By Niran Adedokun All said and done, the drama attending the amendment of Nigeria’s Electoral Act is about the political class and not the people. Pretend as they may, members of the National Assembly’s attempt to foist direct primaries on the nomination processes of political parties is suspect. It is evident of a desire to […]
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accuses ex-President of double standard on resource control Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Ijaw National Congress, Chief Edwin Clark, on Wednesday slammed former President Olusegun Obasanjo over what he called a disappointing display of hatred against the people of the oil-producing states in Nigeria. The elder […]
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• Buhari rejected bill in order to rig 2023 poll, APC plans to manipulate results – PDP The Senate on Wednesday failed to override the veto of President Muhammadu Buhari on the Electoral Act Amendment bill. The President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, after an executive session, said the lawmakers had decided to take […]
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Bandits reportedly abducted no fewer than 70 traders in Birnin Gwari-Kaduna, yesterday, just as the whereabouts of a police vehicle that was escorting the traders was not ascertained at press time. Besides, it was learnt that the bandits attacked the traders’ convoy in the morning and were later seized and taken away into the forests. […]
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Katsina State Governor Bello Masari • Residents protest over incessant killings, abductions • Tension in Wase as Taroh community alleges threat of attack No fewer than seven people were killed and others injured following the attack on two villages in Faskari Local Council of Katsina State. Both incidents occurred on Tuesday night at 9:00 p.m. […]
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to release the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, being held in the Department of State Services (DSS) custody in Abuja before Christmas. It reminded the President that his integrity and credibility would be called to question if […]
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Photo/Facebook/ jidesanwooluofficial Assures Lagosians of maximum security in 2022 Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, said over N3 billion had been spent to equip the Nigeria Police in 2021 in its quest to ensure the safety and security of residents. He gave the assurance that his government in 2022 would ensure the state remains […]
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Say they’ll act on Buhari’s letter in January, to consult Reps, constituents on next line of action PDP Reps caucus asks Buhari to resign, says Nigeria seized by hostage takers, bandits, terrorists APC scuttled electoral act amendment for fear of 2023 –PDP We can have a new bill in one month — Saraki CSOs accuse […]
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By Abdu Rafiu Another commemoration of the Holy Night will take place again tomorrow night. Candle processions will be practically everywhere. There will be a lot of singing. In many halls will be gathered millions in Christendom, their souls to bow, in the celebration of another Christmas. The passage of time has been unable to […]
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• Doing nothing not an option, act fast, Saraki charges NASS • CSOs berate Gbajabiamila, call for his resignation • PDP Reps caucus vows to mobilise members to override President • Override Buhari, listen to Nigerians, PDP, Northern group tell lawmakers • PGF DG: Rework bill, send back to Buhari • Group asks NASS to […]
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