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October 9, 2017

The Big 5: Senator asks Buhari to suspend Kachikwu, Baru; Soldiers reportedly invade Nnamdi Kanu’s house; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: It was indeed a joyous weekend for Nigerians as the Super Eagles defeated Zambia’s Chipolopolo, gracefully qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia – the first African country to achieve such feat. Egypt followed as close second. The sound of victory resonated... Read More
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October 6, 2017

The Big 5: Patience Jonathan slams EFCC with N2bn lawsuit; Tiwa Savage takes major L for gender based comments; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: It’s payback time for former first lady Patience Jonathan. She has slammed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission with a N2billion human rights enforcement lawsuit. What could the EFCC have done to deserve this mind-boggling lawsuit? Find out all the details, here.... Read More
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October 5, 2017

The Big 5: Kachikwu’s explosive letter lands him meeting with Buhari; Reps issue warrant for Magu’s arrest; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: So, Minister of Petroleum Resource, Ibe Kachikwi’s explosive tell-all letter to President Muhammadu Buhari which got leaked online has stirred a major uproar amongst Nigerians, putting a big question mark on the Buhari-led administration, and even causing the Senate to open an... Read More
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October 4, 2017

The Big 5: Senate begins investigation into Nigerian Army; Davido accused of involvement in death of Caroline Danjuma’s lover, and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: So, a number of interesting things have happened between last night and this morning, particularly, in the government. It turns out the federal government will not be able to complete at least 60% of the capital projects included in its 2017 budget, this... Read More
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October 3, 2017

The Big 5: Oby Ezekwesili calls Buhari’s Independence speech ‘divisive;’ EU releases €20m to Niger Delta; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: Former education minister Oby Ezekwesili has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari’s Independence day speech, calling it “divisive and uninspiring.” “So I read OUR President @MBuhari ‘s #NigeriaAt57 Speech and wondered how OUR Leader could be so DIVISIVE & UNINSPIRING on a DAY LIKE... Read More
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October 2, 2017

The Big 5: Buhari urges military to be loyal to ‘the centre’; Army to launch Operation Crocodile Smile in Ogun; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: “Your loyalty ought to be to the centre, first.” This was President Muhammadu Buhari’s message to members of the Nigerian Armed Forces in his address on the nation’s 57th Independence anniversary. “I assure you if Nigeria doesn’t exist, the first to be... Read More
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September 27, 2017

The Big 5: Lai Mohammed says Buhari not under any obligation to disclose his health condition; LAUTECH ASUU insists on continuing strike; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: Nigeria’s minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari is under no obligation to disclose his medical condition. Mohammed suggested the silence was not unusual, just hours after the president returned to Abuja from another round of check-ups in... Read More
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September 26, 2017

The Big 5: President Buhari returns; Dino Melaye says INEC cannot continue with his recall; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari returns After his 9-day trip to New York for the United Nations General Assembly, followed by a quick stop in London on Thursday for undisclosed reasons, the President returned to Nigeria yesterday evening. —– As his first move since returning... Read More
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September 25, 2017

The Big 5: Federal Government to prosecute over 2,500 Boko Haram members; Idyl wins The Voice Nigeria; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government has announced its plan for a “special prosecution” of at least 2,541 suspected Boko Haram terrorists in its custody this October. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, said the FG will commence the trial... Read More
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September 22, 2017

The Big 5: Non-academic staff of Nigerian universities calls off strike; World’s richest woman dies at 94; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: Following the lead of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the non-teaching staff of Nigerian universities have suspended their two-week-old strike over the non-implementation of an agreement reached with the federal government. The Federal Government reached an agreement with the group... Read More
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September 21, 2017

The Big 5: President Buhari meets Trump; FG accuses France, UK of supporting IPOB; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari met with the President of United States, Donald Trump, at a Luncheon in honour of selected African heads on the sidelines of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly. Here are some photos from the meeting. This is following his address to... Read More
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September 18, 2017

The Big 5: Buhari arrives New York; ASUU to meet with FG today; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived New York, United States of America for the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly. The president took arrived this morning and is accompanied by the governors of Zamfara, Ebonyi and Ondo states, and key cabinet ministers”.... Read More
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September 14, 2017

The Big 5: Labour congress to begin indefinite strike; NASS postpones resumption; and other top stories

Good Morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: The United Labour Congress has threatened that workers in the country would embark on an indefinite strike if the Federal Government failed to meet its demands by Friday. President of the ULC, Joe Ajaero, said, “the strike will be very effective as... Read More
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September 13, 2017

The Big 5: Operation Python Dance 2 not targeted at Kanu; Osinbajo says “future of oil is declining”; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: In response to the alleged attack on the home of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kana by members of the Nigerian Army, which has reportedly sparked tension in the Southeast region, the Army has said the military exercise... Read More
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September 12, 2017

The Big 5: Atiku’s race for 2019; Wole Soyinka condemns re-election talks; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: 2019 seems to have arrived early for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar who has, from recent indications, started his campaign for the presidency in earnest. Atiku seized the opportunity on Monday during a tour in Abuja to pitch himself, saying that he... Read More
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September 11, 2017

The Big 5: Army vs IPOB; Alhassan chides Fani-Kayode; and other top stories

Good Morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: Following reports that the Nigerian Army invaded the residence of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), injuring some members of the pro-Biafra group, the Police and Army have, in separate statements, dismissed the report as untrue. Both statements... Read More
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September 8, 2017

The Big 5: ASUU/FG reach agreement; Police launch mobile app to curb kidnapping; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the big 5 stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government on Thursday warned that millions of Nigerians across the 314 local government areas may be affected by varying degrees of flooding. Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) had warned in an Annual Flood Outlook (AFO) to brace for flood-related challenges.... Read More
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September 6, 2017

The Big 5: “Rascal doctors” on strike, No FEC meeting, and other top stories

Hello, Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: The Presidency has announced that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting will not hold this week due to “inadequate time to prepare documents for the meeting.” Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, explained in a statement that “the two-day public... Read More
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September 5, 2017

The Late 5: Goodbye to recession, Trump dumps DACA, and other top stories

Hello, Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: Nigeria is officially out of recession, as the nation’s GDP grew by 0.55 percent for Q2 2017, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The Nigerian Gross Domestic Product report published by the NBS on Monday showed that the economy recorded... Read More
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September 4, 2017

The Big 5: Benue Flood, Buhari speaks on division, and other top stories

Good Monday morning. Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: The staff of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have threatened to embark on strike over the non-payment of their allowances, poor training, among other issues. They issued a 21-day ultimatum for the Management of NEMA to “address these unfair labour practices,” else... Read More
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August 28, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. Reduced cut-off marks will stop Nigerians from going to school abroad – JAMB The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said it reduced admission cut-off marks to prevent Nigerians from going to school abroad. 2. Those asking for Diezani’s repatriation have ulterior motives – Sagay... Read More
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August 25, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. Sagay applauds Buhari for signing extradition pact with UAE Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for signing an extradition treaty with the  United Arab Emirates. 2. Vice Chancellors reject JAMB’s new admission cut-off marks Vice Chancellors have rejected the decision of... Read More
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August 23, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. Court orders forfeiture of 56 houses linked to Diezani The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of 56 houses allegedly owned by former minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. 2. Provide evidence of your agreement with Ojukwu | IPOB tells Buhari The Indigenous... Read More
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August 21, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. Nigeria’s unity is not negotiable – Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday issued a stern warning to those issuing quit notice to other ethnic groups in their region. 2. FG, states to set up special courts for hate speech, others  The Federal and State governments have agreed on... Read More
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August 15, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the too five stories you should monitor today. 1. I don’t know if Nigeria is paying for Buhari’s treatment – Adesina Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has said he is not sure if the Federal Government foots the bill for the medical treatment of the President. 2. Constituency projects by lawmakers is... Read More
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August 14, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. Osinbajo is a mere figurehead, he is not in control – PDP The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo as a “mere figurehead” who is not in charge of the country. 2. Jonathan was not competent in anything, he is the worst – Balarabe... Read More
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July 27, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Arrest Fayose for felony over comment on Buhari’s health | APC chieftain tells DSS A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Ekiti, Bamidele Faparusi had called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate governor of the state, Ayodele Fayose over his claim... Read More
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July 25, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. WE WANT ATIKU BACK, HE IS BEING UNDER-UTILISED IN APC – PDP The Adamawa chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday said it wants former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to return to the party. 2. ‘PDP GOVERNORS TO VISIT PRESIDENT BUHARI’ Six governors are scheduled to... Read More
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