Politics

Jun
01
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Fubara Cancel Jobs Approved By Wike, Orders Fresh Recruitment

Fubara Cancel Jobs Approved By Wike, Orders Fresh Recruitment

Economy, News Flash, Politics, South South
Fubara Cancels Jobs Approved By Wike, Orders Fresh Recruitment Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has cancelled Civil Service jobs approved by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, ordering a fresh recruitment process. Speaking at an interactive session in Port Harcourt, on Friday, the governor said a more transparent process would commence soon. He said beneficiaries of the scheme which he phased out were smuggled in for political patronage. “On the 10,000 jobs, when we came on board, we already had details that were submitted to us from the 23 local government areas. You will agree with me that when we subjected…
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May
29
2024
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President Tinubu Signs Bill Returning Old Anthem Into Law

President Tinubu Signs Bill Returning Old Anthem Into Law

FGN, News Flash, Politics
President Tinubu Signs Bill Returning Old Anthem Into Law President Bola Tinubu has assented to the National Anthem Bill 2024 reverting to the old national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee”. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, revealed this on Wednesday at a joint session of the National Assembly marking the Silver Jubilee Of Nigeria’s 4th Republic. President Bola Tinubu, who later joined the joint session, confirmed ‘Nigeria, we hail thee’ as the “latest national anthem”. Akpabio said the sitting was primarily to launch the new national anthem, explaining that the President would not be making a speech because he has to leave…
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May
29
2024
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Udo Emea Ogbaja Congratulates His Excellency Gov. Alex Chioma Otti OFR On His One Year Anniversary In Office

Udo Emea Ogbaja Congratulates His Excellency Gov. Alex Chioma Otti OFR On His One Year Anniversary In Office

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
It is no longer derogatory to be called A SHOT-MAN in fact SHORT-MAN is now a compliment especially in ABIA STATE.Yes, it used to be a common misconception that the height of a man is a determining factor of his abilities.However, this notion could not be further from the truth.The capacity of a man should never be judged by his physical stature, but rather by the strength of his character, the depth of his intellect, and the breadth of his experiences. In a world where superficial judgments often cloud our perceptions, it is important to remember that true greatness knows…
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May
29
2024
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‘Nigeria Not Working’ – Atiku Hits Tinubu On First Year Anniversary

‘Nigeria Not Working’ – Atiku Hits Tinubu On First Year Anniversary

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Politics
‘Nigeria Not Working’ – Atiku Knocks Tinubu On First Year Anniversary As President Bola Tinubu marks his first anniversary in office, a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has criticised the All Progressives Congress-led government saying Nigeria is not working and that “Tinubu is a cocktail of trial-and-error economic policies.” Atiku said this in a statement made available to PUNCH Online and titled: “Nigeria is not working: One year of Tinubu is a cocktail of trial-and-error economic policies,” on Tuesday. Atiku stated that on May 29, 2023, President Bola Tinubu raised the hopes of Nigerians with his pledge to “remodel our…
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May
28
2024
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Nigeria’s Attorney General Calls For Scrapping Of State Electoral Commissions

Nigeria’s Attorney General Calls For Scrapping Of State Electoral Commissions

FGN, News Flash, Politics
Nigeria’s Attorney General Calls For Scrapping Of State Electoral Commissions Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Gagbemi, says there is the need for scrapping State Electoral Commissions, which he described as the main impediments to the development of local governments. He said this at a one-day ‘Discourse on National Nigeria’s Security Challenges and Good Governance At the Local Government Levels” in Abuja on Monday. The programme with the Theme: ‘Nigeria’s Security Challenges And Good Governance At The Local Government Levels’ was organised by the House of Representatives. According to Fagbemi, governors have latched on to the inadequacies and lacunas in…
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May
27
2024
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FG Sues Govs Sanwo-Olu, Otti, Uzodinma, Others

FG Sues Govs Sanwo-Olu, Otti, Uzodinma, Others

FGN, News Flash, Politics
FG Sues Govs Makinde, Sanwo-Olu, Uzodinma, Others The Federal Government has instituted a legal action against the Governors of the 36 States of the Federation at the Supreme Court over alleged misconduct in the administration of Local Government Areas, LGAs. FG, in the suit marked: SC/CV/343/2024, which was filed by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, is seeking full autonomy for all LGAs in the country as the third tier of government. It specifically prayed the apex court to issue an order, prohibiting state governors from embarking on unilateral, arbitrary and unlawful…
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May
25
2024
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Tension As Gov Yusuf Orders Arrest Of Deposed Emir Of Kano, Ado Bayero

Tension As Gov Yusuf Orders Arrest Of Deposed Emir Of Kano, Ado Bayero

Culture, News Flash, Politics
Tension As Governor Yusuf Orders Arrest Of Deposed Emir Of Kano, Ado Bayero Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has ordered the immediate arrest of the former Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. A statement by Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Mr Yusuf’s media aide, on Saturday in Kano, said the order became necessary because Mr Bayero was “creating tension in the state”. It said the former emir was “smuggled into Kano city last night in an attempt to forcefully return to the palace, two days after being deposed.” It further confirmed that the new emir, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, arrived at the…
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May
24
2024
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It’s Official: Sanusi Returned As Kano Emir, Gives Sacked Emirs 48 Hours To Handover

It’s Official: Sanusi Returned As Kano Emir, Gives Sacked Emirs 48 Hours To Handover

Culture, News Flash, Politics
IT’S OFFICIAL: Sanusi Returned As Kano Emir, Gives Sacked Emirs 48 Hours To Handover Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has announced the appointment of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi as the new Emir of Kano. He made the announcement after signing the new emirate council law at Government House, Kano, on Thursday The governor signed the law at exactly 5:10pm alongside his deputy, the Speaker of the State Assembly and other principal officers in the government. Also, Governor Yusuf of Kano State asked the Emirs who were removed following the return of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi as Emir of Kano to…
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May
24
2024
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Tinubu Orders Review Of Tertiary Institutions Boards After Public Outcry

Tinubu Orders Review Of Tertiary Institutions Boards After Public Outcry

Education, News Flash, Politics
Tinubu Orders Review Of Tertiary Institutions Boards After Public Outcry President Bola Tinubu has directed a total and comprehensive review of the recently announced governing boards of tertiary institutions in Nigeria before the inauguration and retreat being planned for the nominees. This was disclosed on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a State House statement titled ‘President Tinubu directs comprehensive review of governing boards of tertiary institutions.’ Onanuga said the nominations “did not reflect the federal character of the country as some states got just one nomination, while some others got many.” Tinubu…
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May
24
2024
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Supporters Stage One Million Man Solidarity Walk For Tinubu In Rivers

Supporters Stage One Million Man Solidarity Walk For Tinubu In Rivers

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Supporters Stage One Million Man Solidarity Walk For Tinubu In Rivers Supporters of President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State have staged a one million-man solidarity walk in Rivers State. In a now-viral video, supporters of Tinubu could be heard singing in their native language as they waved the flag of the All Progressives Congress. Tinubu will be celebrating his one year as President of Nigeria come May 29. His administration has been a decisive and hard time for Nigerians, amid subsidy removal, forex instability among others. So many times, Mr President has promise to turn things around, with commitment towards…
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