Tag: Politicians
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OPINION: The Goodnews Agbi visit to Delta Governor-Elect – By Olise Onwusando
The 2023 general election has come and gone but the varied postures and inclinations of political gladiators that mounted the soapbox are still fresh in the minds of Nigerians. The conduct of most contestants reflected the foibles of the average Nigerian politician while a small number of contestants manifested a commendable disposition such as lack…
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UK to take action against electoral offenders, plans sanction
The British High Commission has said the UK Minister of State for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell MP, is prepared to take action against those who engaged in or incited electoral violence during the just-concluded general elections. The commission said the UK was already collating names of perpetrators and would impose sanctions “including preventing people…
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Ideal politics and politicians – By Cornelius Omonokhua
Some time ago, I published in many newspapers an article titled, “Politicians are called to be saints.” This article is also published in my book: “From Dream to Reality; Dialogue of Encounter” (Page 299). So many Nigerians have told me that it is a fallacy to think that a politician can be a saint
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Some big politicians will lose, there will be massive rigging – Primate Ayodele
Ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial and State Assembly election in the country, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued some warnings to politicians. According to the cleric, there will be massive rigging but some mighty politician will fall.
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2023: I received death threat from politicians over elections – Mr Macaroni
Content creator, skit maker and activist, Adebowale Debo Adedayo, known as s Mr Macaroni, has revealed that he received death threat recently from some powerful anonymous politicians over the February 25 election. The comedian via a Twitter post shared screenshot of the death threat sent via his email, which stated that he should thank his…
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Gov El-Rufai reveals politicians 2023 election will punish
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has revealed 2023 general election will punish politicians causing religious divisions in the country. He spoke while commissioning the head office of the Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development.
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‘This election will retire people in 2023’ – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said that some politicians will retire after the 2023 elections. The Governor was speaking during the commissioning of the Rumukurishi flyover in Port Harcourt on Thursday.
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Academics, politicians and rogue elements – By Owei Lakemfa
The country heaved a sigh of relief on Thursday, October 13, 2022 as the eight-month strike by academics which shutdown the public universities was suspended. Days before the suspension, many Nigerians were in a jubilant mood as all indications were that the agreement midwifed by the House of Representatives was acceptable to government and the lecturers…
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Politicians and the jeopardy of trial by ordeal – By Azu Ishiekwene
“I’m going to waste my vote,” a friend told me recently. “And don’t argue with me,” he added. “It’s my right to do so.” I defied him. Regrettably, even though I also recruited help nearby to press home my point, my unsolicited advice fell on deaf ears.
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2023 elections: Irabor warns politicians against instigating trouble
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has warned politicians and their supporters who are planning to cause trouble during the 2023 general elections to desist. Irabor gave the warning while addressing newsmen during the Defence Headquarters bi-weekly news briefing on Thursday in Abuja.