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Naira redesign will boost economy, society – Peter Obi; IPOB alleges plot to assassinate Atiku in South East | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Naira redesign will boost economy, society - Peter Obi You’re a political prostitute - Keyamo tackles Dogara I’ll develop entertainment industry - Peter Obi replies El-Rufai IPOB alleges plot to…
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BREAKING: Gbajabiamila is 9th House of Reps Speaker, defeats Bago by wide margin
The lawmaker representing Surulere Federal Constituency 1 of Lagos in the National Assembly, Femi Gbajabiamila has been elected as the Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives. Gbajabiamila, Majority Leader 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: 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 YNaija Cover – the 8th of May
Catch up on all our latest stories by using the links below:
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The Big 5: INEC replacing servers to conceal rigging – PDP alleges; Nigeria’s life expectancy in 2019 third lowest in the world – UN | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Nigeria's life expectancy in 2019 third lowest in the world - UN Nigeria has the world’s third lowest life expectancy…
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Dogara throws ‘punches’ at Tinubu, calls APC Leader ‘ignorant with dubious certificates’
Barely 24 hours after Senate President Bukola Saraki, responded to the allegations by the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu that himself and the Speaker of the…
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The Late 5: Sowore protests exclusion from Presidential debate, Ezekwesili, Moghalu react; In a sane society, a peace accord is not necessary – Donald Duke | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Petroluem Industry Bill was experiencing delay because reforms in the industry must be well thought…
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The Late 5: Former Governor, Dariye reportedly received N85m as Senator in prison; NLC vows to make ITUC put defaulting governors on watch list | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: A former governor of Plateau, Joshua Dariye, is reported to still earn his allowances and salaries as Senator representing Plateau Central at…
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The Late 5: Legislative aides petition EFCC to investigate Saraki, Dogara; ‘Tradermoni’ is one of the highest forms of corruption – Dogara | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has condemned the implementation of the tradermoni scheme by the Federal Government, explaining that…
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The Late 5: Reps reportedly collating signatures to impeach Osinbajo; Saraki, Dogara react to demands by protesting NASS workers | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: There is an indication that some members of the House of Representatives are collating signatures in a bid to impeach the Vice-President Yemi…
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The Big 5: Osinbajo urges Christians to pray for Nigeria’s survival and progress; Police arrests 34 IPOB members in Nnewi | Other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday urged the Church to continue to pray for the survival and progress of Nigeria,…
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Osinbajo, Jonathan, Adeboye, Oyedepo, others attend Paul Eneche’s 100,000-seater auditorium dedication (PHOTOS)
Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, former president Goodluck Jonathan; General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye; Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide,…
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The YNaija Cover – the 7th of November
Follow the links to read up the stories and analyses on YNaija: House of Representatives adjourn plenary following microphone malfunction
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The Late 5: Jimi Agbaje to battle Sanwo-Olu for Lagos governorship; Magnus Abe, Utomi, Akinlade denied APC guber tickets | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a list of 24 candidates approved as flag…
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Saraki, Dogara lead protest march to INEC HQs over Osun election
Some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are currently protesting against the outcome of the recently concluded Osun Governorship election. The PDP leaders include Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker…
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The Big 5: Buhari calls Leah Sharibu’s mum; Dogara, Suswam secure PDP House of Reps and Senate tickets | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has called the mother of Leah Sharibu, the last of the 110 Dapchi school girls kidnapped by Boko…
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The Late 5: Embattled Ambode meets with Buhari behind closed doors, Dogara formally returns to PDP, says APC is full of ‘ravenous people’ | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met behind closed doors with embattled Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. While the…
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The YNaija Cover – the 13th of September
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Dogara abandons APC, reportedly picks PDP nomination form for re-election
There are indications that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Yakubu Dogara, may have dumped his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the opposition People's Democratic…
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The Big 5: 23 PDP Reps threaten to defect to APC, 2 others Join Ambode in 2019 Lagos guber race | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. Jide Sanwo-Olu, a former Commissioner for Establishment & Training and Obafemi Hamzat, a former Commissioner for Works & Infrastructure have joined…
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The Big 5: NASS defends move to strip President of powers to order asset forefeiture, APC dismisses PDP’s coalition and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The National Assembly has defended its move to strip the President of his power to order forfeiture of assets held by…
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The Late 5: Military Task Force arrests 3 suspects over Plateau Killings, Buhari plans re-organisation of security architecture and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Special Military Task Force in Plateau, Operation Save Haven on Wednesday paraded in Jos three suspects in connection with the…
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The Big 5: Curfew in Plateau after killings claims 86, FG says new ranches won’t be owned by Fulani Herdsmen and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Plateau Police Command has confirmed the killing of not less than 86 people in attacks on Razat, Ruku, Nyarr, Kura and Gana-Ropp…
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A lawmaker defects to the APC but PDP members fault his decision
The defection of a member of the House of Representatives, Nnana Raphael Igbokwe, (Ahazu/Ezinihitte Mbaise Federal Constituency, Imo) on the floor of the House on Tuesday caused an uproar from…
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A Rejoinder: Buhari never tackled Jibrin on budget padding
Honorable Abdulmumin Jibrin was in the news a lot in 2016 and early 2017 for his decision to stand against the senate and expose rumoured corruption within the House of…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Dogara, Okupe, Chude and the throwback to the PDP rule
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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What Pope Francis told Speaker Dogara at Saint Peters Square
The Speaker of the House of the Representatives, Yakubu Dogara on Thursday, says the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis knows a lot about happenings in Nigeria. The Pope…
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The September Standard
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
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
The September Standard
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
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