Politics

Jul
02
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Wike Challenges Senator Ireti Kingibe For Popularity In 2027 Election In FCT

Wike Challenges Senator Ireti Kingibe For Popularity In 2027 Election In FCT

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Wike Fires Back at Senator Ireti Kingibe: “I challenge you, if you’re popular in 2027, come and run under Abuja In a heated exchange, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has responded sharply to comments made by Senator Ireti Kingibe of the Labour Party. Wike’s remarks were direct and provocative, challenging Kingibe’s popularity and political prospects. “If you’re angry, go and hang yourselves on a transformer!,” Wike declared. “I challenge you, if you’re popular in 2027, come and run under Abuja, we’ll fail you.” The minister’s comments were in response to criticism from Senator Kingibe, reflecting…
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Jul
02
2024
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How Iyabo Ojo Politicized Mohbad’s Death – Seun Kuti

How Iyabo Ojo Politicized Mohbad’s Death – Seun Kuti

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Entertainment, Gossips, Politics
How Iyabo Ojo Politicised Mohbad’s Death – Seun Kuti Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has fired shots Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, accusing her of politicising the tragic death of music artist Mohbad. This is coming after the actress called out Seun for siding with self-proclaimed activist Very Dark Man amid their ongoing tussle. In his reaction, the son of Afrobeat legend Fela took to his Instagram livestream to express his views on the spat between the pair. While speaking, he accused the actress of using Mohbad’s death to push an agenda against singer Naira Marley. He said, “I don’t do personal…
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Jul
01
2024
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The Daura Homage Of The Disgruntled And The Obsessed Northern Politicians Will Fail – Senator Shehu Sani

The Daura Homage Of The Disgruntled And The Obsessed Northern Politicians Will Fail – Senator Shehu Sani

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Gossips, News Flash, Personality, Politics
The Daura Homage of The Disgruntled And The Obsessed Northern Politicians Will Fail - Senator Shehu Sani The recent visits by some prominent Northern politicians to Daura appears to be the Usual Eid homage,but looking deeper and beyond the facade,it’s surreptitiously a new attempt to build a strong northern alliance using ex President Buhari as a rallying point to challenge and evict President Tinubu’s Government in 2027.It’s a regrouping of Northern political forces for the next general election.A project that will eventually kiss the dust. They want to resurrect Buhari’s political charm and mobilise the gullible.Thesame Buhari that led Nigeria…
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Jun
29
2024
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Minimum Wage: NLC Cautions Governors Against Dictatorial Tendencies

Minimum Wage: NLC Cautions Governors Against Dictatorial Tendencies

Economy, Labour, News Flash, Politics
(Minimum Wage): NLC Cautions Governors Against Dictatorial Tendencies The Nigeria Labour Congress on Friday cautioned state governors against exhibiting dictatorial tendencies amidst the recent statements made by some governors regarding their desire to pay what they deem fit to Nigerian workers as the minimum wage. “This notion is not only dictatorial but also undermines the very essence as well as the model adopted for creating a national minimum wage in Nigeria,” NLC’s spokesperson, Benson Upah made this known in a statement sent to The PUNCH in Abuja. Explaining the concept of a national minimum wage, Upah noted that it is…
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Jun
29
2024
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‘Is It The Fear Of Peter Obi Or The Fear Of Igboman’ – Sidney Dike(ABIA Politician)

‘Is It The Fear Of Peter Obi Or The Fear Of Igboman’ – Sidney Dike(ABIA Politician)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Politics
Judging From What Wole Soyinka Said, Is It The Fear Of Peter Obi Or The Fear Of Igboman- Sidney Dike Chief Sidney Dike, a seasoned politician and former governorship aspirant of Abia State, explored the historical and contemporary challenges faced by the Igbo people in their quest for the Nigerian presidency. He said that it’ll be difficult for an Igboman to become the president of Nigeria. Chief Dike acknowledged the significant strides made by Peter Obi, whose recent political endeavours have brought the possibility of an Igbo presidency closer than ever before. According to Dike, Obi’s efforts have resonated particularly…
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Jun
28
2024
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Why We’ll Approve Purchase Of Presidential Jet – Akpabio

Why We’ll Approve Purchase Of Presidential Jet – Akpabio

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Politics
Why We’ll Approve Purchase Of Presidential Jet – Akpabio Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said the red chamber will approve funds for the purchase of a new presidential jet if requested by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking during plenary on Thursday, Akpabio, however, said he had not received any correspondence from the President requesting the Senate’s approval for a presidential jet. Akpabio spoke after a closed-door meeting of senators at the chambers which lasted for about an hour. The senators had cut short their recess which was supposed to elapse on July 2, 2024, and returned for an emergency session…
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Jun
25
2024
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Gov Otti Attends Southern Governors’ Forum Meeting In Ogun State

Gov Otti Attends Southern Governors’ Forum Meeting In Ogun State

Abia State, News Flash, Politics
Governor Alex Chioma Otti attends Southern Governor's Forum Meeting in Ogun State where Ogun State Governor, His Excellency, Dapo Abiodun was elected Chairman of the Forum. The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti was in Ogun State on Monday, 24th June, 2024 where 13 Governors and 3 Deputy Governors from the Southern States of Nigeria, elected Ogun State Governor, His Excellency. Mr Dapo Abiodun and Anambra State Governor, His Excellency, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludoas Chairman and Vice Chairman of Southern Governor's Forum respectively. The emergence of the 2 Southern Governors as Chairman and Vice Chairman of…
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Jun
25
2024
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Yoruba Agenda Must Not Continue Under A New Sobriquet Of Southern Governors’ Forum

Yoruba Agenda Must Not Continue Under A New Sobriquet Of Southern Governors’ Forum

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
YORUBA AGENDA MUST NOT CONTINUE UNDER A NEW SOBRIQUET OF SOUTHERN GOVERNOR'S FORUM The Monday 24th meeting of the governor's of the Southeast, Southwest and Southsouth was expected by its conveners to start a new agenda setting for the southern part of Nigeria as it struggles to free its neck from the heavy jackboot of the political North. The meeting was well attended by almost all the governors except one or two that sent their deputies. The good attendance aptly captured the importance of calling the roundtable to enact a proactive scriptural response to desperate moments in the the life…
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Jun
24
2024
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50 Reps Write Tinubu, Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

50 Reps Write Tinubu, Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

FGN, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
50 Reps Write Tinubu, Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release Fifty members of the House of Representatives from different parts of Nigeria and political parties, known as Concerned Federal Lawmakers for Peace and Security in the South East, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to invoke Section 174 of the Constitution of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and Section 107(1) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015 for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, from detention. The lawmakers made this appeal in a three-page letter signed by the lawmakers, dated June 19, 2024, and addressed…
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Jun
24
2024
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Dr. Alex Otti OFR Pushing The Frontiers Of Development Amidst Opposition Voodooism – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Dr. Alex Otti OFR Pushing The Frontiers Of Development Amidst Opposition Voodooism – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Environment, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash, Politics
DR. ALEX OTTI PUSHING THE FRONTIERS OF DEVELOPMENT AMIDST OPPOSITION VOODOOISM. Everyday now comes with soundbites and optics of new initiatives and projects of Dr. Alex Otti ricocheting across the nooks and crannies of Abia State with metastatic relish. From Abia south in Ukwa to Abia North in Arochukwu, it is endless celebrations of new initiatives, new ideas, new projects and new ambience being captioned under the New Abia rebranding landscape. Alex Otti has no doubt overstretched the imagination of good governance templates and its endless possibilities to inspire a brutalized, demoralized and dehumanized people who endured wicked leadership for…
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