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Senators pay solidarity visit to Obanikoro, others in EFCC custody
In a show of solidarity, some Senators on Tuesday visited the former minister of Aviation, Femi-Fani Kayode, Musiliu Obanikoro, ex-FCT minister, Bala Muhammed and former Presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati. Four…
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Dasukigate: Abati wants to refund N5m to EFCC
Reuben Abati, former Spokesperson to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has said he can only afford to refund N5 million out of the N50m he recieved from ex-NSA, Sambo Dasuki. According to Premium…
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Bishop Kukah visits EFCC custody, says Fani-Kayode, Obanikoro, Abati are cheerful
Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah on Monday paid a visit to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) detention cell. He was received by the acting…
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Man launches Gofundme campaign “to save Reuben Abati from EFCC”
A Nigerian, Ettu Mohammed on Sunday opened a Gofundme fundraising account to "save Reuben Abati from EFCC" in an attempt to mock the ex-presidential aide. He mockingly wrote that Abati…
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Reuben Abati granted bail
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday granted bail to a former Presidential Spokesman, Reuben Abati, The Punch reports. The bail conditions given by the anti-graft agency requires that Abati drops his International…
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PDP kicks over arrest of Abati, Bala Mohammed
The Peoples Democratic Party has expressed its grievance over trhe arrest of two of its members, former Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Bala Mohammed and the former Special Adviser…
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Opinion: Buhari has drawn a line in the sand
by Kayode Faniyi When we were younger, we used to draw a line in the sand. It was the way we tried to challenge somebody else to a duel, or…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Reuben Abati in EFCC custody | Fani-Kayode slumps in EFCC detention – Aide | Nigeria loses N127b yearly to cybercrime
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. We engage in thorough investigations before arresting anyone – EFCC boss, Magu - YNaija Senate to probe alleged diversion of polio funds…
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EFCC arrests ex-FCT minister Bala Mohammed
In continuation of its crackdown against persons who served under the administration of former president Goodluck Jonathan, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arrested a…
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BREAKING: Reuben Abati in EFCC custody
Former presidential spokesperson Reuben Abati is currently in the custody of teh Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), according to Channels Television. Abati, who was spokesperson to former President Goodluck Jonathan…
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Femi Adesina: The unspiritual side of Aso Villa
by Femi Adesina Let me begin with two clarifications. Aso Villa is not my home, I am just passing through. Even this world is nobody’s home, we are just birds…
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The Media Blog: Did Reuben Abati look at his own life before he wrote this?
After reading the interview granted by First Lady Aisha Buhari on BBC Hausa Service, I was tempted to conclude that this is what may have happened. She could have said…
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Jude Ndukwe: Rotimi Fashakin is still that same old brainless ignoramus
by Jude Ndukwe The recent vituperations of Rotimi Fashakin against Chief Femi Fani-Kayode which in his (Fashakin) usual manner is nothing but a product of masturbatory ejaculation emanating from his…
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Reuben Abati: Aisha Buhari and that BBC interview
by Reuben Abati Public communication is one of the most delicate challenges that people in public life face, either in the corporate or the public sector. Many people suddenly find themselves…
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Lekan Olanrewaju: Let’s talk NYSC [NEW VOICES]
by Lanre Olanrewaju I’ve spent the better part of the past week listening to my friend do some variation of ranting about his NYSC registration. We cycled from understandable problems (passport…
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Thought Experiment: What if Reuben Abati is actually right – about the demons in Aso Rock?
Our friend, Reuben Abati, is a brave man. Surely he must have known, when he wrote his latest opinion, that he would become the recipient of vehement ridicule for daring…
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Dear Reuben Abati, Nigeria’s problems are caused by men, not spirits
by Joachim Mac-Ebong Since the end of the Jonathan administration, Reuben Abati has returned to his prolific commentary on Nigerian politics and society, sometimes writing three or four times a…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: Reuben Abati’s ‘spiritual side of the villa’ and Buhari’s ‘kitchen wife’
by Femi Fani-Kayode I read Reuben Abati's excellent write-up titled "The Spiritual Side Of Aso Villa" and I concur with his submissions. I worked in the Villa for three years…
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#InTheOtherRoom: Buhari possessed by demons – Femi Fani-Kayode
A former minister of Aviation and head of publicity of the Jonathan/Sambo 2015 presidential campaign, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode says President Muhammadu Buhari is possessed by demons. Reacting to Buhari's statement…
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Reuben Abati: The spiritual side of Aso Villa
by Reuben Abati People tend to be alarmed when the Nigerian Presidency takes certain decisions. They don’t think the decision makes sense. Sometimes, they wonder if something has not gone…
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No, Tolu Ogunlesi is neither Reuben Abati nor Reno Omokri
Tolu Ogunlesi came on to his Twitter page to air his opinion on the state of the economy and how Nigerians are simply getting it wrong with the direction the…
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Reuben Abati: Nigeria and the Rio Paralympics
Whoever came up with the aphorism that “like attracts like” deserves a special place in the Guinness Book of World Records. How true! Our country Nigeria went to the Rio…
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Between the journalist and the spokesperson – Reuben Abati
In the past few weeks, my colleagues who have taken over as spokespersons for the Muhammadu Buhari government and the All Progressives Congress have found themselves in the line of…
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Reuben Abati: John Kerry’s visit – Beyond the cover story
Essential elements of intelligence and the intelligence cycle in overseas relations include what is better described as “the cover story”. It is an old conundrum referring to the story that…
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Reuben Abati: Tales from Rio
In some other countries of the world, a bronze medal at the Olympics is not something to be talked about or celebrated. Not even silver is satisfactory sometimes, just remember…
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Reuben Abati: The failed Turkey coup and Erdogan’s ‘power poisoning’
by Reuben Abati I was shocked by the trenchant reaction to my piece on the July 15 attempted coup in Turkey from at least two persons. The piece titled “Nigerians…
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Reuben Abati: Nigerians and the failed coup in Turkey
By Reuben Abati Turkey is about five hours away from Nigeria by air, about 2, 634 miles from here, but the night there was a coup attempt in Turkey, July 15,…
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Reuben Abati: Bukky Ajayi, OJB Jezreel and other stories
Two lives lost recently in the creative industry convey useful messages in terms of the import of their careers and the circumstances of their departure: the elderly actress, simply known…
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Reuben Abati: The stolen pot of soup and other tales
“I am depressed, my brother.” “You are always depressed. I am actually used to that. I can’t remember when last you were not choleric, depressed, obsessed, uptight, down-spirited, what’s that…
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Reuben Abati: The Brexit nightmare and the looming winter of discontent
What has the United Kingdom just done to itself, its people and the future of its youth? It is difficult to fully understand why a country in taking a decision…
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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