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Winning a delegate election in Nigeria, By Doyin Okupe
Those who won delegates elections in Nigeria over the last 2 decades fall into the following categories; 1. Those backed by an incumbent government at national or state levels. 2. In the absence of a incumbent federalgovernment, Those who are supported by a majority of “Supper Stakeholders ” These will include sitting state governors, fmr governors and/ leaders in states…
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You forgot history when I supported you, Fayose replies Eleka’s outburst
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has responded to his former Deputy, Professor Kolapo Olusola-Eleka, who in his outburst accused his former boss of being deceitful and arrogant. In a letter he wrote to the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, announcing his withdrawal from the senatorial race for Ekiti South, Eleka said while Fayose endorsed him openly, he…
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Set automatic antivirus updates to avoid vulnerabilities, NCC advises
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has advised telecom consumers and other Information and Communications Technology (ICT) end users on the need to always enable automatic update features for AVAST and AVG antiviruses to prevent potential cyber vulnerabilities. This was contained in a new advisory released by the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), the cybersecurity centre for the telecom sector…
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Kogi APC delegates and the joke on Amaechi, By Kingsley Monday
We see and hear all manner of things during election season. From the ridiculous to the sublime. So, Rotimi Amaechi was in Kogi State to woo APC delegates last week. The former Minister and presidential aspirant anchored his message to the Kogi delegates on the premise that, as President of Nigeria, he will run an all-inclusive government. For whatever the…
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Deborah Samuel: Soyinka calls for sack, trial of National Mosque Imam for hate rhetoric, incitement to murder
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka on Saturday called for the sack and prosecution of Imam of the National Mosque, Abuja, Prof Ibrahim Maqari for justifying the murder of Deborah Samuel for alleged blasphemy. Soyinka labelled Maqari an “apostate of the creed of humanity.” Deborah, a student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, was lynched on May 12 for allegedly…
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FIRS, the new number one cash cow, By Mahmud Jega
There has been a silent change of baton at the cash inflow pipeline into the Federation Account, the proverbial national cake. For decades the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation [NNPC] held sway as the top national cash cow. Since last year, the oil giant’s contribution to the Federation Account has dwindled to zero, no thanks to the N4 trillion annual subsidy…
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Tinubu in Delta, Edo promises to build on success in power sector
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has promised to build on the achievements of the present administration in the power sector. Tinubu said this in continuation of his meeting with APC delegates in Edo and Delta states ahead of the party’s presidential primary election. According to a statement by his media office, Tinubu spoke about…
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Osun 2022: Oyetola Campaign Council appreciates Ooni
The Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the July 16 governorship election in Osun State has expressed gratitude to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, other Ife traditional rulers and the entire residents of the ancient town and its environs for trooping out en-masse to receive Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, leaders and members of the party.…
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Kano, Nasarawa governors endorse Tinubu for presidency
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje and his Nasarawa State counterpart, Abdullahi Sule say National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu can replicate the excellent work he did in Lagos, recommending him as Nigeria’s president. The two governors spoke separately when Tinubu visited their two states to hold dialogue with the party’s delegates to the national convention/presidential…
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APC has greatest potential to do best for Nigeria – Osinbajo
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has the greatest potential to do the best for Nigeria and ensure its further development and progress, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this Thursday in Rivers State, in continuation of his nationwide consultations with stakeholders and delegates of the party. Speaking briefly with the media after meeting with the…
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