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The Late 5: Tribunal hears Atiku, PDP’s application for inspection of electoral materials; No public holiday in Lagos on Friday – Commissioner | Other stories
Here are stories that drove conversation today: No public holiday in Lagos on Friday - Commissioner The Lagos State Government says there is no public holiday on Friday, March 8,…
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The Late 5: I’ll keep attacking Buhari’s govt. – Obasanjo; We are anxious to meet Atiku in court – APC campaign council | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Don't go to court when you lose election, go home - Apostle Suleiman Christian cleric, Johnson Suleman, has advised Nigerian politicians to…
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The Late 5: Suspected herdsmen kill 16 in fresh Benue attack; Court terminates charges against Alex Badeh | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Suspected herdsmen kill 16 in fresh Benue attack According to Punch, sixteen people were killed in a fresh attack on three communities in…
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INEC declares Buhari as winner of 2019 presidential election, Aliko Dangote now 64th richest man in the world and other stories that drove conversation this week
Here are the top ten stories that drove conversation during the week: My second term will be tough – Buhari Following his victory in the just-concluded presidential poll last Saturday, President Muhammadu…
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The Late 5: My second term will be tough – Buhari; EFCC re-arraigns NBA chairman for alleged N1.4bn fraud | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: My second term will be tough - Buhari Following his victory in the just-concluded presidential poll last Saturday, President Muhammadu Buhari has said…
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The Late 5: Onnoghen was suspended as CJN, not removed – FG; We are ready for governorship, state assemblies’ elections – INEC chairman | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: PDP may boycott governorship election in Jigawa - Lamido The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it may not participate in the…
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The Late 5: Buhari, Osinbajo receive certificate of return; I didn’t lose, the results will be corrected – Akpabio | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: I didn't lose, the results will be corrected - Akpabio Former Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has promised to challenge his…
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The Late 5: Ngige threatens to sue over Buhari’s defeat in Anambra; Fresh violence reported in Kajuru, Kaduna | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Fresh violence reported in Kajuru, Kaduna According to Premium Times, fresh violence has been reported in Kajuru, the local government where dozens…
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The Late 5: Oluremi Tinubu retains Lagos Central senatorial seat; APC calls for cancellation of elections in Akwa Ibom | Other top stories
Here are the top stories that drove conversation today: Saraki denies congratulating APC senator-elect Yusuph Olaniyonu, who is the Special adviser, Media and Publicity to the President of the Senate…
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The Late 5: Ballot box snatchers will be arrested, prosecuted – IG; Death toll caused by Lassa fever in Nigeria reaches 75 | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: INEC complies with court order clearing APC Zamfara elections The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has complied with the court…
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The Late 5: Deportation of 723 Nigerians from Ghana disturbing – Presidency; Police arrest four over killing over Kwara APC members | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: 72.7m PVCs collected - INEC The Independent National Electoral Commission says 72, 775, 502 Nigerians now have Permanent Voter Cards. INEC Chairman,…
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The Late 5: NIP candidate Eunice Atuejide withdraws from race, supports Atiku; N30,500 to be paid to ad-hoc staff corps members – INEC | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Akwa Ibom state government launches Ibom Air The Akwa Ibom state government has launched an airline which will commence flight operations after…
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The Late 5: Death toll in Kajuru killings rises to 130; Ballot box snatchers will be punished according to the law – INEC chairman | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Death toll in Kajuru killings rises to 130 The death toll in the recent attacks in Kaduna has risen to 130, Governor…
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The Late 5: No plans to remove INEC chairman – Buhari; INEC meets over ban on campaign | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Activist Deji Adeyanju granted bail As a breaking news story today, the Kano State High Court on Monday granted bail to Deji…
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The Late 5: 66 killed in Kaduna on Election Eve; IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu calls off election boycott | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: 66 killed in Kaduna on Election Eve The Kaduna state government, Friday evening, disclosed that 66 persons were killed by unknown gunmen…
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The Late 5: EFCC arraigns Babachir Lawal over N544m grass-cutting scandal; SDP expels Jerry Gana, suspends Donald Duke | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: EFCC arraigns Babachir Lawal over N544m grass-cutting scandal Sacked secretary to the government of the federation (SGF) Babachir Lawal has been remanded…
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The Late 5: Court discharges, acquits former Gov. Ladoja of 4.7bn fraud; U.S. tells INEC to resist ”pressure, intimidation” | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Court discharges, acquits former Gov. Ladoja of 4.7bn fraud A Federal High Court, Lagos, on Friday discharged and acquitted former Gov. Rasheed…
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The Late 5: Presidency confirms deaths at Buhari’s campaign rally in Taraba; PDP deceiving US, UK, EU – El-Rufai | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Court to force Obanikoro to appear at Fayose's trial A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday ordered Musiliu Obanikoro, a former…
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The Late 5: Women protest at INEC, demand violence-free polls; I was investigated for being privy to illicit transfer of funds – Obanikoro | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Buhari seeks support from Ekiti monarch against elections President Buhari on Tuesday met monarchs in Ekiti and sought their support for his…
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The Late 5: Senate withdraws Onnoghen’s case from Supreme court; We’ll shock vote buyers on Election Day – INEC | Other top stories
Here are the top stories that drove conversation today: Senate withdraws Onnoghen's case from supreme court The Nigerian Senate has discontinued the case it filed at the Supreme Court challenging…
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The Late 5: ASUU strike continues as meeting with FG ends in a deadlock; Patience Jonathan loses N1 billion to FG | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: ASUU strike continues as meeting with FG ends in a deadlock The federal government on Friday resumed talks with the leaders of…
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The Late 5: I will not be voting for either Buhari or Atiku – Wole Soyinka; CCT to resume Onnoghen’s trial on February 4 | Other top stories
Here are the top stories that drove conversation today: FRSC deploys 20,000 personnel for February elections The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is deploying no fewer than 20, 000 officers…
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The Late 5: More corrupt politicians will go to jail – Osinbajo; FG never approved N30,000 as minimum wage – Ngige | Other top stories
Here are the top stories that drove conversation today: Police seal off CJN Onnoghen's office, eject administrative staff The police have early Monday sealed off the office of the Chief…
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The Late 5: Define restructuring and we’ll look into it – Buhari; APC says PDP, Atiku are cash strapped ahead of campaigns | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The All Progressives Congress (APC) says available information from the recent strategy meeting of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Dubai, United…
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The Late 5: NJC sacks Adamawa Judge, Olagunsoye Oyinlola exits Buhari’s Government and other stories
Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the compulsory retirement of a judge of the High Court of Adamawa State, Justice…
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The Late 5: FG takes steps to prevent Ebola spread, Education Minister wants extra year for graduates to make them employable and other stories
Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has directed the Ministry of Health to step up surveillance at all the nation’s entry points…
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The Late 5: Governor Ortom denies plans to dump the APC, Arsene Wenger given a fitting farewell after 22 years and other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue has denied any plan to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is contained in a statement…
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The Late 5: Atiku says he would probe Buhari’s govt if he becomes president, Low turnout as INEC begins Melaye’s recall process, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II , has visited the palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.…
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The Late 5: Senate asks NNPC to refund N216bn subsidy fund, Trump to visit UK in July, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The Senate has declared the current payments by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation for subsidy of premium motor spirit…
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The Late 5: Melaye taken to the hospital after jumping out of police vehicle, Osinbajo says his job is a difficult one, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, was on Tuesday taken to Zankli hospital in the Mabushi area of Abuja.…
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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