Tag: Politician
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No politician will ignore opportunity of becoming President –Fayemi
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has averred that no serious politician will disregard the opportunity of becoming the President of Nigeria. Fayemi, said this on a Channel’s Televisions programme, ‘Hard Copy’, which was televised on Friday. Responding to a question lightheartedly, Fayemi, who has been endorsed for the Presidency by the Ekiti State House…
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Tony Momoh: Eight things you should know about the charismatic journalist turned politician
The news of Tony Momoh‘s passing spread through nooks and crannies of the country like wide fire yesterday. Since the news broke, tributes have been pouring in for the charismatic Edo Prince. However, being the silent achiever that he his, not many Nigerians know much about his humble beginning and exploits in the journalism field…
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Reps step down bill seeking age limit for political office holders
A Bill for an Act to alter the 1999 Constitution, to put an age limit on aspirants seeking political offices in the country, has been stepped down at the House of Representatives. The bill which sought to peg the maximum age for politicians vying for offices, was sponsored by Rep. Bede Eke (PDP-Imo) at plenary…
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I never saw myself as politician until 2018 – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday said he never saw himself as a politician for over a decade that he held public offices until 2018 when he emerged to contest as governor of Lagos state. For all those years he was appointed to political offices, the governor said, “I saw myself purely as a…
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[Graphic photo] 22-year-old politician commits suicide in Anambra
A 22-year-old man, Chika Alex-Chukwuezie has committed suicide in Ubaekwem community in Ihiala Local government area of Anambra state. The deceased of Umuanasa clan, reportedly hung on a family mango tree for yet- to- be ascertained reason. According to reports, the deceased until his death was an active youth in the Umuezekwe political ward of…
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‘Any politician responsible for killings will face wrath of God’
The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Eneche says any politician responsible for the death of any Nigerian in a bid to win elections shall face the wrath of God. Enenche made the pronouncement during Sunday Service at the church’s auditorium in Abuja. The pastor, who was angry with the reports of…
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Elections: EFCC unravels plans by top politician to smuggle money into Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday said it has detected plans by a top (unnamed) politicians to smuggle money into Nigeria ahead of the commencement of the general elections starting next month. This was revealed by the acting Chairman of the Commission, Ibrahim Magu during a meeting of the Association of Chief…
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We can hold politicians accountable outside their manifestoes, By Owei Lakemfa
By Owei Lakemfa. With the approach of the February 2019 elections, we are back in the season when the political class, like Father Christmas, come with packages. But while the latter comes with gifts, the packages of the politician are promissory. They are promises which in many instances are not kept after the votes have…
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No sensible politician can ignore entertainers, says Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has reassured stakeholders in the entertainment industry of the Federal Government’s commitment to support them to enhance national growth and development. Osinbajo gave the assurance at an event organised for entertainers and tagged “An Evening with the Vice President” in Lagos on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
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2019: Catholic Bishops caution members against endorsing politicians, political parties
As the 2019 election year approaches, Catholic Bishops in Nigeria under the aegis of Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has warned Catholics in Nigeria against supporting any person for a public office. This came in a statement by the cleric on Tuesday after where it also cautioned that ecclesiastical properties should not be used…