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The Late 5: Dino Melaye vows to honour Police invitation, Isiaka Oyetola emerges as Osun APC Guber candidate and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Alhaji Isiaka Gboyega Oyetola has been declared winner of the Osun All Progressives Congress(APC) governorship primary, ahead of the September 22…
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The Late 5: Ortom meets Oshiomhole, says he remains in APC; Lagos involves security agencies in evacuation of trucks from highways and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue has hinted at remaining within the folds of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after his earlier…
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The Big 5: Senate approves payment of N348b as oil subsidy claims; Saraki, Ortom meet with PDP leaders in Ilorin and ther stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Senate on Wednesday approved the payment of over N348 billion as outstanding oil subsidy claims to 74 petroleum marketers. The…
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The Late 5: #EkitiDecides- Fayose reacts, says ‘I will laugh last,’ Ortom dumps APC and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of using security operatives to win Saturday's governorship poll in the state for…
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The Big 5: Oshiomhole dismisses R-APC, Embattled Pinnick appointed CAF Vice President and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, on Thursday dismissed the factional group Reformed APC and its sponsors,…
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The Big 5: FG says Abacha’s $322 million loot to be disbursed to poorest Nigerians, finalises plans to set up 94 ranches in 10 states and other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government is concluding plans to disburse $322 million fund repatriated from the accounts of former Head of State, late…
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The Late 5: Governor Ortom denies plans to dump the APC, Arsene Wenger given a fitting farewell after 22 years and other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue has denied any plan to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is contained in a statement…
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The Late 5: MMM founder, Mavrodi dies at 62, PDP apologises to Nigerians, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom on Monday said the call for the declaration of a state of emergency in…
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The Late 5: Reps would no longer recognise Fayemi as minister, Ortom laments over continued killings, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The House of Representatives has said it would no longer address the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr.…
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The Big 5: Ortom decries the living conditions of IDPs, Manchester City beat Arsenal again and other top stories
These are the top stories you should be monitoring today. Security agents who have gone in search of the missing 110 Dapchi schoolgirls said they got a clue on Thursday.…
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Mr President, these Fulanis are not our countrymen
No one in his right mind can defend the atrocious killings in Benue as justified and still claim to be Nigerian. Such persons, whether they are from the North or…
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The Big 5: Ortom rejects cattle colonies, Lassa Fever resurfaces, and other top stories
These are the top five stories from Nigeria that you should be monitoring today. Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has insisted that the state has no land for the establishment…
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Buhari, Benue will judge you
Seventy-three Nigerians were buried in Benue on the 11th of January 2018 - a day some in the state will regard forever in infamy. It was a mass burial of…
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The Big 5: Senate mocks Malami, New vehicles for former Presidents, Vice-Presidents, and other stories
Here are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. Just as Nigerians have continued to react to the spate of killings by Fulani herdsmen, Ekiti governor, Ayodele Fayose…
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“We are not going to succumb to any threat” | Gov Ortom raises alarm over planned attacks by Miyetti Allah
The Governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom has raised alarm over an alleged plan by Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore to launch fresh attacks on the State, calling on the security agencies…
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Buhari is the only credible candidate for 2019 election – Ortom
Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has said there is no credible candidate for the 2019 Presidential election except President Muhammadu Buhari. Ortom said this in an interview with State House…
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“We have failed the workers” – Gov Ortom
The governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom Monday, admitted that his government had failed in its responsibility of paying workers salaries. “A worker deserves his wages, but the Benue government has not…
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No plans by APC to remove Ortom – Akume
Senator representing Benue North West Senatorial District, George Akume has debunked rumours that a caucus in the All Progressive Congress (APC) was planning to replace Governor Samuel Ortom in 2019. He…
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NEMA visits Benue, says relief materials arriving in 3 days
The director general National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Maihaja says the federal government is concerned about the plights of victims of the flooding in Benue state. It has been…
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Opinion: Makurdi floods and Nigeria’s hypocrisy
by Micheal Ace It's so disheartening to realise that almost every citizen of Nigeria is a hypocrite. That is the exact truth and that is why there is nothing…
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Benue floods: Beyond human control or human caused?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Mr Terver Akase, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, was not entirely sure whether the Benue flood was a disaster beyond…
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Can Benue use this floods to re-plan its urbanisation?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Reports from the Benue floods say that about 3,000 homes have so far been affected across 24 communities and 12 Local Governments. That represents more than…
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Overcoming the money politics of flooding
by Alexander O. Onukwue After the Federal Executive Council meeting of July 12, Yemi Osinbajo, at the time the Acting President, directed the Ministry of Finance to release N1.6 billion…
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Disregard quit notice to Fulani herdsmen | Ortom tells Benue people
Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has said his government was not involved in the quit notice issued to Fulani herdsmen by a group called Middle Belt Renaissance Forum. The group…
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Shettima takes the #1 position, Ortom spews garbage | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors
Borno governor, Kashim Shettima has taken the number one position in the YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors. Despite battling Boko Haram insurgents in the state, Shettima has been able to…
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Herdsmen in neighbouring countries planning to attack Benue – Ortom
Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has said herdsmen in neighbouring countries have concluded plans to invade the state. Ortom raised the alarm at NSKT Church in Taraku, Gwer Local Government…
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If Buhari is sick, all Nigerians are sick too – Ortom
The governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom says President Muhammadu Buhari’s sickness is an indication that all Nigerians are sick. He said this on Thursday while speaking to state house correspondents…
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Tsav must prove allegations against me in court – Ortom
Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has said former Lagos State Police commissioner, Abubakar Tsav must prove corruption allegations he made against him in court. Ortom said this while reacting to…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. APC Chair gives reasons Ortom “will certainly” win in 2019 2. Former FBI Director James Comey signs multi-million dollar book…
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APC Chair gives reasons Ortom “will certainly” win in 2019
The Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Benue State, Emmanuel Abba Yaro, has said that no opposition is strong enough to defeat Governor Samuel Ortom from winning a second term…
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YMonitor
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
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- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
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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