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President Buhari’s Last-Minute $800 Million Loan Request Sparks Concerns and Economic Debate

With just 18 days remaining until President Muhammadu Buhari hands over the reins of power to President-Elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu, an important development has emerged. President Buhari has presented a formal request to the Senate, seeking their approval for an $800 million loan facility from the esteemed World Bank. This timely request has generated significant... Read More

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First batch of Nigerian evacuees from Sudan arrive in Abuja; I owe you nothing, Tinubu tells Wike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss First batch of Nigerian evacuees from Sudan arrive in Abuja The first group of Nigerians, mostly students, who were stranded in war-torn Sudan, have finally returned home after being evacuated by the government. The return of the evacuees, who... Read More

I have delivered on ‘change’ I promised – Buhari; FG refutes allegations of ethnic bias in Nigerians’ evacuation from Sudan | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss I have delivered on ‘change’ I promised – Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday lauded his administration for delivering affordable housing to Nigerians. Speaking during the inauguration of a housing estate in Zuba, Abuja, Buhari said the new estate... Read More

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Nigeria’s budget to bear N49bn cost for incoming lawmakers’ salaries and allowances

The PUNCH has conducted an investigation revealing that the incoming lawmakers’ salaries and allowances in Nigeria may cost the country approximately N49bn. This amount covers the salaries and allowances of state and federal lawmakers. The data collated was obtained from the website of the Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Allocation Commission. The national level will spend... Read More

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February 1, 2023

Obi failed as governor, don’t make him president – Tinubu tells Anambra residents; Senate gives Pantami 48 hours to account for N13.9 billion | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Obi failed as governor, don’t make him president – Tinubu tells Anambra residents Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says Peter Obi, standard bearer of the Labour Party (LP), is a... Read More

December 29, 2022

Senate appeals to CBN to extend deadline for withdrawal of old naira notes to June 2023

On Wednesday, the Senate requested that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) extend the date for the removal of old naira notes from circulation from January 31, 2023, to June 30, 2023. This appeal followed the plenary session acceptance of a proposal presented by Ali Ndume, a senator for Borno-south. Ndume requested the senate’s permission... Read More

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December 28, 2022

Tense debate in Senate over President Buhari’s loan request of N23.7 trillion

The suggestion by President Muhammadu Buhari to restructure Ways and Means Advances to the tune of N23.7 trillion caused a heated debate in the Senate. At the plenary on Wednesday, Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila, read out Buhari’s appeal to members of the respective houses. In the... Read More

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December 23, 2022

I’ll reveal my presidential candidate in January – Gov. Wike; Fares soar as petrol sells at N270 per litre | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

I’ll reveal my presidential candidate in January – Gov. Wike Collect their money and vote for me – Peter Obi tells supporters ahead of 2023 elections Fares soar as petrol sells at N270 per litre We don’t want poverty, vote APC out – Gov Okowa to Deltans Senate fails to pass 2023 budget, cites errors,... Read More

December 8, 2022

I was chased out of office, I will never be President again – Goodluck Jonathan; Withdrawal Limits: Senate Raises Concerns, To Debate New CBN Policy | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

I was chased out of office, I will never be President again – Goodluck Jonathan Withdrawal Limits: Senate Raises Concerns, To Debate New CBN Policy Nigeria’s external reserves fall by $1.9 billion in three months Nigeria’s oil production climbs to 1.6m barrels FG recovers N120bn from crime proceeds —Lai Mohammed Across Nigeria’s 36 states and... Read More

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September 28, 2022

2023 elections: I will be a stepping stone for Igbo presidency – Atiku; Peter Obi visits Ooni of Ife | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

2023 Elections: I will be a stepping stone for Igbo presidency – Atiku Electoral Offences Bill will be ready soon – Senate Wike recovers Rivers aircraft from Germany CBN raises interest rate to 15.5% Peter Obi visits Ooni of Ife Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news... Read More

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Terrorists attack Military checkpoint at Zuma Rock, Abuja, reportedly kill Soldiers in shootout; I’ll end banditry in Zamfara if elected president – Atiku | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Terrorists attack Military checkpoint at Zuma Rock, Abuja, reportedly kill Soldiers in shootout BBC, Daily Trust To Face Consequences For Terrorism Reporting – Lai Mohammed PDP Reps caucus joins Senate counterpart over six weeks ultimatum to Buhari I’ll end banditry in Zamfara if elected president – Atiku Okoh takes over as CAN President Across Nigeria’s... Read More

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Senators across parties are clashing on the decision to impeach Buhari due to insecurity; Many injured as unknown gunmen attack Owo again | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Senators across parties are clashing on the decision to impeach Buhari due to insecurity Senate summons CBN governor over naira fall but embarks on a two-month break El-Rufai threatens to sack Kaduna lecturers involved in ASUU strike Many injured as unknown gunmen attack Owo again Tems makes solo debut on billboard hot 100 Across Nigeria’s... Read More

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We can’t campaign for Tinubu again – Northern APC Christians; They are not serious – APC mocks PDP over Funke Akindele choice | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

We can’t campaign for Tinubu again – Northern APC Christians Over 23,100 security officials deployed as Osun prepares for gov poll They are not serious – APC mocks PDP over Funke Akindele choice Ayade approves 100 percent review of judicial officers’ salaries Health Ministry officials mismanaged N5.7bn donor agency fund – Senate Across Nigeria’s 36... Read More

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Bandits are abducting our people like chickens – Abia communities; Governor Soludo reveals the reason for the demolition of Odumeje’s church | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Bandits are abducting our people like chickens – Abia communities Kuje attack: Our security system has failed – Senate NISS announces mobile app to boost farming production 30 suspected cultists arrested in Edo state Governor Soludo reveals the reason for the demolition of Odumeje’s church Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these... Read More

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FG recruits Lawyers to defend Ekweremadu; Lagos state releases policy document on Abortions | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG recruits Lawyers to defend Ekweremadu Lagos state releases policy document on Abortions Niger State declares public holiday to collect PVC Disciplinary cases against 130 Senior Police Officers to be reviewed by FDC Senate confirms all seven Ministerial nominees Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories... Read More

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President Buhari to receive update on negotiations with striking University workers on Wednesday; Ogun state workers declare strike over unpaid benefits | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Senate considers amending Electoral Act as regards direct primary clause President Buhari to receive update on negotiations with striking University workers on Wednesday Ogun state workers declare strike over unpaid benefits Negligence of Nigerians contributing to Monkeypox Outbreak – NCDC Court Dismisses new bail application for Nnamdi Kanu Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal... Read More

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2 years after, UNILAG dismisses #SexForGrades lecturers; FG to raise health workers’ retirement age, hazard allowance | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria and the FCT, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: UNILAG dismisses two lecturers exposed in BBC ‘sex-for-grades’ documentary The Governing Council of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Akoka has approved the immediate dismissal of two lecturers of the university from its employ, having been... Read More

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First Laden: Remi Tinubu incurs wrath of Nigerians over ‘side remarks’ at the Senate | The #YNaijaCover

Ever heard of insecurity that affects only members of a particular party in Nigeria? You probably have not. Has someone ever whispered to your hearing, news about criminal activities in Nigeria that affect only members of the main opposition party? If your answer is again in the negative, you probably need to put your ears... Read More

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February 23, 2021

Buhari De-Change: From failed Service Chiefs to ‘most competent’ Ambassadors-Designate | #YNaijaCover

Since May 29, 2015 when 4-time Presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), assumed office as the country’s 15th President, one area he has consistently surprised Nigerians is in the area of appointment. Nepotistic considerations, scandal-ridden records, arguments on competence and constitutional breaches as well as other controversies are regular eyebrows that have been raised against... Read More

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December 14, 2020

See major highlights of the 2014 Confab Report; the Senate has announced plans to review

The Nigerian Senate ad hoc Committee on Constitution Review has set up sub-committees to review the 2014 National Conference reports from the immediate past administration as well as the Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai-led Committee on restructuring. Deputy Senate President and Chairman of the Committee, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, disclosed this during the panel’s second meeting Thursday, December 10,... Read More

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November 5, 2020

Stopping Buhari’s medical tourism may lead to improved healthcare

The Senate Thursday, reportedly issued a strong warning to State House Officials to stop President Muhammadu Buhari from embarking on medical tourism. The warning was given by Senator Danjuma La’ah, Senate Committee on Federal Character and Intergovernmental Affairs, when the State House Permanent Secretary, Tijani Umar, appeared before the panel to defend his 2021 budget estimates. The... Read More

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The Senate wants Ibadan Airport renamed after Ajimobi and here are the reactions

Ever noticed that there are lot of monuments and street names all over the world with human names? This global practice arose from a need to honor some of society’s most decorated heroes after their demise. In many cases, the level of impact by the individual to the development of their immediate community and sometimes... Read More

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February 20, 2020

Agency for repentant terrorists – The YNaija Cover | 20th February 2020

The Senate has come under widespread criticism following its deliberations on a bill seeking to establish an agency that would see to the rehabilitation, deradicalization and integration of repentant insurgents in the country. Entitled ‘National Agency for the Education, Rehabilitation, De-radicalisation and Integration of repentant insurgents in Nigeria (Est, etc) Bill, 2020 (SB. 340),’ the... Read More

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January 31, 2020

Honourable Ado Doguwa wants you to know he is a strong man

The last thing anyone could have thought was that the newly elected senate would make Nigerians nostalgic for the active, progressive national assembly under Senator Bukola Saraki. Sure the senate over which Saraki presided was fraught with in-fighting from the very day it was instituted yet somehow they managed to initiate and see to fruition... Read More

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November 20, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Senate moves to approve e-voting for future polls

The Senate has begun a fresh electoral reform, which has mandated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to adopt the much-awaited electronic voting method for future polls. The lawmakers also compelled INEC to operate an electronic database, into which all results in an election should be transmitted. A bill to amend the Electoral Act 2010... Read More

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The Big 5: Ministerial list nominees incompetent, lack fresh ideas – PDP; U.S. bans Nigeria’s 2019 election riggers, imposes visa restrictions | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Senate approves Buhari’s request for 15 special advisers The Senate has approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to appoint 15 Special Advisers. The approval comes exactly five days after the House of Representatives approved the same request. Ministerial list nominees incompetent, lack fresh ideas – PDP Following Buhari... Read More

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The Late 5: Senate suspends recess to screen Buhari’s ministerial nominees; Fulani jihadists are seriously working to take over Yorubaland – Nnamdi Kanu | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Senate suspends recess to screen Buhari’s ministerial nominees Following Buhari sending the list of ministerial nominees on Tuesday, the Senate has decided to postpone its annual recess in order to screen the list. The lawmakers had planned to embark on the vacation on Thursday. The decision to postpone the... Read More

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The YNaija Cover – the Weekend Roundup

Follow the links to read our weekend stories on YNaija: In Case You Missed It: On Apple Music’s Up Next Artist interview, Burna Boy reveals he didn’t realise his music had ”popped” until performing in Eastern Nigeria | Anthony Joshua visits Makoko Community Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s men are ”masters” over women misogyny, Senator... Read More

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