Politics

May
20
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Oby Ezekwesili Gets Fresh International Appointment

Oby Ezekwesili Gets Fresh International Appointment

International, News Flash, Personality, Politics
Oby Ezekwesili Gets Fresh International Appointment Nigeria’s former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili said she has accepted an invitation to become an Advisor to Club de Madrid. Ezekwesili announced this in a post on her X handle on Tuesday. According to her post, Club de Madrid is “the world’s largest forum of democratic former Presidents and Prime Ministers”. Ezekwesili explained that the forum leverage their individual and collective leadership experience and global reach to strengthen inclusive democratic practice and improve the well-being of people around the world. The post read: “I accepted the invitation to become an Advisor to @ClubdeMadrid…
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May
19
2025
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2027 Coalition: Atiku Camp Offers Obi VP Role In One-Term Deal

2027 Coalition: Atiku Camp Offers Obi VP Role In One-Term Deal

News Flash, Politics
2027 Coalition: Atiku Camp Offers Obi VP Role In One-Term Deal There are indications that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may have offered the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi a vice president role in a joint single-term ticket. Reliable multiple sources involved in the coalition efforts, who requested anonymity due to a lack of authorisation to speak on the matter, told The PUNCH that the proposal was initially discussed during a meeting between Atiku and Obi early this year in the United Kingdom. The insiders disclosed that Atiku has committed to serving a single four-year term, and Obi…
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May
17
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
FG, States, LGs Share N1.681 Trillion FAAC Allocation For April

FG, States, LGs Share N1.681 Trillion FAAC Allocation For April

FGN, News Flash, Politics
FG, States, LGs Share N1.681 Trillion FAAC Allocation For April From the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, the Federal Government, 36 states, and 774 local governments got N1.681 trillion as revenue for April 2025. This is a 6.5 per cent (N110 billion) increase compared to the N1.578tn shared for March. The Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, said this in a statement on Friday. He said the amount was shared during the May 2025 FAAC meeting in Abuja. “The total distributable revenue of N1.681tn comprised distributable statutory revenue of…
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May
17
2025
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29-Year-Old Nigerian-British Elected As UK’s Youngest Mayor

29-Year-Old Nigerian-British Elected As UK’s Youngest Mayor

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Politics
29-Year-Old Nigerian-British Elected As UK’s Youngest Mayor Princess Opeyemi Bright has been inaugurated as the youngest Mayor in the United Kingdom, in a historic moment for Nigerians in the diaspora and youth leadership. At 29 years old, she now holds the esteemed position of First Citizen of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The inauguration, which took place on Friday, May 16, 2025, marks a new chapter in British politics and celebrates Nigerian global leadership. Born in the UK to Nigerian parents, Princess Bright’s rise is seen as a personal milestone and a reflection of the growing influence of…
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May
17
2025
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Ikenna Ohafia And The Entire Members Of Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group Heartily Welcomes The Members Of All Progressive Congress, APC And Her Stakeholders In Ohafia To Her Maiden General Meeting

Ikenna Ohafia And The Entire Members Of Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group Heartily Welcomes The Members Of All Progressive Congress, APC And Her Stakeholders In Ohafia To Her Maiden General Meeting

Abia State, Abia North, Philanthropy, Politics
IKENNA OHAFIA AND THE ENTIRE MEMBERS OF IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP HEARTILY WELCOMES THE MEMBERS OF ALL PROGRESSIVE CONGRESS, APC AND HER STAKEHOLDERS IN OHAFIA TO HER MAIDEN GENERAL MEETING DATE: Today Saturday 17th May 2025 VENUE: Ohafia Central School Field, Elu Ohafia TIME: 10:00 am … Let's join hands in unity and love and move APC forward POWERED BY TEAM IKENNA UKWA OHAFIA
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May
14
2025
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Wike, Umahi, Others Head To London To Unveil Tinubu’s Achievements

Wike, Umahi, Others Head To London To Unveil Tinubu’s Achievements

FGN, News Flash, Politics
Wike, Umahi, Others Head To London To Unveil Tinubu’s Achievements Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works and other ministers are heading to an International Press Conference in London, the United Kingdom, where they will present their ministries’ achievements. Bode Adeyemi, the Project Internal Coordinator of the President Bola Tinubu Midterm Legacy Projects Review Committee, made this known on Tuesday while speaking at a press conference in Abuja. Adeyemi said the ministers and heads of departments and agencies will use the opportunity to showcase the Tinubu administration’s achievements and legacy projects. According…
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May
14
2025
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I Won’t Be Distracted From Doing What’s Right – Tinubu

I Won’t Be Distracted From Doing What’s Right – Tinubu

FGN, News Flash, Politics
I Won’t Be Distracted From Doing What’s Right – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has pledged to remain focused on driving Nigeria’s development and maintaining national unity, stating that he would not be distracted from doing what is right for the country. Tinubu stated this through the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Tuesday, during the launch of the autobiography of former Governor of Jigawa State and elder statesman, Alhaji Sule Lamido, titled “Being True to Myself” at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja. The President, who was the Grand Guest of the occasion, described Lamido’s autobiography as…
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May
14
2025
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House Of Reps Reject Bill Seeking Rotation Of Presidency Among Geopolitical Zones

House Of Reps Reject Bill Seeking Rotation Of Presidency Among Geopolitical Zones

Abuja, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
House Of Reps Reject Bill Seeking Rotation Of Presidency Among Geopolitical Zones A bill proposing the rotation of the presidency among the six geopolitical zones has failed to scale through at the the house of representatives. The bill, which is sponsored by Benjamin Kalu, the deputy speaker, was rejected by lawmakers during Tuesday’s plenary. The house also rejected a bill sponsored by Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house, seeking to strip the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its powers to register and regulate political parties. Other bills rejected by the green chamber include a bill to create the office…
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May
13
2025
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Grassroots Frontiers For Dr. Alex Otti Begins Mobilization As IEGDU Rallies Statewide Support For 2027

Grassroots Frontiers For Dr. Alex Otti Begins Mobilization As IEGDU Rallies Statewide Support For 2027

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
Grassroots Mobilization Begins: IEGDU Rallies Support for Gov. Alex Otti’s Re-election Bid. Solidarity songs echoed through the Itaja-Obohia Federated Union Civic Hall in Umuahia South Local Government Area as the Igbo Ekene Global Development Union (IEGDU) declared its full backing for the re-election of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, in 2027. Addressing a gathering of IEGDU critical stakeholders, community leaders, political stakeholders, and grassroots mobilizers, Ambassador Moses Onyegbule, President General of IEGDU and General Coordinator of IEGDU for Grassroots Frontiers for Dr. Alex Otti, reaffirmed the group’s commitment to promoting good governance and sustaining the current administration’s developmental strides.…
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May
12
2025
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Fubara Visited Me With Two APC Governors For Peace – Wike

Fubara Visited Me With Two APC Governors For Peace – Wike

News Flash, Politics, South South
Fubara Visited Me With Two APC Governors For Peace — Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, recently visited him with two All Progressives Congress (APC) governors to seek peace. Wike made the statement while speaking to journalists on Monday. “Fubara came to me with two Governors and one elder statesman. Just that they are both APC Governors. He said he wants peace,” Wike said. The meeting reportedly took place at Wike’s residence. According to reports, Fubara was accompanied by Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, Ebonyi State Governor Francis…
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