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DSS arrests Doyin Okupe at Lagos airport
Doyin Okupe, a chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), was taken into custody by the Department of State Services (DSS) at Lagos's Murtala Mohammed International Airport on Thursday morning. Okupe was…
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Public official allegedly spent N2.2bn on prayers for Nigeria; why do you still pray for free?
If the headline above got you scratching your head in confusion and disbelief or doubting your own sanity, we wouldn't blame you, but make no mistake about it, the account…
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The Late 5: Court restrains Daily Nigerian from publishing Ganduje’s videos; Nigerian Army uncovers new terrorist group | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Following the ban on election campaign lifted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, the Presidential candidate of the People’s…
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The Big 5: The opposition has more money than government – Garba Shehu; Governor Ayade says PDP is an unfair party with no conscience | Other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu, says the opposition has more money than the government, alleging that the leading opposition…
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The Late 5: Define restructuring and we’ll look into it – Buhari; APC says PDP, Atiku are cash strapped ahead of campaigns | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The All Progressives Congress (APC) says available information from the recent strategy meeting of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Dubai, United…
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The Big 5: Gunmen kidnap 15 in Zamfara, Family of Dasuki wants Malami probed I More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Unknown gunmen have kidnapped 15 persons in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara. Speaker of the Zamfara House of Assembly, Alhaji Sanusi…
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The Late 5: Malami gives reasons why FG can’t release Dasuki, Kogi CP says policemen were attacked by Melaye’s convoy and other stories
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has given reasons why the federal government cannot release detained former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd.)…
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The Late 5: Police officers in Borno protest unpaid allowances, Audu Katagum sworn-in as Deputy Governor of Bauchi and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Police officers in Borno on Monday took to the streets of Maiduguri, in a protest over unpaid allowances. According to the officers…
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Court orders release of former NSA, Sambo Dasuki
An Abuja Federal High Court has granted bail to former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki. Trial judge. Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu on Monday granted the embattled former NSA bail in the…
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The Late 5: FG urged to reduce number of Universities, Dino Melaye granted bail by court and other stories
Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Kogi State High Court in Lokoja on Wednesday granted bail to the Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, who is standing trial…
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It’s over two years since Sambo Dasuki’s detention and the family seeks his release
The Sultan Ibrahim Dasuki Progressive Association, Sokoto, has called on the Federal Government to respect the rule of law by releasing the former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd)…
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Return N520m collected from Dasuki or be prosecuted | EFCC tells Anyim
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Pius Anyim to return N520m he allegedly collected from a former National Security Adviser, Col.…
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Court dismisses Dasuki’s application against illegal arms trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed a motion by former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki, seeking to suspend his trial on charges of illegal possession of firearms.…
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Court declines to give Dasuki time to ‘refresh his memory’ in Metuh’s trial
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja headed by Justice Okon Abang has refused to suspend the trial of the former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa…
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Buhari’s govt has disobeyed four court orders to bail me – Dasuki
Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki has attacked the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari over his continued detention. Dasuki who stepped into the witness box to testify in the trial…
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“I have memory loss” | Dasuki refuses to testify in Metuh’s trial
Former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki on Wednesday said he won't be able to testify in the ongoing trial of Olisa Metuh, former National Publicity Secretary of the PDP due to…
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DSS takes Dasuki to court for Metuh’s trial
The Department of State Services (DSS) has produced the former national security adviser, Sambo Dasuki, at the federal high court in Abuja, in continuation of Olisa Metuh's trial. Background: Metuh, a former…
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Jonathan asks Metuh to pay N1bn travelling expenses to appear as witness
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday asked the Federal High Court, Abuja, to set aside the subpoena ordering him to appear in court as a witness to testify in defence of…
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Jonathan, Dasuki absent from Metuh’s trial despite court order
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and ex-National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki are currently absent in court in the trial of former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh. Why…
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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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How Dasuki diverted N1.4bn for national prayer – EFCC official
An official of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Michael Adariku has told an Abuja high court that the former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki spent N1.4 billion on national…
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How Dokpesi used funds from Dasuki to buy household, office items – Witnesses
The trial of a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Raymond Dokpesi resumed Thursday with two prosecution witnesses telling a Federal High Court in Abuja that Dokpesi bought household…
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Adjourn my trial indefinitely | Dasuki tells court
Former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd) on Tuesday asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to suspend the charges of illegal possession of firearms and money laundering against him. Background:…
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Supreme Court adjourns Sambo Dasuki’s appeal till January
The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki's appeal till January 25, 2018. Dasuki had filed a suit asking the apex court to compel…
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Produce Dasuki in court for Metuh’s trial | Appeal court orders DSS
The Court of Appeal in Abuja Friday, ordered the Department of State Service (DSS) to produce the detained former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd), before a Federal High…
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$2.1bn arms scandal: How I dismissed pressure to abscond – Sambo Dasuki
Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki has said he dismissed pressure to abscond after he was implicated in a $2.1 billion arms procurement deals. Dasuki made the disclosure in a…
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Jonathan’s administration increased the activities of terrorists – Presidency
In reaction to Sambo Dasuki claim that the administration of former president Goodluck Jonathan cleared the Northeast of Boko Haram terrorists to make elections possible in 2015, the Presidency says the…
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How Jonathan defeated Boko Haram – Sambo Dasuki
Former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki has said former President Goodluck Jonathan defeated Boko Haram. Dasuki who is in detention over alleged mismanagenent of about $2.1 billion meant for…
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Absence of judge stalls Sambo Dasuki’s trial
The trial of former National Security Adviser, Retired Col. Sambo Dasuki was stalled on Thursday at the FCT High Court due to the absence of Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf. Dasuki is on trial for…
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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