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Federal Lawmakers Prepare to Elect Presiding Officers of 10th National Assembly; President Tinubu Grants Assent to Student Loan Bill | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Federal Lawmakers Prepare to Elect Presiding Officers of 10th National Assembly President Tinubu Grants Assent to Student Loan Bill Vice President Shettima Clarifies Controversial Remarks on Leadership Competence Senator Adamu…
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Emotional Orji Uzor Kalu Declares “I am Not a Thief” at Senate Valedictory Session
The chief whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, left many teary-eyed during the valedictory session of the ninth Senate on Saturday as he passionately declared, "I am not a…
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Tinubu never made ‘Bala Bulu Bulaba’ gaffe, created by internet pranksters – Orji Kalu
Orji Uzor Kalu, chief whip of the Senate, has stated that he does not trust the rambling utterances ascribed to Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives…
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Charles Okpaleke hints at a ‘Living in Bondage: Breaking Free’ sequel | 5 Things that Should Matter Today
Charles Okpaleke has hinted at a Living In Bondage: Breaking Free sequel, which many, if we are being honest, knew would happen. Living In Bondage: Breaking Free had an impressive…
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Orji Uzor Kalu: Freed at last or free from the beginning? | The #YNaijaCover
Former Abia governor, Orji Uzor Kalu has been freed from the Nigerian correctional facility in Kuje, Abuja this morning. The senator who was jailed for allegedly stealing public funds was…
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It’s almost payday in Nigeria. A senator will get his first N13.5 million salary in prison this January
by Ifedayo Adeleye Every month, each Nigerian senator receives about N750,000 as a basic salary, according to the current Senate President, Ahmed Lawan. But that salary pales in comparison to…
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Wande Coal’s upcoming EP ‘Realms’ arrives in March 2020
Wande Coal has been off the music radar for a while, but it's good to know he's getting his groove back with a new EP called Realms, which will be…
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: EFCC marks properties of convicted ex-Abia governor Orji Uzor Kalu
The EFCC, on Saturday, December 14th, marked properties belonging to former Abia State governor, Orji Uzor Kalu. In a statement released, the antigraft agency says the marking is to ensure…
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The YNaija Senators’ Ranking for October
Surprisingly this month, quite a number of senators sponsored motions during plenary, and it's easy for individual performances to be buried under heavy political conversations that don't center senators. For…
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Who’s in and who’s out? Here are our top 10 Senators for August
It's been six months after February 23 National Assembly election with 109 Senatorial seats occupied and Senators sworn in. The All Progressives Congress (APC) maintains a commanding lead in the…
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The Big 5: Don’t attack Buhari, obey constituted authorities and shun violence, Kumuyi tells Christians; US demands social media handles from visa applicants | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Don't attack Buhari, obey constituted authorities and shun violence, Kumuyi tells Christians The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life…
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I’ll contest in 2019 but not for President – Kalu
A former governor of Abia and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Orji Uzor Kalu has distanced himself from campaign posters pasted along Airport Road, Abuja, with the…
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The YNaija Tracklist: No process was breached, no money has been lost | Baru insists | North should produce next President if Buhari does not contest in 2019 – Kalu | More stories
From the papers this morning - a tracklist. No process was breached, no money has been lost | Baru insists - YNaija You brought stability to the NNPC | PENGASSAN,…
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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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Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, IPOB attack Kalu for his revelation
The Former Governor of Abia, Orji Uzor Kalu came under attack Sunday, after he revealed that the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu’s fled to London through…
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Nnamdi Kanu fled to London through Malaysia – Kalu
Former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu has said leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu is currently in London. Kalu said this in a recent…
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Biafra is not possible at the moment | Kalu tells Igbos
Former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu has said the struggle for the independent state of Biafra was not possible at the moment. Kalu made this statement in Lokoja…
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2019 election: S’East coalition lists Patience Jonathan, Orji Uzor Kalu, Ike Ekweremadu, others
Ahead of the 2019 general elections, three Igbo groups, the World Igbo Youth Congress (WIYC), the Igbo Students’ Association (ISA), and the South-East Women Professionals (SWP), have shortlisted Igbo politicians…
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Buhari will return before June 11 – Orji Uzor Kalu
The former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, on Sunday, said President Buhari's health has improved when he visited him in London last week. Kalu also assured Nigerians that the…
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The YNaija Tracklist: How I gave PDP N500m, supported Obasanjo with N100m – Kalu | AMCON finally sells Keystone Bank | More stories
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. How I gave PDP N500m, supported Obasanjo with N100m – Kalu - YNaija AMCON finally sells Keystone Bank - YNaija Recession: There…
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How I gave PDP N500m, supported Obasanjo with N100m – Kalu
by Azeez Adeniyi Former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu has said if the Peoples Democratic Party was a company, he would own 90 per cent of its shares.…
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How an Igbo man can become Nigeria’s president – Kalu
Former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu has said the possibility of an Igbo man emerging the President of Nigeria was clearer with the All Progressives Congress (APC). He…
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Former Abia governor Kalu visits Nnamdi Kanu in Kuje prison
Former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu on Friday visited embattled leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu at the the Kuje Prison, Abuja. Kanu is…
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Orji Kalu urges Igbos to join APC
Former governor of Abia, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has called on his Igbo "brothers" to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Kalu said this during an interaction with journalists…
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Opinion: Orji Uzor Kalu’s futile defection and APC’s puerile jubilation
by Jude Ndukwe The recent defection of Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Abia State, from the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has kept…
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The Media Blog: Orji Kalu has two media houses – but he still smells like a loser
You know the other day, we were just thinking about it – politicians in Nigeria buy media platforms in order to own power, to shape conversations, to control narratives, to…
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Recession: Buhari should push for emergency law to stimulate economy – Orji Kalu
A former governor of Abia State, Chief Orji Kalu, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to push for emergency law to get the nation out of the current economic recession. Kalu made…
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‘I can’t judge Buhari…Nigerian youth should be of use to themselves’ – Orji Kalu
A former governor of Abia state Orji Uzor Kalu has said that Nigerians should be enjoying power supply by now if only former president Olusegun Obasanjo listened to his advice.…
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Simon Kolawole: Elections, petitions and distractions
Roughly 20 months after Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu was nominated as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia state, a court case on his candidature is still…
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Billionaire Orji Uzor Kalu arraigned in court for stealing N5.6bn (PHOTOS)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) wants Orji Uzor Kalu to give account of an alleged misappropriation of N5.6billion wile he was governor of Abia state between 1999 and 2007.…
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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