Le Pen-Bashing Greens Leader Grabs Spotlight in French Turmoil
13 Jul
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Le Pen-Bashing Greens Leader Grabs Spotlight in French Turmoil

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Politics tamfitronics In French politics, the passionate leader of the Green Party is known as “the other Marine” for her opposition to Marine Le Pen, and she’s now stealing a march on her far-right namesake.Author of the article:Published Jul 13, 2024 • 4 minute readt35lbfk4gxr2cnq7a46b69_media_dl_1.png French Interior Ministry(Bloomberg) — In French politics, the passionate leader of the Green Party is known as “the other Marine” for her opposition to Marine Le Pen, and she’s now stealing a march on her far-right namesake.As the messy aftermath of the country’s parliamentary elections unfolds, Marine Tondelier has emerged as an unexpected power player, who could even become a compromise candidate for prime minister. Hailing from Le Pen’s constituency, Tondelier has gained attention as a committed adversary of her nationalist brand of politics.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe...
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I’ve dumped PDP, close to returning to APC – Daniel Bwala
13 Jul
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I’ve dumped PDP, close to returning to APC – Daniel Bwala

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Politics tamfitronics A legal practitioner and former spokesman of the Atiku/PDP 2023 Presidential Campaign Organisation, Daniel Bwala says he has left the Peoples Democratic Party and is “close” to rejoining the All Progressives Congress (APC). He gave the hint while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, on Thursday night when he was asked if he is now a member of the ruling APC which he defected from. In response, Bwala said; “I am not a member of the PDP. Yes, I have left the PDP. I am very close to joining APC”. Meanwhile, CorrectNG recalls that Bwala once said he would accept an appointment from President Bola Tinubu if the offer were made. He stated that though he would appreciate...
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The Biden Debate: Age, Perception, and Historical Parallels in Presidential Politics By Femi Adefemiwa
13 Jul
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The Biden Debate: Age, Perception, and Historical Parallels in Presidential Politics By Femi Adefemiwa

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Politics tamfitronics AdvertisementBy Femi AdefemiwaThe recent debate performance of President Joe Biden has sparked discussions and debates regarding his prospects for re-election. Many observers have pointed to his age and perceived cognitive decline as significant factors that may influence voters’ opinions. However, history provides numerous examples where debate performances did not decisively impact the outcome of presidential elections.Age and Cognitive Perception in the Current ClimatePresident Biden, who is 81 years old, has faced persistent scrutiny over his age and mental sharpness. This scrutiny intensified after his latest debate performance, where some critics highlighted moments they perceived as signs of decline. These concerns are not entirely unfounded, as the physical and mental...
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Sanwo-Olu: Soyinka is Nigeria’s biggest export to the world
13 Jul
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Sanwo-Olu: Soyinka is Nigeria’s biggest export to the world

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Politics tamfitronics Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka is Nigeria’s biggest export to the world.Sanwo-Olu disclosed this while felicitating with the literary icon on the occasion of his 90th birthday.In a statement on Friday by his media aide, Gboyega Akosile, the governor further pronounced Soyinka as a patriot and Africa’s pride.Prof. Soyinka, the recipient of the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature and the first sub-Saharan African to be honoured in that category, will clock 90 on Saturday, July 13.Sanwo-Olu said the playwright, poet, and essayist is worthy of all celebrations as a Nigerian advocate of good governance, voice of the voiceless and one of Nigeria’s biggest exports to the world.The governor said the Nobel Laureate, as a quintessential scholar and literary icon, has used his position and experience to contribute...
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