“Protest organizers plan to truncate Nigeria’s democracy” – Fani-Kayode alleges
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“Protest organizers plan to truncate Nigeria’s democracy” – Fani-Kayode alleges

Politics tamfitronics Femi Fani-Kayode, a former aviation minister and All Progressives Congress chieftain, has warned that the planned nationwide protest scheduled for August 1 could be a tactic to destabilize Nigeria and undermine its democracy.In a statement issued to the media, Fani-Kayode accused the protest organizers of attempting to exploit the country’s economic hardships to incite chaos and provoke a violent response from security forces.Fani-Kayode described the protest as a “premeditated attempt by faceless individuals” to destabilize the nation and incite rebellion against the government.He cautioned that such actions could lead to widespread unrest, similar to the violence seen during the #EndSARS protests.“The so-called #EndBadGovernance protest is nothing more than a deliberate attempt to provoke anarchy and mayhem,” Fani-Kayode stated.He called on the organizers to abandon their plans and engage in dialogue with the federal...
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“No govt will condone violent protests” – Tinubu tells new US Ambassador

Politics tamfitronics President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, stated that protests are an integral part of democracy, but that no government will condone demonstrations that lead to the destruction of lives and property.A press statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said the President stated this when he received a Letter of Credence from the newly appointed United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.“Our relationship with America is rich. We believe in democracy and freedom. Some of your predecessors worked hard during our transition to democracy, and we remember the likes of Ambassador Howard Jeter.“We look forward to Nigeria and the United States continuously working to expand cooperation on shared goals and democratic values.“During the military era, we made our voices heard against...
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Palestinian Political Factions Agree to Reconciliation Government
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Palestinian Political Factions Agree to Reconciliation Government

Politics tamfitronics By Editorial Dept - Jul 26, 2024, 7:00 AM CDTPolitics, Geopolitics & ConflictPalestinian factions Hamas and Fatah have signed a declaration for the formation of a joint government in talks mediated by Beijing this week. The two factions have agreed to an interim reconciliation government should a ceasefire deal be reached with Israel in the Gaza Strip. (12 other Palestinian factors also signed the declaration). The declaration is meant to ensure that Israel has a reduced pathway to establishing an alternative structure of power in Gaza. Hamas seized control of Gaza from Fatah in 2006, and a bitter rivalry has ensued ever since, making this Beijing-sponsored declaration an important development. Biden met with Netanyahu on Thursday (with the Israeli PM also...
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How to Prepare Your Portfolio for a Harris Victory
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How to Prepare Your Portfolio for a Harris Victory

Politics tamfitronics By Editorial Dept - Jul 26, 2024, 7:00 AM CDTIt has often been said that a week is a long time in politics, but the last few weeks in American politics have each seemed like decades in terms of the changing landscape. Just a month ago, the overwhelming winner of the Democratic primary, the incumbent President Joe Biden, was neck and neck in the race with Donald Trump. Then, following a disastrous performance in the first televised debate, Biden’s ability to run was called into question, even by previously loyal Democrats. That led to Trump taking a lead in the polls, a lead that extended when he survived an assassination attempt.That lead looked so strong that, just last week, I wrote...
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