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Sep

23

2022

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The Problem With Our Politics, By Amaka Oduh

Opinion, Politics

OPINION This weekend I visited Virginia for a burial ceremony and met a well-established middle-aged Nigerian man. During the introduction, I mentioned I was into politics. I noticed that his tone of voice and demeanor changed, suddenly. He said, “I hate Politics.” He went on about his disappointments with Nigerian politicians, described their politics as a playground for greedy and unpatriotic people. He told the story of how a renowned politician spent over 1.5m Naira in one night in a popular Enugu nightclub in his presence. He firmly stated he did not want anything to do with politicians. I clearly…

Aug

20

2022

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Again, Deadlock Over Ayu As Atiku And Wike’s Teams Meet In PH

Politics

Reconciliation teams to meet again, says Mimiko The continued stay in office of the Peoples Democratic Party National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, has again brought to a deadlock, the party's reconciliation efforts following disagreements over the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the Presidential candidate and the choice of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate. Governor Nyesom Wike who had earlier contested the presidential ticket of the party and lost to Atiku, has been at loggerheads with the Presidential candidate ever since he declined to pick him as his running mate. Iyorchia Ayu Members of a committee created by Atiku and…

Aug

14

2022

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Kenya Elections: William Ruto, Raila Odinga In Tight Race For President

Foreign, Politics

BBC News, Nairobi13 August 2022 With almost half of the results from Kenya's presidential election now confirmed, the two main candidates are running neck and neck. Deputy President William Ruto has taken a slight lead over ex-Prime Minister Raila Odinga - 51% against 48%. The head of the electoral commission has admitted that announcing the result of Tuesday's election is too slow. The verification of results has been stopped several times after complaints by supporters of the main candidates. Ruto...ahead On Saturday night, Mr Odinga's supporters entered a restricted area and accosted electoral officials, accusing them of tampering with the…

Jul

16

2022

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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…

Jul

09

2022

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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…

Jul

08

2022

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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,…

Jul

07

2022

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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…

Jul

05

2022

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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…

Jun

16

2022

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In Brilliant Speech Praising Atiku, Okowa Accepts VP Nomination

Politics

Delta State Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate for the 2023 General Elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has solutions to the numerous challenges bedeviling the country. Okowa said this on Thursday in his acceptance speech after his nomination as Vice-Presidential Candidate of the PDP at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. He said that the solutions to Nigeria's problems as a nation lay in Atiku’s book "My Covenant With Nigeria" and urged party members and all Nigerians to join hands with the PDP to rescue the nation from maladministration. According to him, we…

Jun

16

2022

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Atiku Picks Ifeanyi Okowa As VP Candidate

BREAKING, Politics

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has announced Delta State governor, Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, as his running mate for the 2023 presidential election. Atiku made the announcement on Thursday afternoon at the PDP national headquarters in Abuja. He said one of the considerations for Okowa’s choice was his suitability to succeed him after his tenure in office if eventually elected as president. “I am delighted to announce Governor Ifeanyi A. Okowa as my Vice Presidential candidate. I look forward to travelling our great country together, engaging with all Nigerians and building a shared future of peace, unity, and…