Tag: Politicians
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Some disgruntled politicians planning to paint Buhari like he’s not in charge – Presidency
The Presidency has alerted the public to a smear campaign in the works against Mr President and his office by disgruntled political elements in the country. Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, stated this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. He said that the disgruntled elements had been…
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Insecurity: Nigeria will be safe when politicians stop using criminals for elections – Yahaya Bello
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, says Nigeria will be safer and more secure when politicians stop the use of thugs and criminals during elections. Bello made this on Wednesday during a monitored programme on Channels Television. “When politicians begin to stop the use of thugs, touts, or some group of criminal that is when we…
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ASUU: Children of politicians should be banned from studying abroad– Lecturer
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has called for a law placing restriction on public office holders from sending their children to foreign countries to study. The Akure zonal Coordinator of ASUU, Prof. Olufayo Olu-Olu said such ban would put an end the persistent strike in Nigeria’s education sector. Olu-Olu explained that if such…
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Stop criticizing politicians, my colleagues are more corrupt-Brymo
Singer, Brymo has urged Nigerians to stop criticizing politicians for corruption, stating that they are less “dangerous” than his colleagues. In a post on his Twitter page on Friday, Brymo alleged that politicians are not the most corrupt people in the country. To further reinforce his point, the ‘Fe mi’ crooner noted that his “colleagues”…
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Stop decorating politicians with awards, challenge us to perform better, Wike charges journalists
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has challenged journalists to hold government officials accountable, rather than give them awards on the basis of “friendship”. The governor stated this on Friday when the national leadership of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) paid him a courtesy visit at the government house in Port Harcourt, the Rivers…
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You embezzle billions of naira meant for COVID-19 relief funds- Orezi tackle Nigerian politicians
Popular singer, Orezi has thrown a jab at Nigerian politicians, saying they embezzle billions of naira meant for COVID-19 relief funds. The ‘Cooking Pot’ singer made this known in reaction to the discovery of COVID-19 palliatives in warehouses across the country amid the turbulence trailing the #EndSARS protest in a post on Sunday. In the…
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Ondo poll: Again, US warns Nigerian politicians, reinstates visa ban for violators
The United States of America has again reiterated its commitment to a free, fair and inclusive election in Saturday’s (tomorrow) governorship election in Ondo State. The US also extended its commitment to violent free elections to Africa at large. Recall that the President Donald Trump led country issued similar warning to politicians in the build…
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Celebrities have a wider reach than politicians-Tiwa Savage
Afropop singer, Tiwa Savage has said that celebrities have a wider reach than politicians and religious leader. The ‘Koroba’ singer urged celebrities to use their platforms to impact others. Savage made this statement in an interview with NME. In her words “As celebrities we have a wider reach, sometimes, more than politicians and religious…
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Edo poll: Buhari warns against ‘do-or-die’ politics
President Muhammadu Buhari has advised political parties, candidates, and security agents to behave responsibly in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Edo. The president, in a message to voters, political parties, election officials and security personnel, also warned against what he described as “the do-or-die mentality to politics.” The president’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and…
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PDP reacts to US visa ban on Nigerian politicians
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the United States over its latest imposition of a visa ban on some Nigerian politicians accused of undermining democracy and the electoral process in Nigeria. In a statement on Tuesday by the spokesman for the PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan, the opposition party urged the United States Department of State…