Real reason I’ll confront Wike next time we meet – Shehu Sani
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Real reason I’ll confront Wike next time we meet – Shehu Sani

Politics tamfitronics Former federal lawmaker Shehu Sani, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, has pledged to confront Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, over recent remarks made by Wike at a public event.In an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Sani reacted to Wike’s challenge, where Wike reportedly questioned Sani’s contributions to democracy during his Senate tenure. Sani expressed his frustration, accusing Wike of strategically positioning himself to avoid rebuttals at events.“Wike is my friend, and I would have preferred to respond to him in person rather than on TV. I’ve been at events where he speaks last, closing discussion without allowing responses. But next time, I will engage him directly,” Sani asserted.He emphasized the significant role he and others played in ending military dictatorship in Nigeria, suggesting that figures like Wike...
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Don’t act like Buhari, prioritize competence over nepotism, Shehu Sani tells Tinubu
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Don’t act like Buhari, prioritize competence over nepotism, Shehu Sani tells Tinubu

Politics tamfitronics Former Kaduna lawmaker Shehu Sani has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against repeating the mistakes of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, particularly regarding appointments.In a recent interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Sani emphasized the importance of prioritizing competence in appointments to achieve tangible results. Reflecting on Buhari’s administration, which spanned from May 2015 to May 2023, Sani highlighted that nepotism was rampant, yet it failed to deliver progress in critical areas such as security, economy, education, and healthcare.Sani remarked, “I will advise President Tinubu to be careful not to make the mistakes of President Buhari, and I believe he is experienced enough to understand this.”He criticized Buhari’s approach of retaining ministers for the entire eight years without cabinet reshuffles or timely replacements. “Even if there was a removal, it took three to four months...
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BREAKING: Court Dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s Suit Against FG
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BREAKING: Court Dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s Suit Against FG

Politics tamfitronics The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the fundamental human rights suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the suit was dismissed by Justice James Omotosho on Monday.Kanu had taken the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Department of State Service (DSS) to court, seeking N1 billion in damages for alleged violations of his human rights.The IPOB leader claimed that the DSS and its Director General had prevented his lawyers from having unrestricted access to him while in detention, preparing for his criminal trial.However, in a detailed judgment, Justice Omotosho ruled that Kanu failed to provide convincing evidence to support his claims. The court held that Kanu did not prove that his interactions with his lawyers were interfered with, that he...
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BREAKING: Four missing as over 30 bandits attack Abuja communities
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BREAKING: Four missing as over 30 bandits attack Abuja communities

Politics tamfitronics No fewer than four persons have reportedly been abducted following an attack by a group of bandits on some communities in Bwari area in Abuja.According to sources, one person was killed in the early morning attack on Sunday, June 30.Sources say that the attack which began around 12:30am around the fringes of Guto and Piyawe communities, soon got into Tudun-Fulani and Sabon Gari areas, both in the Council.The armed men, numbering over 30 were said to have divided themselves into two groups and attacked the communities from various angles, having entered Piwaye through the swamps.They were consequently said to have killed a woman, Madam Alice, who was in her mid 40s and then kidnapped a youngAlice was said to have gone to the area to visit her sick mother who was being taken...
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