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Tag: Politics
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Waste Crisis: Wahab defends Sanwo-Olu, accuses GRV of playing politics
By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has defended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s response to the recent waste management challenges in parts of the state, insisting that the government is confronting the problem while implementing long-term reforms. Wahab’s response came after Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV), the African Democratic…
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2027 Polls: Y-PA Warns Against Ethnic Intimidation in Lagos Politics
By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos The Yoruba Patriots Alliance (Y-PA) has criticised what it described as rising political ultimatums and ethnic pressure tactics allegedly being deployed by some groups in Lagos State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The organisation was reacting to reports of threats by certain interests to withdraw electoral support from the ruling…
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Don’t play politics with military, ex-CDS Irabor warns
Former Chief of Defence Staff General Lucky Irabor (retd), has warned against playing politics with the military. According to him, the military enjoys unity and bond not found in any other sector. Irabor spoke at a reception organised by the Defence Headquarters after his Pulling Out parade on Friday in Abuja. He said, “The friendship…
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WEEK BRIEF: Tinubu Presidency, fuel subsidy saga and NLC war drum
On May 29, Bola Ahmed Tinubu became the 16th president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He was sworn in as President of Nigeria by the Chief Justice of Nigeria Olukayode Ariwoola at 10:41 AM (WAT) at an inauguration ceremony held in Eagle Square in Abuja. President Tinubu, a former Governor of Lagos State and…
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Kogi 2023: Yahaya Bello escapes assassination
Polical violence is fast gaining trend ahead of the Kogi State Governorship election scheduled for 11 November. This Saturday, the State Governor, Yahaya Bello raised alarm about an alleged attack oh his convoy by hoodlums. The Governor was on his way from Abuja to Lokoja when the attack occured at Banda village, in the outskirts…
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Reverse fuel price till agreement with labour is reached, TUC tells FG
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), has asked the Federal Government to reserve old price of fuel until an agreement is reached between the trade unions and government. TUC said their demand is the decision of the Congress’s National Executive Council, arising from a long deliberation on fuel subsidy removal issues and demands of…
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Fuel Subsidy: FG meets NLC, TUC in Villa
A Federal Government team is meeting with Organised Labour at the Presidential Villa Abuja. The meeting, which is held in the Chief of Staff’s Conference Room of the Villa, was expected to discuss issues surrounding the escalating fuel crisis across the country. The proclamation of an end of the fuel subsidy regime by President Bola…
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Reps recommend 20 years imprisonment, N80m fine on illegal importation, exportation of explosives
The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the imposition of 20 years imprisonment and N80 million fine on anyone convicted for engaging in offences bothering on importation or exportation of explosives either through the sea or air. The details of other offences are contained in the Senate bill which seeks to repeal the Explosives Act…
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It’s easier to control my cattle, sheep than Nigerians – Buhari
Nigerian president exiting office today, Muhammad Buhari, has said his cattle and sheep are easier to be controlled than Nigerians. He, however, said he would need to reduce the number of cows and sheep in his ranch because he may not be having enough money to feed them after office. It’s no longer news that…
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‘I Knew My Husband Needed Help’ – Aisha Buhari
Aisha Buhari, wife of outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed that his husband was not mentally prepared for the task ahead of him, saying that she was aware that he actually needed help. The Firsl Lady said she was relentless in her support for her husband and prioritised the welfare of Nigerians. The president’s wife…
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