Tag: Politics
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Joining politics one of the most difficult journeys I have embarked upon- Banky W
Pop star, Olubankole Wellington a.k.a Banky W stunned many when he declared his intention to contest for the Lagos State Eti-Osa Federal Constituency seat in House of Representatives on the platform of the Modern Democratic Party. The EME(Empire Mates Entertainment) boss has shared his experience, revealing that joining politics has been one of the most…
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Let’s make 2019 elections safe- Funke Akindele declares
Sensational actress, Funke Akindele ahead of the 2019 presidential election, has disclosed the major cause of violence in Nigeria’s election.The actress disclosed made this known in a post on her Instagram page on Tuesday. Akindele, while warning Nigerians ahead of the 2019 election, urged the public to avoid being aggravated. The mother of twin boys…
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Davido cries out over denial of request to use Eko Atlantic City
Nigerian pop star, Davido has cried out over the denial of his request to use Eko Atlantic city for his anticipated concert in December. The award winning pop star in a series of tweets alleged that the decision to deny him usage of the venue for his annual December concert showcase was politically motivated and…
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Family political meetings – Francis Ewherido
By Francis Ewherido The party primaries are over and we now have a clear idea of politicians who want to rule and represent us from 2019 to 2023. Some are incumbents; others are aspiring to replace the incumbents. Government is arguably the biggest external factor shaping family life in Nigeria. Government plays a major role…
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Politicians are playing with our country’s destiny- Banky W
Nigerian singer and showbiz entrepreneur, Banky W has called on young Nigerians to stop taking sides in heated arguments over political leaders in the country. He made this known via his Twitter page, adding that all politicians are after their self-interest and playing with Nigeria’s destiny. He wrote: “Politicians are playing musical chairs with…
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Gov. Ortom gives quit notice to Public/Civil Servants eyeing partisan politics
As activities for the 2019 general elections build up, Gov Samuel Ortom of Benue has served quit notice to all Public and Civil Servants eyeing partisan politics in the state. In a circular by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Anthony Ijohor (SAN), conveying the directive, the governor asked such officers to resign…
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2019: APC has derailed, now playing PDP politics — Okorocha
Imo State governor and chairman of the All Progressives Congress Governor’s Forum, Rochas Okorocha on Thursday revealed how the ruling APC is derailing and now playing the kind of politics the oppositon, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that saw them out of power in 2015. Okorocha, stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the declaration of…
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2019: Saraki advocates increased women participation in politics
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Wednesday pledged to work with relevant political stakeholders to ensure that a greater number of women are given the opportunity to vie and occupy elective offices during the 2019 general elections. Saraki, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, in Abuja, gave…
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How Adebanjo taught me rebellion in politics – Tinubu
Former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday said elder statesman, Chief Ayo Adebanjo taught him (Tinubu) the art of rebellion in Nigerian politics. The national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) said this on Tuesday during the public presentation of Adebanjo’s autobiography titled Telling it as it is, which…
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Women politicians strategise for more positions
Women politicians across the three dominant political parties in Osun and Ekiti states have kick started their strategies,weaved around a massive grassroots campaign, to ensure they get more positions both in their respective parties and government. “Our vision is to start from the ward congresses and fight our way up. We are going to use…