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Muhammadu Buhari
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May 29, 2018

The Big 5: Buhari appeals to Nigerians on 2019 elections, Suspected Herdsmen shoot priest in Jalingo and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to all Nigerians to support the Federal Government in its resolve to ensure the 2019 elections are peaceful. Buhari who disclosed this on Tuesday in a national broadcast on the occasion of the Democracy day celebration, urged citizens to “conduct themselves,... Read More
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May 27, 2018

The Big 5: Obasanjo releases report of $16b power probe, Real Madrid wins 13th UEFA Champions League and other stories

Here are the major stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his administration’s commitment to the protection of children, in a message to mark the Children’s Day, celebrated on May 27. “In our efforts to protect our children from abuse, exploitation and trafficking as well as provide safe, non-violent inclusive and... Read More
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May 26, 2018

Obasanjo and Buhari’s ‘exchange’, Amnesty International accuses Nigerian troops of raping ‘rescued’ women and other stories that made headlines this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said two principal suspects out of the four gang leaders declared wanted over the banks robbery in Offa, Kwara have been arrested. Police spokesman, ACP Jimoh Moshood in a statement said those arrested: Kunle Ogunleye (35) and Michael Adikwu, a former... Read More
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May 25, 2018

The Late 5: FG declares Tuesday as public holiday, Gombe Police Command recovers State Assembly mace and other stories,

Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, May 29, as a public holiday to enable Nigerians to celebrate the country’s Democracy Day. The Ministry of Interior disclosed the decision in a statement by its Permanent Secretary, Dr Muhammed Umar, on Friday. The date also coincides with the... Read More
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May 25, 2018

The Big 5: House of Reps throws out Peace Corps Bill, Amnesty International accuses Nigerian Military of rights abuses and other stories

These are the major stories you should be monitoring today: The House of Representatives on Thursday has aligned itself with President Muhammadu Buhari’s refusal to assent to the Peace Corps establishment bill. President Buhari had in February declined his assent to the Nigerian Peace Corps Bill passed by the National Assembly in 2017, citing security... Read More
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Cholera
May 23, 2018

The Late 5: 12 die of cholera in Adamawa, SERAP advises Buhari to refer Obasanjo to EFCC and other stories

Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: Twelve people have died of cholera in Adamawa state in the past four days, State Health Commissioner said on Wednesday, in the latest outbreak of the disease in the region.  “A total of 142 people were infected and medical teams have been dispatched to the affected... Read More
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May 18, 2018

The Big 5: State Governors threaten to take over subsidy payment, Court rules marriages at Federal Registries as unconstitutional and other top stories

These are the major stories you should be monitoring today: The National Economic Council (NEC), comprising the 36 State Governors has threatened to take over the responsibility of subsidising petroleum products in their states based on consumption, following the huge amount of money being spent annually by the Nigerian National Petroluem Corporation (NNPC) on fuel... Read More
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May 17, 2018

The Big 5: NASS pass 2018 budget of N9.12trn, FG says Leah Sharibu has not been abandoned and other stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: The two chambers of the National Assembly, passed the 2018 budget totaling N9.120, 334,988,225 at Wednesday’s plenary following the adoption of the report presented by its committee on Tuesday. The budget is over N500 billion higher than the N8.612 trillion proposed by President Muhammadu Buhari to... Read More
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May 16, 2018

The Late 5: FG urged to reduce number of Universities, Dino Melaye granted bail by court and other stories

Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Kogi State High Court in Lokoja on Wednesday granted bail to the Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, who is standing trial on gun-running allegation. Justice Nasir Ajana who admitted Melaye to bail in the sum of N10 million with one surety in like sum, gave the... Read More
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May 11, 2018

The Late 5: CAN General Secretary, Dr. Musa Asake dies at 66, Super Eagles to play Atletico Madrid and other stories

Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: Rev. Dr. Musa Asake, The General Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) is dead. He was aged 66. According to a statement issued by Pastor Bayo Oladeji, Special Assistant on Media to the CAN President, Asake died on Friday after a brief illness. Asake... Read More
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April 28, 2018

The Late 5: Atiku says he would probe Buhari’s govt if he becomes president, Low turnout as INEC begins Melaye’s recall process, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Oba of Benin, Oba  Ewuare II , has visited the palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. The Oba arrived at the palace in Ile-Ife with his chiefs and some dignitaries from the ancient city of Benin. Prominent traditional rulers and notable... Read More
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April 25, 2018

The Late 5: Reps summon Buhari over killings, INEC commences Melaye’s recall process, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the recall process of the senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye. INEC on Wednesday announced the commencement of verification exercise of voters in his constituency. This follows the Appeal Court ruling which gave INEC the go-ahead to... Read More
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April 22, 2018

“Majority of Nigerian youth sit and do nothing…” “We are going to give them red card” | Read the top 10 quotes from last week

A stolen mace from the Senate, a blistering criticism by the President that some Nigerian youth as sitting and doing nothing, all in one week. Muhammadu Buhari “About the economy, we have a very young population, our population is estimated conservatively to be 180 million. This is a very conservative one. More than 60 percent... Read More
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April 18, 2018

The Late 5: Police arrest Senator Omo-Agege over mace theft, Ekweremadu meets with Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Some hoodlums led by suspended Senator Ovie Omo-agege stormed the Senate chamber and made away with the mace. The plenary was disrupted while the sergeants-at-arms are battling with the men to retrieve the mace. Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, who presided, said... Read More
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Pastor Tunde Bakare
April 14, 2018

The Late 5: Pastor Bakare says Buhari’s govt has failed, Trump hails military strike on Syria, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said the remaining girls abducted by terrorists from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State were still in captivity because of some setbacks in the negotiation between the Federal Government and the Boko Haram sect. Buhari said this in... Read More
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April 9, 2018

The Late 5: Buhari declares intention to run for second term, Bill Cosby’s retrial begins, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he is not sure that current officers of the All Progressives Congress can meet the conditions for their re-election. Buhari said he was not sure of the “practicality of present serving officers’ ability” to meet the conditions prescribed for... Read More
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Buhari
March 28, 2018

It turns out Ambode only cares about Lagosians when he is trying to impress Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari will be in Lagos on a two-day official visit on Thursday, March 29 and Friday, March 30 and just like most state governments operate, the Lagos State Government has declared Thursday, March 29, a work-free day in the State ahead of the President’s visit. A statement by the Commissioner for Information and... Read More
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March 20, 2018

The Late 5: Buhari meets Namadi Sambo, Ex-French president held in custody, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Former Presidential spokesman, Doyin Okupe has challenged Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Anti-Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay to reveal the the running costs of the principal officers of the National Assembly. He also asked him to include that of President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi... Read More
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March 12, 2018

The Late 5: Buhari says he wasn’t aware police IG disobeyed him, Plane crash kills 49 people in Nepal, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said he had no idea that the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, flouted his directive to relocate to Benue State during the crisis. Buhari said this during his visit to Makurdi. The President said he did the needful by... Read More
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March 9, 2018

The Big 5: President Buhari says “We have been able to do our best”; Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un to meet in May and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu on the floor of the Senate said: “The problem in Nigeria is that our democracy is receding. Who says army cannot take over. Let us not joke with our democracy; that is the issue,” and has drawn ire but the... Read More
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Dapchi
February 25, 2018

The Late 5: FG confirms 110 missing Dapchi schoolgirls , Presidency says Buhari cares less about re-election, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The Federal Government has said 110 students are missing from the Government Science and Technical College in Dapchi, Yobe State, after Boko Haram insurgents attacked the school. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, announced the figure after a meeting between a Federal Government delegation and... Read More
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February 23, 2018

The Late 5: Buhari apologises for attack on Dapchi school, El-Rufai sues Shehu Sani, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his apology for the attack on Government Girls Technical College, Dapchi, which led to the abduction of its students in Yobe State. Buhari apologised in a statement released by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu. He described... Read More
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February 22, 2018

The Late 5: Tinubu accuses Oyegun of sabotage, Buhari meets Obasanjo, Gowon, others, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The Senate has asked the Federal Government not to handle attack on Government Girls Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe State, like the case of the Chibok girls. This was after the adoption of motion at the plenary on Thursday which was moved by Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim... Read More
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February 13, 2018

The Big 5: Okorocha endorses son-in-law as successor, Ganduje promises 5 million votes for Buhari in 2019 and other stories

These are the stories from Nigeria you should be monitoring today. The governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha, has named his Chief of Staff, Uche Nwosu as his successor in 2019. The governor at a meeting with members of the APC from Owerri Municipal Council Area, said his decision to support Nwosu is informed by the... Read More
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February 4, 2018

The Late 5: Reps discover another $202m missing from NIA coffers, IBB warns Buhari not to re-contest in 2019 and other stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. Less than two weeks after a similar advice from Olusegun Obasanjo, former Military President, Ibrahim Babangida has asked President Muhammadu Buhari not to re-contest in 2019. He urged Buhari to complete his first term and allow a new generation of leaders to take control of the affairs... Read More
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February 4, 2018

“Modern leadership is not just about ‘fighting’ corruption” | Like Obasanjo, IBB asks Buhari not to contest in 2019

Just like former president Olusegun Obasanjo‘s letter, that drove conversation for a while, former military president, Ibrahim Babangida, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to give way “for us to reinvent the will and tap into the resourcefulness of the younger generation“. He asks that we all support President Buhari till the end of his tenure... Read More
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January 27, 2018

Obasanjo’s letter to Buhari, Dino Melaye accuses NNPC of ‘monumental corruption’ and other top stories of the week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. Sixteen, out of the 36 states in Nigeria, have indicated interest to be part of the cattle colonies initiative of the Federal Government. According to the Special Assistant to the Minister for Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh, Dr Olukayode Oyedele, said more are expected to join.... Read More
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January 24, 2018

The Late 5: FG reacts to Obasanjo’s letter, Pope Francis on “Fake News” and other top stories

These are the Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Senator Shehu Sani (Kaduna Central) has asked Nigerians not to demonise former President, Olusegun Obasanjo’s letter to President Buhari. The Senator, on Twitter, wondered why Nigerians praised Obasanjo for condemning the activities of the National Assembly but are now figdeting over current statement. Meanwhile, the governor... Read More
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January 23, 2018

It is callous and insensitive for governors to endorse the President for second term | Read Obasanjo’s explosive letter to Buhari

A former President, Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday, in a statement has called on President Muhammadu Buhari not to seek re-election in 2019. In the letter, Obasanjo states that President Buhari has performed far below expectations and his election was due to the fact that Nigerians wanted former President Goodluck Jonathan out. Obasanjo also said he... Read More
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January 15, 2018

Manchester City, Davido, the Buhari presidency | Here are last week’s winners and losers

A week of many tears, many broken hearts, of terrible disappointments and of the anticipation of a time when so many wrongs can be re-written. It has been anything but sweet and rosy for Nigerians in the first weeks of 2018. Fuel queues persist, and those fingered in the gruesome killings in Benue continue to... Read More
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