Today’s episode of Rubbin Minds…
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This is what Pres. Jonathan wants to do after May 29
by Ranti Joseph Apparently, President Goodluck Jonathan has other interests after leaving office on May 29 as he hinted that his major commitment will be to engage religious and ethnic…
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Today’s Daily Brief: Oil workers want Buhari to declare state of emergency on petroleum sector, May 29: IG orders tight security nationwide, and more
Worried by the worsening fuel scarcity in parts of the country, the Senate Thursday mandated its joint committee on Petroleum Resources ( Upstream and Downstream ) to investigate the remote…
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Amaechi: Wike don’t worry, I’ll handover
by Azubuike Azikiwe Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi, says his administration is ready to handover to Nyesom Wike on May 29. Amaechi stated that he has nothing to do in…
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‘It’s a trap!’: APC’s not comfortable with May 28 handover date
by Anike Jacobs It appears that the All Progressives Congress, APC is uncomfortable with the May 28 handover date proposed by the out-going administration. Punch Newspaper is reporting that the…
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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