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The Big 5: Buhari admits unnecessary deaths in the country; ASUU/FG resume talks | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove conversation today. All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader, Bola Tinubu in his Christmas message to Nigerians, urged Nigerians to rise above their differences and…
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The Late 5: Buhari repeating ‘evil Decree 2’ – Atiku; party faithful, friends and political appointees shun Fayose’s farewell dinner | More stories
These are the stories that drove conversation today. Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar Sunday, condemned the travel restriction of 50 high-profile Nigerians. "It is a throwback to Buhari’s evil Decree Number…
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Osun election and the drama, the ongoing organised labour strike and other top stories of the week
These are the stories that drove conversation this week. The 2018 Osun election was held but declared inconclusive and so, a rerun had to be held. The candidate of the People's…
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The Big 5: Jonathan lists qualities Nigeria’s next president should have; Buhari travels to New York today | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday (today), departs for New York to participate in the 73rd Session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA73)…
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The Big 5: Ambode speaks on alleged rift with Tinubu, Oshiomhole’s psychological strain may have reached boiling point – Jonathan | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday, urged Nigerians not to allow those who looted the country's commonwealth between 1999 and 2015 return to…
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Bukola Saraki and the defectors at NASS; Dino Melaye’s abduction and other stories that drove conversation this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. The Lagos Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kehinde Bamigbetan said the state resolved to set up a Mobile Court to…
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Pastor Chris Okotie asks APC, PDP, to adopt him as presidential candidate; FG unveils new national carrier and other top stories of the week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. APC candidate, Kayode Fayemi was announced winner of the Ekiti gubernatorial election, beating Governor Ayodele Fayose's candidate, Olusola Eleka…
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The Big 5: NBC shuts down Ekiti Broadcasting Service, Adeosun elected Chairperson of AFRIEXIMBANK and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has shut down the Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State (BSES) for breaching provisions of the Broadcasting…
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#AdeosunGate and NYSC’s response, the alleged attack on Gov Fayose in Ekiti and other stories that made headlines this week
These are the stories that drove conversation this week. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) asked President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately order the sack, arrest, and arraignment of Finance Minister, Kemi…
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Police kill NYSC member, new APC faction emerges and other stories that drove conversation this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. France President, Emmanuel Macron Tuesday, visited the New Afrika Shrine, a nightclub in Lagos founded by Nigerian music legend…
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Soyinka says he’ll expose Obasanjo; FG says $322m Abacha loot will be spent on the poor and other other stories that drove conversation this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. The Nigerian Air Force had made claims of air strikes, but a video – five minutes, 17 seconds –…
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The Late 5: Video shows Boko Haram terrorists celebrating Sallah, warning ‘infidels’; civilians own 85% of world’s 1bn firearms and other stories
These are the top stories that drove conversation today. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti led by Gboyega Oguntuase Sunday, said the huge debts incurred by the Kayode Fayemi administration…
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NASS threatens to invoke constitutional powers on the executive; Nigerian actor says gays, lesbians rule Nollywood and other stories that made headlines this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) invited Senate President, Bukola Saraki to answer allegations against him by suspects who took part in…
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Wizkid makes history at the 02 Arena, President Buhari signs the #NotTooYoungToRun bill with exceptions and other stories that drove conversation this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. The Federal Government said that the tax base of the country now had 19 million taxpayers, noting that the…
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The Late 5: The #NotTooYoungToRun Bill Buhari signed excludes governorship, senatorial positions; JOHESU suspends strike and other stories
Here are the top stories that drove the conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to a bill that will pave a way for more young people to contest elections…
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Obasanjo and Buhari’s ‘exchange’, Amnesty International accuses Nigerian troops of raping ‘rescued’ women and other stories that made headlines this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said two principal suspects out of the four gang leaders declared wanted over the…
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The Big 5: CAN tells Buhari to suspend second term ambition, Atletico Madrid defeat Super Eagles in Uyo and other stories
These are the top stories you should be monitoring today: The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Tuesday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend his second term ambition, until he…
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After several months of promises, NASS passes 2018 budget; NEC says NNPC, 15 others under-remitted N8.1trn between 2010 and 2015 and other stories that drove conversation this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi picked the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
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Nigerian Police personnel lament deduction, lateness in payment of their salaries; Minister proposes extra year for graduates to make them employable and other stories that made headlines this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. Ahead of next month’s FIFA World Cup in Russia, Nigeria's Super Eagles will take on La Liga club, Atleticó…
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Cynthia Morgan sued for tax evasion, Dino Melaye’s arrest and arraignment and other stories that drove conversation this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. The verification exercise for the recall of Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi west) witnessed a low turnout. The Independent National…
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The Big 5: Donald Trump says he’ll like to visit Nigeria, Vatican treasurer faces sexual offences trial and other stories
These are the top stories you should be monitoring today. The Nigerian government has described as unlawful the processes that resulted in the suspension of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege. Omo-Agege was…
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Mace theft from the Nigerian Senate, President Buhari’s comment about Nigerian youth and other stories that made headlines this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. Award-winning author, Chimamanda Adichie revealed that she was sexually abused by a powerful media man as a teenager. The award-winning…
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The Martin Luther King Award to President Buhari, the list of PDP ‘looters’ and other stories that drove conversation this week
These are the stories that drove conversation this week. Former Minister of Defense, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (retd.), urged Nigerians to defend themselves against killers in the country. Danjuma made the…
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The release of the abducted Dapchi schoolgirls, Obasanjo’s claim to 3 million membership of the CNM and other stories that got people talking this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo; the immediate past Governor of Kano, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso and some political parties have been meeting as part of…
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The Big 5: Osinbajo says Jonathan administration embezzled N100 billion, $289 million few weeks to 2015 elections, the Weinstein Company files for bankruptcy and other top stories
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The Nigerian Police Force have charged Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West) and three others with criminal conspiracy and unlawful…
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PDP Chair, Uche Secondus gives reasons why we must celebrate James Ibori; President Buhari and the ‘IGP’s failure’ to obey an order and, other stories that people talked about this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. Aisha Wakil said the terrorist group, Boko Haram, are willing to quit their activities. In a recent interview, Wakil, who…
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Davido plans to set up record labels for DMW artistes, Yusuf Buhari returns after medical treatment and other stories that got people talking this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. The son of President Muhammadu Buhari, Yusuf, has returned to Nigeria after his medical treatment abroad. His mother, Aisha Buhari, announced…
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The Big 5: Air Force deploys jets in search of missing 110 schoolgirls, N’Korea ‘providing materials to Syria chemical weapons factories’ and other top stories
These are the top stories you should be monitoring today. The Nigerian Air Force has deployed 100 fighter jets in the search of the 110 schoolgirls abducted on February 19.…
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‘Black Panther’ rakes in $500 million at the global box office, Boko Haram kidnap schoolgirls from Dapchi and, other top stories that drove conversation this week
These are the stories top ten that drove conversatition this week. After a five-year absence, the Catholic Church announced its return to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). A delegation…
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Obasanjo’s letter to Buhari, Dino Melaye accuses NNPC of ‘monumental corruption’ and other top stories of the week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. Sixteen, out of the 36 states in Nigeria, have indicated interest to be part of the cattle colonies initiative…
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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