People&Politics, Author at People&Politics

Oct

08

2024

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Ahmed, Buhari, Oloyede, Adekunle, Akinwunmi, Watti, Irukera, Eni-B, Rally For Olusunle’s Book Launch

Culture

Immediate past governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed, will be at the head of a powerful delegation of alumni of the University of Ilorin to the launch of two books authored by fellow alumnus, Tunde Olusunle, the eminent poet, journalist and scholar. The books are: Orisirisi: Vistas on Contemporary Politics in Nigeria and Toasts, Tributes and Wreaths. The launch is scheduled for Wednesday October 9, 2024, at the Yar'Adua Centre and will be chaired by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON. Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo is also expected as Chief Host…

Oct

08

2024

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BREAKING

PRESS STATEMENT

Oct

06

2024

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Ododo, Lawal, Aliyu-Sokoto, Akume, Gusau, Abaribe To Headline Olusunle’s Book Launch

Culture, Media

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo will join elder statesmen and leaders to headline the launch of two new books written by his constituent, renowned poet, journalist and scholar, Tunde Olusunle. Emeritus National Security Adviser, (NSA), General Aliyu Mohammed Gusau, GCON; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON and the governors of Sokoto and Zamfara states, Ahmad Aliyu-Sokoto and Dauda Lawal, will equally headline the event. Taraba State governor, Kefas Agbu is equally expected at the event as with the ranking Senator and former Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe and the pre-eminent economist and journalist and…

Oct

06

2024

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The Charade, From Edo To Rivers State

Opinion, Politics

By SHEDDY OZOENE As we read this, the results from Saturday's local government elections in Rivers State are still filtering in. The elections held in spite of the refusal by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to avail the state electoral body an updated version of the state's voters register. To add to the intrigues, the Police - supposedly acting on a court ruling - abdicated its responsibility and refused to be part of maintaining lawful conduct of the polls. The elections held all the same and by the time all the results are called, Governor Sim Fubara will surely…

Sep

30

2024

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Disaster Relief Fund: Why Fix It When It Is Not Broken?

Opinion

By YAHAYA ETILA Recently, the federal government announced the establishment of a "Disaster Relief Fund" to address national disasters like flooding. I struggled to understand the aim and objectives because Wale Edun, the minister of Finance and coordinating minister of the economy, stuttered when making the announcement. Yes, there is no doubt that when disasters occur, it is incumbent on the government to provide relief to those affected promptly to cushion the effect of such disasters. Does the country have a framework for addressing disaster situations, and has the agencies involved in disaster management lived up to expectations? I think…

Sep

27

2024

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If I Were Asue Ighodalo

Opinion, Politics

The Edo election has confirmed what every discerning Nigerian knows: the Mahmoud Yakubu-led INEC is a fraud with no moral fibre to conduct free, fair and credible elections. If I were Asue Ighodalo, the latest victim of Nigeria’s soulless electoral mafia, I will not go to court. The matter will be settled on the streets of Edo. If that is what those inclined to being politically correct call anarchy, so be it. Truth be told, unless and until Nigerians show the capacity to resist the malfeasance of INEC and their enablers on the streets, not in courts, this impunity will…

Sep

24

2024

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Experts To Address Economy, Media Challenges As Bayelsa Hosts 2024 Conference Of Nigerian Guild Of Editors

News

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has said that its annual conference this year will be held from November 7 to 9, 2024 in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. The professional body of editors and media executives in Nigeria, in a statement on Monday, said that 2024 edition of the All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC), will be chaired by the Chairman/Editor-In-Chief of THISDAY/Arise Media Group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena. The event which will be hosted by Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, will be declared open by the Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Alhaji Kashim Shettima. In the statement,…

Sep

22

2024

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The EFCC Chairman Feeds His Fat Ego At Our Expense

Opinion

By SHEDDY OZOENE The expansive headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Jabi, Abuja, deserves to have a wing for circuses. The building is so imposing that the mere sight should frighten the crime-minded, but behind the façade lies a clay-footed anti-graft agency that enjoys playing to the gallery and displaying the absurd. Over the years, it has witnessed many spectacular acts of triviality but on the watch of Olukayode Olanipekun, unnecessary ego now drives its policies and operations. Nowhere has this absurdity played out more than in its lousy handling of the case involving Yahaya Bello,…

Sep

19

2024

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Edo Polls And The Famous Product Vendor

Entertainment, Opinion, Politics

AZU ISHIEKWENE By his admission, Senator Adams Oshiomhole is a lousy product vendor. In the real commercial world, his premises would have been closed and his products banned. But in politics, crime multiples grace. Oshiomhole dragged Godwin Obaseki into the governorship race in 2016 when the odds were against him. Obaseki’s daytime job was minding his business at Afrinvest, a financial services company he founded. But he soon landed a side hustle as chairman of the Edo State Economic and Strategy Team in Osadebey House, Benin. When Oshiomhole wanted to hand over the baton in 2016, after two terms as…

Sep

15

2024

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Edo Election: Monday Okpebholo Copies From The Tinubu Playbook

Opinion, Politics

By SHEDDY OZOENE Monday Okpebholo, the 54-year old governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State has been in the news since the past 10 days. He had veered off from the pleasing words of the average Nigerian politician by promising the people ‘insecurity’ if elected governor. The video recording of his campaign rally at Ovia North LGA where he goofed while addressing the crowd, has been trending across Edo State and beyond. It has also fired up concerns among people of the state about his suitability for the job, notably Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party…