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Benue, Nassarawa and a fumbling Presidency
This is not the time for a national census but if we are to count in figures, over 100 Nigerians have been killed in the last one week in Nassarawa…
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[The Injustice Blog] President Buhari showed how out of touch he is at last week’s council meeting
One of the inadequacies of the Muhammadu Buhari Presidency is how it has managed to sustain a level of disconnect with its citizens. Since his inauguration as president, Buhari has…
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[The Injustice Blog] Ortom knows what to do, but it is election season & he has to play the game
The Benue state executive Governor and the state mourner-in-chief Samuel Ortom is the most unlucky Governor among the class 2015 Governors. He has released more condolence messages than the Borno…
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[The Injustice Blog] You may not like Fayose, but he has tamed the herdsmen
Peter Ayodele Fayose, the Ekiti state Governor and the number 1 critic of the Buhari administration came into national discourse on the Fulani herdsmen issue when several communities in Ekiti…
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Suswam only passed on witches, orgies, idols to me – Ortom
Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, has said that the Benue State government House was filled with witchcraft, idol worshipers before he became governor. The governor said this in his second…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 24th of May
Follow these links to read our cover stories on YNaija tonight:
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Governor Ortom’s aide beats staff to coma
The Benue state Executive Secretary of the Teaching Service Board (TSB), James Pine, was arraigned before a Makurdi Magistrate Court for slapping and beating a staff to coma. According to…
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How Fulani herdsmen attacked Gov. Ortom’s village & killed 50 people
The Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom, on Thursday, revealed that Fulani herdsmen attacked his hometown, killing more than 50 of his kinsmen and burning over 200 hectares of his rice…
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‘There’s a systematic plot to kill Idoma people’ – Benue deputy governor
The Deputy Governor of Benue state, Benson Abonu on Thursday, told the House of Representatives Committee on Police Affairs that there is a systematic move to kill the people of…
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Eyewitness accounts: How Gov. Ortom’s aide was assassinated in Benue state
Eyewitnesses have recounted how Denen Igbana, a senior special assistant on special security to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state, was assassinated along Naka-Ankpa Expressway, Markudi. According to Leadership, members…
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“After all that we have done together” | How Gov Ortom’s trusted aide was killed today
by Chi Ibe Gunmen today in Makurdi killed Denen Igbana, who was Senior Special Assistant on Security to Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue. He was killed in the early hours of…
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Governor Ortom supports the removal of fuel subsidy
The Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom, on Saturday, expressed his support for the federal government's decision to remove fuel subsidy. The governor stated this while speaking at the funeral…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Trump trumped by Rubio | Reinstated soldiers not yet reinstated | Etisalat loses to MTN | More stories
I won’t work with those who instigate violence - Sheriff. Leadership Jonathan’s former aide, Adegbe is being held based on Army’s directive —EFCC. Vanguard Dismissed soldiers laments non-reinstatement despite presidential…
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Obasanjo to APC: ‘Fulfill your campaign promises’
Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) government to fulfill all campaign promises made to Nigerians during the campaigns. Obasanjo disclosed this on Tuesday when he…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: 16 wasted years of PDP in Bayelsa | No violence during APC procession | FG barred from going after Kashamu | More stories
Police denies report of violence during APC Rivers procession. Leadership Committee gets three days deadline to confirm abduction of teenage girls in Borno. This Day Buhari says PDP's 16 years…
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Samuel Ortom says he is no longer a member of PDP
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has reiterated that he resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before he picked the governorship ticket under the platform of the ruling All Progressives…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Amaechi and Wike still at war, Buhari gets advises, Ortom goes spiritual, More stories
BBOG group wants Buhari to assess IDPs camps. Leadership Atiku pledges loyalty to Buhari. YNaija Dogara tells how Sultan, God helped him win. Leadership Amaechi pissed, says Wike is an…
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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