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The Late 5: WAEC official disowns Buhari’s Cambridge credentials; Shiite group suspends protests, drags FG to court over proscription | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Your policies can break up Nigeria, Afenifere tells Osinbajo The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has asked the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to make policies that would not instigate the country’s break-up following a statement by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, that break-up is not the solution to... Read More

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The Late 5: Senate confirms all Buhari’s 43 ministerial nominees; Shiites will now be treated as terrorists – IGP | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Senate confirms all Buhari’s 43 minsterial nominees The Senate on Tuesday confirmed all 43 ministerial nominees sent by President Muhammadu Buhari. The screening of the ministers began last Wednesday and ended today. One of the last three ministers to be screened on Tuesday was former information minister, Lai... Read More

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The Late 5: Nigeria needs N10 trillion infrastructure bond – Fashola; We won’t call any witness to defend Atiku’s petition – INEC | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: INEC chairman should be appointed by the judiciary – Atiku Atiku Abubakar, former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has advocated a review of the procedure for the appointment of the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Atiku said the chairman of the... Read More

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The Late 5: Justice Tsoho sworn in as Acting Chief Judge of Federal High Court; WAEC withholds results of 180,205 candidates | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: CJN Tanko Muhammad appoints new Chief Judge of the Federal High Court The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad, on Friday, swore in Justice John Tsoho as acting Chief Judge (CJ) of the Federal High Court. His appointment was sequel to the retirement of Justice... Read More

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The Late 5: Despite economic growth, poverty still high in Nigeria – Oshiomhole; Reps to investigate all abandoned projects since 1999 | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Despite economic growth, poverty still high in Nigeria – Oshiomhole There is still high rate of poverty in Nigeria despite government’s effort in pulling the country out of recession, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adam Oshiomhole, has said. Oshiomhole said this at the Maiden... Read More

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The Late 5: US travel ban shows presidential election was rigged – Atiku; Buhari swears in Tanko Muhammad as substantive CJN | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Buhari swears in Tanko Muhammed as substantive CJN President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in Tanko Muhammad as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the council chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Muhammad, a justice of the Supreme Court, was cleared by the... 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 Late 5: Atiku, PDP closes case at presidential election tribunal; Boko Haram kill aid worker in Borno | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Boko Haram kill aid worker in Borno Boko Haram on Thursday killed an aid worker and abducted five others. The workers are attached to Action Against Hunger, a humanitarian organisation. In a statement on its website, the organisation said the attack occurred on Thursday, along the road... Read More

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The Late 5: Mikel Obi retires from international football; Army commander, 20 soldiers killed in Boko Haram ambush | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: APC suspends its national Vice Chairman Inuwa Abdulkadir The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved the suspension of the party’s National Vice Chairman, Inuwa Abdulkadir. Abdulkadir had been controversially suspended by the Magajin Gari “A” Ward, Sokoto North Local Government Area of... Read More

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The Late 5: Obasanjo writes Buhari again, warns him to end violent attacks across Nigeria; Tribunal overrules Buhari, INEC, admits video evidence – Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Tribunal overrules Buhari, INEC, admits video evidence The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal is to, later on Monday, rule on the objection by the Independent National Electoral Commission, President Muhammad Buhari, and the All Progressives Congress, to the request by the Peoples Democratic Party and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar,... Read More

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The Late 5: Appeal Court rejects suit challenging Buhari’s academic qualification; Gunmen attacked our witnesses going to Presidential Election Petition Tribunal – PDP | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Appeal Court rejects suit challenging Buhari’s academic qualification The Court of Appeal in Abuja has rejected an appeal challenging Buhari’s academic qualification to stand for the last presidential election. Justice Mohammed Idris, who read the lead judgment of a three-man panel, upheld an earlier judgment by a... Read More

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The Late 5: Viral video of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome saying men are ”masters” over women in marriage sparks outrage; Algeria qualify for #AFCON semi-finals | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Viral video of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome saying men are woman aren’t equal in marriage sparks outrage A viral video showing Pastor Chris Oyakhilome saying in a church sermon that men aren’t equal in marriage has sparked conversations online. Documents show INEC directed RECs to upload voter data... Read More

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The Late 5: Senate to get ministerial nominees list this week; Court orders forfeiture of Diezani’s land in Port Harcourt | Other stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Senate to get ministerial nominees list this week Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has hinted of the Senate receiving the executive’s ministerial nominees list this week. Since he was sworn in May 29, Buhari is yet to constitute his cabinet about one and a half months after.... Read More

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The Late 5: Shiite members storm National Assembly, shoot policeman, NSCDC officer; APC releases timetable for Kogi, Bayelsa guber poll | Other stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: APC releases timetable for Kogi, Bayelsa governorship poll The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the conduct of the 2019 governorship primaries to select its flag bearers for Nov.16 Kogi and Bayelsa governorship poll. The ruling party said... Read More

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The Late 5: Senator Abbo pleads not guilty, granted N5m bail; Former Buhari ally Galadima appears as Atiku’s witness | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Senator Abbo pleads guilty, granted N5m bail The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Zuba has granted bail of N5 million to Elisha Abbo, hours after the police arraigned the senator on two counts of criminal assault. The magistrate also said the senator must present two competent sureties to... Read More

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The Late 5: Buhari reappoints Abba Kyari as chief of staff; Police announce release of 25 Fulani herders illegally detained by vigilantes in Zamfara | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: PDP suspends Elumelu, others The Peoples Democratic Party has suspended Ndudi Elumelu, the factional minority leader of the House of Representatives. The main opposition made this known on Friday evening in a statement by its national publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan. The party also suspended Wole Oke, Lynda... Read More

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The Late 5: Two reportedly dead in Ijegun pipeline explosion; Northern group issues governors 30-day ultimatum on Ruga settlement | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Two reportedly dead in Ijegun pipeline explosion A pipeline explosion in Ijegun, Lagos, has led to the death of two people. Several injured people have been taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. According to residents, the fire was caused by the activities of pipeline vandals after multiple explosions... Read More

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The Late 5: PDP dares Buhari, Osinbajo to make their assets public; Troops kill 15 bandits in Zamfara | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Nigeria will continue to support ICC – Buhari President Buhari on Friday said that Nigeria will continue to support the International Criminal Court, ICC, as much as possible to enable it fulfill its mandate. Receiving the Nigerian-born President of the ICC, Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji at the State... Read More

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The Late 5: Lai Mohammed to appear in court over N2.5 billion NBC fraud allegation; Some people are plotting to smear my reputation – Amaechi | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Lai Mohammed to appear in court over N2.5 billion NBC fraud allegation The immediate past Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has been scheduled to appear before a Federal High Court, Abuja, to explain his role in the alleged misapplication of N2.5 billion Federal Government Digital Switch-Over... Read More

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The Late 5: Super Eagles beat Guinea 1-0 in #AFCON2019, qualify for round of 16; Senators’ monthly pay is N15m, Sagay replies Lawan | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Super Eagles beat Guinea 1-0 in #AFCON2019, qualify for round of 16 The Super Eagles of Nigeria have emerged as the first team to qualify for the Round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The Eagles beat the Syli Nationale of Guinea... Read More

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The Late 5: Mo Abudu and Wole Soyinka finally react to ”airplane seat” saga; Osinbajo says kidnap cases in Nigeria are exaggerated | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Mo Abudu and Wole Soyinka finally react to ”airplane seat” saga Till now, the airplane seat saga involving Professor Wole Soyinka and a young man who was profiled by billionaire politician Tonye Cole is still generating reactions online. Now, Mo Abudu and the Nobel Prize have finally... Read More

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The Late 5: Mama Burna’s acceptance speech receives ovation at 2019 BET Awards; Aircraft passenger ”disrespects” Wole Soyinka for asking to take back his seat | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Mama Burna’s acceptance speech receives ovation at 2019 BET Awards The 2019 BET Awards, which took place at the Microsoft Theater in California, saw Afro-fusion artiste Burna Boy winning Best International Act, joining other artistes like Wizkid, Davido, and 2Face who have previously clinched the awards. Twitter... Read More

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The Late 5: Court adjourns Goje’s corruption trial again; I received N400m from Jonathan and not Dasuki – Metuh | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Court adjourns Goje’s corruption trial again The Federal High Court in Jos on Friday further adjourned the alleged N6 billion fraud case against former Gombe State Governor, Danjuma Goje, by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF). According to NAN, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was... Read More

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The Late 5: Buhari inaugurates NEC for 2019-2023 session; Kano anti-corruption agency withdraws invitation to Sanusi’s wife | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Buhari inaugurates NEC for 2019-2023 session President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the 2019-2023 session of the National Economic Council (NEC). The inauguration was done at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday. The council is chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and includes governors of the 36 states.... Read More

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The Late 5: FG debunks Ebola rumour in Nigeria; Buhari orders security agencies to end Taraba violence | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Disregard rumour of new Ebola case in Nigeria – FG The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to disregard rumour of a positive case of Ebola Virus Disease in the country, saying that effort had been heightened at the various ports of entry into the country to... Read More

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The Late 5: No gorilla in Kano zoo – Ganduje; Lawan appoints Chief of Staff, media aide | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: No gorilla in Kano zoo – Ganduje Kano governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has rejected claims that a Gorilla swallowed N6.8million in a Kano zoo. He said the zoo in question had no gorilla. Lawan appoints Chief of Staff, media aide Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, has appointed a Chief... Read More

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The Late 5: Suicide bombers kill 30, injure 42, others in Borno; Court rejects EFCC’s documents against Babachir Lawal | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Suicide bombers kill 30, injure 42, others in Borno The Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on Monday said 30 persons lost their lives while 42 others were injured when three suicide bombers detonated Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Mandarari community of Konduga Local government area of... Read More

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The Late 5: No more ‘wife of the president,’ I am now First Lady – Aisha Buhari; Sanwo-Olu increases LASTMA officers’ allowance | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: No more ‘wife of the president,’ I am now First Lady – Aisha Buhari Wife of the President Aisha Buhari on Thursday, announced her decision to be addressed as the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. She disclosed her new official title at the presentation... Read More

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The Late 5: Atiku, PDP asking us for server that we don’t have – INEC tells Tribunal; Okorocha sworn in as senator | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: APC asks court to strike out Atiku’s suit on account of non-citizenship The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday prayed the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal to strike out Atiku Abubakar’s petition against President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election because the former vice president “is not a Nigerian by birth.”... Read More

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The Late 5: Buhari felicitates with Super Falcons on victory over South Korea; Air Force helicopter crash-lands in Katsina | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: We must banish poverty from Nigeria – Tinubu The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has said Nigeria’s existential challenges of terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, and herdsmen-farmers clashes have worsened poverty across the country. Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State, made... Read More

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