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Top 5 Stories of The Day | Tax Reform Bill Proposes 55% VAT Revenue for States
Tax Reform Bill proposes 55% VAT revenue for states NERC reveals it would have spent ₦2.4 trillion on electricity subsidies by the end of 2024 NPC announces population census may…
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The Media Blog: Rufai Oseni Urges Politicians to Take Cue from Hilda Baci’s Unifying Success
Arise TV presenter Rufai Oseni, known for his straight-shooting commentary, couldn't contain his excitement and admiration as he shared his thoughts on Hilda Baci's monumental achievement. Baci, a highly accomplished…
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“Thunder fire you,” Fani-Kayode to Shekarau after he says Tinubu is gravely ill; Nigeria set to pass bill recognizing Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
"Thunder fire you," Fani-Kayode to Shekarau after he says Tinubu is gravely illINEC warns politicians on plots to bypass BVAs in 2023 electionsMaritime workers threaten to shut down nation’s portsNigeria…
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FG releases 62nd Independence programme; ASUU strike: Student drags lecturers, Nigerian govt, 36 states, National Assembly to court | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
FG releases 62nd Independence programmeLagos Assembly passes bill to protect accident victims, prosecution witnessesASUU strike: Student drags lecturers, Nigerian govt, 36 states, National Assembly to courtUncertainty in the South-East as…
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We’ll get victory for Tinubu, Fani-Kayode boasts; Airlines unable to repatriate $464 million from Nigeria, IATA says | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
We’ll get victory for Tinubu, Fani-Kayode boastsKaduna-Train Attack: Terrorists release oldest hostage, 2 othersInsecurity: Zamfara farmers negotiate with bandits todayNigeria Decides 2023: Politicians bombard police with special protection requestsAirlines unable…
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[The Injustice Blog] As if they’ve not done enough damage, Politicians now use Abuja IDPs as protesters
The precarious state of Internally Displaced Persons across the country has been addressed several times on this blog, international and local humanitarian organizations have also bemoaned the abysmal manner in…
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“SARS is used to intimidate opponents and sometimes politicians” – Senator Misau
Senator Isah Misau (Bauchi Central), says Officers of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) are used to intimidation politicians. Why it matters: Nigerians have continued a social media protest against human rights abuse…
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Opinion: These Nigerian ‘heroes’ deserve our accolades
by Raphael Esu Nigeria, as we know it, is blessed with outstanding leaders. We are a fortunate nation in that regard and it does not get better than…
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Pius Adesanmi: The difference between Nigerian and European politicians
by Pius Adesanmi In 1986, Mr Olof Palme, Sweden's Prime Minister, was gunned down on a street in Stockholm. He was returning from a movie, strolling casually with his wife…
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South-East governors, politicians are cowards – Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer
Ifeanyi Ejiofor, lawyer to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has said South-East politicians are cowards who would do anything to secure their political positions.…
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Politicians are desperately attempting to destroy EFCC’s achievements – Magu
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said Nigerian politicians are finding every means possible to destroy the achievements of the EFCC. Magu said this…
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EFCC shooting: Why this attack may not have been by any politician
by Alexander O. Onukwue The prevailing assumption about the shooting which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday at the EFCC office in Wuse Zone 7 is that it was…
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#NotTooYoungToRun bill: Young people, therefore, have no more excuse
by Usman Alabi Even after the passage of the Not Too Young to Run Bill in the National Assembly, we might have to wait a while before producing a President…
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Pius Adesanmi: Nigeria’s solution to the problem of electric cars
by Pius Adesanmi Scandinavia, Britain, France, Netherlands, India, China, the US - everyone is in a scramble to announce the end of fuel-powered cars by 2040 and so on. Everyone…
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Lagos LG poll: If you want to commit suicide, come out with your firearms – Police
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni on Friday warned that there would be no mercy for anyone caught with firearms during and after the Local Government election in the…
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All corrupt politicians must be prosecuted – Sheriff
Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff, has said he would collaborate with global anti-corruption networks to prosecute all corrupt politicans. Sheriff said this through…
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The Thread: Blessed are our political thieves, thugs and liars
When you're tired of criticising because no one is listening or you're fed up of speaking out because no one's paying attention, what is the next best thing? Blessing, of…
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Politicians’ failure to fulfil promises causing agitations – Abdulsalami
The National Peace Committee led by former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar has said the failure of politicians to fulfil their promises led to the agitations in the country.…
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How Maitama Sule submitted himself for arrest after 1983 coup – Abdulsalami
Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar on Sunday narrated how late Maitama Sule submitted himself for arrest after the 1983 coup d’etat where many top politicians were detained. Abubakar…
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Restructuring is the politician’s game; Here’s the layman’s concern
by Alexander O. Onukwue How many persons pay attention to the radio when OAP’s use words like restructuring, misappropriation and diversification? It does feel, sometimes, that these big words make…
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Opposing restructuring in order to champion it later is the favourite political game
by Alexander O. Onukwue The buzz word for the week in Nigeria's political discourse is: Restructuring. It is the song and poem on the lips of commentators and politicians, as…
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[The Sexuality Blog]: Election year is coming up, and Nigerian politicians have remembered homosexuality exists (again)
Like death and taxes, you can always depend on Nigerian politicians to skirt important issues and focus on misplaced priorities. Masters of diversion and petty politics, Nigerian politicians seem to…
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How politicians and the judiciary aid corruption
by Samuel Okike It's not news that Nigeria has a deeply flawed judicial system, one where corrupt practices like bribery is the order of the day. A simple Google search…
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Stop provoking soldiers, Falana tells politicians
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has warned politicians not to provoke Nigerian soldiers. Falana said this while speaking at the 50th birthday celebration of human rights lawyer, Jiti Ogunye, held…
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Farooq Kperogi: Xenophilia, fake sovereignty and Nigeria’s slavish politicians
By Farooq A. Kperogi Sometime in 2012 at the height of Goodluck Jonathan’s unnerving incompetence amid rising Boko Haram insurgency, I made a tongue-in-cheek suggestion that Nigeria’s governance should be…
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The Thread: Nigerians throw major shade at TBoss for this picture
Did TBoss set herself up with this picture with the Ajekun Iya maestro? To be honest, the caption reads like baby speak- pure cluelessness. Was TBoss stranded…
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Coup rumours made Buratai redeploy top army officers
by Omoleye Omoruyi Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, had on Tuesday warned army officers in line with the information that some officers were having secret meetings with politicians.…
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The Thread: “APC politicians are arrogant hypocrites” | Demola Olarewaju lays out the differences between PDP and APC
Demola Olanrewaju takes a hard look at the popular sentiment that the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress are essentially the same political party. His view? That claim…
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Politicians have Mercy Aigbe on speed dial for sexual adventures | More details emerge from actress’ crashed marriage
by Dolapo Adelana On April 28, reports filtered in that the seven-year marriage of Nollywood actress, Mercy-Aigbe Gentry had hit the rocks. But what we did not disclose then was…
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Conducting census ahead of elections could lead to political manipulations – Dogara
by Dolapo Adelana The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has kicked against conducting the National Population Census in 2018. According to Dogara the census should be conducted after…
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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