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August 1 Protesters Give Tinubu Tall Order; Read The Long List of Their Demands:

By Emmanuel Kwada July 26, 2024 9 0

Key points: There are different promoters asking for different things from Tinubu government They are faceless but vibrant on X, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram Some posts are in vernacular to target the masses FG enlists traditional rulers, political leaders, security agencies to frustrate protests By Emmanuel Kwada Promoters of the upcoming August protest are calling on Continue Reading

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What Ndume will lose now that he’s no more Senate Chief Whip

By Theophilus Abbah July 25, 2024 32 0

Senator Ndume will no longer be entitled to several financial privileges He may be ex-communicated from the inner caucus of the National Assembly As from 2025, he may not be able to insert projects in the Appropriation Bill Ndume has been punished by the Senate previously, but he was always undaunted His political future now […]Continue Reading

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I have an obligation to speak for the people – Ndume

By Theophilus Abbah July 20, 2024 40 0

Here are the highlights from the interview on Arise TV with Senator Ali Ndume on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, which led to his removal as Senate Chief Whip on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Senator Ndume alleged that the presidency was like a “besieged fortress” and that President Tinubu was not aware of the true state […]Continue Reading

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Democracy, power struggle, and Kogi elections

By Editor November 9, 2023 171

By Theophilus Abbah Key points Forth coming Kogi election is taking the form of a murderous power struggle The Police seldom make arrest of suspects involved in violent acts against opposition political parties Criminals emboldened to shed blood and wreak havoc on perceived opponents of the APC as Police look away The disposition of the […]Continue Reading

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Shema @ 66: A Departure from Transactional Politics

By Editor September 22, 2023 189

By Olawale Oluwabusola Former Katsina State Governor Ibrahim Shehu Shema, born on September 22, 1957, is 66 years old this year. At 66, Shema is an accomplished international corporate lawyer, businessman, and politician. In his voyage in the field of politics, he was a foundation member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a mentee of […]Continue Reading

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Analysis: Adamu’s exit, the beginning of Tinubu-induced changes in APC

By Editor July 20, 2023 183

Key points Adamu fell out with Tinubu since 2022 Elected members now lead the party in their various states Adamu’s effort to impose a consensus candidate failed Supremacy and superiority of political party over elected politicians already dead in Nigeria Tinubu can now take charge of the APC By Daniel Adaji Throwing in the towel […]Continue Reading

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Character and competence to guide Tinubu’s choices of appointees

By Editor July 20, 2023 139

Key points: Make appointments based on integrity Public office holders must be trusted by the people President Tinubu should select trustworthy and competent persons. Trust is earned through character The president should lead by example By Umar Ardo, Ph.D “Look for 3 things in a person – intelligence, energy and integrity. If they don’t have […]Continue Reading

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National Assembly: How relevant are Opeyemi, Ndume, others as Senate Leader, Chief Whip, etc?

By Editor July 18, 2023 212

Key Points: Opeyemi, a Tinubu protege, is the link person between FG and Senate Ndume shall advocate the interests of the APC in the Upper Chamber Senate Minority Leader Simon Mwadkwon must enter the big shoes left by Awolowo, Tarka to make impact in Senate. House Leader Julius Ihonvbere is an asset to the legislature […]Continue Reading

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2023 Governorship: Tinubu, APC, police fold arms while Kogi burns

By Editor June 23, 2023 178

Key Points: With killings and attacks on properties, governorship election in Kogi has turned to war The three main ethnic groups are pursuing ‘ethnic agenda’ Groups have written to President Tinubu to call Governor Yahaya Bello to order ‘Elders from Kogi East, Kogi Central, and Kogi West must meet urgently to halt the dangerous dimension […]Continue Reading

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Kogi SDP candidate escapes assassination attempt

By Editor June 3, 2023 162 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 Editor June 2, 2023 223 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