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Democracy, power struggle, and Kogi elections

By Editor November 9, 2023 109

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 134

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 145

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 112

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 171

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 150

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 137 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 188 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 Editor May 30, 2023 106 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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Tinubu, May 29 and Nigerians

By Editor May 29, 2023 217 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 Editor May 26, 2023 158 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 Editor May 18, 2023 161 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