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After the war, Igbos rebuilt their region but northerners still live in mud houses – Atiku
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar said despite fighting a war, Igbos have rebuilt their region while northerners still live in mud houses. He said this while addressing a coalition of youth…
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Niger Delta militancy: Temporary ceasefire falls apart as hostilities resume
The temporary peace agreement between the Federal Government and Niger Delta militants was, over the weekend, blown apart following the destruction of oil installations by the Niger Delta Avengers who…
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Nigeria owes ECOWAS $694,000 in levies, dues
Nigeria is owing the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) a year's worth of levies amounting to $694, 000, the regional organization says. According to PRNigeria, ECOWAS is facing financial…
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Another militant group has announced itself… and of course it has a terrible name
A new group, Asawana Deadly Force of Niger Delta (ADFND), on Friday, announced that it has entered the militancy business and that it will wreck more havoc than other pre-existing militant…
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This is why FG cannot expel violent herdsmen
Despite the number of violent attacks credited to foreign herdsmen that roam within Nigeria, the federal government, on Thursday, gave reasons why non-citizens cannot be prevented from grazing their cattle…
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‘Niger Delta can’t manage its oil’ | 9 things we learnt from Balarabe Musa
There have been numerous calls for the restructuring of Nigeria along the lines of regional government as opposed to federating units that depend on the central government for revenue. In this…
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Opinion: Terrorism – We must make critical distinctions before it all unravels
by Ifeanyi Uddin For obvious reasons, the administration at the centre is in a funk. In its favour, it has been argued that we may be seeing the result of…
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Opinion: Government’s insensitivity and the need for collective re-strategy in the North-East
by Abubakar Musa we must realize that Mr President (GEJ), who has all the security apparatchiks and buoyant resources under his control, isn't a southern President but nigeria's. Unless the…
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Just in: Boko Haram operation – French priest kidnapped in Cameroon
by Chi Ibe The BBC is reporting that a French priest has been "kidnapped in northern Cameroon, in region where Islamist militant group Boko Haram operate." This tweet was sent…
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Kanayo Esinulo: Who is afraid of a National Conference?
by Kanayo Esinulo But even more importantly, Nigerians need to discuss and agree on what constitutes federalism and how, and at what levels, the component parts of the federation should…
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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