Politics

Tax Reform Bills: Northern youths stage solidarity rally for Barau

Thousands of youth from across the 19 Northern States of the country staged a solidarity rally at the entrance of the National Assembly today, in support of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, describing him as the “Sardauna of our era.” According to them, the peaceful rally was organised to warn those attacking the Deputy President of…

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Forgive Aregbesola – Oba of Lagos appeals to President Tinubu

Oba of Lagos, HRM Rilwan Akiolu has called on President Bola Tinubu to forgive and reconcile with former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. The Monarch made the appeal when he received in his Place, the Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo and the MD/CEO FERMA,Chuckwuemeka Agbasi and their team. It would be recalled that Tinubu and Aregbesola were…

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Ekpa threatened me over non-support for Biafra — Orji Kalu

By Kunle Sanni Orji Kalu, the senator representing Abia North, has disclosed that Simon Ekpa, a self-proclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), threatened him over his refusal to endorse the agitation for Biafra. Kalu made this revelation on Monday during an interview with Arise Television, where he stressed the urgent need for security agencies to adopt…

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North shouldn’t condemn Tinubu because of Tax Reform Bills- Dogara

A former Speaker of the House of Representatives,Yakubu Dogara has called for calm over the northern region’s criticism of the Tax Reform Bills before the National Assembly.  Since the introduction of the bills before the National Assembly, prominent figures in the northern region have faulted them. Millions of others in the region have called for a review of the bills…

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We must ensure transparent conduct of LG elections, says Abbas

Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house of representatives, has described the conduct of local government elections in the country as “disgraceful”. Abbas spoke in Abuja on Monday at the national dialogue on local government and constitution amendment. Represented by Benjamin Kalu, his deputy, Abbas said local governments, being the closest to the people, have a vital role in delivering services,…

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Rivers Crisis: Fubara will emerge General in Politics – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said though antagonism is a common experience that leaders face, the political war staged against the Rivers State Governor,  Siminalayi Fubara, will eventually make him emerge as a General in politics. Jonathan spoke at the 1st Etche Festival of Food, Art and Culture Exhibition held at Nihi Community in Etche Local Government Area of the…

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Restructuring: Group canvasses parliamentary system, proposes 8 regions

A political group, The Rebirth Group (TRG) has canvassed for the return of Parliamentary System which was abolished after the first coup in 1966. Speaking at a retreat in Kaduna, the convener of the group, Deacon Owolabi Oladejo, said TRG is working towards a restructured Nigeria that would work for all. The group also commended Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani…

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How I saved Obasanjo from execution — Gowon

Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has disclosed how he intervened to save former President Olusegun Obasanjo from being executed over allegations of a coup plot in 1995. Gowon recounted this at the inaugural Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival organized by the Plateau State Government. Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the event, which also…

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VIDEO: Atiku hosts Peter Obi at his home in Adamawa

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, receives former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi in his Adamawa home. https://www.westernpost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WhatsApp-Video-2024-11-30-at-1.04.41-PM.mp4

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2027: Atiku Abubakar welcomes Peter Obi to Adamawa home

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 election has welcomed former Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the same election, Peter Obi, to his Yola, Adamawa State residence. Obi, who is former governor of Anambra State, visited Atiku in his residence over the weekend. The duo, according to sources, discussed the matter…

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