Archives Tag: Politics
Nigerian Diplomat Inaugrated As President Of The 74th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly
April 19, 2022
On Monday, September 16, 2019, Nigerian political scientist and diplomat, Tijjani Muhammad Bande, was inaugurated as the President of the United Nations General Assembly. In a ceremony held inside the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations headquarters in New York, Ecuadorian diplomat, Maria Espinosa who was president of the 73rd UN General Assembly, handed … Continue reading Nigerian Diplomat Inaugrated As President Of The 74th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly
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ThrowBack Thursday: The Landmark 12 2/3rds Votes Supreme Court Decision (1979)
April 19, 2022
One of the most controversial and legally deterministic cases to come out of Nigerian politics was the landmark judgment delivered on September 26, 1979, by the Supreme Court, in favour of Alhaji Shehu Shagari’s election at the 1979 presidential polls against Chief Obafemi Awolowo. General Olusegun Obasanjo had just conducted the much-awaited presidential election on … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: The Landmark 12 2/3rds Votes Supreme Court Decision (1979)
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Seyi Makinde Still under Searchlight as CCB Begins N48 billion Asset Verification
April 19, 2022
Engr. Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo state, caused quite a stir in the media back on July 15 when he said that his assets and that of his family was worth over N48 billion. The declaration filed in his asset form, as of May 28 when he picked it up at the CCB’s office … Continue reading Seyi Makinde Still under Searchlight as CCB Begins N48 billion Asset Verification
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Do You Know The Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and their Port Folios
April 19, 2022
The appointment of ministers of the federal republic of Nigeria is something a lot of Nigerians looks forward to, given that the individuals proffer a sneak preview into what the possible outcomes of the different sectors of the Nation will become. Though there is no fixed formula for producing the nomination and appointment of Ministers, … Continue reading Do You Know The Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and their Port Folios
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Further Insight into the P&ID $9.6 Billion Heist on Nigeria
April 19, 2022
A contract was signed between an Irish company and the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources roughly 10 years ago under very questionable circumstances; and it appeared that the foundation to swindle the Nigerian government of several billions of dollars, years into the future, was laid. The P&ID issue became more controversial when the company secured … Continue reading Further Insight into the P&ID $9.6 Billion Heist on Nigeria
By adedoyin
How Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians Kill Africa the More
April 19, 2022
For a large part of the early 21st Century South Africa, xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals and especially on Nigerians living in the Republic of South Africa has become a commonality. Year in year out, we hear of Nigerians being burnt or stoned alive in some of the major cities in South Africa such as … Continue reading How Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians Kill Africa the More
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How Alleged Twitter Clampdown on Critic Aisha Yesufu Turned Out
April 19, 2022
In the first instance, Aisha Yesufu was a staunch Buharist until she made a roundabout turn and became a fierce critic of President Muhammadu Buhari. Some months back, around the time of the general elections, a number of Twitter accounts who were purported to be vocal against Buhari’s administration were suspended. Some of the victims … Continue reading How Alleged Twitter Clampdown on Critic Aisha Yesufu Turned Out
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ThrowBack Thursday: When Radio Kudirat Became the Symbol of Resistance (1996)
April 19, 2022
The symbol of resistance which formed a major blockade to the junta of General Sani Abacha started in 1995 as Radio Freedom; but was renamed as Radio Kudirat in 1996 after the assassination of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola. As a major critique of the junta and as the first renowned martyr of the assault on oppositional … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: When Radio Kudirat Became the Symbol of Resistance (1996)
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Buhari’s Ministerial Slots in Want of Federal Character and Equity
April 19, 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in the 43 cabinet ministers who have been screened and approved by the Senate. This took place on Wednesday the 21st of August 2019, six months after his election. While some loyalists of the President have since praised the ministerial list as the best path to Nigeria’s development, critics have … Continue reading Buhari’s Ministerial Slots in Want of Federal Character and Equity
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A Flicker of Corruption in N-Power and Other SIPs
April 19, 2022
Two weeks ago, the Federal Government through the National Social Investment Office (NSIO) boldly stated that the N-Power scheme is immune to corruption. This statement perhaps came too early, as there have been revelations that the beneficiaries of the scheme have been found wanting in accountability. The N-Power is one of the schemes under the … Continue reading A Flicker of Corruption in N-Power and Other SIPs
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Code Wilo has Just Been Released in Cinemas
April 19, 2022
Film lovers who would like something different from the usual comedy and romance of most Nollywood movies have an answer in Code Wilo. The story is a political thriller which centers on the drama that a chief triggers when he announces his daughter’s intention to run for state governor. The movie explores the harsh realities … Continue reading Code Wilo has Just Been Released in Cinemas
How can Nigerians Hold Politicians Responsible?
April 19, 2022
A video in which former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu was manhandled by some men of Igbo extraction in Nuremberg, Germany was in circulation over the weekend. Ekweremadu was scheduled to speak as a special guest of honour at the 2nd Igbo Annual Festival in Germany. The motive of the attack is still unknown, … Continue reading How can Nigerians Hold Politicians Responsible?
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Fingers Crossed as Atiku Gives Final Address at Elections Tribunal
April 19, 2022
In what may go down as the fiercest elections tribunal related political battle in contemporary Nigeria, the case presented by the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at the 2019 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, appears to be very strong. The Atiku team led by Dr. Livy Uzoukwu (SAN) at the Presidential Elections … Continue reading Fingers Crossed as Atiku Gives Final Address at Elections Tribunal
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Throwback Thursday: The Bombardment and Plunder of Benin (1897)
April 19, 2022
About three years before Britain consolidated the provinces and protectorates of Nigeria and as the realities of the partitioning of Africa began to dawn on them, it went on a bombardment mission of the old Benin Kingdom in 1897. British government representatives, prior to that time, had already completed negotiations for peace among some warring … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: The Bombardment and Plunder of Benin (1897)
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Gowon’s National Prayer Rally and What the Nation Really Needs
April 19, 2022
Former military Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd) on Sunday led other Christian leaders to the at the All Saints Anglican Cathedral in Osogbo, Osun State, for the annual one-day national prayer rally for the country. For many years, even after being booted out of power in 1976 by General Murtala Muhammed, Gowon would … Continue reading Gowon’s National Prayer Rally and What the Nation Really Needs
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