Tag: Politicians
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Politicians using ill-gotten wealth to fund Arewa, Igbo agitations – Magu
The acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has identified corruption as the root cause of separatist agitations and militancy in the country. The spokesman of the commission, Wilson Uwujaren, said in a statement that Mr. Magu made the remarks at the opening session of a two-day Electronic and Social Media…
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Politicians sponsor thugs, prostitutes, non-Muslims on Hajj – MURIC
…Says states, federal governments should stop sponsorship of Hajj pilgrims Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), an NGO, has advised the federal and state governments to stop sponsoring Muslims on hajj as it would be counterproductive on the long run. The MURIC Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday, said that Muslim…
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Stop campaigning for 2019 elections, Saraki warns politicians
Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has warned politicians in the country to henceforth stop their subtle campaigns for the 2019 elections. The Senate President noted that it was insensitive of elected political office holders to abandon serious issues of serving their constituents and preoccupy themselves with the 2019 elections. Saraki noted that 2019 was still…
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Stop fighting over politicians, they have ways of reconciling – Oba Akiolu advises supporters
The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, has advised Nigerians in support of one politician or the other to stop creating enemies because of them (the politicians) saying they have ways of settling their disputes without the knowledge of the supporters. The Oba maintained that in politics, there is no permanent friend or enemy. A…
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Stay clear of politics, Buratai warns officers associating with politicians
The Chief Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has warned officers and soldiers of the army to steer clear of politics or have themselves to blame. Buratai rather advised personnel, who were interested in politics, “to resign their commission or apply for voluntary discharge forthwith.” Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, the army spokesman said in a statement on…
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May Day: N18,000 not enough to feed politician’s dogs – Sani
…Advocates for N150,000 minimum wage The Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani has said the N18,000 minimum wage is an insult on Nigerian workers as it is not even enough to feed dogs in the house of a typical Nigerian politician. He therefore advocated for N150,000 minimum wage in order to meet with the current…
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Politicians strategizing for Buhari’s job should forget it, he’ll contest again in 2019 – El-Rufai
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has said some politicians taking undue advantage of the president’s ailing health to plan on how to take over his job should forget it as the president’s health is likely to improve before 2019. Speaking in Johannesburg, South Africa on Monday, El-Rufai said the President’s ill health has made…
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Stop visiting Buhari, he needs rest, Fayose tells politicians
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has said politicians visiting President Muhammadu Buhari in London should desist from the act and allow the president to attend to his health issues. Fayose also said he remained a committed member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP loyal to Ahmed Makarfi-led faction despite the Court of Appeal judgment…
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2019 Elections: Melaye talks tough, says politicians above 70 shouldn’t be in power
The Senator Representing Kogi West Senatorial District, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dino Melaye has stated that it is wrong for politicians above 70 years to be in leadership position in a country where vibrant and energetic youths abound. Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari contested the 2015 presidential elections on…
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Corrupt politicians frustrating FG’s policies – Lai Mohammed
…as FG launches Federal Government of Nigeria Information App (FGN IAPP) Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says corrupt elements opposed to the change agenda are making government activities obscure to give the wrong impression that they are not working. The minister stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the launch of the…