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Kogi SDP candidate escapes assassination attempt

By Daniel Adaji June 3, 2023 14 0

The candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Muritala Yakubu Ajaka this afternoon luckily escaped assassination when his motorcade was attacked by gunmen personally led by the Governor of Kogi State Alhaji Yahaya Bello. Alhaji Ajaka and some vehicles accompanying him were approaching Lokoja at the vicinity of the ram market at about 300pm […]Continue Reading

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Femi Gbajabiamila and what it means to be Chief of Staff to the president

By Daniel Adaji June 2, 2023 6 0

The news of the appointment of Femi Gbajabiamila, the outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the incoming Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was greeted with much excitement. But what is the job of a chief of staff, and why is it so important? In this piece, we republish an article […]Continue Reading

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Katsina gov, Radda, makes first appointments, tasks appointees on cooperation, performance

By Daniel Adaji May 30, 2023 5 0

By Clement Adeyi Governor Umaru Dikko Radda who was sworn in as the fifth democratically elected governor of Katsina State Yesterday, has made his first appointments. The governor congratulated the new appointees and urged them to join hands with him on the crest of impeccable performance to turn around the fortunes of the state. In […]Continue Reading

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President Tinubu pledges people-oriented governance

By Daniel Adaji May 29, 2023 38 0

…says, we’re here to mend, heal the nation Security, employment, infrastructure, others top priorities By Clement Adeyi Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the new president of Nigeria, has pledged people’s participation in government that would guarantee a people-oriented governance. He made the pledge in his speech during his inauguration on Monday at the Eagle Continue Reading

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Tinubu, May 29 and Nigerians

By Daniel Adaji May 29, 2023 41 0

By Clement Adeyi The Eagle Square, FCT, Abuja is wearing a new look. In its royal majesty appearance, it sits hugely in a blaze of glory, receiving into its palatial theatre guests from all walks of life for the inauguration of the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Kashim Shettima as the 16th president […]Continue Reading

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Supreme Court dismisses PDP’s suit against Tinubu, Shettima’s eligibility

By Daniel Adaji May 26, 2023 18 0

By Clement Adeyi The Supreme Court in Abuja has nullified the suit filed by the opposition party, the PDP, contesting the eligibility of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kashim Shettima as presidential and vice-presidential candidates respectively of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The suit was instituted by the party to seek the disqualification of the duo’s […]Continue Reading

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Tinubu, power-sharing and North-West ex-governors

By Daniel Adaji May 18, 2023 45 0

  Key Points: In Katsina Masari and his team overcame image of insecurity to garner votes for Tinubu North-West political leaders expected the Vice-Presidency The geopolitical zone gave the highest number of votes to Tinubu Barau, Yari insist on Senate Presidency because of North-West’s contributions to Tinubu victory Several choice ministerial positions may go the Continue Reading

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I’ll revive Police Swift Response Squad” within 100 days of my second term – Gov Makinde

By Daniel Adaji May 13, 2023 29 0

By Clement Adeyi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has vowed to resuscitate the state’s Police Swift Response Squad (SRS) within the first 100 days of his second term in office. The governor disclosed that the rationale behind the revival of the squad, was to tackle criminal elements in the state with a view to […]Continue Reading

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Osun Verdict: Let’s team up to develop the state, says President Buhari

By Daniel Adaji May 9, 2023 28 0

President Muhammadu Buhari recognizes the Supreme Court’s verdict on the July 16, 2022 governorship election in Osun State, as well the important role of the judiciary in deepening rule of law and democracy.   With the final decision by the Court, the President reminds the political class and their supporters that the main task at […]Continue Reading

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Adeleke floors Oyetola, remains Osun governor

By Daniel Adaji May 9, 2023 29 0

By Clement Adeyi The supreme court has affirmed the election of Ademola Adeleke as the governor of Osun state. With this final judgement, Adeleke remains the governor of the state. Delivering judgment on Tuesday, a five-member panel of the apex court held that the court of appeal’s earlier judgement that reinstated Adeleke, after the Osun […]Continue Reading

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Adamawa gets first female chief judge

By Daniel Adaji May 8, 2023 24 0

By Clement Adeyi Adamawa State has gotten its first female chief judge, following the swearing in of Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri disclosed this on his twitter handle on Monday. The Insight learnt that Justice Abdulrahman was sworn in on Monday, in Yola, the state capital, during a ceremony presided over by the state […]Continue Reading

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Osun Election: Supreme Court fixes Tuesday for Adeleke, Oyetola’s case

By Daniel Adaji May 8, 2023 22 0

…Davido hopeful of gov’s victory By Clement Adeyi The Supreme Court has fixed tomorrow (Tuesday) for judgment in the appeal filed by former Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, against the election of the current governor, Ademola Adeleke. A five-member panel of the court announced the date after taking arguments from lawyers to the parties involved […]Continue Reading