Nigeria’s politics
3 Oct
Money politics remains a major impediment limiting youth participation in politics and governance, putting young people at a disadvantage. The challenge of the politics of deep pockets, identified along with other limiting factors constraining young people from running for public office in Nigeria, was part of the discourse during the 2024 edition of the Civic…
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The Katsina State Independent Electoral Commission (KTSIEC), said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates have won all the 34 Chairmanship and 361 Councilorship positions contested during Saturday’s election. The Chairman of the commission, Alhaji Lawal Faskari, made the disclosure at a press briefing on Sunday in Katsina. Faskari said that five political parties participated…
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A former three-term member of the House of Representatives, Daniel Reyenieju, has described allegations of funds mismanagement against the management of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, as unfounded. Reyenieju in a statement, said those making the allegations do not understand the complexities involved in developing the country's oil and gas industry. The…
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The agrarian community of Ifon in Ose Local Council Area of Ondo State was engulfed in crisis over the weekend following the alleged torture
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Worried by the plight of internally displaced persons (IDPs) across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), a property firm, Livebridge Properties, has provided free medical care, foodstuffs, and other essential supplies to affected persons. The company, at a Valentine’s Day event it organised for the demography in Karon Majiji camp, also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting…
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A member of the House of Representatives and lawyer, Mr. Solomon Bob, has said that with the Supreme Court dismissing the appeal by Governor Siminilayi Fubara of Rivers State, the judgment of the Court of Appeal affirming the High Court decision on the presentation of the Rivers State budget stands. The Supreme Court had dismissed…
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Edo State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr. Paul Ohonbamu, has defended the recent suspension of the Attorney General
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Como pulled away from the Serie A relegation zone on Sunday with a convincing 2-0 away win at Fiorentina. Assane Diao and Nico Paz struck in each half to give Como a surprise success in Florence which snapped a three-match losing streak and moved them up to 13th. Cesc Fabregas' team are five points above…
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Hearts defender Jamie McCart scored two own goals in a disastrous display that gifted Rangers a 3-1 win in the Scottish Premiership
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The wife of detained Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye said on Sunday she was "very worried" about his health, nearly a week after the ex-presidential candidate began a hunger strike. Besigye, 68, is a leading opponent of the country's President Yoweri Museveni, in power for nearly 40 years, whom he has unsuccessfully challenged in four…