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The Big 5: Buhari, Tinubu will soon taste El-Rufai’s venom – Shehu Sani; I see Buhari’s govt as pro-military than pro-democracy – Dele Momodu | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Suspected herdsmen attacked travellers in Osun, kill LG worker Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, on Wednesday, attacked travellers on…
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Bukunyi Olateru-Olagbegi: The “slight work” to rebuild Nigeria’s Democracy
This title might be misleading so I’ll rephrase; to rebuild Nigeria’s democracy is going to be backbreaking, thankless, godforsaken, heart-breaking work. It won’t bring Instagram followers, accolades, fame, or fortune…
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‘We’ll crack down on those who incite people to unrest’ | 8 takeaways from Buhari’s Democracy Day address
Following the change in date of Nigeria's Democracy Day by the Federal Government from May 29 to June 12, a maiden ceremony was on Wednesday held at the Eagles Square,…
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‘We can succeed in a democratic setting’ | Full text of President Buhari’s Democracy Day Speech
Following the change in date of Nigeria's Democracy Day by the Federal Government from May 29 to June 12, a maiden ceremony was on Wednesday held at the Eagles Square,…
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The Big 5: Scores killed as bandits attack five Sokoto villages; Buhari accepts Onnoghen’s resignation, wants five new Supreme Court judges appointed | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Buhari accepts Onnoghen's resignation, wants five new Supreme Court judges appointed About two months after the former Chief Justice of…
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The Big 5: Ihedioha has no programme, only want to squander N42.5bn I left behind – Okorocha; We’ve not endorsed any speakership candidate – PDP caucus | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: We've not endorsed any speakership candidate - PDP caucus The caucus of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has…
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The Late 5: UK seizes fresh £211m Abacha loot; Nigeria’s Muhammad-Bande emerges UNGA president | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Another £211m Abacha loot seized from bank account in Channel Island A court has seized the sum of £211m traced to the…
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Opinion: Things to stay away from in the next level
With a sincere heart I would like to congratulate His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo {SAN} on their inauguration and swearing in as the President and…
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The Late 5: Oshiomhole chased away for breaching protocol at presidential inauguration; Obasanjo, 393 passengers escape crash on Ethiopian Airlines | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Malami steps down as Justice minister The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said funds recovered by…
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I will pay even closer attention to the voice of my critics | 10 striking takeaways from Sanwo-Olu’s Inauguration speech
Following their victories at the just concluded general elections, President Muhammadu Buhari, his Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo alongside Governors of 29 states across the federation and their Deputies on Wednesday took their oaths…
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Sanwo-Olu promises to walk the talk as far as transparency and fiscal discipline are concerned | Full Inauguration Speech
Following their victories at the just concluded general elections, President Muhammadu Buhari, his Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo alongside Governors of 29 states across the federation and their Deputies on Wednesday took their oaths…
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The Big 5: Buhari submits asset declaration form ahead of second term inauguration; Court orders arrest of Kano Emir’s chief of staff | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Secondus assures Imo state of good governance by Ihedioha National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus…
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The Late 5: We can’t promise Boko Haram will be eradicated – Garba Shehu; Buhari signs N8.9 trillion budget for 2019 | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Buhari signs N8.9 trillion budget for 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, signed the 2019 Appropriation Bill. The President’s assent officially makes…
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The YNaija Cover – the 24th of May
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Just In: Nigeria gets substantive Inspector General of Police
The Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu has been confirmed by the Nigeria Police Council, as the substantive Inspector General of Police (IGP). Mohammed who has served in…
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Just In: Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa steps down from Presidential Election Petition Tribunal
President of the Court of Appeal and Chairman of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa has stepped down from the panel sitting in Abuja for personal reasons. The People's…
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The YNaija Cover – the 14th of May
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Just In: Shocker for Sowore as AAC suspends him and nine others; appoint Acting Chair
Publisher of Sahara Reporters and Presidential Candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the March 23 presidential election, Omoyele Sowore along with nine others, including its Deputy National Chairman (South West), Ogunlana Rotimi…
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The Late 5: Tribunal fixes May 15 for pre-hearing session on Atiku’s petition; Court adjourns forfeiture suit against Patience Jonathan until May 24 | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Court adjourns forfeiture suit against Patience Jonathan until May 24 A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday adjourned until May 24…
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#NotTooYoungToRun: We ran. We won. Now we prepare to lead
When the #NotTooYoungToRun movement started in 2016, we were driven by one central premise: that young Nigerians needed to be more involved in the governance and decision-making processes of our…
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The YNaija Cover – the 7th of May
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The YNaija Cover – the 6th of May
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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