Politics
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June 12 and its casualties, 32 years after By Festus Adedayo
On Thursday this week, it will be 32 years of that June 12 phenomenon. On July 9, 1998, the lifeless…
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Commissioner refuses to join Governor to decamp to APC; Resigns instead
The Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport in Akwa Ibom State, Ini Ememobong, has resigned his position shortly…
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UN chief urges world leaders to keep two-State solution ‘alive’
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, June 6, 2025 UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday urged world leaders to revive efforts…
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UN elects Germany’s Baerbock President of 80th Session of General Assembly
By Tiamiyu Arobani New York, June 2, 2025 The UN on Monday elected Germany’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs Annalena…
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Democracy’s sustenance: Atiku, Onaiyekan, Sanusi, others call for action against poverty
By Isaac Aregbesola Abuja, May 31, 2025 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi; a Prelate,…
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Court rejects FG’s evidence against Nnamdi Kanu
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, May 29, 2025 The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, rejected the evidence sought to…
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PDP holds NEC meeting, suspends discussion on national secretary position
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, May 27, 2025 The National Executive Committee (NEC) of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday stepped…
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New York celebrates Africa’s unity, diaspora contributions with flag-raising
By Tiamiyu Arobani, New York, May 26, 2025 New York City joined the rest of the world on Sunday evening…
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Gatekeepers or spectators? National Assembly’s two-year performance gap By Dakuku Peterside
Last week’s column took state governors to task, and the response was electric: inboxes flooded, phone lines buzzed, and hashtags…
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Tinubu felicitates Magnus Abe at 60
By Salif Atojoko Abuja, May 23, 2025 President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with Magnus Abe, lawyer and former senator representing…
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APC making a difference – Tinubu
By Salif Atojoko Abuja, May 22, 2025 President Bola Tinubu has attributed the growing support for the All Progressives Congress…
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2027: NASS leadership, Progressive Governors, APC NWC endorse Tinubu
By Salif Atojoko Abuja, May 22, 2025 The leadership of the National Assembly (NASS) on Thursday at the National Summit…
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Rights activist, Inibehe Effiong, slams Akwa Ibom Governor for defending Tinubu’s economic handling
Rights activist, Barrister Inibehe Effiong, has lambasted Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, for defending President Bola Tinubu’s handling…
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Dabiri-Erewa congratulates Nigerians breaking glass ceilings in UK politics
Abuja: May 19, 2025. Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has congratulated Dr. Adekunle Osibogun, Princess Opeyemi…
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Nigerians in New Jersey back Newark’s Mayor Ras Baraka for Governor of New Jersey
The gubernatorial campaign train of Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Mayor of Newark, the largest City in New Jersey, United States…
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The Katsina extravaganza and the Shata–Rarara debate By Hassan Gimba
About three weeks ago, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was in Katsina, where he charged the Nigerian Army to end the…
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Local Automobile Industry Patronage Bill scales 2nd reading in Senate
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, May 15, 2025 The Local Automobile Industry Patronage Bill, 2025, on Thursday, scaled second reading in…
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Ukraine: Putin skips peace talks in Turkey; Talks won’t progress until I meet with Putin – Trump
Ankara (Turkey)/Washington, , May 15, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin did not appear in Turkey on Thursday for proposed direct…
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Suspension: Court delivers judgment in Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suit June 27
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, May 13, 2025 The Federal High Court in Abuja will, on June 27, deliver judgment in…
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President Tinubu, Jonathan, dignitaries pay last respect to Pa Edwin Clark in Delta
L-R: Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume; Former President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife, Dame Patience Jonathan,…
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Much ado about Utomi’s shadow government By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Professor Pat Utomi, man of many parts but better known these days as a political activist and…
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New Jersey’s Democratic Party gubernatorial candidates feature in live ‘Conversation’ today, Monday, May 12
Gubernatorial candidates of the Democratic Party in the forthcoming primaries in New Jersey, United States (US) will feature in a…
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PDP governors, others meet to discuss party’s leadership crisis, NEC meeting
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, May 11, 2025 The governors elected on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are currently…
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Between justice and inclusion: Senator Umeh’s call for balance By Paul Nwosu
When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited Anambra State recently, he was met not with celebration alone but with a sobering…
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LP constitutes disciplinary committee for Abure, says ‘beneficial coalition’ possible
By Perpetua Onuegbu Abuja, May 7, 2025 The Nanedi Usman-led National Executive Council (NEC) of Labour Party (LP) has set…
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