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‘You have failed us…’ | Northern Elders join train against President Buhari
There is no doubt that President Muhammadu Buhari, is one of the most talked-about persons in the country. Everyone is always anxious to say one or two remarks about the…
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The Late 5: Northern elders begin consultation for 2019, Frenchman wins Lagos City Marathon and other stories
These are the stories that drove conversation today. Some politicians and elders from the northern part of the country have started consultations with other geo-political zones ahead of the 2019 elections.…
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Northern elders condemn Ohaneze for opposing Kanu’s arrest
The Northern Elders Forum on Sunday condemned Ohanaeze Ndigbo, for speaking against the Federal Government's move to re-arrest leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief…
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Northern elders express concern over FG’s resolve on herdsmen
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed concern over the federal government's silence on intermittent clashes between herdsmen and farmers in different parts of the country. According to The Nation,…
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Igbo quit notice: Shettima meets Northern elders, youth
Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima on Wednesday met with a group of Northern Elders and key members of the Arewa Youth group in Abuja. Why it is important: The…
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Full text of Osinbajo’s warning to Arewa youth over Igbo quit notice (READ)
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday held a meeting with northern elders over an ultimatum by youths in the region asking Igbos in the north to leave before October 1.…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. P. DIDDY, BEYONCÉ, CRISTIANO RONALDO AMONG TOP FIVE HIGHEST PAID ENTERTAINERS IN THE WORLD Formerly known as Puff Daddy, Sean…
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We will take any attempt to disrupt peace seriously | Osinbajo tells Northern elders
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said the Federal Government will deal with anyone attempting to disrupt the peace of the country. He said this on Tuesday evening when he met…
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Arewa youth ultimatum: Osinbajo to meet northern, Igbo leaders
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is expected to meet with Northern elders on Tuesday over an ultimatum given by some northern youths, asking Igbos in the region to leave. According to…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. ANTI-IGBO THREAT: “WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR THEM” | POLICE YET TO ARREST NORTHERN YOUTH LEADERS The Police is yet…
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BREAKING: ‘They always look down on us’ | Northern elders say Igbos should leave
The Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) has supported the call for Igbos to leave the North within three months by Northern Youth groups. In a statement on Friday by its spokesman,…
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Simon Kolawole: What happened to transparency?
by Simon Kolawole I need your help please. At the annual Nigerian jamboree to the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, the minister of state for…
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Tinubu made Buhari president, not you | Reno Omokri tells northern elders
by Azeez Adeniyi Former Special Adviser to ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri has said the emergence of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 was made possible by Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and…
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Osinbajo can’t replace Buhari if he dies – Northern elders
by Omoleye Omoruyi Chairman of Northern Elders Forum, Professor Ango Abdullahi, has insisted that if President Muhammadu Buhari’s dies, and is not re-elected in 2019, power must remain in the north. Abdullahi stressed…
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Northern elders shy away from getting involved in Senate crisis
Even as the crisis in the senate continues, elders of the North have said they would not step in and interfere. The elders, under the auspices of the Northern Elders…
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Some northern elders want Buhari to grant amnesty to Boko Haram terrorists
by James Sambo Prominent northerners have implored the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to declare amnesty for Boko Haram insurgents when he takes over power on May 29. The elders who made…
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So, Jonathan should produce Chibok girls or forget 2015 ambition? (Y! FrontPage)
by Deji Adeyanju “The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has issued an ultimatum to President Goodluck Jonathan to bring an end to insurgency in all its manifestations and produce the abducted…
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Opinion: Dear Northern leaders, we have ruled this nation for long, it’s time to stop blaming others
by Oche Otorkpa It is important to note that these disgruntled self imposed Northern "elders" have never proffered any reasonable suggestion on how to end the current insurgency, neither have…
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Opinion: Pres. Jonathan, patience taken too far is cowardice
by Bamidele Ademola-Olateju In trying to shame Jonathan, the power grabbers have polarized Nigeria along religious lines. It is now clear except to them, that no one can become the President…
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Pius Adesanmi: These so-called northern elders need to shut up
by Pius Adesanmi It is obvious that they are unaware of – or grossly underestimate – the degree of national antipathy towards them. The surest way to get Goodluck Jonathan…
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“How can the President begin to worry governors simply because of their regular meetings?” – Northen elders
Northern Elders Forum (NEF), yesterday, examined the rift between President Jonathan and governors under the aegis of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, NGF, and passed a verdict on the matter: Jonathan…
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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