The President of Ijaw National Congress, Prof. Okaba Benjamin, on Thursday said there is no wrong if the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, decides to defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Benjamin said Nigerians no longer consider defection as a big deal because President Bola Tinubu may decide to join PDP if…
The Kogi State commissioner for information, Kingsley Fanwo says only the security agencies can decide whether Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan should be arrested for defying the state government’s ban on rallies. The commissioner spoke when he featured on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, on Tuesday. “There was a directive from the state governor, and the…
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By Farooq Kperogi I just stumbled on a story in The Cable this morning claiming that President Bola Tinubu’s henchmen in the Senate and House are struggling to gather enough votes to rubber-stamp his unconstitutional suspension of democracy in Rivers State and installation of a retired military officer as sole administrator. Frankly, it’s hard to…
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR, has decried the selection processes of traditional rulers in the country, saying that criminals, drug addicts, vagabonds, bandits, and kidnappers have infiltrated royal institutions. The former president said the rapid proliferation of traditional rulers, many of whom lack the required training and moral standing, has led to the deterioration of…
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History has repeatedly shown that in Nigeria, no governor is immune from the scrutiny of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Every single state has seen at least one of its former governors investigated or invited for questioning. Yet, despite this undeniable trend, the cycle of governance continues to be marked by vengeance, as…
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The gruesome murder and dismemberment of a young undergraduate, Hafsoh Yetunde Lawal, by a supposed Islamic cleric in Ilorin is not only heartbreaking but a tragic betrayal of the moral and religious values that define us as a people. This barbaric act is alien to our heritage, a direct affront to our Islamic ethics, and…
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Former Vice president of Nigeria and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the last general elections, Atiku Abubakar GCON, has condemned the ongoing travails of human rights lawyer and activists, Dele Farotimi and described it as a case of impunity. The former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, yesterday, described it as “a sad reminder…
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Bode Saadu, Kaiama, Baruten federal road project has reached a significant milestone, covering 45 kilometers so far. This progress is a testament to the collaborative efforts of the federal government, led by President Bola Ahmad Tinubu, the Kwara State Governor Mall Abdulrahman Abdulrazak and the BUA company. The Emir of Kaiama, Alhaji Omar Shehu Muazu…
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“I would like to start by expressing my heartfelt appreciation to my brother and our kind host: His Excellency, AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq CON; the indefatigable Governor of Kwara State, for the very warm reception, exceptional hospitality and gracious support towards hosting of this conference. I am indeed proud to tell all the participants that I am…
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that progress would continue to elude Nigeria since the country has become a burial ground for unimplemented policies. Obasanjo expressed worry that Nigeria appears to be taking one step forward and three steps backward due to leadership inability to implement policies. The former president spoke at an event in…
