Politics

Apr
23
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Super Highway Project, A Misplaced Priority -Peter Obi

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Super Highway Project, A Misplaced Priority -Peter Obi

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Infrastructure, News Flash, Politics
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Super Highway Project, A Misplaced Priority — Peter Obi The Presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has described the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Super Highway project as a misplacement of priority. Obi said the project which was being given attention at this time does not deserve the attention it was getting because of the humongous cost, the time it would take to complete and the fact that there were more deserving but delapidated roads littered across Nigeria which require immediate attention. He equally said the timing of the Coastal road project by…
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Apr
22
2024
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Wike Is Truly Powerful, Controlling PDP And APC Same Time – Victor Chigozie Ene(AIF)

Wike Is Truly Powerful, Controlling PDP And APC Same Time – Victor Chigozie Ene(AIF)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Personality, Politics
This Man is really and truly Powerful. He is out to destroy PDP for losing the party's Presidential ticket in 2023. He told NWC then, that he would destroy PDP if they fail to give him the Presidential ticket. Wike is now controlling PDP and APC at the same time. He is in charge of PDP and APC structures in Rivers state. As a serving minister in the APC led national govt who has openly boasted that President Tinubu would return in 2027, he is still attending PDP's Caucus and NEC meeting. The PDP national chairman is his boy and…
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Apr
22
2024
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Lucky Aiyedatiwa Wins Ondo APC Governorship Primary(See Result)

Lucky Aiyedatiwa Wins Ondo APC Governorship Primary(See Result)

News Flash, Politics
Lucky Aiyedatiwa Wins Ondo APC Governorship Primary (See Result) Lucky Aiyedatiwa, governor of Ondo state, has clinched the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial ticket for the November 16 election. Usman Ododo, Kogi state governor and chairman of the election organising committee, declared Aiyedatiwa as the winner of the party’s primary in the early hours of Monday. Ododo said Aiyedatiwa secured over 48,000 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Olusola Oke, who polled 14,915 votes. Aiyedatiwa was said to have won in 16 of the 18 LGAs in the state while Oke won in Ilaje local government area. The election was…
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Apr
21
2024
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I Recommended Peter Obi To Atiku As Running Mate – Reno Omokri

I Recommended Peter Obi To Atiku As Running Mate – Reno Omokri

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
I Recommended Peter Obi To Atiku As Running Mate – Reno Omokri Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, says he recommended Peter Obi to be Atiku Abubakar’s running mate during the 2019 elections because he was the best at the time. Speaking in an interview on the “Mic On podcast” hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, a journalist with Channels Television, Omokri said he consulted former President Jonathan before the recommendation. “…Peter Obi cannot deny that I was the one who recommended him to Waziri Atiku Abubakar. Waziri Atiku Abubakar asked me to help him to choose a running…
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Apr
20
2024
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EFCC, Yahaya Bello War Latest

EFCC, Yahaya Bello War Latest

Crime, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
EFCC, Yahaya Bello War Latest Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, (SAN) has bared his mind on the immediate-past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello who is the run from EFCC. He said , “The bizarre drama confronting the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the course of its efforts to perform its statutory duty has come to my notice (Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice) as a matter of very grave concern. “It is now beyond doubt that the EFCC is given power by the law to invite any person…
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Apr
20
2024
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President Tinubu Appoints New NAICOM Board

President Tinubu Appoints New NAICOM Board

News Flash, Economy, Labour, Politics
Tinubu Appoints New Board For NAICOM President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of a new board for the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) with immediate effect. This was contained in a statement on Friday by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. The new board members are seasoned professionals with a wealth of experience in the insurance industry. The new Board is comprising of Ms. Halima Kyari as Chairperson; Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin as Commissioner for Insurance; Mr. Olawoye Gam-Ikon as Deputy Commissioner (Technical Operations); and Dr. Usman Ankara Jimada as Deputy Commissioner (Finance & Administration).…
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Apr
19
2024
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Immigration, DSS, Customs Place Yahaya Bello On Watchlist To Stop Him From Fleeing Abroad

Immigration, DSS, Customs Place Yahaya Bello On Watchlist To Stop Him From Fleeing Abroad

Abuja, Crime, News Flash, Politics
Immigration, DSS, Customs Place Yahaya Bello On Watchlist To Stop Him From Fleeing Abroad The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked all security agencies to place former Governor of Kogi State Yahaya Bello, on their watch list to prevent him from leaving the country “through any land, air or sea borders.” Granting the request and circulating the EFCC directive, the Nigeria Immigration Service in an internal circular seen by SaharaReporters directed its area and zonal commands to arrest Bello if seen. The circular stated that the former Kogi governor was under investigation and there was a suspicion that…
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Apr
18
2024
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Court Affirms Ganduje’s Suspension

Court Affirms Ganduje’s Suspension

Judiciary, Kano, News Flash, Politics
Court Affirms Ganduje’s Suspension A Kano State High Court has affirmed the suspension of the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The court, while granting an ex parte order, also restrained Ganduje from further parading himself as a member of the party. The order was granted by Justice Usman Malam Na’abba, on Tuesday, a copy of which was cited by Daily Trust. The order followed an ex parte motion filed Haladu Gwanjo and Laminu Sani by their counsel Ibrahim Sa’ad. The plaintiffs, who identified as executive members of APC Ganduje ward, said they brought the…
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Apr
17
2024
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EFCC Officials Leave Yahaya Bello’s Residence As Gov Ododo Takes Him Away

EFCC Officials Leave Yahaya Bello’s Residence As Gov Ododo Takes Him Away

Crime, News Flash, Politics, Security
Ododo ‘Takes Yahaya Bello Away’ As EFCC Officials Leave Residence Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have left the Abuja residence of Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi state. The EFCC operatives had earlier restricted movement in and around Bello’s house situated on Benghazi street, Wuse Zone 4. After a few hours, Usman Ododo, governor of Kogi, arrived at the Bello’s residence and was later seen leaving with his predecessor. An EFCC official could be overheard while speaking with his superior on the phone saying Bello was inside Ododo’s car that departed. Shortly after Ododo departed from…
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Apr
16
2024
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Kano APC Voids Ganduje Suspension, Sacks Ward Leaders

Kano APC Voids Ganduje Suspension, Sacks Ward Leaders

Kano, News Flash, Politics
Kano APC Voids Ganduje Suspension, Sacks Ward Leaders The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kano state Chapter on Monday berated the APC Ganduje ward Leaders who had earlier suspended the National Chairman of the party, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Recall that the Chairman APC Ganduje’s ward, Inusa Suleiman Dawanau had announced suspension Ganduje over alleged corruption. The legal Adviser to the party at Ward level Halliru Gwanjo said they decided to suspend Dr Ganduje from the party due to the allegations levels against him by Kano state Government on bribery , and suspension started on Wednesday. However, while…
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