Tag: Politics
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Democracy, Politics and Virus, By Chidi Amuta
By Chidi Amuta Faceless as it is, the Coronavirus may ultimately turn out a rather political virus. It has thrown up new challenges about the management of life (rate of infection) and death (reducing fatalities). Of all emergencies in recent human history, perhaps this virus has engaged the attention of politicians and world leaders more…
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How political campaigns impact on average Nigerian
Dr. Sam Loco Smith, a journalist, public relations expert, author and communication consultant, has said the essence of any political advertising campaigns is to give the voter or the electorate the right to choose a politician or political party to vote for or against. Dr. Smith stated this in an interview, where he spoke on…
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I ventured into politics with a vow never to deceive those who elected me – Lawan
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Friday disclosed that his foray into partisan politics came with a vow never to deceive those who elected him. According to the Senate President, his decision to be transparent in his dealings as a lawmaker stems from his determination to deliver effective representation to his people, and by extension in…
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Poll verdict, Supreme Court in the eye of the storm – Carl Umegboro
By Carl Umegboro The Supreme Court of Nigeria has since its decision on the Imo state governorship tussle on 14 January, 2020 found itself in the eyes of the storm. In the decision, the candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Emeka Ihedioha was sacked from office as Imo governor and replaced with candidate of…
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Kano Rerun: I’ve retired Kwankwaso from politics, Ganduje boasts
…Says ex-gov no longer relevant Kano State governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Friday took a swipe at the immediate-past governor of the state and his estranged political ally, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso saying the latest outing of the All Progressive Congress (APC) during the just concluded Kano re-run election has retired him (Kwankwaso) from…
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Why I can’t succeed as a politician – Pete Edochie reveals
Veteran actor and broadcaster, Pete Edochie has said that he cannot be a politician. Edochie known for his incisive perspectives on national issues noted that with the kind of temperament he has, he cannot succeed as a politician. “ I don’t like politics. Number one, the kind of temperament that I have, I can’t succeed…
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2019 polls: Effort to increase women participation did not yield desired result-INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says its efforts at ensuring the participation of more women in the electoral process did not yield the desired result in 2019 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the assertion at the “INEC’S review meeting of 2019 general elections from a gender perspective”, held in Abuja on…
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Hadiza Balarabe: From stethoscope to politics, By Emmanuel Ado
By Emmanuel Ado “There’s no greater challenge and there is no greater honor than to be in public service.” – Condoleezza Rice If medicine like politics, is about service to humanity,realistically speaking Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, the Kaduna State Deputy Governor can’t by any stretch of imagination be accused of having “abandoned” medical practice.…
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Reduce your talks, join politics, Buhari’s wife tells Nigerian women
First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs Aisha Buhari, on Thursday said it was high time women stopped talking and moved into action to curb women disparity in politics. Buhari who was represented by Mrs Pauline Tallen, Former Deputy Governor, of Plateau, made the call at a two-day National Conference on Women’s political Participation in Nigeria: Post-2019…
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Nigeria ranks 181 out of 193 countries with highest number of women in politics
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) says Nigeria currently ranks 181 out of 193 countries polled in terms women’s participation in politics. Dr Joy Onyesoh, Country Director, WILPF Nigeria, said this on Thursday in Abuja. Onnyesoh was speaking during the National Conference on Women’s Participation in Nigeria: Post 2019 General Elections, in a…