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The Big 5: Court nullifies charge against Gbajabiamila; INEC is the most improved public service institution in Nigeria – Yakubu | Other stop stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Court approves NBC, AIT/Raypower's terms of settlement The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adopted as its judgment, the…
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The Late 5: Bauchi Governor nominates Chief of Staff as deputy, Ghana denounces Jonathan for misquoting President Akuffo-Addo and other stories
Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: Bauchi Governor, Mohammed Abubakar has nominated Alhaji Audu Sule Katagum, the Chief of Staff, Government House, to serve as his Deputy.…
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The Big 5: Bauchi Deputy Governor resigns. FG, States and Local Govts share N701bn and other stories
Here are the major stories you should be monitoring today: The Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Nuhu Gidado, has resigned. Mr Gidado informed Governor Mohammed Abubakar of his decision in…
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2019 election: No automatic ticket for Buhari – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it would abide by its rules in the choice of the 2019 presidential candidate - downplaying giving an automatic ticket to President Muhammadu…
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Paris Club refund is our entitlement, we are not begging for money – Governors
A governor said Wednesday, that they are not begging the Federal Government for money, considering they are asking for the Paris Club refund - as it is their entitlement. Bauchi…
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APC remains the best route to Igbo presidency – Oyegun
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) John Odigie-Oyegun Thursday, while inaugurating a fifteen-member campaign committee for the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra, said that the party remains the…
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Bauchi governor dissolves cabinet
The Governor of Bauchi, Mohammed Abubakar Thursday, dissolved the State executive council, Punch reports. However, only the Special Adviser Security, Brig-General Ladan Yusuf retained his position. No official reason for the dissolution…
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Saraki, 2 governors lift Maitama Sule’s corpse (PHOTOS)
The body of deceased Maitama Sule, former permanent representative of Nigeria to the United Nations, who died in Egypt on Monday, arrived Abuja on Tuesday. It was flown from Abuja…
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Bauchi gov. travels to Saudi Arabia for medical treatment
Bauchi State governor, Mohammed Abubakar would travel to Saudi Arabia for medical examination. Secretary to the State Government, Malam Bello Ilelah said this on Tuesday in a statement. Ilelah said…
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Boko Haram kills 8 in Maiduguri
by Dolapo Adelana Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Saturday murdered eight persons in a village on the outskirts of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, The Punch reports. Nine persons went in search of…
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Bauchi governor is a failure and I will not side with him – Dogara reacts to Gov Abubakar’s accusations
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has said his problem with the governor of his home state of Bauchi, Mohammed Abubakar, is because Abubakar is failing to…
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This is why Bauchi Governor has 12 social media aides
The dust has not exactly settled on the number of media aides the Presidency boasts, and Bauchi Governor, Mohammed Abubakar, has gone on to top that record by appointing 12…
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One of these 5 will replace Audu Abubakar as Kogi governorship candidate
The All Progressives Congress is set to select a replacement for the deceased Kogi governorship candidate, Audu Abubakar. Audu died on Sunday, November 22, a few hours after the Independent National…
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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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Suleiman Abba confirmed as Inspector-General of Police
by Azubuike Azikiwe Suleiman Abba, the Acting Inspector General of Police, has been confirmed as the new Inspector General of the Nigeria Police Force. He was confirmed on Tuesday, 4 November,…
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Here they go again. “No stone will be unturned” as the IG sets up probe panel for Kaduna
by Mayowa Aboah Mohammed Abubakar, the Inspector-General of Police has set up a high-powered team of investigators to unmask the perpetrators of Tuesday's bomb attacks in Kaduna which killed up…
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TOO ADORABLE! See the new baby boy for Police IG, MD Abubakar
by S'ola Filani The Inspector General of Police, MD Abubakar and wife, Zarah are the newest parents around! The couple had their first child - a bouncing baby boy -…
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Pres. Jonathan joins others in breaking the Ramadan fast (See Photos)
by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday broke the Ramadan fast with several other top government functionaries at the Aso Rock Villa. Jonathan joined other Muslim faithfuls across the country…
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Police IG’s son survives as IRS aircraft crash-lands in Niger Republic
by S'ola Filani An aircraft, Fokker 100, belonging to IRS airlines crash-landed yesterday night around 7:30pm in Niger Republic on its way back to Nigeria after C (maintenance) checks.…
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Tensions rise as Senators bicker over Rivers crisis
by 'Jola Sotubo A repeat of the Rivers House of Assembly debacle almost occurred yesterday as some senators came close to exchanging blows. The subject of the disagreement was, ironically,…
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Ejigbo assault: Family of sodomized women get compensation
by 'Jola Sotubo Mild solace has finally come the way of the family members of the women assaulted in the infamous Ejigbo incident. [READ: Shocking video shows mob sodomizing naked…
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Aw, sweet: Read what the Nigeria Police donated to widows in Adamawa
by Oge Okonkwo The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Abubakar, has led his men to donate foodstuff to widows of dead policemen in Adamawa State. The materials were presented at a ceremony…
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ASUU strike update: 10 things you SHOULD know about the FG meeting with VCs in Abuja
by Isi Esene The face-off between the Federal Government and members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) may have taken another twist as the former is making plans to…
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Like a princess: IG of Police, Mohammed Abubakar’s bride stuns in strapless cream coloured wedding dress (See Photos)
by 'Jola Sotubo Nigeria's police boss, Mohammed Abubakar got married in Abuja on Friday, in an event that hosted the creme de la creme of Nigerian society. [READ: IG of…
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SNAPSHOT: IG of Police, Mohammed Abubakar and his beautiful new wife
by Akan Ido Nigeria's number one police officer, Mohammed Abubakar, 53, recently got married to a beautiful lady, Zarah, 35, in an event which took place in Abuja on Friday,…
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Game over! Nigerian suspected fraudster arrested in Dubai over $2 million fraud
In what is considered a breakthrough in its fight against international crimes, the Interpol Unit of the Nigeria Police Force, headed by DCP Adeyemi Ogunjemilusi, has in conjunction with its…
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Bribery: We often set our officers up – Police IG speaks on policeman’s dismissal
by Akan Ido Mohammed Abubakar, the Inspector General of Police has stated that he would not run a corrupt police system. The IGP was reacting to criticisms from several quarters…
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War against battery: Police beam searchlight on wife-beaters
by Oge Okonkwo The Inspector General of police, Mohammed Abubakar, said it will deploy more officers to go after human right violators especially those who are in the habit of bullying…
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Arrest EFCC chairman within 2 weeks – Court orders Police IG
by Isi Esene Justice Peter Kekemeke of an Abuja High Court has ordered the arrest of the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde and an…
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Removal of roadblocks: Police corruption has reduced by 80 per cent – IGP
by Ogunyemi Bukola The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar yesterday appraised the removal of roadblocks from the nation’s highways, saying the move has reduced corruption in the Nigeria Police…
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- 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