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Why Governor Bago of Niger State was endorsed at the expanded APC caucus meeting in Minna

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By abdulberqy usman ebbo In Niger State politics, and indeed the nation as a whole, political and second-term endorsements are often treated as ceremonial nods and ritualistic formalities driven by the client-patron-network system, political experience, or even unspoken deals. Rarely do you find these firmly rooted in genuine acknowledgment of performance or excellence. In Niger State, that wasn’t the case when the endorsement of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Niger Caucus on the 1st of August 2025 emerged, not as a hollow and familiar political rite, but as a significant recognition of substance over symbolism. The gathering, which witnessed the presence of sitting ministers, high-ranking lawmakers from the National Assembly, government functionaries, party stakeholders, et al., was a resounding affirmation of Governor Bago’s quality leadership and the audacious vision he has pursued under...
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‘Tinubu’s Harsh Economic Policies Have Erased Nigeria’s Middle Class’, Says Falana

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Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has criticised the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu, saying they have deepened poverty and completely decimated Nigeria’s middle class. Speaking on Monday on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’, Falana said Tinubu’s “harsh neoliberal policies” have worsened the living conditions of millions of Nigerians despite the President’s own acknowledgment of widespread hardship. “I have seen the President ask APC governors to ‘wet the ground’ more,” Falana said, “but as far as the masses of our people are concerned, things are getting tougher by the day because of the harsh economic crisis in the country, which the President himself recognises. Nigerians all over the country are complaining that things are getting tougher for them.” LEADERSHIP reports that since taking office in May 2023, President Tinubu has embarked on sweeping...
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Campaigns For 2027 Totally Illegal, Diversionary — Falana

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Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has described the ongoing campaign ahead of the 2027 general election as illegal and diversionary. Speaking on Channels Television Programme, ‘Politics Today’ on Monday, the learned silk called on the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) to draw the attention of politicians, including the government and those constituting the government to the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022. “As far as the Electoral Act, 2022 is concerned, the ongoing election campaign is illegal. Totally illegal. It’s also diversionary. Because what Nigerians expect now, what the law provides is governance of the country without disruption. “So it’s not time yet to campaign. And I do hope that INEC would draw the attention of politicians, including the government, including those who constitute the government to deliver provisions of the electoral act. There is no provision...
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Nigeria rewards thieves with govt appointments – Kano Emir, Sanusi
12 Aug
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Nigeria rewards thieves with govt appointments – Kano Emir, Sanusi

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The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has expressed concern over the loss of moral values in Nigerian society, especially how people in power are treated. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Sanusi said the country must stop honouring people who have stolen public funds by giving them more opportunities in government. He explained that when a society respects wealth no matter how it is made, and rewards those known to have stolen money, it creates a system that continues to promote corruption. “A society in which material wealth, no matter how you get it, is respected, is glorified, where people who are known to have stolen money get rewarded with ministerial appointments, that society will continue to reproduce itself.” Sanusi criticised the way people who misuse public office are treated, saying they are often celebrated instead...
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