People&Politics

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Jul
28
2022
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Asking For Trouble

Asking For Trouble

Opinion
By Azu Ishiekwene Nigeria’s political class has been largely irresponsible, having neither the aptitude to understand and tackle insurgency nor the honesty to admit its complicity. That is why the problem has grown from a few misguided itinerants proselytising for a theocratic state to armed terror. After BBC Africa service promoted a story on Friday of an interview with the bandit warlords of Zamfara State, a senior Nigerian journalist, Kadaria Ahmed, called out the broadcaster in a tweet. Kadaria, an ex-Beeb, said the interview would give the terrorists oxygen, stoke hysteria and bring nothing but pain and misery to hundreds…
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Jul
16
2022
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Osun APC Crisis Far from Over As Aregbesola ‘Boycotts’ Election

Osun APC Crisis Far from Over As Aregbesola ‘Boycotts’ Election

Politics
Rauf Aregbesola, minister of interior and former governor of Osun, did not vote at the state governorship election on Saturday. Residents, who spoke to journalists in Ifofin, Ilesha area, where Aregbesola was expected to cast his vote, said it is “unlike the minister” who always arrives in his hometown on the eve of an election. “By now, everywhere will be bubbling with activities because Aregbe would have entered since Friday,” a resident said. Voting has since concluded at the minister’s polling unit at Isare ward 8, Ilesha east, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) winning with 164 votes, while the…
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Jul
09
2022
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Tinubu Returns From France, Considers Shettima, El-Eufai For VP Slot

Tinubu Returns From France, Considers Shettima, El-Eufai For VP Slot

Politics
HAMISU KANKIYA After nearly two weeks in France, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, returned to Nigeria on Saturday morning. Tinubu had, on June 27, left Nigeria for France, and according to a statement by Tunde Rahman, his media aide, the trip was for “important meetings”. During his stay in France, reports say he met with political associates to consider his Campaign Organization as well as a possible candidate for the position of Vice Presidential candidate. GOV. Nasiru el-Rufai Kabir Masari, former APC welfare secretary, is currently the APC’s “placeholder” vice-presidential candidate. Now that he…
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Jul
08
2022
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Media Stakeholders Demand Involvement In Making of Media Regulatory Framework

Media Stakeholders Demand Involvement In Making of Media Regulatory Framework

Media
Media stakeholders, comprising Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Newspapers Association of Nigeria (NPAN), Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ, International Press Institute (IPI) and other media-focused groups have recommended the need for industry-wide involvement in the setting up of the structure for a framework for the regulation of journalism practice in the country. The groups therefore recommended a timeline of six weeks for the setting up of the structure for the media regulation for review and take-off. This is contained in a communique at the end of a strategic meeting in Abuja on Thursday and signed by Malam Kabir Yusuf, President,…
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Jul
08
2022
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Wike, APC Governors Keep Mum On ‘Top Secret’ PH Meeting

Wike, APC Governors Keep Mum On ‘Top Secret’ PH Meeting

BREAKING, Politics
Details of Friday's meeting between Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike and three governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) remain top secret as none of the governors was prepared to speak on their mission. Reports say no journalist or observers were allowed within the venue. Those who requested information on the meeting were turned back. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, and Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State arrived in Port Harcourt, the state capital for the meeting which many believe was to woo Wike into the APC. While this has not been confirmed,…
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Jul
07
2022
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Edevbie Bounces Back As Court Disqualifies Sheriff Oborevwori

Edevbie Bounces Back As Court Disqualifies Sheriff Oborevwori

BREAKING, Politics
In a dramatic twist in fate, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has disqualified Sheriff Oborevwori, the candidate of the Delta State Peoples Democratic Party for the 2023 governorship election. The court ruling upstages Oborevwori whose candidature is being backed by Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa in favour of former Finance Commissioner David Edevbie. David Edevbie Edevbie who is now the state PDP governorship candidate is backed by the state's political kingmaker, Olorogun James Ibori. Justice Taiwo Taiwo gave the ruling which disqualified Oberevwori over discrepancies in his certificates. The Plaintiff had among other things, contended that the Defendant…
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Jul
05
2022
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Peter Obi Set To Unveil Datti Baba-Ahmed As VP Candidate

Peter Obi Set To Unveil Datti Baba-Ahmed As VP Candidate

BREAKING, Politics
OUR CORRESPONDENT Baring any last-minute changes, the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi will on Thursday unveil his Vice-Presidential candidate. He is Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed. Baba-Ahmed who hails from Kano in Nigeria's North West, is a 46 year old academician, businessman and politician. He was a member of the House of Representatives between 2003 and 2007, and was elected Senator for Kaduna North, in Kaduna State, Nigeria, in April 2011 on the ticket of the Congress for Progressive Change. He was a member of the Peoples Democracy Party and one of the presidential aspirants until last May…
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Jul
02
2022
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Ekwunife Wants Political Representatives Assessed By Impact Of Their Actions

Ekwunife Wants Political Representatives Assessed By Impact Of Their Actions

BREAKING, Entertainment
-- Calls on Ndi Anambra to support Governor Chukwuma Soludo's Administration The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Uche Ekwunife PhD, has stated that the performance of political representatives must be measured by the impact of their actions, stressing the need for discipline and accountability among public officers. According to her, there is no better way to assess the performances of representatives, especially elected legislators except by measuring the impact of their actions on the people. Ekwunife said this on Saturday during her periodic radio interactive session with constituents on Ogene 98.3 FM Enugwu-Ukwu. "Representation is about service. When I…
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Jun
28
2022
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Why I Did Not Implement 2014 National Conference Recommendations – Jonathan

Why I Did Not Implement 2014 National Conference Recommendations – Jonathan

BREAKING
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has explained that he could not implement the much-applauded recommendations of the 2014 National Conference because it came close to the general elections. Many people have commended the recommendations, saying implementation of its recommendations would have resolved some of the nagging issues in the country. Jonathan told an audience in Abuja Tuesday he could not implement them before leaving office because of time constraints and the disagreements in the National Assembly that eroded the support base of his party. Jonathan who was represented by Senator Pius Ayim, spoke at the presentation of the book, The National…
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Jun
23
2022
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Ekweremadu And Wife Denied Bail, To Remain in Custody Till July 7

Ekweremadu And Wife Denied Bail, To Remain in Custody Till July 7

BREAKING
The Uxbridge Magistrates Court in England has ruled that Nigeria's former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu and his wife Nwanneka will remain in custody till July 7, 2022. Ekweremadu and his wife were arrested 2 days ago on the 21st June 2022 but were arraigned today for bringing a child to the UK for organ harvesting. Police revealed that the child is a 15-year old male child and the couple planned to harvest his organ. At the court, they were denied bail and wil remain in custody till July 7. Confirming the arrests Thursday in a statement, the Metropolitan Police…
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