Category: Politics

Biden made us lose presidential election – Pelosi

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Nancy Pelosi, former US House of Representatives Speaker, has said Democrats might have fared better in Tuesday’s election if President Joe Biden had exited the race sooner. Pelosi said: “Had the president gotten out sooner, there may have been other candidates in the race”. Her remarks are the latest finger pointing from Democrats after the party lost hold of the White House. They might also lost both chambers of Congress. Pelosi is widely reported to have led the Democrats’ push to oust Biden. And he ended up leaving the race…

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Donald Trump becomes US 47th president

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In a stunning political comeback, Donald Trump has won the US presidential election, media reported on Wednesday, defeating Kamala Harris to become the 47th president of the United States of America. The polarising Republican’s victory, following one of the most hostile campaigns in modern US history, was particularly remarkable given an unprecedented criminal conviction, a near-miss assassination attempt, and warnings from a former chief of staff labelling him a “fascist.” “It’s a political victory like our country has never seen before,” Trump told a victory party in Florida. Vice President…

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Abia lawmaker faces investigation for alleged assault on Bolt driver

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A viral video showing Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, a lawmaker representing Aba North & South Federal Constituency, allegedly assaulting an Uber driver during a delivery at his residence in Maitam, Abuja, has drawn negative publicity for the politician, and he is currently under investigation by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command. According to a trending video, the lawmaker slapped an e-hailing(Bolt) driver, Stephen Abuwatseya who requested the lawmaker to come and personally pick up his delivery and pay him his fees. In the video, the lawmaker repeatedly insisted that the request…

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Why presidents, governors do not trust their deputies with power —Ex-Gov. Osoba

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Former governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, on Tuesday, stated that suspicion and lack of trust are the primary reasons many presidents and governors avoid transferring leadership to their deputies. Speaking in Abuja at the 3rd Annual Conference of the Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria, the veteran journalist expressed these concerns as he highlighted these challenges that is impacting on governance. Describing the situation as unfortunate, Osoba noted that it is a global issue, not confined to Nigeria or Africa. The former governor cited the political tension…

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Jigawa commissioner arrested in uncompleted building with married woman denies allegations

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Auwal Danladi Sankara, Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, has refuted allegations of being involved in an illicit affair with a married woman. Earlier on Friday, the Kano State Hisbah Board confirmed Sankara’s arrest and detention in an uncompleted building, alongside a married woman. The board’s Director General, Dr Abba Sufi, stated that Sankara was arrested following a complaint from the woman’s brother-in-law, accusing him of improper conduct. Sufi also noted that Sankara would face charges on multiple counts, including operating illicit drug centres under the names Picklock and 360.…

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I earn N14m monthly, not enough for expenses– Senator Orji Kalu

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Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former Governor of Abia State, has said that he earns 14 million naira monthly as a senator, but the money is not enough to take care of his overhead and other costs. Kalu, who represents Abia North Senatorial District, stated this during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Thursday. He said that the money was not enough to cover his expenses. Kalu argued that most senators were doing well for their constituents, saying he would never fail his people. “I am doing my best…

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Trump survives third assassination attempt, suspect arrested with firearms

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Californian authorities arrested a man identified as Vem Miller, a 49-year-old resident of Las Vegas, found to be carrying a shotgun, a loaded handgun, and a high-capacity magazine, all in violation of the law. possession of illegal firearms shortly before a rally held by former President Donald Trump on Saturday. At about 5 pm, deputies stationed at a security checkpoint near the intersection of Avenue 52 and Celebration Drive in Coachella Valley stopped a black SUV, and upon investigation, the driver identified as Miller was taken into custody, and the…

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AbdulRazaq, Saraki in war of words over building demolition

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Kwara State Governor, AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq, and his predecessor, Dr Bukola Saraki, have engaged in war of words following Sunday demolition of Crystal Place shopping complex owned by a former member of the House of Representatives, Moshood Mustapha, in Ilorin, Kwara state capital. The Kwara state Government, through the Kwara state Geographic Information Service, had in a statement signed by its chairman, Sulyman Andulkareem, on Sunday, said the demolished building violated the government’s approval for the land. “We are removing the Crystal corner shops because new findings show clearly that the…

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Lagos Assembly suspends Alimosho council chairman indefinitely

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Jelili Sulaimon, Chairman of Alimosho LGA, was on Monday suspended by the Lagos State House of Assembly indefinitely. During its plenary session, the Assembly resolved that the vice chairman of the council, Akinpelu Johnson, should immediately assume the role of chairman. The House further directed the council’s management, including the manager and treasurer, to recognise Johnson’s authority and provide him with the necessary support to ensure the smooth running of the council’s affairs. Sulaimon’s suspension was passed by a unanimous vote due to alleged non-compliance, defiance, and disregard for the…

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Rivers crisis: 5 killed, LG hqtrs burnt, chairmen chased out

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Gunfire at different local government council secretariats in Rivers State by thugs has left no fewer than five persons dead. Newly sworn-in chairmen of some of the LGAs were also chased out of their offices by the marauding thugs. This came as President Bola Tinubu directed the police to provide security to the LG officials, restore and maintain peace, law and order immediately. The president also instructed law enforcement agencies to bring the situation under control, emphasising the need to ensure the security of public institutions. Although the Police in…

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