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G-5 governors fail to name preferred presidential candidate at Makinde’s campaign flag-off
The G-5 governors failed to name their preferred candidate for next month’s presidential election despite expectations they will do so during the flag-off of Governor Seyi Makinde’s re-election campaign in Ibadan on Thursday. The event, which held at Mapo, in Ibadan had all the members of the G-5 – Makinde, Governors Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Samuel Ortom (Benue), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia)…
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Buba Marwa shows we can do it, By Femi Adesina
It was raging debate at a time in the country, when the land was beleaguered and almost totally asphyxiated by insurgency. Should we procure the services of foreign mercenaries or not? There were strident arguments for and against. At the security council meeting, the issue came up, and there were points for and against. President Muhammadu Buhari, as Chairman of…
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The scarification of Ebora Owu, By Bolaji Adebiyi
Never wanting to lie low at moments of national distress, Olusegun Obasanjo, former president of Nigeria, stole the show on New Year’s Day with a letter to Nigerians, particularly the youth, asking them to take back their country. “The last seven and a half years have no doubt been eventful and stressful years for many Nigerians,” the man also…
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Between Gov Adeleke and Speaker Owoeye: Who is a better statesman, By Ismail Omipidan
Politics, the world over is about interest. This is why once politics is over, those voted in, especially governors and Presidents face governance until it is time for another round of politics. In Osun, the governorship election was held on July 16, 2022 and results declared the next day. But the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its candidate in that…
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Ring fence development and the South East question, By Eberechukwu Okonkwo
As I made my way out of the arrival lounge of the Sam Mbakwe Airport in Obiangwu, at about half past One O’Clock, I was hit by the now rare mild Hamartan haze. Right at the entrance, a gathering of ‘just arrived’ passengers stood forlorn like protesters on one side of a wide chasm, separating them from the taxi drivers…
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Shettima pays homage to more emirs in Kano State, visits Rano, Gaya emirates
Vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Kashim Shettima was in both Rano and Gaya – all in Kano State where he led a high powered team on a historic visit to the two emirates. On the Shettima’s team were Kano State Deputy Governor, Dr Nasir Yusuf Gawuna and Deputy National Chairman of the APC (North) Senator…
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PHOTO NEWS: Ajimobi’s wife mobilises support for Tinubu-Shettima in Oyo State
Dr. Mrs. Florence Ajimobi on Thursday in Ibadan held meetings with heads and members of various muslimah groups in Oyo State ahead of the February 25, 2023 presidential election. The former Oyo State First Lady canvassed votes for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu/Kashim Shettima ticket under APC assuring the groups that only the APC presidential ticket represents a better future and hope…
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My life or His Publicity? When Zulum made a call, By Isa Gusau
Our boss, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, my family and closest friends wouldn’t like what I am about to publicly reveal. I deeply apologise. Last week, I had a surgery at Max Multi Speciality Hospital in New Delhi, India. The surgery, which doctors categorised as a ‘high risk’ was around my chest wall and lungs. It lasted some hours. It was…
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A train to somewhere, By Dare Babarinsa
Last month, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave Lagosians a special Christmas present when he officially rode on the new light rail of Lagos. The city rail has been long in coming, but finally it is here. We hope that this is the beginning of new things to come, as Lagos fully embraces its status as a megacity. The new city rail…
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Tinubu/Shettima: Oyetola inaugurates Presidential Campaign Council in Osogbo
…says APC has offered best candidates to turn around Nigeria’s fortunes …restates Osun will deliver over 1 million votes for APC The immediate past governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola on Thursday inaugurated the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), in Osogbo. Oyetola who is the State Coordinator, Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council tasked the newly-inaugurated members of the PCC to intensify…
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