Archives Tag: Politics
2023 Presidential Election: Peter Obi Declares For President
April 19, 2022
After months of expectations, speculations, and agitations, Mr. Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State has finally thrown his hat into the ring to run for the office of President in the 2023 general elections under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Read more about Politics Mr. Peter Obi who was a one-time vice presidential hopeful … Continue reading 2023 Presidential Election: Peter Obi Declares For President
Tony Elumelu Blows Hot On Twitter Over The State Of The Nation
April 19, 2022
Some days ago, I was in a conversation with my parents and we reminisced on the good old days, about how a bag of rice was 20 Naira in the late 1980s, and how the transport fare from Onitsha to Lagos was 15 Naira in the mid-1990s. Our discussion centred on the history of … Continue reading Tony Elumelu Blows Hot On Twitter Over The State Of The Nation
Russia And Ukraine: FG Deploys Chartered Flight To Evacuate Nigerians
April 19, 2022
Nigerians stranded in neighbouring countries of Ukraine such as Poland, Romania, and Hungary, are set to return home, thanks to the Nigerian government. Read more about Politics As the ongoing crisis between Russia and Ukraine intensifies, the federal government as part of efforts to ensure that Nigerians in Ukraine return home safely, confirmed on Tuesday, … Continue reading Russia And Ukraine: FG Deploys Chartered Flight To Evacuate Nigerians
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How Will The Russia-Ukraine Conflict Affect Nigeria’s Economy?
April 19, 2022
On Thursday, February 24, the long-running tensions between Russia and Ukraine descended into a full-blown war. Russian troops crossed into Ukraine, and the latter’s army mobilized to face the incoming threat. It was the start of the most violent conflict in Europe since the turn of the century. Read more about Politics Observers from across … Continue reading How Will The Russia-Ukraine Conflict Affect Nigeria’s Economy?
Live Updates: National Assembly Votes On Constitutional Amendments
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is set to experience a series of constitutional reforms, as members of the Senate and the House of Representatives will vote on 68 proposed amendments to the 1999 Constitution that may be approved as laws or not, after a series of hearings, proceedings and the final assent of the executive President. Read more … Continue reading Live Updates: National Assembly Votes On Constitutional Amendments
Russia And Ukraine: Nigerians Granted Visa-Free Access To Hungary And Romania
April 19, 2022
The conflict has seen foreign nations in Ukraine evacuate the Eastern European country for safety. Owing to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the Nigerian government has announced that Nigerians living in Ukraine can now leave the Eastern European country through the Hungarian and Romanian borders as both countries have approved visa-free access for … Continue reading Russia And Ukraine: Nigerians Granted Visa-Free Access To Hungary And Romania
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INEC Publishes Notice Of Election For 2023
April 19, 2022
INEC has made public, the dates that Nigerians are expected to troop to the polls and exercise their franchise in 2023. Ruling Nigerian electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday, February 28, 2022, published the Notice of Election (Form EC60A) for the 2023 general elections in Nigeria. INEC on Saturday, February 26, … Continue reading INEC Publishes Notice Of Election For 2023
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The Russian-Ukrainian War: Black Racism At The Borders Of Eastern Europe
April 19, 2022
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its sixth day, African refugees fleeing Russian bombardments of Ukraine have found themselves stranded at various border points in Eastern Europe, especially in the Ukrainian-Polish border. Several videos and photos have littered the social media space showing Polish immigration and police officers deterring African refugees from entering … Continue reading The Russian-Ukrainian War: Black Racism At The Borders Of Eastern Europe
Russia-Ukraine War: Federal Government of Nigeria Evacuates Trapped Nigerians In Ukraine Through Poland
April 19, 2022
The Federal Government has said measures are ongoing to evacuate citizens stranded in war-hit Ukraine through the Nigerian Embassy in Warsaw, Poland. Read more about Politics Following the crisis in Eastern Europe as Russia and Ukraine exchange military fire, an estimated 5,000 Nigerians living in war-torn Ukraine have called out on the federal government to … Continue reading Russia-Ukraine War: Federal Government of Nigeria Evacuates Trapped Nigerians In Ukraine Through Poland
How The Russia-Ukraine War Will Affect Nigeria
April 19, 2022
As Eastern Europe burns, with the Russian military bombarding Ukraine, several analysts have continued to think of the global implications of the war. The Kremlin Government under President Putin has authorized a momentous military operation that saw Russian military forces running through into Ukraine, an action that was received with global condemnation, especially by … Continue reading How The Russia-Ukraine War Will Affect Nigeria
Measures Underway To Evacuate Nigerians Stranded In War-hit Ukraine
April 19, 2022
Following the crisis in Eastern Europe as Russia and Ukraine exchanges military fire, an estimated 5,000 Nigerians living in war-torn Ukraine have called out on the federal government to evacuate them. Read more about Politics Despite the early warning signs of Russia’s imminent attack, the federal government did not take decisive steps in responding … Continue reading Measures Underway To Evacuate Nigerians Stranded In War-hit Ukraine
President Buhari Approves The Nigeria Startup Bill To Be Moved to NASS
April 19, 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved Nigeria Startup Bill to be passed by the National Assembly. This was disclosed by the Nigerian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami on Tuesday at a Breakfast Interactive Session held at Oriental Hotel, Lagos. Read more about Politics The Bill has been considered after about a … Continue reading President Buhari Approves The Nigeria Startup Bill To Be Moved to NASS
Nigerians Trapped In Ukraine Amidst Russian-Ukraine Conflict
April 19, 2022
An estimated 4,000 Nigerians studying in tertiary institutions across Ukraine have found themselves trapped amidst the crossfires ongoing between Moscow and Kyiv. As Eastern Europe burns with Russia’s Vladimir Putin bombarding neighbouring Ukraine following the breakdown of diplomatic efforts, Nigerians living in Ukraine have called out to the Nigerian Government to evacuate them. Read … Continue reading Nigerians Trapped In Ukraine Amidst Russian-Ukraine Conflict
Finally, Buhari Signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill Into Law And What It Means
April 19, 2022
Earlier this afternoon after much debate among Nigerians and the feet-dragging by the Presidency, the President, Muhammadu Buhari, has finally signed Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2022 into law. The president granted his assent to the Bill at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Friday. In attendance were the Vice President, … Continue reading Finally, Buhari Signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill Into Law And What It Means
The Politics Of Nigerian Restructuring: Concepts, Debates And Practice
April 19, 2022
When the Union Jack was lowered in 1960 and the green and white flag of Nigeria was raised in its place, Nigerians were yet to define the concept and practice of nationhood. It was a new country with many uncertainties laid before it, but it was too exciting to discuss this important issue. During … Continue reading The Politics Of Nigerian Restructuring: Concepts, Debates And Practice
