Tag: Politicians
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Edo polls: US speaks on ‘deteriorating political climate’, warns politicians
The U.S. has expressed worry over reports of deteriorating political climate in Edo and interference by security forces in political matters, ahead of the September gubernatorial election. The U.S Embassy in Abuja, in a statement called for free, fair and credible elections where the will of the Nigerians would be reflected in results. According to…
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Okogie laments: ‘Nigeria sinking as our leaders get away with daylight robbery, murder’
Archbishop Emeritus of Lagos Metropolitan Archdiocese, Anthony Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie has released a letter to the Nigerian government, and political elites at large to condemn the worrisome state of the affairs of the country. Okogie likened Nigeria to a sinking ship navigated by pirates, while condemning the idea of corrupt our leaders getting away with…
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[TNG Analysis] Ondo 2020: Politicians abandon Akeredolu as SSG resigns declaring his election as gov was rigged
By Emman Ovuakporie Signals emanating from Ondo State All Progressives Congress, APC indicate that embattled Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has been abandoned by politicians in his cabinet. Recall that his deputy, Agboola Ajayi had abandoned him barely three weeks ago. Akeredolu without restrain immediately sacked all his aides and declared a war on his former deputy.…
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No politician can hijack 774,000 jobs from reaching Nigerians who need them – Keyamo
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has said some politicians are blackmailing and pressurising him to enable them determine those to be allotted the 774,000 jobs President Muhammadu Buhari approved recently. The 774,000 jobs are within a special public works programme (SPWP) targeted at recruiting 1,000 persons in each of the…
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Melaye to fellow politicians: Shame on us, we failed Nigerians
Former Senator representing Kogi West Dino Melaye has concluded that Nigerian politicians including himself have failed Nigerians as the country continued to battle the Coronavirus pandemic. According to the former lawmaker, himself and everyone who held and is holding any political office in Nigeria, have disappointed Nigerians, because politicians refused to feed the citizens for…
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COVID-19: NUJ Applauds Nigerian Medical Practitioners, Cautions Governors, Politicians
The NIGERIA Union of Journalists (NUJ) describes as outstanding and courageous, the excellence and professionalism so far demonstrated by Nigerian medical doctors, nurses, and health workers in managing the Coronavirus Pandemic since the case was reported in the country. The Union is indeed proud of what our home grown medical practioners and health workers have…
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See list of Celebrities, Athletes and Politicians Who Have Tested Positive for Coronavirus
As the new coronavirus continues to spread around the globe, famous actors, athletes and politicians have tested positive for the virus. By going public with their diagnoses, they have helped put a face to the virus. Many have shared the news via social media and news conferences, while providing regular updates on their symptoms and…
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‘Nigerian politicians selfish, money-driven’
Former Osun State Governor Chief Bisi Akande, took a swipe at Nigerian politicians, claiming that a politician should consider his/her servitude to the people before money and material things. The 81-year-old former acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) made this known while speaking with newsmen at his birthday celebration held at his ancestral…
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Matawalle raises alarm over infiltration of Boko Haram elements in Zamfara
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has alerted on the presence of elements of Boko Haram allegedly recruited by some politicians to cause havoc in the state. The governor made the revelation through his Director-General of Press Affairs, Yusuf Idris at a press briefing in Gusau on Monday. He said the state government “has credible intelligence…
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Some desperate politicians using Olakunrin's death to score cheap points – Tinubu
The All Progressives Congress National Leader, Sen. Bola Tinubu, on Sunday urged government and Nigerians to work together and take concrete steps to make sure that attacks by gunmen do not continue to occur against the innocent and the peaceful. Tinubu in a condolence letter to Pa. Reuben Fasoranti, the Afenifere Leader, over the death…