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Nigerian Politicians, Elites, Out To Keep Nigerians Poor

Nigerian Politicians, Elites, Out To Keep Nigerians Poor

December 21, 2022 11:43 pm

Practically everyone that holds any political power in Nigeria as the President, Governor, Local Government Chairman, Legislator, Minister, State Commissioner, Councillor, board member of any parastatal or government-owned organisation, or political party official, is in a conspiracy against citizens of Nigeria.

Elite consensus in Nigeria is actually an elite conspiracy against the interest of the poor masses. It’s the most cunning scheme to convert the commonwealth of the country to the advantage of a few.

The elites have also weaponised poverty against the people. Many people will recall that during the 2021 COVID-19 lockdown, the Nigerian political elite, not …

2023 We Would Vote Against Govs Owing Pensions - Pensioners

2023: We Would Vote Against Govs Owing Pensions – Pensioners

June 3, 2022 3:53 am

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners has threatened to vote against Governors who are owing pensions during the 2023 general elections insisting that such Governors do not deserve to be voted for.

Speaking to on Thursday, the President of the union, Godwin Abumisi, stated that many State Governors are owing pensioners.

He went on to posit that, this has made life unbearable for its members.

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According to him, some State Governors have also refused to review pensions of retirees, even though the constitution provides that pensions should be reviewed …

Court Orders RMAFC To Reduce National Assembly Members’ Pay

Court Favours Suit Seeking Details Of CBN’s Dealings

December 7, 2020 4:19 am

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled in support for the prosecution of a suit seeking to compel the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and its Governor, Godwin Emefiele to make public details of some of the bank’s recent dealings.

Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu, in a ruling, granted leave for an application for ‘judicial review vides an order of mandamus, compelling the 1st and 2nd respondents (the CBN Governor and the bank) to furnish all information’ on its expenditure as sought by a group, the Incorporated Trustees of Advocacy for Societal Rights Advancement and Development Initiative (ASRADI).

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We Want SARS – Northern Governors Declare

We Want SARS – Northern Governors Declare

October 16, 2020 8:41 am

Governors from the Northern part of the country have rejected disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

According to them, the police unit has been useful in the fight against insecurity in the region.

The Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, who is the Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum (NGF) made this known to reporters on Thursday after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja.

Read Also: Twitter Creates #EndSARS Emoji To Support Protest

The Governor said though the government has approved the scrapping of the unit, States in the North are of the opinion that the baby …

My re-election not worth spilling of blood – Obaseki tells supporters

My Re-Election Not Worth Spilling Of Blood – Obaseki To Supporters

September 19, 2020 6:11 am

Less than 24 hours to the gubernatorial election in Edo State, the incumbent Governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki, has urged his supporters to shun violence as his second term ambition is not worth spilling the blood of anyone.

The governor, who will be contesting under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said he has prayed to God to let him lose the election ‘if it will cost the blood of anybody.’

Obaseki disclosed this in a statement titled, ‘My reelection not worth spilling of blood – Obaseki’ …

Fayose Reacts As Twitter Deletes Buhari’s Threat To South East

Fayose Remains PDP’s Voice In S/West – Olafeso

September 13, 2020 12:57 pm

Immediate past Peoples Democratic Party National Vice Chairman, Southwest, Mr Eddy Olafeso, has said that former Governor, Ayodele Fayose should be respected for saving the party from total ruin when the ruling party allegedly plotted internal crisis to destroy it.

Olafeso said Fayose towers above other leaders in the zone, judging from his antecedents and contributions to the PDP’s electoral fortunes, saying: “he remains the voice of the PDP in the southwest”.

The former Commissioner in Ondo State added that the leadership tussle between Fayose and Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde was uncalled-for and unwarranted, describing the former Ekiti …

Lagos Govt Commences Reconstruction Of Opebi Crash Site

Lagos Govt Commences Reconstruction Of Opebi Crash Site

September 1, 2020 8:06 am

The Lagos State Government has commenced the reconstruction of the Opebi helicopter crash site as promised.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Gboyega Akosile on Tuesday made the announcement through his official Twitter handle.

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He tweeted: “In keeping with the promises of Governor @jidesanwoolu of less than 48 hours ago, @followlasema has commenced post-disaster reconstruction of the Opebi Helicopter crash site of Friday.

“Reconstruction of the affected fence and buildings at 14 and 16, Salvation Road, Opebi in Ikeja by the crashed helicopter commenced Monday morning, following Mr. Governor’s

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Ondo 2020: Akeredolu Pleads With APC To Shun Violence

Ondo 2020: Akeredolu Pleads With APC To Shun Violence

August 26, 2020 4:01 pm

Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Wednesday pleaded with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to shun violence during the forthcoming governorship election.

Akeredolu gave the advice during the inauguration of the Akeredolu/ Aiyedatiwa Governorship Campaign Committees saddled with the responsibility of ensuring the victory of APC in the election.

14 different committees were inaugurated for the re-election bid of the governor.

The governor explained that there was no reason to display any act which violated the rights of any citizen.

“We will not go out to encourage …

C/River State Judiciary Facing Constitutional Crisis – Lawyers

NBA Saga: Jigawa Branch Calls For el-Rufai’s Reinstatement

August 21, 2020 4:27 pm

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Jigawa State has called for the reinstatement of Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai as one of the speakers at the association’s annual general conference.

The Jigawa branch also threatened to boycott the conference the decision is not reversed.

The association removed the governor as one of its speakers following an outcry by some lawyers who said the governor stands against what the profession represents.

The group’s virtual conference holds from August 24 to August 26.

The Jigawa of the association in a statement on Thursday said it disagreed with the national executive council’s decision …

NBA Conference: Nigerians, Lawyers Condemn El-Rufai’s Inclusion

NBA Conference: Nigerians, Lawyers Condemn el-Rufai’s Inclusion

August 18, 2020 9:28 am

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is facing a backlash over the invitation of Kaduna Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, to its 60th Annual General Conference.

El-Rufai is one of the speakers at the event scheduled for August 26 – 29, 2020.

Social media platform, Twitter, is currently awash with condemnations against the NBA’s choice of the governor.

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Nigerians and lawyers are citing his comments on Southern Kaduna killings, alleged disdain for court orders, among others.

Reacting, @Lugard_Tareotu tweeted: Governor @elrufai has no business addressing lawyers at the @NigBarAssoc conference. As lawyers, it

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We’ll Impeach Obaseki If He Flouts Laws - Edo Assembly Boasts

We’ll Impeach Obaseki If He Flouts Laws – Edo Assembly Boasts

August 14, 2020 9:59 am

Factional Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Victor Edoror, has warned state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, not to violate constitutional provisions, if he does not want to be impeached.

Edoror, who spoke to Newsmen after Wednesday’s sitting of his faction at an undisclosed address at the Government Reserved Area of the state, said the decisions taken at the sitting were binding, noting that if the executive refused to implement them, it would have grave constitutional implications.

When reminded that he had always maintained that his group was not out to impeach the governor, Edoror replied, “If they refuse to …

Analysis - Battle For The Soul Of Edo State

Analysis: Battle For The Soul Of Edo State

August 8, 2020 3:10 pm
Edo State, South-South Nigeria is in turmoil. Many gladiators and political forces are scrambling for her soul. The current governor, Godwin Obaseki is at the heart of the scrambling to regain power by all means come September 19, 2020, when the governorship election holds in the state. But political heavyweights are battling to wrest power out of his hand.

In the last few weeks, Edo has been the theatre of political quagmire, wrangling and explosion ahead of the poll.

The battle is between Obaseki, who recently defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, who also recently …

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