Politics

Obasanjo Calls For Sack Of Mahmood Yakubu, Other INEC Leaders At Federal, States, LGAs

Obasanjo Calls For Sack Of Mahmood Yakubu, Other INEC Leaders At Federal, States, LGAs

Obasanjo Calls For Sack Of Mahmood Yakubu, Other INEC Leaders At Federal, States, LGs Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the dismissal of the Chairman of INEC, Mahmood Yakubu, and officials of the commission at all levels as part of a reform of the electoral process in Nigeria. Mr Obasanjo made the call in a paper he presented at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum, Yale University, in the United States. The annual lecture honours the late Nigerian writer, Chinua Achebe. He delivered the address, titled “Leadership Failure and State Capture in Nigeria”, in a pre-recorded speech played at the…
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President Tinubu Sacks Top Government Official, Appoints Another

President Tinubu Sacks Top Government Official, Appoints Another

President Tinubu Sacks Top Government Official, Appoints Another President Bola Tinubu has sacked Nura Sani Kangiwa as Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR). Sani Kangiwa was appointed NIHOTOUR DG in September 2020 by former president, Muhammadu Buhari. Though no official reason was provided for the dismissal, it is possible that his tenure had come to an end. It may also be part of President Tinubu’s broader efforts to refresh leadership and ensure renewed focus in key government agencies. In his place, President Tinubu on Thursday last week appointed Abisoye Fagade as the new Director-General of NIHOTOUR.…
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ONDO 2024: APC Wins Again: Tinubu Tells PDP, Others To Go To Court If Dissatisfied

ONDO 2024: APC Wins Again: Tinubu Tells PDP, Others To Go To Court If Dissatisfied

Ondo 2024: APC Wins Again; Tinubu Tells PDP, Others To Go To Court If Dissatisfied President Bola Tinubu has urged candidates dissatisfied with the outcome of the Ondo State governorship election to explore the opportunities provided by the judicial system to seek redress. President Tinubu who congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) also commended the peaceful conduct of the process. The President congratulated other candidates of the 17 political parties for the maturity and sense of purpose demonstrated during the campaigns and the election, attributing the success of the polls to the civility in the state.…
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Hours To Ondo Governorship Election, INEC Replaces Candidate

Hours To Ondo Governorship Election, INEC Replaces Candidate

Hours To Ondo Governorship Election, INEC Replaces Candidate The Independent National Electoral Commission has reinstated Olorunfemi Festus as the Labour Party’s candidate for the 2024 Ondo State governorship election, following a ruling by the Court of Appeal. INEC revealed this in a statement released on its official X account on Friday. The decision came after the Court of Appeal in Abuja struck down a judgment by the Federal High Court, which had earlier ordered INEC to accept Olusola Ebiseni as the Labour Party’s candidate. The Federal High Court, in a ruling delivered on September 27, 2024, had directed INEC to…
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Ondo: Few Days To Election, Appeal Court Sacks Labour Party Governorship Candidate, Ebiseni

Ondo: Few Days To Election, Appeal Court Sacks Labour Party Governorship Candidate, Ebiseni

Ondo: Days To Election, Appeal Court Sacks Labour Party Governorship Candidate, Ebiseni The Court of Appeal in Abuja has sacked the Ondo State Labour Party’s candidate for Saturday’s governorship election, Olusola Ebiseni. Ebiseni was sacked by a three-member panel of justices, in a unanimous lead judgment read by Justice Adebukola Banjoko. Dune: Part Two (2024)Scream VI: Watch now for freeThe judges ruled in favor of the appeal filed by the Labour Party. The appeal, marked CA/ABJ/CV/1172/2024, was brought against Ebiseni and two other parties, and the court declared the appeal “allowed.” Justice Banjoko also noted that the Certified True Copy…
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Oshiomole’s Son, Others Appointed By The Newly Sworn In Edo Governor Okpebholo

Oshiomole’s Son, Others Appointed By The Newly Sworn In Edo Governor Okpebholo

Gov. Okpebholo Appoints Oshiomole’s Son, Others Into Cabinet The newly sworn-in governor of Edo state, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has made more appointments to his cabinet. Okpebholo has named Barrister Musa Ikhilor as the Secretary to the State Government (SGG). This move comes hours after Okpebholo assumed office on Tuesday and a day after appointing Fred Itua as his Chief Press Secretary. Dr. Samson Osagie, a former federal lawmaker, has also been nominated as the State’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. Meanwhile, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, son of former Governor Adams Oshiomhole, has been nominated as Health Commissioner. The senior Oshiomhole is…
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‘One Man Can’t Govern Nigeria’ – Aregbesola Speaks On Call For Parliamentary System

‘One Man Can’t Govern Nigeria’ – Aregbesola Speaks On Call For Parliamentary System

‘One Man Can’t Govern Nigeria’ – Aregbesola Speaks On Call For Parliamentary System Rauf Aregbesola, former governor of Osun, says the parliamentary system of government is most suitable for a populous country like Nigeria. The former minister of interior spoke on Monday at a national dialogue on Home-Grown Parliamentary System in Abuja. “If you go on believing that an individual, no matter how beautiful, no matter how good, could have the capacity to govern 120 million people all alone without checks, we are joking,” he said. So, by that consideration alone, I am opposed to the executive system of government.…
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Trump Issues Strong Warning  To Russian Leader, Putin In First Phone Call As US President-Elect

Trump Issues Strong Warning To Russian Leader, Putin In First Phone Call As US President-Elect

Trump Issues Stern Warning To Russian Leader, Putin In First Phone Call As US President-Elect President-elect Donald Trump had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, where he issued a stern warning not to escalate the war in Ukraine. This call, made from Trump’s resort in Florida, marked their first conversation since Trump won the presidency, according to a report by Washington post. Trump reminded Putin of Washington’s significant military presence in Europe, according to sources familiar with the matter who wished to remain anonymous due to the sensitivity of the topic. Trump’s relationship with Putin has been under…
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Atiku Not Qualified To Be Nigerian President – Presidency

Atiku Not Qualified To Be Nigerian President – Presidency

Atiku Qualified To Be Nigerian President – Presidency The Bola Tinubu Presidency has described former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as unqualified to lead Nigeria. In a statement released on Sunday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information & Strategy, asserted that Atiku’s plans lack originality and fail to address the country’s pressing economic realities. The Presidency’s statement accused Atiku who unsuccessfully sought the presidency six times of attempting to undermine his administration. It labelled Atiku’s economic proposals as “grand illusions and fantasies.” The statement went on to say that Atiku’s arrogance and lack of viable solutions to…
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Gov. Otti Hosts Mayors, Pledges To Work With Out-Gone Mayors Who Performed.

Gov. Otti Hosts Mayors, Pledges To Work With Out-Gone Mayors Who Performed.

GOV. OTTI HOSTS MAYORS, PLEDGES TO WORK WITH OUT-GONE MAYORS WHO PERFORMED. Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has hosted the Out-Gone Mayors and the current Mayors and their Deputies in a dinner where he announced that most of the outgone Mayors of the 17 LGAs of the state would be accommodated in his government. Speaking at the event held in the Banquet Hall, Government House Umuahia, Governor Alex Otti appreciated the various achievements of the immediate past Mayors and their Deputies and expressed deep pride and gratitude to them for making themselves available to serve Abians at the grassroots.…
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