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Aminu Gwarzo’s Impeachment Plot: More Than A Pound of Flesh

Aminu Gwarzo’s Impeachment Plot: More Than A Pound of Flesh

By SHEDDY OZOENE Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, appears to be learning the game of strong-arm politics rather quickly. After his controversial decision in January to abandon the Kwankwasiyya Movement and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) that brought him to power in 2023, he now seems to be going for the jugular of his deputy, Mallam Aminu Gwarzo. Gwarzo’s offence is simple: he refused to board the train when the governor led most members of his state executive council into the rival All Progressives Congress (APC). Since then, the buzz in Kano has been unmistakable. For having the…
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Oil Prices Plummet Sharply From $100/PB To $98.9/PB After Trump War Cessation Claim

Oil Prices Plummet Sharply From $100/PB To $98.9/PB After Trump War Cessation Claim

*Prices In Nigeria Stable From Last Hike *Iranian Leaders Pledge Loyalty To New Supreme Leader Oil prices have tumbled back from the four-year highs they hit yesterday after US President Donald Trump suggested the US-Israel war on Iran could end “very soon." It has been an extraordinary 24 hours in global markets. This time yesterday, Brent crude, the international benchmark, surged beyond $100 per barrel for the first time since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 – triggering stark sell-offs across leading Asian and European stock indices. Wall Street also started the day under pressure in New York. Then Trump,…
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Why Do So Many People Want Arsenal To Fail In EPL Title Race?

Why Do So Many People Want Arsenal To Fail In EPL Title Race?

By Jonathan Wilson What was striking after Arsenal’s grim 1-0 win at Brighton on Wednesday was less Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler’s attack on the Gunners’ style than the way his criticism seemed to resonate. In England, and perhaps some other parts of the world, it feels as though almost nobody, other than Arsenal supporters or anyone-but-City fans, wants them to win the title. “If I would ask everyone in the room: ‘Did you really enjoy this football game?’ I’m sure maybe one raises his arm because he’s a big Arsenal fan but, besides that, no chance,” Hürzeler said. Successful sides…
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Ogunsakin, Our Best Choice For Ikole I -Constituents

Ogunsakin, Our Best Choice For Ikole I -Constituents

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Constituents in Ikole constituency I in Ekiti State have reiterated their belief in the candidacy of Michael Ogunsakin, also known as Omiko, as their best representative in the House of Assembly of the state. “Why is Omiko our choice? It is simple. We believe in him. We believe in his capacity, his leadership, and his commitment to the progress of our constituency. “We know that Omiko has the ability to represent us well. We believe he will bring meaningful development to Ikole constituency I and ensure that the voice of our people is heard clearly in…
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Police Recruitment Screening Team Storms Enugu, CSOs Seek Punishment For Lagos CP Moshood

Police Recruitment Screening Team Storms Enugu, CSOs Seek Punishment For Lagos CP Moshood

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Commissioner of Police (CP), Enugu State, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has received a team responsible for the credentials and physical screening exercise of successful applicants from Enugu State in the ongoing nationwide recruitment of 50,000 police constables. In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Enugu State Command, Daniel Ndukwe, Giwa charged the team to adhere strictly to the ethos of the exercise and conduct the screening with utmost integrity, fairness, and transparency, so as to make the Police Service Commission (PSC), the Nigeria Police Force, and the nation at large proud. The team assured…
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JUST IN! Saved From Possible Death At Home, Five Iranian Women Footballers Get Australian Visas

JUST IN! Saved From Possible Death At Home, Five Iranian Women Footballers Get Australian Visas

*Facility Still Available For Others -Govt *How They Escaped Their Regime Minders *Trump Applauds Aussies Five members of the Iranian women’s football team have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia, with the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, offering assistance to the other players and saying “help is here." The Home Affairs Minister, Tony Burke, confirmed the humanitarian offer today, hours after the US President, Donald Trump, posted about their plight on social media. Burke said the visas had been granted about the time of Trump’s social media posts, which first criticised, then praised, Australia. The players have been granted temporary humanitarian…
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Aftermath Of Strike: More Goodies For FCTA Workers As Wike Confirms Appointment Of 1,659

Aftermath Of Strike: More Goodies For FCTA Workers As Wike Confirms Appointment Of 1,659

*Promotions Coming By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan It appears there is a new lease of life for staff members of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) after the strike embarked upon by the workforce early this year as FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has approved the confirmation of appointment of 1,659 of the staff members. Lack of career progression was one of their core complaints ahead the paralyzing strike,called off after the Minister finally sat down to negotiate with union leaders. The 1,659, whose appointments were confirmed were among the 2,281 who sat for the confirmation examination conducted by the FCT Civil…
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Iran Security Chief Mocks US Over Eventual Selection Of Khameinei’s Successor, As Military Claims Over 200 American Soldiers Killed

Iran Security Chief Mocks US Over Eventual Selection Of Khameinei’s Successor, As Military Claims Over 200 American Soldiers Killed

*Mojtaba Khameinei Announced As New Supreme Leader *IRGC Pledges Total Obedience To Him *War Sees Oil Prices Top $100/b, Trump Predicts Sharp Drop Soon *We've Killed, Injured Over 200 US Troops, Military Spokesman Claims Apparently mocking the United States (US), Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council has thanked the Assembly of Experts for selecting Ali Khamenei's successor despite "Trump's threat to bomb it", according to multiple Iranian news agencies. Ali Larijani said Tehran's "enemies" thought the country would "reach a deadlock" following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei but the Assembly ultimately proceeded with the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei,…
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NUJ FCTA Chapel Celebrates Women, Thanks Wike, Bunkure For Accomplishments

NUJ FCTA Chapel Celebrates Women, Thanks Wike, Bunkure For Accomplishments

By our reporter Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) chapel, has saluted Nigerian women, saying they continue to make invaluable and tangible contributions in various spheres of national life. Joining the global community to commemorate today's International Women's Day, themed 'Give to Gain', Chairperson of the chapel, Ngozi Ufomba Uloma, in a statement she personally signed, a copy of which was made available to People&Politics, lauded "our remarkable women members" who, she stressed, embody the theme. She emphasized: "By giving their best, leveraging their skills, and pursuing excellence, women gain recognition, opportunities, and success. Your dedication…
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JUST IN! Pressure Mounts To Grant Iranian Women’s Football Team Asylum After Home Govt Brands Them Traitors

JUST IN! Pressure Mounts To Grant Iranian Women’s Football Team Asylum After Home Govt Brands Them Traitors

The Iran women’s football team faces the uncertain prospect of returning home after a 2-0 defeat against the Philippines ended their Women’s Asian Cup campaign. The Philippines’ Sara Eggesvik and Chandler McDaniel scored the goals on the Gold Coast last night. Iran finish fourth in Group A and are eliminated despite some heroic saves from the goalkeeper, Raha Yazdani, in their final game. Their third loss came after the players and coaches sang the national anthem, displaying a military salute before the match. It was the second time they sung the anthem in the tournament after they decided not to,…
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