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Call Oshiomhole to order, his words have become irritating to most Nigerians – Okorocha tells Buhari
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo says the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has in less than six months, enthroned the culture of rascality into the…
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The Big 5: Atiku will not disappoint – Obasanjo; Buhari rejected intelligence warnings on Boko Haram – Security consultant | Other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday said the People's Democratic Party (PDP), presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar will bring honour and dignity…
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The YNaija Cover – the 13th of November
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The Late 5: Uzodinma says he was not arrested, accuses Okorocha of plotting story; I’m not bothered about my non-confirmation – Magu | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in Imo, Senator Hope Uzodimma has refuted reports that he was arrested by the…
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The Late 5: Obasanjo dismisses APC’s allegation he’s pleading with the US for Atiku; Buhari bars 50 high-profile Nigerians from travelling out | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has dismissed an allegation raised by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday that he had…
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Atiku’s emergence and Obasanjo’s endorsement; Emir Sanusi’s attack on government sponsorship of Hajj | Other top stories of the week
These are the stories that drove conversation this week. Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili announced that she is running for President in 2019. This comes after months of speculation.…
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The Big 5: Presidency, Buhari Campaign Organisation, APC reacts to Atiku’s endorsement; Dankwambo joins race for Senate | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Presidency late Thursday reacted to former President Olusegun Obasanjo's endorsement of his former deputy, Atiku Abubakar, as the candidate to…
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The YNaija Cover – the 11th of October
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5 Things we learnt from Atiku’s visit to former boss, Olusegun Obasanjo
Obasanjo is highly confident that Atiku will win the 2019 Presidential elections “Let me start by congratulating President-to-be, Atiku Abubakar, for his success at the recent PDP Primary and I…
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BREAKING: Obasanjo meets Atiku, endorses him for 2019
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Thursday said he has reversed his disposition towards People's Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Atiku visited Obasanjo visited him at his Abeokuta home, alongside some…
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The Big 5: PDP’s VP slot has since been zoned to the South East – Ben Obi; Nigeria needs a President with sound knowledge of the economy – Obasanjo | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: A Chieftain of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and immediate past National Secretary of its Caretaker Committee, Senator Ben Obi has dismissed…
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The Late 5: Osinbajo forces IGP to reform SARS; INEC extends voters reg., announce 23 new parties | Other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, to with immediate effect, overhaul the management…
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Just In: Dankwambo meets Obasanjo behind closed doors
Governor of Gombe State and Presidential aspirant on the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Ibrahim Dankwambo is reportedly meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, behind closed doors. The…
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The Big 5: Saraki meets Obasanjo behind closed doors, Falconets cross over to World Cup quarter finals | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Monday held a closed-door meeting with former President, Olusegun Obasanjo at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential…
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[#YNaijaEssays] The good, the bad and the ugly: What the Nigerian elections really cost
There are few events that can come to define a nation's identity quite like how it approaches elections. This is because elections expose the priorities and motives of the men…
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The Late 5: PDP apologises to Obasanjo; APC, PDP induce voters with money in Ekiti and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) has apologised to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, for what it termed ‘‘bad conduct and mistreatment.’’ Media…
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The Big 5: NASS defends move to strip President of powers to order asset forefeiture, APC dismisses PDP’s coalition and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The National Assembly has defended its move to strip the President of his power to order forfeiture of assets held by…
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The Big 5: INEC says it is under no threat in conducting Ekiti Governorship election, Northern Governors pledge to end killings and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Governors of the North-western states of Nigeria have risen from a meeting of the zone, assuring that they will work…
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Soyinka says he’ll expose Obasanjo; FG says $322m Abacha loot will be spent on the poor and other other stories that drove conversation this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. The Nigerian Air Force had made claims of air strikes, but a video – five minutes, 17 seconds –…
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Wole Soyinka shows us why Buhari doesn’t need a hero’s crown for June 12
On the evening of June 6 when President Muhammadu Buhari issued an executive order recognising June 12 as the new Democracy Day, and the decision to honour the hero of…
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The Late 5: New law disqualifies Jonathan from re-contesting for Presidency, Obasanjo accuses FG of plotting to silence him and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday signed a constitutional amendment that stops a vice president who completes the term of a president…
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FG plotting to silence me – Obasanjo (READ)
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has accused the federal government of plotting to silence him from speaking against it. In a statement on Friday by his media aide Mr. Kehinde Akinyemi,…
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Entertainment Roundup: Eedris Abdulkareem comes hard for Obasanjo in new song; Davido sets new target | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Davido has set a new target Davido (Instagram/davidoofficial) …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Big 5: Doctors threaten strike, Obasanjo’s movement adopts political party and other top stories
These are the top stories you should be monitoring today. Medical doctors, under the umbrella body of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), warned of impending strike should the Federal Government accede…
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The Big 5: President Buhari calls Obasanjo’s letter ‘abusive’, Cardinal George Pell likely to face 2 trials over historical sexual offence allegations and other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in the United States spoke on former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s January 23 “Special Statement”, which asked him…
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Obasanjo’s ‘firm’ advice to Nigerians, $1bn approved by President Buhari to fight insecurity and other stories that made headlines this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West) said the ruling APC may soon die. Speaking with BBC Hausa, Melaye said there…
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The Big 5: Obasanjo advises Nigerians not to vote ‘failure’ in 2019, Donald Trump asks judge to order private arbitration in Stormy Daniels case and other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The Commissioner for Information in Abia, John Okiyi has confirmed the outbreak of Lassa fever at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC)…
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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