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The Late 5: I didn’t contest to win – Ekweremadu; Erastus Akingbola’s money laundering trial resumes June 13 | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: JAMB approves cut-off marks for 2019/2020 admission The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved cut-off marks for 2019/2020 admission into…
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The Late 5: Justice Garba replaces Bulkachuwa on presidential election petition tribunal; JAMB releases 15, 490 UTME results | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Justice Garba replaces Bulkachuwa on presidential election petition tribunal The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal is now headed by Justice M. L Garba,…
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The Late 5: Court rebukes INEC, orders Okorocha be given certificate; Governors yet to take a position on state police – Fayemi | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Court rebukes INEC, orders Okorocha be given certificate An Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has nullified the decision of the…
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The Late 5: Goje pulls out of senate presidency race after meeting Buhari; Lawmakers say farewell to Saraki as 8th National Assembly holds valedictory session | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation: Goje pulls out of senate presidency race after meeting Buhari Danjuma Goje, senator representing Gombe central, has withdrawn from the race to head…
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The Late 5: Gbajabiamila not convicted of any crime – Jibrin; Dokpesi to lead one-man protest to National Assembly Thursday | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: JAMB yet to fix cut-off mark - spokesperson The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has not published the national…
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The Late 5: UK seizes fresh £211m Abacha loot; Nigeria’s Muhammad-Bande emerges UNGA president | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Another £211m Abacha loot seized from bank account in Channel Island A court has seized the sum of £211m traced to the…
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The Late 5: Buhari approves establishment of state, LG police; Sanwo-Olu signs 2019 Lagos budget of N873bn | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Court adjourns suit seeking disqualification of Gbajabiamila The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until Friday, hearing in a suit challenging…
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The Late 5: SEC bars Oando’s Wale Tinubu, five others from public companies; Sanwo-Olu appoints Ayinde as Chief of Staff | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Court dismisses suit against acting CJN The FCT High Court, on Friday dismissed a suit, accusing the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria…
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The Late 5: Court of Appeal sacks Ned Nwoko as PDP senator-elect; EFCC debunks arrest of former Gov Okorocha | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Court of Appeal sacks Ned Nwoko as PDP senator-elect The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has nullified the emergence of Ned Nwoko…
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The Late 5: Supreme Court ruling in Zamfara undemocratic – Oshiomhole; Court orders arrest of Sanusi’s aides | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Bandits kill 23 people in Zamfara fresh attack The police in Zamfara State on Tuesday confirmed the killing of 23 persons in…
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The Late 5: We can’t promise Boko Haram will be eradicated – Garba Shehu; Buhari signs N8.9 trillion budget for 2019 | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Buhari signs N8.9 trillion budget for 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, signed the 2019 Appropriation Bill. The President’s assent officially makes…
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The Late 5: Flying Eagles demolish Qatar 4-0 in U-20 World Cup opener; Masari approves death penalty for cattle rustling, kidnapping in Katsina | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Supreme Court uphold's Governor Fayemi's election The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the election of Kayode Fayemi as the governor of Ekiti.…
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The Late 5: Abike Dabiri denies report on Ethiopian and Egypt Airlines running drug cartels in Nigeria; ASUU threatens another strike, says Buhari’s govt is to blame | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Tribunal dismisses suit seeking to stop Buhari's inauguration The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has dismissed the suit seeking to stop the inauguration…
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The Late 5: Teaching hospitals are overburdened, lack proper funding – Adewole; Court strikes out case seeking to stop Ihedioha’s inauguration | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Reps pass bill ending B.Sc-HND dichotomy The House of Representatives has passed a bill which abolished the existing dichotomy between Polytechnic Higher…
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The Late 5: Naira Marley arraigned, remanded in prison; Tribunal dismisses Adelabu, APC’s application to recount ballot papers | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Tribunal dismisses Adelabu, APC's application to recount ballot papers The Oyo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed an application filed by…
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The Late 5: Court strikes out suit challenging Onnoghen’s suspension; Lalong emerges as chairman of Northern Governor’s Forum | Other stories
Here the stories that drove conversation today: Court strikes out suit challenging Onnoghen's suspension According to Channels, the Supreme Court struck out an application by the Cross River Government challenging…
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The Late 5: EFCC files 11 charges against Naira Marley; INEC shifts Kogi, Balyesa guber polls to Nov 16 | Other stories
Here are stories that drove conversation today: EFCC files 11 charges against Naira Marley According to Punch, The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has preferred 11 charges bordering on fraud…
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The Late 5: Senate panel endorses Emefiele for second term, dismisses ‘stolen’ N500bn allegation; Court nullifies appointment of new emirs in Kano | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Ben Murray-Bruce calls for population control to reduce poverty “What’s our population control policy? Does anybody care how many children we have?…
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The Late 5: FG inaugurates implementation committee for new minimum wage; Reps reject bill restricting public officials from foreign medical trips | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: FG to inaugurate implementation committee on new minimum wage The federal government on Tuesday in Abuja inaugurateed the N30,000 new national minimum…
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The Late 5: Court fixes June 3 to hear suit against appointment of Acting CJN; Basiran replaces Shogunle as head of Police CRU – Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Court fixes June 3 to hear suit against appointment of Acting CJN The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed June…
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The Late 5: Buhari nominates Emefiele as CBN governor for second term; Jigawa House of Assembly removes speaker | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Buhari nominates Emefiele as CBN governor for second term President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated the governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin…
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The Late 5: Tribunal fixes May 15 for pre-hearing session on Atiku’s petition; Court adjourns forfeiture suit against Patience Jonathan until May 24 | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Court adjourns forfeiture suit against Patience Jonathan until May 24 A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday adjourned until May 24…
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The Late 5: Tribunal holds inaugural sitting on Atiku’s petition on Wednesday; Court grants Adeleke N2m bail, permission to travel abroad | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Police IGP attends Senate plenary, briefs lawmakers over insecurity The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, appeared before the Senate in plenary…
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The Late 5: Court refuses to stop Buhari from swearing in Tanko Muhammad as substantive CJN; Assassins after me, my son for supporting Buhari – Mrs Obasanjo | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Assassins after me, my son for supporting Buhari - Mrs Obasanjo Wife of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Mrs Taiwo Obasanjo has said…
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The Late 5: We are waiting circular on minimum wage for corp members – NYSC; FEC approves N9.2billion for model schools, antiretroviral drugs | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: FEC approves 9.2billion for model schools, antiretroviral drugs, others The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Thursday approved N9.2 billion for the construction of…
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The Late 5: Again, house of reps summons Buhari over insecurity; Political parties armed thugs to undermine 2019 polls – IGP | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Again, house of reps summons Buhari over insecurity The House of Representatives on Thursday reinvited President Muhammadu Buhari to address the chamber…
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The Late 5: Don’t reduce INEC to a tool in the hands of politicians – Okorocha tells Yakubu; Lalong approves N30,000 wage for Plateau workers | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Ekiti APC suspends Segun Oni for alleged anti-party activities The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the former Ekiti state governor, Segun…
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The Late 5: FG secures release of Zainab Aliyu from Saudi detention; Boko Haram raids Adamawa village, kills 26, injures many | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: FG secures release of Zainab Aliyu from Saudi detention Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, has said that…
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The Late 5: Nigeria’s population now 201m – UNFPA; Dickson rejects life pension bill for lawmakers | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation: Nigeria's population staggeringly hits 201m in new UNFPA report According to a report released by the United Nation Population Fund (UNFPA), Nigeria's population…
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The Late 5: Three killed as Kaduna imposes curfew; Buhari donates $500,000, 350 electoral kits to Guinea-Bissau for election | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Three killed as Kaduna imposes curfew The Kaduna state government has imposed a 24-hour-curfew on Kasuwan Magani, Kajuru LGA, following the hostility…
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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