Tag: Politics
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NUJ throws weight behind member’s foray into politics
The Delta state council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) yesterday in Asaba, the State Capital threw its weight behind the candidature of one of its member contesting the House of Representatives seat for Ughelli and Udu Federal Constituency, Comrade Akpokona Omafuaire. The Union at its congress in Asaba welcomed the idea of the…
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2019: Media Women Forum holds talk on women participation in politics
Media Women Forum is set to hold talks on “Mobilizing Women for Politics” to mark the International Women’s Day. The event will hold 10:00am on Thursday March 8 2018, at WFM 91.7 Women Radio Station in Arepo, Ogun State. According to a press statement issued in Lagos by Janet Mba Afolabi, the Convener, papers will…
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2019: Politics should not be left to miserable people seeking way out of poverty – Onaiyekan
John Cardinal Onaiyekan, former President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has said that politics was “not for miserable people seeking a way to get out of poverty”. “Nigerians should stop complaining and get involved in politics because it is a serious task that will salvage the nation and give the youths hope for the future.…
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Obasanjo playing politics with public letter to Buhari – Tinubu
Former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of playing politics with his recently released public letter to President Muhammadu Buhari condemning. Tinubu who also doubles as the national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) said the former president had unrestricted access to the president and could have…
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2019: ‘Churches now aware there is religion in politics – Demola Olarewaju
By Demola Olanrewaju “In the build-up to the 2015 elections, many clerics in parts of the country openly asked their followers to vote against the PDP as it’s candidate was an “infidel”. Churches have now woken up to the reality of religion in politics and demanding their members get PVCs and vote. Maybe this is…
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Stop playing politics with Benue, Rivers massacres – Osinbajo warns politicians
Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday warned politicians to desist from playing politics with the murder of innocent lives in Benue, Rivers and other parts of the country to avoid igniting another crisis. Osinbajo cautioned that under no condition should Nigerians allow anyone to create a religious crisis. The vice president sounded the warning…
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New Nigeria party vows to end politics of godfatherism
Newly registered political party, Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN) has promised to put an end to politics of godfatherism in the country. ANN is one of the 21 political parties newly registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) last week. The party added that Nigerians are on the verge of seeing a new dawn…
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Ajimobi presents staff of office to 21 new obas, warns Olubadan to stay away from politics
…As Olubadan, Ladoja (Osi Olubadan), others shun ceremony Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Sunday presented staff of Office to 21 monarchs in Ibadan apparently against the wish of Oba Saliu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadan land. The governor also urged the Olubadan to stay away from politics and not allow himself to be…
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Nothing is wrong when entertainers run for political offices- Jaywon
Gone are those days when entertainers are contented with being in front of the cameras thrilling their fans. As a result of their fame and influence, these showbiz practitioners now consider themselves fit enough to run for political offices. This year singer, Jaywon in a recent chat with newsmen stated that there is nothing wrong…
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Stop playing politics with Buhari’s health, he needs our prayers – CAN tells Nigerians
…tells protesters to follow due process The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr Samson Ayokunle on Wednesday said Nigerians should stop playing politics with the health of President Muhammadu Buhari. Ayokunle who made the remark in Lokoja, said Nigerians should leave out sentiments and pray more for the quick recovery of Buhari…