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ASUU extends strike by four weeks; JAMB clarifies cut-off mark for admission to Nigerian universities | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
ASUU extends strike by four weeksLagos moves to remove illegal structuresTaraba and Plateau bandits kill 10SSS reportedly arrests Boko Haram leader in OgunJAMB clarifies cut-off mark for admission to Nigerian…
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Nigeria wins first gold medal at Commonwealth Games; We’re prepared for terrorists’ attack on Lagos – PPRO | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Nigeria wins first gold medal at Commonwealth GamesIGP threatens arrest of skit, filmmakers over unauthorised use of police uniform, kitsWe’re prepared for terrorists’ attack on Lagos – PPROAnambra man kills…
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Tinubu says he has no ‘son’ that will make a presidential declaration; Ngige says he is tired of ASUU strikes | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
* Tinubu says he has no 'son' to make such a declaration *Bandits kill 78 people in Plateau *Youths write IGP, demand probe, justice for Osinachi *Labour Minister, Ngige, explains why he is tired of ASUU strikes *JAMB releases 2022 UTME mock results
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36 states and only 7 governors think the #EndSARS protests are genuine
It is Day 14 of the #EndSARS protests. Nine days since the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, announced the disbandment of the deadly Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), eight days…
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The recklessness that led to Plateau State’s index coronavirus case
Daily updates on newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the country have become as much a part of our lives as the certainty of day and night. The National Centre…
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Plateau to establish community police after killings, Reps reject move to evacuate Nigerians from China over Coronavirus – 5 Things that Should Matter Today
Plateau to establish community police after killings Governor Simon Lalong has just announced that the Plateau government will be establishing a community police to curb security challenges in the state.…
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Just In: Court reduces Dariye’s “excessive” jail term to 10 years
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has reduced the jail term of the former governor of Plateau, Joshua Dariye from 14 years to 10 years, saying the previous sentence was excessive…
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The Late 5: PDP rejects Ekiti election results, Fayemi says victory is to restore the values of Ekiti people and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation: The National leadership of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the results of Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti, describing it as a daylight…
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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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Plateau killings: How Simon Lalong brought this avoidable catastrophe upon himself
In January 2018, the YNaija Injustice Blog published a story titled “Ortom knows what to do, but it is election season and he has to play the game”. In that story…
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#YNaijaSays: How difficult can it be for the presidency to take decisive action that solves our institutional problems
June has been an especially disheartening month for Nigerians. Tragedy after tragedy has fallen on innocent Nigerians simply looking to survive the oppressive drudgery that is Nigeria today, killing, maiming…
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The Big 5: Nine die and several injured in Lagos Tanker explosion, Presidency says more people were killed under PDP era and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: An explosion on Thursday occured along the Otedola Bridge axis of Berger in Lagos after a petrol-laden tanker exploded with the blaze reportedly…
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The Big 5: Violent protest rocks Jos over killings by herdsmen, FAAC meeting ends in deadlock and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: A violent protest took place in Jos, the Plateau capital on Wednesday as residents protested the killings in three local government…
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The Big 5: Buhari promises more pressure on Security chiefs, Labour calls for sack of Security chiefs and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has on Tuesday promised to put more pressure on security chiefs to stop the spate of killings in…
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The Late 5: Buhari visits Plateau, Aso Rock security operatives ‘harrass’ Ezekwesili and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Jos to assess the level of security in the state following killings over the weekend…
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[The Injustice Blog] Plateau Killings: President Buhari should stop blame game and own up to his Failure
Saturday June 23, 2018 was the National Convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The convention which produced former Governor of Edo state, Comrade Adams Oshiomole as its new…
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The Big 5: Curfew in Plateau after killings claims 86, FG says new ranches won’t be owned by Fulani Herdsmen and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Plateau Police Command has confirmed the killing of not less than 86 people in attacks on Razat, Ruku, Nyarr, Kura and Gana-Ropp…
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The Late 5: Bauchi Governor nominates Chief of Staff as deputy, Ghana denounces Jonathan for misquoting President Akuffo-Addo and other stories
Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: Bauchi Governor, Mohammed Abubakar has nominated Alhaji Audu Sule Katagum, the Chief of Staff, Government House, to serve as his Deputy.…
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For a president who almost lost his son to reckless behaviour, Buhari seems to condone reckless behaviour
One distinctive characteristics of Nigerian leaders is their love for titles, both appropriate and inappropriate ones. It has become quite common place for President Buhari's media team and advisors to…
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250 people die of Snake bites in two states
Two hundred and fifty victims of snake bite have reportedly died in the last three weeks in Plateau and Gombe, following an acute scarcity of snake anti-venom drugs in the…
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[The Injustice Blog] Nigeria and its “plangent” culture of silence
It seems the maxim: silence is golden was made for Nigeria as we've employed it always even when threats are around us. The recently reported pimp of girls at Federal…
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The Big 5: Buhari speaks on killings in Plateau, Oby Ezekwesili warns FG not to cover up $25bn NNPC scandal, and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: Plateau state has been experiencing a series of attacks lately and President Muhammadu Buhari has had enough.…
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The madness in Plateau has gone too far – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said the killing of Nigerians in Plateau State has gone too far. What happened: Suspected herdsmen had killed 6 people in a village in the state,…
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6 killed as suspected herdsmen attack Plateau village
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have killed at least six people in Taagbe, a village in Bassa local government area, Plateau. A witness, Sunday Yari said among those killed were…
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How social media promotes hate speeches, insecurity – Gov Lalong
The Governor of Plateau, Simon Lalong Monday, while declaring open a one-day town hall meeting organised by Plateau Peace Building Agency to mark the 2017 World Peace Day in Jos,…
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Gunmen ‘kill 20’ in Plateau village
Suspected gunmen have killed at least 20 people in a night attack at Ancha Village of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to a resident, the attack took…
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Opinion: Save Plateau corps members
by Frank Ijege After graduation, Nigerian graduates are mandatorily required to serve their fatherland under the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. This is a scheme established after the civil…
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Court orders arrest of former Plateau Speaker
A Jos high court on Monday ordered the arrest of John Dabwan, a former Speaker of Plateau state house of assembly. The Judge, Felomina Lot, gave the order after revoking…
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Corpse grabs brother’s hand in Plateau mortuary
by Azeez Adeniyi There was pandemonium at the Plateau Specialist Hospital mortuary on Monday after hand of a corpse being prepared for burial suddenly grabbed his living brother’s hand. The…
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Doctor remanded in prison for allegedly raping patient
by Dolapo Adelana A medical doctor, Philemon Brazil has been remanded in prison for allegedly raping his patient. The judge, Joseph Chollom of an Upper Area Court sitting at Pankshin…
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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