Not 2027: Yoruba Council predicts year Southeast will produce Nigeria’s presiden…
26 Aug
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Not 2027: Yoruba Council predicts year Southeast will produce Nigeria’s presiden…

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Politics tamfitronics The Yoruba Council has predicted that the Southeast may have a realistic chance of securing the presidency after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration There has been an outcry that the Igbos have faced longstanding marginalization in Nigerian politics, including limited access to federal appointments and resourcesThe Yoruba Council criticized the candidacy of Peter Obi in the last election, arguing that the Igbos must present candidates with untainted character YWC led by Hassan Oladotun, makes crucial prediction on Igbo presidency Photo credit: @Igboboie/Oladotun HassanSource: UGCMarginalization of the Igbos in Nigerian politicsIgbos may become president in 2031, says YCW”After the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, power should at least be preserved for the South Eastern people to have a share of what governance is all about,” Oladotun stated. YCW cautions Igbos against Peter Obi’s presidency”They...
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JUST IN: Crisis in Abuja as Police clash with Shiites, 3 killed [PHOTOS]
26 Aug
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JUST IN: Crisis in Abuja as Police clash with Shiites, 3 killed [PHOTOS]

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Politics tamfitronics Police officers, On Sunday, Clashed with several members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria(IMN) also known as ‘shiites’ at the Popular Wuse Market leading to the death of a Trader and two police officers.POLITICS NIGERIA gathered that the shiites where on an Arbaeen procession, to commemorate the 40th day after the Ashura anniversary when things went awry.Police officers attempted to disperse the procession by firing teargas and live ammunition and in the process a trader identified as Amiru was hit in the chest by a stray bullet. He wash rushed to Zone 3 Hospital where he gave up the ghost.Things escalated further when the shiites and some traders retaliated by pelting police officers with stones and burning three of their vehicles.Reacting to the Development, the spokesperson of the police in Abuja, Josephine Adeh...
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BREAKING: Soyinka released from DSS Custody

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Politics tamfitronics A former BBC Editor, Adejuwon Soyinka has been released by the Department of State Security Services following his arrest by operatives of the agency on Sunday morning.POLITICS NIGERIA earlier reported that Soyinka was whisked away by security operatives at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos upon arrival from London, United Kingdom.This newspaper gathered that Soyinka’s arrest generated widespread concern and condemnation with many Nigerians on Social media demanding for his immediate release.Although its currently unclear the reason for his arrest, He regained freedom after the intervention of the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria and several top media executives and communication experts.More to come…
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Oba of Benin makes case for women ahead of Edo guber election
26 Aug
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Oba of Benin makes case for women ahead of Edo guber election

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Politics tamfitronics The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has advocated a break to barriers that discourage Nigeria women participation in politics.Ewuare made the call on Sunday in Benin, when the gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) for the Sept. 21 election in Edo, Patience Key, paid a courtesy call to his palace.AdvertisementAccording to him, women should no longer be relegated to the background, especially in governance due to their strength and population.The Royal father commended the leadership of the PRP for ceding its gubernatorial ticket to a woman despite the ‘patriarchal and patrilineal’ structure of human society, dominated by men.“A female in our society that is patriarchal and patrilineal  dominated, you came out amongst all the male to contest.“So, I commend the party,  PRP, which deemed it fit to pick you as...
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