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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Use CNG Priced at ₦230 over ₦1,000 Petrol
Tinubu urges Nigerians to use CNG priced at ₦230 over ₦1,000 petrol Minister of Power meets with TCN and NERC over constant grid collapse FG bans exportation of cooking gas…
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We’ll work for his victory – Buhari declares support for Tinubu; Court orders arrest of EFCC Chairman, Bawa | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
We’ll work for his victory – Buhari declares support for Tinubu Supreme Court restores Ahmad Lawan APC Senatorial candidate Yobe North APC postpones Oyo rally due to scarcity of new…
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God will punish persons involved in financial crimes, corruption – EFCC chair Bawa; Bukka Hut founder Rasheed Jaiyeola speaks on death of partner, Laolu Martins | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
God will punish persons involved in financial crimes, corruption – EFCC chair BawaBukka Hut founder Rasheed Jaiyeola speaks on death of partner, Laolu Martins9 professors, 3 EFCC lawyers, 50 others…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Dissolution of SARS wouldn’t bring back Jimoh Isiaq, erring officers must be brought to justice | #ReformPoliceNG
It is utterly heartbreaking to imagine that the last moments of a young Nigerian was of him standing by the road side, taking in the spectacle that was the #EndSARS…
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‘One Million Boys’ is a trending subject and here’s what we’ve gathered
A certain Biola Ebila, reported as gang leader of the popular notorious group - One Million Boys, has been killed. The gang leader who was on the wanted list of…
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Akinyele LGA: Is a serial killer on the loose in Oyo State?
It's no secret that Nigeria does have its own distinctive security issues. Reports on criminal activities range from extortion to kidnapping, fraud, and even armed robbery. With these crimes, there…
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Obituary: Abiola Ajimobi was a career politician, who undermined progress with tyranny
After a period of morbidity, former senator of the federal republic and governor of Oyo state, Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi passed away on 25, June 2020. According to the Lagos state…
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Here’s all we have gathered from the ‘Fisayo’ trend on Twitter
If you've been paying attention to the news these past few days, you will no doubt be aware of the numerous controversies surrounding Senator Abiola Ajimobi, Deputy National Chairman (South).…
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The YNaija Governors’ Ranking for October: Absurdities vs Revival
It's almost like the time between the new batch of governors were sworn in and now has been a fallow period. Performance-wise, things haven't really peaked, but we are starting…
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The Big 5: Three Nigerians killed in South Africa in less than one month, EFCC to begin auction of seized petroleum products, and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today. After a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari over the recent chieftaincy tussle in Oyo state, the…
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We are unaware of resumption scheduled for Friday, LAUTECH ASUU, other Unions say
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) chapter and other workers’ unions in the school have said they “are not aware” of the resumption…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode says South West holds future of food security in Nigeria
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday described the south west region as the next frontier of food security in Nigeria, revealing that an Agric Master Plan that would facilitate…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode pays courtesy visit to Oyo state governor at the Government House
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode paid a courtesy visit to Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi at the Government House, Ibadan. According to Ambode, Governor Ajimobi has played a very important…
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[The Presidential Blog] Is this why the Minister of Communications has been AWOL?
Quick question: did you know that Nigeria has a Minister of Communications? You probably did not and that's okay. Sometimes we forget too. Nigeria has a Minister of Communications named…
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Where is Alao-Akala? | The policeman who became a governor
Adebayo Christopher Alao-Akala is the one who took office from Raseed Ladoja in 2006 after the latter was impeached under suspicious circumstances in a hotel in Ibadan by some members of…
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Police arrests Fulani herdsman for raping 22-year-old woman for 3 days
A 22-year-old Fulani herdsman, Abubakar Mojumba, has been arrested by the Nigerian Police for the alleged kidnap and rape of a 22-year-old woman, Sadiat Musa. He was said to have…
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Opinion: “The genesis of LAUTECH crisis” | 5 takeaways from this Abuja facts article
Last month, the students of LAUTECH published an obituary of their Vice Chancellor, Professor Sulaiman Gbadegeshin,as a form of protest action over the lingering strike action in the school. This…
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I will name my successor in May 2018 – Ajimobi
Governor of Oyo state, Abiola Ajimobi on Monday said he would name his successor in May 2018. Ajimobi's tenure ends in May 2019. Ajimobi stated this in Ibadan while speaking…
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9th Ibadan City Marathon: Sharabutu Phillibus scoops one million Naira
Sharabutu Philibus yesterday emerged first male winner of the 9th Ibadan City marathon 2017, while Illiya Pam came second; Abdullahi Ibrahim and Peter Istifanu came third and fourth position in…
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Opinion: Aftermath of #WorldWaterDay- The untold stories of water scarcity In Oyo
by Amanam Hillary Umo-Udofia The day after the world celebrated the international water day is a good time to take stock of how people survive and become resilient in the…
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Opinion: What’s with these human banks on our roads?
by Adekunle Adewunmi Prior to this age, virtues such as sanctity, honesty and contentment were the order of the day. Scarcely did reports fly of theft. No ears heard for…
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Profile: Abiola Ajimobi’s long history of behaving badly
by Wilfred Okichie It was the video seen around the world. On Friday 13, January, a disturbing video made its way to the Internet. The Executive Governor of Oyo state,…
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Still on the Matter: We slept on it but woke up to an Ajimobi that is still wrong, wrong, wrong
The last time students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology took to the streets to protest their being shut out of campus and their studies, the strike action had just…
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The Thread: Disgraceful Ajimobi is “everything a governor should never be”
Drunk on power, high on self-importance, disconnected from the challenges of the everyday Nigerian, and certainly dismissive of LAUTECH's students' frustrations (who have been cooped up in their houses eight…
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Omojuwa says EXACTLY what needs to be said about the Disgraceful Ajimobi
When will Nigerian politicians learn that the whole idea of having a political position is to lead, not bully? Aggrieved students of LAUTECH, Oyo, protest the closing of their school…
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EFCC re-arraigns Ladoja over alleged N4.7bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday re-arraigned former governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja and one Waheed Akanbi. The duo were arraigned for alleged N4.7bn fraud and…
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The Complaint Box: My encounter with SP Abubakar of the Area command Ogbomoso
This is a complaint we have just received from Oladimeji Opayomi (also known as Demex), a student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso regarding the unrest being experienced by students…
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Oyo govt reduces salaries of political office holders by 50%
Oyo State Government on Monday said it has reduced the salaries of political office holders by 50 per cent. Secretary to the State Government, Olalekan Alli made the disclosure at a news…
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#Impact365: This NGO run by a 25-year-old is making so much difference
Charity With Ayaoba is a non-governmental organization started by a 25-year-old to help fight against child-hawking and educate young children. The NGO rose up to the task when it gathered…
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Labour finally calls off strike in Oyo, workers to receive January salary
The Oyo state labour union has called off its seven-week strike following the decision of the Oyo state government to pay the January and February 2016 salary and pension arrears…
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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