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The Late 5: Jimi Agbaje joins dramatic race for Lagos governorship in 2019, FG suspends national carrier project ‘Nigeria Air’ indefinitely | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2015 Governorship elections in Lagos, Jimi Agbaje, has on Wednesday indicated interest…

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The YNaija Cover – the 19th of September

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The Big 5: I’ll accept outcome of PDP primaries – Tambuwal; INEC clarifies position on use of smartphones at Polling Units | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto and Presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has pledged to accept the outcome of…

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The Late 5: Osun governorship is a must-win for APC – Buhari; We’ll resist INEC’s ban on smartphones at polling booths- PDP | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has on Tuesday said that Osun must be retained by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as he appealed to…

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The Big 5: Leah Sharibu in grave danger as Boko Haram kills health worker, Abuja Court summons Saraki over Offa Robbery | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has declared the flooding situation in Kogi, Niger, Delta and Anambra as a national disaster …

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The Late 5: Nigeria’s Ambassador to Qatar dies, PDP wants EFCC to unfreeze accounts of Demola Adeleke, Davido | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Nigeria's Ambassador to Qatar, Ambassador Abdullahi Bawa Wase is dead. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama who disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja,…

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Dogara abandons APC, reportedly picks PDP nomination form for re-election

There are indications that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Yakubu Dogara, may have dumped his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the opposition People's Democratic…

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The Late 5: Fayose writes EFCC, surrenders self for probe; Former Minister, Bolaji Abdullahi declares for Kwara governorship | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose has written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) offering to make himself available for questioning…

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The Big 5: PDP BoT sets up committee to pick consensus Presidential candidate; No new minimum wage yet – NLC | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Governors on the platform of the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) have rejected what they assume is an attempt to impose…

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The Big 5: Okorocha declares for Senate, Nigerians ought to clap for Buhari on a daily basis -Ngige | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo has formally declared his intention to contest the Orlu senatorial seat in the 2019 elections on…

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How APC’s N45m presidential nomination form shows Buhari’s hypocrisy

Before deciding on the 45 million naira it pegged its presidential aspirants’ Expression of Interest and Nomination forms, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) had proposed the sum of 55…

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Just In: Kingsley Moghalu wins primary to emerge as YPP Presidential candidate

Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Professor Kingsley Moghalu, on Saturday emerged winner of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) presidential ticket for the 2019 elections during the…

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The Late 5: Fayose drops Presidential ambition over ‘rigged’ Ekiti election, Dalung wants State of Emergency declared in 4 states | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose has dropped out of the race for the presidency in 2019, as a mark of sympathy and concern…

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The Late 5: Shekarau finally re-joins the APC, Authorities quell fears of earthquake in Abuja | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Authorities of the FCT Emergency Management Agency and the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) have on Friday, allayed the fears of Abuja residents over speculations…

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Emma Ikumeh: This is why I want the PDP to choose Saraki at the primaries

by Emma Ikumeh Former INEC chief, Professor Attahiru Jega recently made a case for competent leadership over strongman leadership. The latter was one of the major pivots on which Muhammadu…

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The Big 5: Are you for restructuring or not? – Atiku tackles Osinbajo; APC pegs Presidential, Governorship forms at N45m, N22.5m | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has asked the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to make a choice whether he is for restructuring or whether…

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The Atiku vs Osinbajo restructuring debate | Full Text of Atiku Abubakar’s latest response

The last is yet to be heard in the debate between Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on the issue of restructuring the Nigerian federation. The…

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The Late 5: Osinbajo replies Atiku on restructuring; David Mark, Donald Duke jostle for PDP, SDP Presidential tickets | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The debate between Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on restructuring the country continued on Tuesday, with…

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The YNaija Cover – the 4th of September

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The Big 5: Buhari is healthier than 80 percent of Nigerians – Ngige; PDP to NASS: Override President on amended Electoral Act | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has said President Muhammadu Buhari is mentally fit and healthy to govern the…

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The Late 5: Church building collapses, kills 11-year-old in Delta; I’m committed to free and fair elections – Buhari | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Tragedy struck on Sunday morning as an 11-year old boy was confirmed dead and scores of others sustained various degrees of injuries…

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With over 10 presidential aspirants, what are the PDP’s chances against Buhari?

Twelve aspirants are currently vying for the Presidential ticket of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), thus making the party's ticket the most contested one. The party's primaries would have been…

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The Big 5: Buhari’s comment on Nigerian migrants insensitive – PDP; Atiku tackles Osinbajo in restructuring debate | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has berated President Muhammadu Buhari over his comments about Nigerians migrants seeking to enter Europe illegally…

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The Late 5: There’s a special attraction to Buhari – Presidency to Trump; Presidential aspirants will sign undertaking – PDP | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Beijing on Saturday to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation holding between September 3…

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The YNaija Cover – the 1st of September

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The Late 5: As German chancellor, Angela Merkel visits Nigeria; Atiku weeps over ‘sorry state’ of the nation | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: German Chancellor, Angela Merkel on Friday met with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja, as part of her three African nations’ tour. Her…

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The Big 5: Ahead of PDP primaries, Saraki visits Jonathan; U.K. announces programme to raise 3 million poor Nigerians | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: British Prime Minister, Theresa May on Wednesday visited Lagos as part of her visit to Nigeria and tour of some African countries.…

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The Late 5: U.K Prime Minister, May visits Nigeria; Kwankwaso formally declares for Presidency amid mammoth crowd | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met behind closed doors with the British Prime Minister, Theresa May at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.…

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The Big 5: National interest supercedes the rule of law – Buhari; APC sweeps Imo council polls | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, stressed that the Rule of Law must be subject to the supremacy of the nation’s security and…

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The Big 5: I’m not losing sleep over impeachment threats – Saraki, Ministry declares Carter Bridge safe for use | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has dismissed claims that the Senate is yet to reconvene due to the threat to impeach him…

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