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I’ll contest in 2019 but not for President – Kalu
A former governor of Abia and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Orji Uzor Kalu has distanced himself from campaign posters pasted along Airport Road, Abuja, with the…
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President Buhari hints at a possible shake-up of the FEC
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday mentioned a possible shake-up of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), which will be expanded with the appointment of more ministers, The Nation reports. More supporters of…
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[The Activism Blog] Handover Lawal, Oke to EFCC, ICPC, SERAP tells Buhari
After a long wait that spans over eight months, President Muhammadu Buhari finally taken the bull by the horn as he terminated the appointment of his former Secretary to the Government…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Shehu Sani has the perfect analogy for Maina’s reinstatement
From the Twitter fingers that brought you the animal farm analogy for Nigeria's political situation months ago comes another thought-provoking breakdown of this administration's latest undoing, this time using football.…
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Okorocha’s love for erections, Kaduna teachers hold prayer and fasting session | 5 most cringeworthy news stories from last week
(ˈkrɪndʒwəːði) We bring you a roundup of some of the most popular yet totally cringeworthy stories that made the rounds last week – all the things your regular newsmakers…
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Farooq Kperogi: World Bank, Buhari, and Presidential Subnationalism
by Farooq A. Kperogi World Bank president Jim Yong Kim, in a news conference on October 12, reported President Muhammadu Buhari as having said the World Bank should “shift…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Chris Ngwodo, Demola Olarewaju, President Buhari and others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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Air Force deploys fighter aircraft, troops to put an to end to violence in Plateau
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed its troops and fighter aircraft including the L-39ZA aircraft and the EC-135 attack helicopter to Jos, Plateau, to join the military efforts in…
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Opinion: President Buhari’s ethnocentric image is his fault
by Adeshina Peter While the controversy surrounding the leak of Ibe Kachikwu's letter is still raging on, the Presidency is under fire again following the comments of World Bank's…
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21,870 Kaduna teachers fail primary 4 test | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
$5.5 billion - President Buhari wrote to the Senate seeking approval for an external loan worth this amount. The fund will be channelled towards funding capital projects in the 2017…
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Top government officials are “stealing” to aid Buhari’s second term – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Thursday, alleged that top government officials are "stealing" public funds so as to aid President Muhammadu Buhari’s 2019 campaign. The PDP specifically pointed to the…
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Dele Momodu: How President Buhari should prepare for 2019 elections
by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, let me say exciting times are here again. You may ask what is so exciting about this period with our myriad of problems? Please, allow…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Jibrin has been on suspension for one year but when will 180 legislative days elapse?
On this day in 2016, Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin, the lawmaker representing Kiru/Bebeji constituency in the House of Representatives, was served a 180-day suspension as punishment for dragging the House through…
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IPOB declared terrorist group; Trump the Golden Goliath; NFL bends the knee | These are last week’s winners and losers
From the president who is taking ginormous Ls from footballers in his country to Africa's President Buhari and to Lagos state's government's inability to keep truck drivers away from major…
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This is what President Buhari is doing at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly
by Alexander O. Onukwue President Muhammadu Buhari is now in New York, attending the United Nations General Assembly. According to a state house statement signed by the President’s special adviser…
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21,084 policemen deployed for Anambra election; 1,100 firearms seized | The 5 numbers that mattered last week
N19.63 trillion - According to the latest debt statistics published by the Debt Management Office, Nigeria's total debt has risen to this amount, as of June 2017. The report adds…
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UPDATE: Southeast governors ban IPOB, urge President Buhari to withdraw troops
The Southeast Governors Forum having announced the proscription of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), in all the five states of the zone, also appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to withdraw…
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[The Injustice Blog] Is President Buhari uniting or dividing Nigeria?
A Facebook user posted this on her timeline yesterday September 12, 2017: "Niger Delta - Operation Crocodile Smile Boko Haram - Operation Lafiya Dole IPOB - Operation Python Dance II…
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Reuben Abati: Dear President Buhari, what about these unseen threats to your presidency?
by Reuben Abati Mama Taraba is Senator Aisha Alhassan, the current Minister of Women Affairs in the Muhammadu Buhari cabinet, and arguably the most influential female politician in Taraba…
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Why I conceded power in 2015 – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed why he accepted defeat in the 2015 general election results that saw President Muhammadu Buhari emerge as winner. According to Daily Post, Mr Jonathan,…
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The Buhari-led administration is quite ‘responsible’ – Lauretta Onochie
The special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on social media, Lauretta Onochie Saturday, described the present administration as a responsible government - considering it meets communities at their various point…
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President Buhari urges corps members to continue to promote national unity
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has described the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as a tool for national development and challenged corps members to promote national unity in their various areas…
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This administration will not rest until we see the Nigeria of our dreams – Buhari
Nigeria's president Muhammadu Buhari Thursday, said his administration "would not rest on his oars until Nigerians see the country of their dream. Buhari made the promise in his Eid-el-Kabir message…
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FG set to link Nigeria’s 36 states with rail – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said that the Federal Government would ensure that the entire country is connected by rail. Amaechi made this declaration when he delivered a…
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[The Presidential Blog] Lauretta Onochie is mad again
According to Ayo Sogunro, "everything in Nigeria is going to kill you". Being conceived here, being born here, the State-inflicted ignorance, insecurity, Boko Haram, the dearth of dedicated governance and…
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Governor Fayose, Mayweather/McGregor, JAMB | Here are last week’s winners and losers
From the world of sports to entertainment to politics and to Nigeria's villa of rodents, here are last week's winners and losers: WINNERS Floyd Mayweather The 40-year-old champion walked out…
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15 questions that crossed our minds while reading Garba Shehu’s rat infestation tale
There is an unbelievable story making the rounds in Nigeria right now. We have tried to analyse the situation, tried to make sense of it but we have failed woefully.…
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Femi Adesina explains why President Buhari is “working from home”
President Muhammadu Buhari's Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has said reports saying the President is "working from home" was only misinterpreted. In a video published on Twitter by the…
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What President Buhari missed, what he should expect and what we want from him
by Wareez Odunayo After 103 days in London, President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Nigeria on August 19, 2017. Buhari in his regular kaftan disembarked unaided from the Presidential aircraft,…
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“We refuse to be second class citizens” – Femi Fani-Kayode reacts to Buhari’s return
The Director of Media and Publicity in Goodluck Jonathan's government, Femi Fani-Kayode in his reaction to President Muhammadu Buhari's return has highlighted that the President made no attempt to "calm…
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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