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Trump, who has made a hardline immigration stance a key issue of his presidency and 2020 re-election bid,

Mass deportation ‘starting fairly soon,’ says Trump

July 6, 2019 12:00 am

Trump, who has made a hardline immigration stance a key issue of his presidency and 2020 re-election bid, postponed the operation last month after the date was leaked, but on Monday he said it would take place after July 4.

“They’ll be starting fairly soon, but I don’t call them raids, we’re removing people, all of these people who have come in over the years illegally,” he told reporters at the White House on Friday.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last month said operations would target recently-arrived undocumented migrants in a bid to discourage a surge of Central American
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Issues formulated for Governor Obiano and his aides 7

Issues formulated for Governor Obiano and his aides 7

July 4, 2019 9:17 am

By Odumodu Gbulagu

…and Obiano is doing well according to his aides

61. When the Igwe of Aguleri died, the Idigo’s and Council deposited the mortal remains at a mortuary in Enugu. Aware that in Aguleri customs that the remains of Igwe would be seen and buried for the crowning of a new Igwe. With this Gov. Obiano sent the Chief of Staff to go and get the remains with contingent of police. When the hospital administration refused, Obiano called his Enugu state counterpart and his intervention led to the release of Igwe’s body. Why would Obiano ignite problem that …

Senator apologises for assault as Nigerians protest at NASS

July 4, 2019 12:41 am
Outraged at a senator’s assault on a nursing mother, some Nigerians took their protest to the National Assembly yesterday. They demanded the immediate arrest and investigation of Senator Elisha Abbo who was caught on camera physically assaulting the woman at an adult sex toys shop in Abuja.Though members of the group, Concerned Nigerian Movement (CNM), alleged that they were obstructed by arm- bearing security agents on their way to the National Assembly, they could not be stopped from passing their message.Abbo, representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, was caught on video descending on the woman after she pleaded with him not …
Defend your ancestral lands, Soyinka, Ooni advise Nigerians

Wole Soyinka: Ruga can set Nigeria on fire

July 3, 2019 12:18 am

Nobel laureate Prof Wole Soyinka yesterday joined the raging cattle settlements dispute, describing the policy as a keg of gunpowder.

The planned Ruga (settlements) is the Federal Government’s antidote to the bloody herders/farmers clashes, which have taken many lives, setting Nigeria on edge.

Even before its execution, the policy has sparked a huge row, with some states, including those that are not earmarked for the project, rejecting it.

The Rivers State Government, the local chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State and the Berom community yesterday joined the rising rank of those rejecting the policy.

The Plateau …

Issues formulated for Governor Obiano and his aides 6

Issues formulated for Governor Obiano and his aides 6

July 1, 2019 12:03 pm

By Odumodu Gbulagu

 

…and Obiano is doing well according to his aides

 

51. As Governor, Obi provided Internet facilities to all the secondary schools in the State. While he was leaving, he paid subscription of two years for the Internet to Galaxy Backbone. Once the subscription ended, Obiano is yet to renew it.
Can James say anything about this?

52. Six years of being the Governor, Obiano has engaged GLO at the cost of 54 million to provide special Internet line for him. When he was not satisfied, he engaged Cool Fm’s Dish at the cost of 37m. …

Obaseki pays surprise visit to Oshiomhole, to end rift

PDP lambastes Obaseki over silence on RUGA settlement

July 1, 2019 9:46 am

The Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State has accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of secretly conceding land to the federal government for a pilot scheme of the RUGA Settlement.

It said Governor Obaseki’s silence on the issue at a time other state governments are rejecting the establishment of RUGA settlement in their respective states was worrisome.

The PDP vowed to use all possible means including legal actions to defend the interest of Edo people in respect of the RUGA settlement.

State Chairman of the PDP, Chief Dan Orbih, who spoke Monday at a press briefing in Benin City urged Obaseki to …

Strategy, PDP will use to re-claim Anambra - Hon. Azubogu

PDP shuns INEC parley with political parties

July 1, 2019 9:40 am

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) shunned Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) organised parley with political parties.

There were about sixty political parties were in attendance.

PDP and it’s presidential candidate in the 2019 poll, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar are already in Court challenging the outcome of the election.

The parley is meant to review the Conduct of the 2019 general elections.

Otunba Niyi Adebayo represented the All Progressive Congress (APC).

INEC had announced that it will commence a National dialogue on the last general elections with the aim of improving on the shortcomings identified in the last Feburary and March 2019 …

Unmasking Odumodu Gbulagu with Anambra state ₦5m bounty

Unmasking Odumodu Gbulagu with Anambra state ₦5m bounty

July 1, 2019 6:10 am

By Odumodu Gbulagu

 

Whoever knew me on this space knows that I’m a social critic and an advocate of good governance who loves to write and oftentimes get my articles published on different news web portals.
I write about virtually everything, from history, wars, humanity in general, to burning social issues, but With special interest in politics and leadership.

I have been around for a very long time, and have not spared Buhari or any other bad leader there is.
Many of my friends here can attest that they got endeared to me because of my activities on the …

EFCC accuses judge of favouring Saraki, Okorocha

Alleged ₦12b diversion: EFCC faults Saraki’s claim

July 1, 2019 12:33 am

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday said non-confirmation of its Acting Chairman, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, has no link with the current probe of former Senate President Bukolala Saraki.

The anti-graft agency faulted Saraki for alleging that his investigation by the EFCC for diverting about N12 billion Kwara State funds, among others, was due to the refusal of the Senate to confirm Magu.

It asked the ex-Senate President to allow the law to take its course instead of running from pillar to post.

The EFCC said no amount of media campaign against Magu could stop the prosecution of Saraki.…

LGA polls: Certificate forgery rocks Niger APC

Juicy Positions: Contentions in APC caucus over zoning

July 1, 2019 12:10 am

Less than 24 hours to resumption from a two-week break after the 11th June inauguration, cracks seemed to have appeared within the caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the House of Representatives over alleged zoning of the remaining principal offices.

According to a National Assembly source, the party leadership is said to have zoned House Leader’s position to Kano with the contest between Aminu Suleiman and Alhassan Ado Doguwa.

Also, it was gathered other principal officers picked include Deputy Leader Nkeiruka Onyejeocha (Southeast); Chief Whip Peter Akpatason (South-South) and Mohammad Monguno (Northeast).

However, the decision of the party …

Sudan military warns opposition over planned protest rally

Sudan military warns opposition over planned protest rally

June 29, 2019 11:44 am

The Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) coalition has called for a million people to take to the streets of the capital, Khartoum, to press its demands for the military council to cede power to civilians.

The generals and the opposition movement have been wrangling for weeks over how to manage a transition toward elections following the military’s ouster of long-time President Omar al-Bashir on April 11.

“We warn of the seriousness of the crisis our country is going through,” the council said in a statement carried by state news agency SUNA.

“We also hold the Forces for Freedom …

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