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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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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 177

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

By Editor May 26, 2023 181 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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Osun Verdict: Let’s team up to develop the state, says President Buhari

By Editor May 9, 2023 148 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 Editor May 9, 2023 158 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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Reverend Alia: From healing crusader to governor-elect

By Editor April 25, 2023 242 0

Key points: Before his election as Governor-elect, Revd Alia had been a Catholic priest for 32 years The Catholic Church suspended him when he showed interest in politics He endeared himself to the people through his mass healing and deliverance ministry in Makurdi Aspirants for governor in Benue underrated him Non-payment of salaries by outgoing […]Continue Reading

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2023 Election: Governorship candidates must come from Kogi East, Uk’Omu Igala tells political parties

By Editor April 14, 2023 144 0

By Daniel Adaji Uk’Omu Igala, an umbrella organization for all socio-cultural organisations in Kogi East Senatorial District, calls on all political parties in the state to ensure their governorship candidates emerge from Kogi East. This was made public in a statement signed by Elder David Abutu, the national leader of the Uk’Omu Igala Organization on […]Continue Reading

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Shema : Game-changer in Katsina’s 2023 elections

By Editor March 14, 2023 208 2

Letter to the Editor Your Excellency, please pardon me for not seeking your permission or opinion before putting together this write-up. I knew if I decided to do so, your  principled style of service for national and public interest, and not for public applause, would not allow you to give me the go-ahead. However, there […]Continue Reading

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2023 Elections: PRNigeria Unveils ‘Security Risks Report’ on Presidential Candidates, Violent States

By Editor February 16, 2023 168 0

Ahead of the 2023 general elections beginning next Saturday, PRNigeria has presented a ‘Security Report’ on the five major presidential candidates. The selected candidates include Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Alh. Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of the Continue Reading

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Poverty and Buhari’s victory in 2019 presidential election

By Theophilus Abbah February 5, 2023 473 0

Was it by coincidence that President Muhammadu Buhari, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the February 23 presidential election, defeated his opponent Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a result of poverty in Nigeria? Available data on the website of the National Bureau of Statistics shows that Buhari got overwhelming votes […]Continue Reading