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The Late 5: Ballot box snatchers will be arrested, prosecuted – IG; Death toll caused by Lassa fever in Nigeria reaches 75 | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: INEC complies with court order clearing APC Zamfara elections The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has complied with the court…
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The Late 5: NIP candidate Eunice Atuejide withdraws from race, supports Atiku; N30,500 to be paid to ad-hoc staff corps members – INEC | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Akwa Ibom state government launches Ibom Air The Akwa Ibom state government has launched an airline which will commence flight operations after…
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The Late 5: No plans to remove INEC chairman – Buhari; INEC meets over ban on campaign | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Activist Deji Adeyanju granted bail As a breaking news story today, the Kano State High Court on Monday granted bail to Deji…
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The Late 5: Court grants ex-SGF Babachir Lawal, two others bail; My presidential ambition is not worth any Nigerian’s blood – Atiku Abubakar | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: My presidential ambition is not worth any Nigerian's blood - Atiku Abubakar Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar,…
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The Big 5: Fire ravages another INEC office in Anambra; UK to deploy 100 observers for elections | Other top stories
Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: Fire ravages another INEC office in Anambra Barely four days to the Presidential and National Assembly elections, two containers housing…
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President Buhari presents N8.83trn as 2019 budget to National Assembly
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, presented the 2019 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly. The 2019 Budget, tagged ‘Budget of Sustenance’, is a drop from the…
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Buhari promises rewards for “loyal and hardworking” supporters
President Muhammadu Buhari has promised his supporters that their efforts will be rewarded if he re-elected in 2019. Buhari made the promise on Wednesday in Abuja while delivering a speech…
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The YNaija Cover – the 3rd of December
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8 days after the Metele attack, President Buhari to visit Borno
Eight days after the terrorist group, Boko Haram attacked a military camp in Metele, President Muhammadu Buhari is set to visit Borno. This was contained in a statement by Presidential…
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The YNaija Cover – the 8th of November
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Ganduje dismisses the 4 clips showing him ‘rousingly’ collecting dollars; President Buhari receives an attestation to his ‘lost’ WAEC certificate | Other top stories of the week
These are the stories that drove conversation this week. After killing one of the two aid workers with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Hauwa Amina Liman, members of…
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The YNaija Cover – the 2nd of November
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5 things we learnt from President Buhari’s Independence speech
On the occasion of the 58th Independence Anniversary of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari delivered an address that touched on the continued attacks by Boko Haram, herdsmen killings, moving away from…
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“We must all rise to the responsibility of shutting out those disruptive and corrosive forces” | Read President Buhari’s full speech #NigeriaAt58
National Broadcast by President Muhammadu Buhari on the 58th Independence Anniversary, October 1st, 2018. Fellow Nigerians, Today is a day of celebration and solemn reflection. It is the anniversary of…
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President Buhari accepts Alhassan’s resignation, asks Aisha Abubakar to take over
President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the resignation of the Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan. In a statement released Sunday, September 30, Buhari said, "I have received your letter offering your…
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President Buhari’s argument on the rule of law; Leah Sharibu’s appeal and Femi Adesina’s ‘God’-related response and other stories that made headlines this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. President Muhammadu Buhari stressed that the Rule of Law must be subject to the supremacy of the nation’s security and…
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Today’s Noisemakers: BudgIT, Faisal, Oby Ezekwesili, Ita Enang’s clarification [The PIGB Buhari edition]
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 issues,…
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Why Nigerians are not shocked by Trump’s “lifeless” description of Buhari
On Monday, August 27, 2018, the Financial Times published a story where the United States President, Donald Trump was alleged to have described Nigeria's president, Muhammadu Buhari as "lifeless". While…
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The YNaija Cover – the 6th of August
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Buhari does not influence or interfere in cases involving VIPs – Presidency
The presidency on Tuesday voiced its anger over what it termed "annoying insinuations" that President Muhammadu Buhari plays a role in cases between law enforcement agencies and VIPs. In a…
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Saraki’s second police invitation will finally force his hand on whether he stays in the APC
It is almost certain that Senate President Bukola Saraki will now leave the All Progressives Congress (APC). If there had been any doubt over the past year, the second invitation…
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The New Afrika Shrine is an iconic hub | 3 takeaways from Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Nigeria
It's been almost a week since the French President, Emmanuel Macron made a historic two-day official visit to Nigeria. Macron is quite the miracle worker, during his brief stay, he…
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#YNaijaSays: President Buhari’s social media ‘advisors’ should blame the killer herdsmen not the media
We know you are paid to work for the presidency, but when it comes to certain things, like the loss of human lives in mindless killings and slaughters from killer…
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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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Buhari’s approach to the herdsmen killings isn’t working, what we need are strengthened institutions
How many of the kind of killings that occurred over the past weekend in Plateau have there now been in 2018? From the beginning of the year, reports of fatalities…
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“I will sign the #NotTooYoungToRunBill” | 5 things we learnt from Buhari’s #DemocracyDay speech
President Muhammadu Buhari moments on ago addressed Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast. Buhari who spoke from the Aso Rock Villa said his administration had done well in the areas of…
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Full text of President Buhari’s #DemocracyDay speech (READ)
President Muhammadu Buhari addressed the nation on Tuesday at the celebration of Nigeria's democracy day. Here's the full text of the president's speech below. ADDRESS BY MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF…
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The Late 5: Senate receives 2018 budget report, Kaduna inaugurates response team against rape and other stories
Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration would not disappoint Nigerians, saying everything possible was being done to ameliorate their hardship.…
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The Big 5: President Buhari travels to UK for medical reasons, Presidency releases details of alleged grand corruption during Jonathan administration and other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. President Muhammadu Buhari will today undertake a four-day medical trip to the United Kingdom, his spokesperson Garba Shehu has said. Shehu…
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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