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Mixed reactions greet Obasanjo’s “restructure or collapse” statement

To say that Nigeria is a country with huge diversities would be an understatement. The country has diverse tribes and ethnic groups. In hindsight, our diversity can be harnessed to…

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As in 1974, so in 2020, Obasanjo stays forever trending

Former President of Nigeria and elder statesman, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, is well known for his cutting remarks on the policies, and actions on the various government administrations that have taken…

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Olusegun Obasanjo, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Sanusi Lamido, Folasade Yemi-Esan and others address Nigeria’s falling oil price at Africa Initiative for Governance and Oxford University webinar

The African Initiative for Governance (AIG), a non-governmental organization founded by Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, collaborated with the Blavatnik School of Government, Oxford University to host a webinar addressing the impact of…

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Lagbaja at 60: The enigma behind the mask

by  Toluwanimi Onakoya As a Nigerian, you’ve most likely quoted Lagbaja’s lyrics in everyday mundane banter with friends and family. Ranging from “Show me your 32….Feyin E!” “Onigeleyi o Skentele”…

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‘Power of the Collective Voice’ to dominate discussions at the African Congress on Sickle Cell Disease

The African Congress on Sickle Cell Disease is the biggest prestigious conference that bring together government representatives, inter-governmental organizations, leaders of industry, medical experts, researchers, policy makers, media, civil society…

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The YNaija Cover – the 16th of July

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The Late 5: Buhari inaugurates NEC for 2019-2023 session; Kano anti-corruption agency withdraws invitation to Sanusi’s wife | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Buhari inaugurates NEC for 2019-2023 session  President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the 2019-2023 session of the National Economic Council (NEC). The inauguration…

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The YNaija Cover – the 4th of June

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The YNaija Cover – the 3rd of June

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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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The Late 5: Abike Dabiri denies report on Ethiopian and Egypt Airlines running drug cartels in Nigeria; ASUU threatens another strike, says Buhari’s govt is to blame | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Tribunal dismisses suit seeking to stop Buhari's inauguration The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has dismissed the suit seeking to stop the inauguration…

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The YNaija Cover – the 20th of May

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I’ll keep attacking Buhari’s govt. – Obasanjo; Tribunal grants Atiku, PDP access to inspect electoral materials and other stories that made the headlines this week

Here are the big ten stories that drove conversation this week: Appeal Court clears Taraba APC governorship candidate The Court of Appeal on Thursday cleared the APC governorship candidate, Sani Danladi,…

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The YNaija Cover – the 5th of March

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The Late 5: I’ll keep attacking Buhari’s govt. – Obasanjo; We are anxious to meet Atiku in court – APC campaign council | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Don't go to court when you lose election, go home - Apostle Suleiman Christian cleric, Johnson Suleman, has advised Nigerian politicians to…

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The Late 5: Women protest at INEC, demand violence-free polls; I was investigated for being privy to illicit transfer of funds – Obanikoro | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Buhari seeks support from Ekiti monarch against elections President Buhari on Tuesday met monarchs in Ekiti and sought their support for his…

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Lagos lawmakers move to impeach Gov Ambode, INEC releases final lists of guber candidates and other stories that made the headlines this week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week INEC releases final lists of guber candidates and state house of assembly The Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday evening released the final…

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The YNaija Cover – the 31st of January

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The YNaija Cover – the 30th of January

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The YNaija Cover – the 23rd of January

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The YNaija Cover – the 22nd of January

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The YNaija Cover – the 21st of January

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The Big 5: Buhari behaving like Abacha, planning to rig elections – Obasanjo; Gunmen attack Adamawa community, raze Catholic seminary | Other top stories

Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: Buhari behaving like Abacha, planning to rig elections On Sunday, former president Olusegun Obasanjo attacked President Buhari, describing his administration as a…

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The Big 5: Jonathan offered me $5m in 2014 – Hamzat; Obasanjo says Igbos should be given a chance at the centre | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured an interim order to seize the $2.8 million which its operatives recently…

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Just In: Nigeria’s first elected President, Shehu Shagari is dead

Nigeria's first Executive President, Alhaji Shehu Usman Shagari GCFR, has passed on at the age of 93. According to a tweet by Bello Shagari, grandson to the late statesman, he…

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The Big 5: Obasanjo says he is “doubly qualified” to correct Buhari; OAU students cry out over incessant attacks | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of a former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex…

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For the second time, FG berates Obasanjo over comments on Buhari

The Presidency has dismissed the recent statement credited to former president Olusegun Obasanjo, that he is not neutral in the 2019 Presidential election as he wants the incumbent President, Muhammadu…

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The Big 5: Atiku boycotts peace pact; Miyetti Allah attack Anglican Bishops over comment on terrorism | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. People's Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar says he did attend the peace pact ceremony because he was not invited.…

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The Late 5: Legislative aides petition EFCC to investigate Saraki, Dogara; ‘Tradermoni’ is one of the highest forms of corruption – Dogara | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Speaker of the House of Representatives,  Yakubu Dogara, has condemned the implementation of the tradermoni scheme by the Federal Government, explaining that…

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The Late 5: Obasanjo denies being neutral for the 2019 election; Buhari charges youth to lead anti-corruption fight | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday, at the launching of the 2018 Africa Youth Congress Against Corruption (AYCAC) at the old Banquet Hall of the…

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