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You have what it takes to run Nigeria—Emir of Dutse tells Tinubu; North must return Tinubu’s support—Shettima | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
You have what it takes to run Nigeria—Emir of Dutse tells Tinubu Redesigned Naira notes will help curb inflation—CBN North must return Tinubu's support—Shettima Ogun declares holidays for PVC collection…
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It appears the Northern States Governors Forum has gone AWOL as insecurity worsens
It is common knowledge to most Nigerians that politics in the country of over 200 million is more about protecting self-interest than it is about public service. The Northern States…
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What we’ve gathered from the “Buhari” trend on Twitter
Ever experienced an emotional ripple effect? That moment when an incident makes you reflect on the fact that this particular issue is a 'recurring decimal,' with no end in sight…
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Buhari’s appointment of Adamu Lafia as Acting IGP shows his nepotism is a deliberate effort and not an error of oversight
One accusation that has failed to go in his three years as President of Nigeria is that of uncontrolled nepotism and “Northernisation” of the security architecture in the country. In…
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Buhari’s appointments not in favour of the north – Presidency
The Presidency on Saturday said President Muhammadu Buhari's appointments do not favour the North as widely believed. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, stated this in…
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Buhari told us to focus on Northern Nigeria – World Bank
President of the World Bank Group, Jim Yong Kim on Thursday said the bank's concentration on Northern Nigeria was as a result of President Muhammadu Buhari's request. Kim said this while…
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North will accept restructuring if … – Tambuwal
Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal has said the north will accept restructuring if all states get proportionate share of resources. Tambuwal said this at a conference in Kaduna on Tuesday.…
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Anyone who goes against zoning must be punished | Northern PDP elders condemn Fayose’s presidential ambition
Northern leaders under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have condemned the presidential ambition of Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State. The party leaders made the condemnation at a meeting of the…
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North should produce next President if Buhari does not contest in 2019 – Kalu
Former governor of Abia State, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu on Monday said if President Muhammadu Buhari will not contest in 2019, the north should produce the next President. Kalu said…
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2019: Fayose is already teasing the North for support
by Alexander O. Onukwue The first campaign poster posted on twitter with which Fayose officially announced his 2019 aspirations goes with a Hausa/Muslim message “Shugaban Naijeriya Insha Allah”. Fayose wears…
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Why governors were at the Igbo quit notice meeting – Shettima
Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima has said Northern leaders attended the meeting of the coalition of Arewa Youth to ensure that the quit notice to Igbos is withdrawn as agreed.…
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Igbo hate song trending on social media despicable – Ohanaeze
Igbo cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has said the anti-Igbo song circulating in the North was a declaration of war. The group accused the Federal Government of bias, stating that it…
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Anti-Igbo song: Is there a threat of genocide?
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu have raised the alarm that the anti-Igbo song now in circulation has the potential to breed…
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Does anti-Igbo song play to Nnamdi Kanu’s drums?
by Alexander O. Onukwue While he has condemned it as “evil, satanic, and pre-genocidal”, the anti-Igbo song said to be circulating parts of Northern Nigeria adds more fuel to the…
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Anti-Igbo song: What do the artistes aim to achieve?
by Alexander O. Onukwue You would have thought it was a dance track in praise of the Igbos – until you listen closely and hear the association of “inyamiri” with…
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BREAKING: Our quit notice to Igbos still stands – Arewa Youth
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (ACF) has said its quit notice to Igbo people resident in the North still stands. The youth had asked Igbos in the north to leave…
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If you choose to live in the North, you choose to be a sacrificial lamb | Nnamdi Kanu tells Igbos
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu on Monday said Igbos vacating the North was not a condition for the actualisation of Biafra. Kanu spoke in an…
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Any Nigerian is free to do business anywhere in the country – Wike
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said nobody has the right to issue quit notice to any Nigerian. The governor spoke on Monday when the Rivers State Muslim Community paid…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 26th of June
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I don’t hate the North like people believe – Nnamdi Kanu
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu has said he does not hate the North as widely believed. In an interview with The Sun, Kanu said he loves…
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Igbos own more land in the north than the whole South-east – Kwankwaso
Former Kano state governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso has said Igbos cannot leave the North because land owned by them in the north is more than the entire south-east region. The chairman of the…
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Igbo quit notice: Osinbajo meets Igbo leaders
Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, is currently meeting with leaders from the South East. The meeting is for consultations over the recent quit notice handed down to people of Igbo extraction…
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‘Go about your normal businesses without fear’ | APC tells Igbos in the North
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-East has asked Igbos living in the North not to leave. In a statement by the APC National Vice Chairman, South-East, Chief Emma Eneukwu,…
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All Nigerians can stay in any part of the country – Tambuwal
Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal has asked Igbos in the state to stay and not entertain fear. Tambuwal spoke on Friday while hosting community members at an iftar session in…
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Northern youth should be charged with treason like Nnamdi Kanu – Ohanaeze
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has said Northern youths have committed a more greivous crime than IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The youths had asked all Igbos in the North to leave while…
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Igbos are happy with the ultimatum we gave them – Arewa youth
President of the Area Youth Consultative Forum, Yerima Shettima has reiterated that Igbos must leave the North before October 1. In an interview with Punch, Shettima said Northern youths will…
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Igbos will not leave the North – Ndigbo traditional rulers
Traditional rulers of Igbo socio-cultural associations in the North, Eze N'digbo have said the Igbos are not afraid of the threat issued by Northern youths. Some coalition of Northern youths…
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Groundnut Economy: What is Ango Abdullahi talking about?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The Government College Umuahia, the buildings that came to be after the Ajayi Crowther structures in Badagry and the refineries, all were developed with money…
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Why Ango Abdullahi should be dropped by the Northern Elders Forum
by Alex O.Onukwue A former Vice Chancellor of a top Nigerian University, Prof Ango Abdullahi, has left very many persons bemused. Standing not to be corrected, the Kaduna-born elder…
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Why the media needs to choose its words on the Kaduna declaration
by Alex O.Onukwue The news of the week has largely revolved around the declaration by some youth groups in Kaduna State which asked all Igbos to leave. The tension…
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- 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