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The Big 5: APC, Presidency in fresh plot to set up Atiku – PDP NWC; Senate urges FG to reactivate dialogue for Leah Sharibu’s return | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: APC, Presidency in fresh plot to set up Atiku - PDP NWCPDP's National Working Committee, NWC, on Thursday said no…
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The Big 5: INEC proposes fine of N500,000, 3 years imprisonment for electoral offenders; Senate condemns killings in the country, insists on state police | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: FG continues Onnoghen's trial as counsel submit final addresses There were strong indications on Wednesday that the Federal Government has…
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The Big 5: IGP visits Zamfara, charges policemen to be offensive; INEC fixes Kogi, Bayelsa, gov polls for Nov 2 | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Pro-Buhari group asks security agencies to investigate Atiku The Buhari Media Organisation on Tuesday asked security agencies to investigate what…
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The Big 5: Two Nigerians stabbed to death in xenophobic attack in South Africa; Bandits kill 20 in Kaduna | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Nigeria's economy slipping - World Bank The World Bank has said that the Nigerian economy has been slipping since 1995 and…
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The Big 5: 2 suicide bombers, 3 others die in Maiduguri attack; FG orders foreigners to leave mining sites in Zamfara | Other top stories
Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: PDP accuses Amaechi, others of plotting constitutional crisis in Rivers The Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday alleged that some leaders…
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The Big 5: Police dismiss inspector ‘for shooting and killing’ Kolade Johnson; Nigeria’s total debt now N24,39tn | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Police dismiss inspector for 'shooting and killing' Kolade Johnson The Nigerian Police have announced the dismissal of Ogunyemi Olalekan, an inspector,…
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The Big 5: NJC sends report on Onnoghen, Acting CJN to Buhari; Wike’s victory is triumph of good over evil – PDP | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: APC reacts to judgment nullifying Adeleke's victory The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun has described the Federal High Court judgment,…
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The Big 5: Court nullifies Adeleke’s candidacy; Buhari rejects Ajaokuta Steel Completion Fund Bill | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Court nullifies Adeleke's candidacy A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has nullified the candidacy of a senator, Ademola Adeleke,…
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The Big 5: Boko Haram set Chibok village on fire; I’ll do my best for Nigerians in second term – Buhari | Other top stories
Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: Algerian president Bouteflika resigns amid protests Algerian President Bouteflika has resigned, bowing to mass protest, Algeria’s state news agency APS…
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The Big 5: Gbajabiamila joins race for speaker of House of Representative; Many injured as gunmen attack Kogi fishing festival | Other top stories
Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: Gbajabiamila joins race House of Representative Speaker The Leader of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila (APC-Lagos), has officially…
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The Big 5: Oyetola tells Appeal Court to nullify Adeleke’s victory, INEC declares Fintiri winner of Adamawa guber election | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Oyetola ask Appeal Court to reverse tribunal decision Determined to retain his seat, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun, has asked…
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The Big 5: INEC releases timetable for Rivers election; I’ll run for deputy senate president – Uzor Kalu | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: FG, ASUU resume negotiations on controversial 2009 agreement The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Wednesday…
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The Big 5: Agege inferno leaves two hospitalised; Buhari, APC chiefs endorse Lawan for senate president | Other top stories
Here are the top stories that you should be monitoring today: 28 political parties reject Tambuwal's victory A coalition of 28 political parties in Sokoto on Tuesday has rejected the…
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The Big 5: APC asks DSS to investigate PDP over ”illegal access” to INEC server; N1.3 trn public funds stolen in four years – Magu | Other top stories
Here are the top stories that you should be monitoring: APC must have its way in the leadership of of National Assembly - Oshiomhole The National Chairman of…
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The Big 5: EFCC declares ex-NIA DG, Oke, wife wanted; PDP rejects Kano governorship election results | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: APC rejects Benue, Sokoto governorship results Following the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declaring Mr Tambuwal winner of the election after Saturday’s supplementary…
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The Big 5: 1,119 suspects arrested over electoral offenses – Police; Nigeria more divided than Civil War – Obasanjo | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Court orders indefinite postponement of Adamawa supplementary governorship polls A state high court in Yola has ordered the indefinite postponement…
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The Big 5: 10 feared dead in fresh herdsmen attack in Benue; PDP, Atiku in post-election trauma, depression – APC | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Rowdy session as senate condemns militarisation of 2019 polls The Senate had a rowdy session on Wednesday condemning the alleged use…
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The Big 5: Boko Haram attacks Adamawa community; My asset declaration forms were tampered with – Onnoghen tells CCT | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Atiku, PDP files petition against Buhari's election The Peoples Democratic Party is currently filing its petition challenging the declaration of President…
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The Big 5: You lack capacity to govern Imo – Okorocha fires at Ihedioha; Gbenga Daniel resigns from PDP, quits politics | Other top stories
Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: Gbenga Daniel resigns from PDP, quits politics Former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has resigned from the Peoples…
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The Big 5: Nigeria improves on HIV ranking, now fourth worst hit country in the world; Tribunal grants Buhari, APC access to poll items | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: NLC urges INEC to ensure credible supplementary polls The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Independent National Election Commission (INEC)…
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The Big 5: Six feared dead, many injured in Onitsha ghastly accident; Police arrests 18 suspects over alleged electoral offenses in Oyo | Other top stories
Here are the top stories that you should be monitoring today: Scores feared dead, many injured in Onitsha ghastly accident Several persons were crushed to death while scores were severely…
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The Big 5: INEC fixes March 23 for guber runoffs in six states; Boko Haram in disarray, fighters stranded – MNJTF | Other top stories
Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: INEC fixes March 23 for guber runoffs in six states The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has said it would…
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The Big 5: INEC omits Okorocha’s name from senators-elect list; Soldiers stopped us from monitoring Rivers poll – EU observers | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: INEC declares PDP's Governor Ishaku winner of Taraba governorship election The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared the candidate…
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The Big 5: Nigerian professor, Pius Adesanmi, dies in Ethiopian Airlines plane crash; PDP rejects suspension of electoral process in Rivers | Other top stories
Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: PDP rejects suspension of electoral process in Rivers The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the immediate release of the…
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The Big 5: One dies as APC, PDP supporters clash in Kaduna; Appeal Court clears Taraba APC governorship candidate | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Appeal Court clears Taraba APC governorship candidate The Court of Appeal on Thursday cleared the APC governorship candidate, Sani Danladi, to…
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The Big 5: Three injured as explosion rocks APC campaign venue in Uyo; IG deploys DIGs, 227 CPs for March 9 elections | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: EFCC arraigns ex-Skye Bank chair The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned Tunde Ayeni, a former Chairman, Board…
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The Big 5: I’ll retire to Daura in 2023 – Buhari; EFCC seizes Babalele’s passport | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: I'll retire to Daura in 2023 - Buhari President Buhari has said that he plans to retire to his hometown of…
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The Big 5: Disrupt Saturday’s election in Kwara and risk your lives – Lai Mohammed to thugs; Emefiele still CBN governor Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Police arrest 323 suspected electoral offenders The Nigeria Police Force said it has arrested 323 persons across the country for alleged…
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The Big 5: Atiku not destined to be Nigeria’s president – Oshiomole; Macky Sall seals victory in Senegal’s presidential election | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Atiku not destined to be Nigeria's president - Oshiomole The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole has…
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The Big 5: Aliko Dangote now 64th richest man in the world; INEC declares Ekwunife winner of Anambra Central Senatorial election | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: UK congratulates Buhari, urges probe of of alleged irregularities The United Kingdom has felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari on his electoral…
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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