Archives Tag: Politics
Lekki Massacre: The Black Content Of Lagos State Government White Paper
April 19, 2022
The just-released White Paper of the Lagos State Government in response to the Judicial Panel Report on the Lekki Shooting has sparked several outrages across the country. The White Paper which was released on Tuesday night of November 30, 2021, was full of many contradictions and inconsistencies as given by the earlier-released Report. Read … Continue reading Lekki Massacre: The Black Content Of Lagos State Government White Paper
Kaduna State Government Implements 4 Working Days Arrangement For Civil Servants
April 19, 2022
In a bid to boost efficiency and productivity, the Kaduna State government has announced that starting from December 1, 2021, public servants will now have to work four times a week rather than the 5-working days that have been the order. This information was made public in a statement released on Monday, November 29, … Continue reading Kaduna State Government Implements 4 Working Days Arrangement For Civil Servants
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INEC Says Over 4 Million Nigerians Have Participated In The Continuous Voters’ Registration Exercise
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s ruling electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that over 4 million Nigerians have participated in the ongoing fresh Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise across the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Read more about Politics The commission which successfully conducted the 2021 gubernatorial elections … Continue reading INEC Says Over 4 Million Nigerians Have Participated In The Continuous Voters’ Registration Exercise
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Men You Should Know: Akinwunmi Ambode
April 19, 2022
Akinwunmi Ambode was born on the 14th of June 1963 at Epe General Hospital, Lagos to the family of Festus Akinwale Ambode and Christianah Oluleye Ambode. He is one of ten children. Read more about Men you should know Education Ambode attended St. Jude’s Primary School, Ebute Metta, Lagos State, from 1969-1974, where he sat … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Akinwunmi Ambode
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#EndSARS: Lagos Judicial Panel Of Inquiry Presents Its Report
April 19, 2022
After long months – over a year – of painful wait by the victims of the #LekkiMassacre and the rest of the world, on the 15th of November, 2021, the Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution on the Lekki Toll Gate Shooting Incident and Cases of Police Brutality handed over a 309-page report on the infamous … Continue reading #EndSARS: Lagos Judicial Panel Of Inquiry Presents Its Report
Women You Should Know: Olusola Obada
April 19, 2022
Born into the Agbejanlabofa family of Obodi in Ijeshaland on June 27, 1951, Olusola completed her basic education at UMC Demonstration School, Ibadan and her secondary school education at Queen’s School, Ede, Osun State. Read more about Women you should know She is an alumnus of Watford College of Technology, Watford, the United Kingdom … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Olusola Obada
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Anambra Decides 2021: Coloured Ballots And Other INEC Strategies For Free And Fair Elections
April 19, 2022
As Anambranians set to go to the polls today, 6 November 2021, several observers are apprehensive about the outcome of the election. The question of free and fair elections comes to the fore again. The history of gubernatorial elections in Anambra has been full of high dramas and controversies. Read more about Politics In … Continue reading Anambra Decides 2021: Coloured Ballots And Other INEC Strategies For Free And Fair Elections
Lekki Massacre: Nigerians Take To The Streets To Remember Victims
April 19, 2022
Despite warnings and threats by the Nigerian police to arrest citizens who will come out for a peaceful one-year memorial for victims of the Lekki Massacre, Nigerians especially the youth in the soro soke (speak up) spirit refused to be silenced and came out in a show of solidarity for a movement the government … Continue reading Lekki Massacre: Nigerians Take To The Streets To Remember Victims
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One Year After Lekki Massacre: What Has Changed?
April 19, 2022
20 October 2020 remains fresh on the minds of Nigerians and the world at large. It was one of the darkest moments in Nigeria’s history. On the night of this day, at about 6:50 pm, members of the Nigerian Army opened fire on peaceful protesters at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos State, Nigeria. … Continue reading One Year After Lekki Massacre: What Has Changed?
20th October 2020: One Year Later
April 19, 2022
Today, 20th of October 2021 is the one year anniversary of the infamous event of 20th of October 2020, otherwise known as the #LekkiMassacre. Read more about Politics The month of October 2020 will forever be a memorable month in the socio-political history of Nigeria. A month in which Nigerians from all extractions came together, … Continue reading 20th October 2020: One Year Later
What You Should Know About RiseONigeria
April 19, 2022
Many young Nigerians shy away from politics and demonstrate a high level of political apathy due to the negative connotations that have followed politics for a long time. RiseONigeria, an engaging platform for political enthusiasts, has emerged to solve this problem by enacting steps to ensure transparent elections through the use of technology. How … Continue reading What You Should Know About RiseONigeria
Nigeria @ 61: For A People’s Independence
April 19, 2022
Naturally, today is a public holiday in Nigeria. States and the Federal Government traditionally line up activities to celebrate and mark the day Nigeria became free of British rule on October 1, 1960. Read more about Politics In the past, we do also see independent bodies organise street parades – with people donned in … Continue reading Nigeria @ 61: For A People’s Independence
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The Politics Of VAT And Stamp Duty
April 19, 2022
The ongoing drama between the Federal Government and some States on the VAT Court Order in Rivers State Federal High Court has generated both good and bad ripples within a very short timeframe. Read more about Politics There are so many inconsistencies that have been going on in the administration of VAT for years. … Continue reading The Politics Of VAT And Stamp Duty
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ThrowBack Thursday: Abubakar Tafawa Balewa – Pioneer Prime Minister Of Nigeria (1)
April 19, 2022
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was born to Yakubu Dan Zala of Gere ethnicity and Fatima Inna of Gere and Fulani descent in Bauchi (Northern Nigeria Protectorate) in December 1912. Read more about Throwback Thursday Balewa began to study at a Koranic School in Bauchi from where he proceeded to Bauchi Provincial School. Balewa furthered his … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Abubakar Tafawa Balewa – Pioneer Prime Minister Of Nigeria (1)
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An Open Grazing Ban Via The Back Door In The North-East
April 19, 2022
Consistency of government policy is one thing tiers of government across the world find difficult to achieve. But the experience with Nigeria is different as the government at the Federal level is often found to be walking a path separate from that at the State and Local government levels. Read more about Politics The … Continue reading An Open Grazing Ban Via The Back Door In The North-East
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