Lagos State Government Reacts to Planned Protest, Issues Warning
24 Jul
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Lagos State Government Reacts to Planned Protest, Issues Warning

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Politics tamfitronics The Lagos State Government has acknowledged the right of citizens to protest but warned against resorting to violence and destructive behaviour in the lead-up to the planned nationwide protests in August. The Secretary to the State Government Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin made the remarks during a meeting with local government secretaries on Tuesday.“It is a legitimate right for citizens to protest, but people should be wary that it does not turn violent and destructive,” Salu-Hundeyin said. “Lagos State has done so much for its citizens that nobody in the state should stand up and say they are going to break anything.”She added, “Sincerely, and I mean it; it is not because I am the Secretary of the State Government; I speak from my heart and God knows; there is no reason for anybody to cause...
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‘Nigeria Politics, Extremely Dangerous Enterprise For Women’ -Senator Natasha Akpoti Laments, Shares Her Challenging Political Journey
24 Jul
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‘Nigeria Politics, Extremely Dangerous Enterprise For Women’ -Senator Natasha Akpoti Laments, Shares Her Challenging Political Journey

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Politics tamfitronics Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central Senatorial District has described the mode of playing politics in Nigeria as extremely dangerous for women.Speaking at the ECOWAS Female Parliament Association spotlight initiative titled: “Rethinking Women’s Proportional Representation in Governance: Case Study of Nigeria” on Monday, Sen Akpoti-Uduaghan highlighted the high cost of politics in Nigeria, which puts women at a disadvantage as most men are more financially stable than women in Nigeria.“Politics is extremely dangerous in Nigeria. In Nigeria, you can’t be gentle as a woman. I honestly wish politics in Nigeria would not be so tough because when a woman who is born to nurture becomes too tough, it’s not good.“I am so tough now that I rarely cry except maybe something...
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Falana expresses concern over Dangote Refinery controversy
24 Jul
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Falana expresses concern over Dangote Refinery controversy

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Politics tamfitronics Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has expressed worry over the ongoing dispute surrounding the Dangote Refinery, stating that it sends a negative signal to investors about Nigeria.On Channels Television’s Politics Today, Falana said: “The government’s actions are contradictory – seeking foreign investment while destroying local investment. This is dangerous for the country.”The controversy began when regulatory authorities accused Dangote Refinery of producing sub-standard petroleum products, a claim the company denies.Additionally, Aliko Dangote has put on hold plans to invest in the steel sector due to accusations of monopoly.Falana dismissed the monopoly claims as “childish” and emphasised the need for the government to resolve the issue to avoid deterring investors.He described the situation as an “inter-class feud” that is harming the country.“It is so embarrassing that we are telling the whole world that the...
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