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U.S Court dismisses fraud case against Woodberry | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
A United States Court has dismissed the fraud case levied against Olalekan Jacob Ponle, popularly known as Woodberry. The Nigerian socialite alongside Raymond Igbalode Abbas commonly known as Hushpuppi were…
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President Buhari departs for Mali; first foreign trip since the pandemic | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
President Muhammadu Buhari is to embark on a one-day visit to Bamako, the Republic of Mali on Thursday for a peace mission. Special Adviser to the President on Media &…
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“UK won’t pay you hazard allowance” – FG tells doctors | 5 Things that Should Matter Today
Following reports that the United Kingdom is implementing a new ‘Health and Care Visa’ policy to attract the best doctors in Nigeria and other parts of the world, the Minister…
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Reactions as 602 Boko Haram members renounce membership, set for freedom
It has seemingly become a norm for Nigerians to awake to news of one gruesome Boko Haram attack or another. The staggering numbers of citizens killed by the insurgent group…
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Osinbajo responds to allegations of collecting N4bn from embattled Magu
The distrust between the nation's populace and the Nigerian government runs so deep that people are willing to swallow up any information casting government officials in a negative light; verified…
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Reactions as Boko Haram reportedly kills 28 Nigerian soldiers in latest ambush
Not a week goes by that news of assault by Boko Haram doesn't find it's way to the airwaves. The latest stream of attacks by the insurgent group has targeted…
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Boko Haram is still terrorizing Nigerians, and we are tired
Nigerians voiced their exhaustion with the perceived inactiveness of President Muhammadu Buhari, following reports that Boko Haram bandits had attacked a United Nations aid helicopter in the North-Eastern region of…
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President Buhari wants Nimi Akinkugbe to be Ambassador but tribalists are not having it
Amongst the several stumbling blocks for women in politics, questions about their state of origin upon marriage is one of them, and a troubling one at that. Such is the…
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Nigerians rage over hike in petrol price, accuse President Buhari of insensitivity
Anger and rage bellowed through Twittersphere as Nigerians received news of the increment of the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol from N123:50 to N143:80 per…
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All the growing concerns behind the ‘Service Chiefs’ trend
For at least one year, Nigerians have over and over again voiced the need for decisive action from the government on the spate of insecurity in the nation. Social media…
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All you need to know about the #BUHARIHasFailed trend
by Toluwanimi Onakoya Democracy day has come around, and a lot of Nigerians are celebrating with mixed feelings. June 12, formerly known as 'Abiola Day,' is a public holiday mostly celebrated…
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The North is boiling again and here’s how Nigerians have reacted
by Toluwanimi Onakoya Gruesome and graphic pictures have flooded Twitter timelines; showing large amounts of murdered, lifeless bodies on the streets, on the grass and on the sand in the North-Eastern…
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The Big 5: 5 people killed, 12 houses burnt in fresh Plateau crisis; Expose criminals in your neighbourhood – Buhari | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: 5 people killed, 12 houses burnt in fresh Plateau crisis No fewer than five persons were killed and 12 houses burnt on…
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The Late 5: Abike Dabiri denies report on Ethiopian and Egypt Airlines running drug cartels in Nigeria; ASUU threatens another strike, says Buhari’s govt is to blame | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Tribunal dismisses suit seeking to stop Buhari's inauguration The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has dismissed the suit seeking to stop the inauguration…
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The Big 5: Ganduje presents staff of office to new emirs; Oshiomhole denies attacking Kogi gov, Bello over APC ticket | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Ganduje presents staff of office to new Emirs Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state, has presented the staff of office to…
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FG secures release of Zainab Aliyu from Saudi detention; Police raid Abuja nightclubs, arrests over 70 women and other stories that made the headlines this week
Here are the stories that drove conversation this week: Police raid Abuja nightclubs, arrests over 70 women About two weeks after police officers arrested 30 women at different night clubs…
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The Big 5: INEC replacing servers to conceal rigging – PDP alleges; Nigeria’s life expectancy in 2019 third lowest in the world – UN | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Nigeria's life expectancy in 2019 third lowest in the world - UN Nigeria has the world’s third lowest life expectancy…
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ASUU says Aisha Buhari’s plan to establish a private university would be a disaster
In case you haven't heard, the First Lady Aisha Buhari intends to establish a private university in Kaduna and name it after President Muhammadu Buhari. It will be named Muhammadu…
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The Big 5: Boko Haram set Chibok village on fire; I’ll do my best for Nigerians in second term – Buhari | Other top stories
Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: Algerian president Bouteflika resigns amid protests Algerian President Bouteflika has resigned, bowing to mass protest, Algeria’s state news agency APS…
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The Big 5: Gbajabiamila joins race for speaker of House of Representative; Many injured as gunmen attack Kogi fishing festival | Other top stories
Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: Gbajabiamila joins race House of Representative Speaker The Leader of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila (APC-Lagos), has officially…
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The Big 5: Buhari condoles with Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi over cyclone; We have enough facts to unseat Buhari – Atiku’s legal team Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: We have enough facts to unseat Buhari - Atiku's legal team The lead lawyer representing Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples…
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The Late 5: We don’t know if army rigged elections – INEC; Four rescued from another Lagos building collapse | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Court adjourns NBA President's trial A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos State, on Monday adjourned the trial of the President of…
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The Big 5: You lack capacity to govern Imo – Okorocha fires at Ihedioha; Gbenga Daniel resigns from PDP, quits politics | Other top stories
Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: Gbenga Daniel resigns from PDP, quits politics Former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has resigned from the Peoples…
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The Big 5: Nigeria improves on HIV ranking, now fourth worst hit country in the world; Tribunal grants Buhari, APC access to poll items | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: NLC urges INEC to ensure credible supplementary polls The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Independent National Election Commission (INEC)…
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INEC declares Buhari as winner of 2019 presidential election, Aliko Dangote now 64th richest man in the world and other stories that drove conversation this week
Here are the top ten stories that drove conversation during the week: My second term will be tough – Buhari Following his victory in the just-concluded presidential poll last Saturday, President Muhammadu…
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The Late 5: My second term will be tough – Buhari; EFCC re-arraigns NBA chairman for alleged N1.4bn fraud | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: My second term will be tough - Buhari Following his victory in the just-concluded presidential poll last Saturday, President Muhammadu Buhari has said…
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The Late 5: Onnoghen was suspended as CJN, not removed – FG; We are ready for governorship, state assemblies’ elections – INEC chairman | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: PDP may boycott governorship election in Jigawa - Lamido The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it may not participate in the…
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The Big 5: Aliko Dangote now 64th richest man in the world; INEC declares Ekwunife winner of Anambra Central Senatorial election | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: UK congratulates Buhari, urges probe of of alleged irregularities The United Kingdom has felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari on his electoral…
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The Late 5: Buhari, Osinbajo receive certificate of return; I didn’t lose, the results will be corrected – Akpabio | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: I didn't lose, the results will be corrected - Akpabio Former Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has promised to challenge his…
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The Big 5: Buhari beats Atiku in Lagos with over 130,000 votes; APGA, PDP protest as Okorocha wins senatorial poll | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Buhari wins Niger President Muhammadu Buhari, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s presidential elections, has scored 612,371…
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- 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