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The Late 5: Two officials jailed for ‘rough tackles’ on Burundi president, UNIMAID lecturers to return to Chad Basin, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The United Nations on Saturday said humanitarian works have been suspended in a remote town in northeast Nigeria after a…
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The Late 5: FG sets up committee to investigate missing Dapchi girls, APC extends Oyegun’s tenure, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari has withheld assent on the Peace Corps of Nigeria establishment bill recently passed by the National Assembly.…
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The Late 5: Buhari meets freed UNIMAID lecturers, Ortom raises alarm over possible herdsmen attacks, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has asked the Federal High Court in Lagos not to unfreeze a Unity Bank…
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The Late 5: FG confirms 110 missing Dapchi schoolgirls , Presidency says Buhari cares less about re-election, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The Federal Government has said 110 students are missing from the Government Science and Technical College in Dapchi, Yobe State,…
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The Late 5: Kachikwu says FG won’t sell refineries, Court dismisses corruption case against Nnamani, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is incapable of conducting credible election…
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The Late 5: FG says NHIS boss won’t escape investigation, Army to begin military operation in Benue, and other top stories
These are the top five stories that drove conversation in Nigeria today. The Federal Government has said the reinstatement of the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS),…
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The Late 5: Yusuf Buhari discharged, Patience Jonathan loses appeal in court, and other top stories
These are the top five stories that drove conversation in Nigeria today. After a bike accident that saw him bedridden, Yusuf Buhari, son of President Muhammadu Buhari has left the…
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The Late 5: Jibrin’s meeting with Buhari, Buhari’s son still in Nigeria, and other top stories
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The Presidency has dismissed as fake news an online story that President Muhammadu Buhari‘s only son, Yusuf Buhari was flown out of the…
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The Late 5: Osinbajo’s promise on fuel scarcity, Buhari’s confusion about his age, and other top stories
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The Federal Government has said it is making efforts to maintain retail price of fuel at N145 per litre. Vice…
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The Late 5: Soldier sentenced to death, Amaechi’s son in Rivers, and other top stories
These are the stories that drove conversation today. Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike thinks about him even “in the toilet.” Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has opposed the approval of…
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The Late 5: Attack on Magu’s property, NGO bill protest, and other top stories
Theses are the top five stories that drove conversation today. Some protesters on Wednesday protested against the planned passage of the ‘NGO bill’ by the National Assembly. The protesters from…
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The Late 5: FIFA’s sanction on NFF, Amaechi’s question to Jonathan, and other top stories
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. Just as we were starting to praise him for his sincerity, Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has attacked former President…
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The Late 5: Buhari’s alleged unhappiness, UEFA champions League draw, and other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draws has been made. Check out the teams that made it. Bishop of Sokoto diocese of…
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The Late 5: Nigeria to battle Argentina, Buhari congratulates Wizkid, and other top stories
Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated pop stars, Wizkid and Davido for their wins at the Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards. Senior…
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The Late 5: Buhari hints at second term interest, FG declares Friday public holiday, and other top stories
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari has hinted that he might be seeking re-election in 2019. This hint came in a statement in Abidjan, Cote…
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The Late 5: Bindow does not plan to leave APC, Full list of Grammy awards nominees, and other top stories
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. Senator representing Abia South, Enyinnaya Abaribe on Tuesday said the 2018 budget was “dead on arrival”. The Senate has decided to reconsider nominee for…
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The Late 5: Buhari speaks on Atiku’s exit, Zimbabwe’s army transfers power, and other top stories
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari has finally heard the agitations of workers and workers' unions in the country. The President has inaugurated…
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The Late 5: Mugabe’s public appearance, Anyim’s arrest, and other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today. Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe appeared publicly for the first time since the military takeover and he is not looking disturbed one bit.…
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The Late 5: Mugabe’s refusal to resign, Tinubu fires Jonathan, and other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today. Despite being locked up in a house, Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has refused to resign after a meeting with military generals. National…
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The Late 5: Jonathan dares ex-EFCC boss, Pope Francis’ charity, and other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today. Pope Francis has just donated $237,000 to charity. The donation came in form of a customized supercar gifted him by Lamborghini. The…
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The Late 5: Senate approval of Buhari’s loan request, Falana to sue FG, and other top stories
Here are the top five stories that drove conversation today. It seems the whistleblowing policy introduced by the Federal Government is about to lead to some serious issues. After the…
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The Late 5: What you need to know about the new SGF, Boss Mustapha, Why Buhari met with Tinubu, and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: Today's biggest story: President Muhammadu Buhari fired the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, who…
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The Late 5: Customs boss blames PDP for failures in Buhari’s administration, ‘Okada’ association in Ekiti says 50 percent of its members are graduates, and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari played host to six northern governors at the State House, today. The visiting governors were…
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The Late 5: FEC approves 2018 budget draft estimate, Why Magu has remained silent on Mainagate scandal, and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari presided over the Federal Executive Council meeting held in Abuja today and led the approval…
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The Late 5: Presidency to meet tomorrow over 2018 budget, Universities will admit only 30 percent of UTME candidates this year, and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: The presidency postponed today's Federal Executive Council meeting till tomorrow Thursday for a "special session" where the council…
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The Late 5: Buhari cautions ECOWAS against common currency, Senate launches investigation into ex-pension boss, Maina, and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Naimey in the Niger Republic today where he met with leaders from some African…
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The Late 5: Everything you need to know about the sack of former pension boss, Maina, 16 dead in multiple suicide bombing in Maiduguri, and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: The war of words between the incumbent and past presidents of Nigeria has shown no sign of abating.…
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The Late 5: Buhari’s proposed $5.5bn loan could take up to 30 years to repay, FG releases N3.5bn for vaccination programme, and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: It's President Muhammadu Buhari's second day in Turkey where he is attending the D-8 Summit and, as you'd…
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The Late 5: Governors claim Buhari never rebuked them for owing salaries, Billionaire Kidnapper Evans changes plea to ‘not guilty,’ and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari, currently in Turkey, has revealed that his administration was very "surprised and disturbed" when they…
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The Late 5: Nigerians are not buying Buahri’s ‘timeout with the kids,’ Lagos tests negative to Monkeypox, and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari hosted Aisha Aliyu Gebi, the young girl whose letter to the president went viral on…
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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