Category: Politics

‘Nigeria’s terrible governments destroy lives’, Kemi Badenoch fires another shot

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Nigerian-born leader of UK’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has again, fired another salvo against her country of birth, after last year’s controversial remarks about Nigeria. In her address at an event organised by Onward, a British think tank producing research on economic and social issues, Badenoch said she did not want Britain to be like Nigeria. While advocating that her party is in better position to fix the UK, the politician said the United Kingdom could become like Nigeria if the system is not reformed. In her words, she said:…

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Lagos Assembly: Obasa impeached, Mojisola Meranda becomes first female speaker

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The Lagos State House of Assembly has impeached Hon. Mudashiru Obasa as speaker, and subsequently elected Mojisola Meranda, representing Apapa constituency 01, as the new speaker. Meranda, who took her oath of office immediately, has become the first female speaker of the Lagos legislature. Obasa became speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly on June 8, 2015. Share on: WhatsApp

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Leaders warn that NNPP may lose more members to APC in Kano

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After the sack of the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Abdullahi Bichi, and five commissioners, including Hon Abbas Sani Abbas last month, the ruling party in Kano State, New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has continued to lose its members to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Abbas, who served as the Commissioner for Rural and Community Development in Kano State, announced his defection from the NNPP during a visit to the Kano residence of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin. Also in the past six…

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Tinubu’s goverment has dangerous cabals stronger than Buhari’s -former minister

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Former Minister of  Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung was a guest on Channels Television’s popular political programme, ‘Politics Today’ on Tuesday, where he alleged that the cabal surrounding President Bola Tinubu is more powerful and dangerous than the ones that existed during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Lalung said these power mongers in Tinubu’s government are highly educated, ambitious, and refined individuals that understand the dynamics of power. According to him, this makes them more adept at manipulating governance and isolating the president. “They are educated and have a sound…

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Shettima to UK’s Badenoch: You can drop ‘Kemi’ from your name

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Nigeria’s Vice-President Kashim Shettima has slammed the leader of United Kingdom’s Conservative Party Kemi Badenoch over her remarks denigrating Nigeria, her country of origin. Badenoch who was born in the UK to Nigerian parents spent her childhood in Nigeria before returning to the UK at age 16. During her campaign for Conservative Party leadership, she described Nigeria as a nation plagued by corruption, insecurity, and poverty. “This is my country. I don’t want it to become like the place I ran away from,” Badenoch had said. Kemi accused Nigerian politicians of…

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Court: Yahaya Bello remanded in EFCC custody till December 10 

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The former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has been remanded in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following his arraignment for alleged money laundering allegations. Garbed in white agbada and light blue cap, Bello was led into the courtroom by officials of the anti-graft agency. The presiding judge, Justice Maryanne Aninih remanded Bello and adjourned the matter to December 10 for ruling after the lawyers in the matter argued the bail application. Earlier, defence counsel, Joseph Daudu (SAN), asked the court to grant bail to…

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Ex-Governor Bello Pleads Not Guilty to 16-Count Corruption Charge

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The former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday, pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bello appeared before Justice Maryann Anenih at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama, alongside two co-defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu. The trio is accused of involvement in a N110 billion fraud case. Bello’s whereabouts had reportedly been unknown until his surrender to the EFCC, following a prolonged standoff. He appeared in court at around 9:45 am, dressed…

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Husband of woman accused of illicit affair with Jigawa commissioner rejects court judgment

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Sankara A complaint, Nasiru Buba, the man who accused Jigawa Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Danladi of having illicit affair with his wife, has rejected the verdict of a Kano Upper Shari’a Court which absolved the politician of wrongdoing. The court dismissed the adultery case against Sankara, saying it could not be proven. The Presiding judge, Ibrahim Sarki Yola, said he struck out the case due to lack of evidence. He said that police investigated and found nothing against the commissioner. “Following the investigation by the office of the Assistant…

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Enugu LG Chairman appoints Special Assistants on yam, pepper and garden egg

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What could pass as a joke, has been confirmed through letters of appointments issued by the Chairman of Igbo Etiti Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State, Eric Odo, as he appointed a Senior Special Assistant on Garden Egg and Pepper. Odo also appointed a Senior Special Assistant Yam and Pepper. Mr. Ezeugwu Frederick Ogbonna was appointed an assistant on Yam and Pepper, while Mr. Nwodo Everestus Ugonna was appointed to advise the Chairman on Garden Egg and Pepper. According to their letter of appointment dated November 1, both Nwodo…

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Ladi Adebutu arrested, detained by DSS

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Ladi Adebutu, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election in Ogun State, has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). The DSS invitation may be connected to an incident that occurred in the Iperu area of Ogun State on Saturday, during which Adebutu was alleged to have mobilised thugs and illegal police operatives to disrupt the local government elections across the local government area. However, Adebutu has refuted the allegation, stressing that some hoodlums attempted to kill his son, leading to…

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