Ex-NASS member, Nwaogu makes case for gender equality
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Ex-NASS member, Nwaogu makes case for gender equality

Politics tamfitronics AdvertisementA chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Abia State and former member of the National Assembly, Senator Nkechi Nwaogu, has made a clarion call for gender equality in politics.Nwaogu expressed her views while featuring on the Magic FM political affairs programme “Weekend Dialogue,” monitored by Newspot on Saturday.She...
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Nigeria is a poor country; total budget lesser than Kenya, South Africa, New York — Presidential Committee
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Nigeria is a poor country; total budget lesser than Kenya, South Africa, New York — Presidential Committee

Politics tamfitronics Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has described Nigeria as a poor country with the potential to be wealthy.Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Oyedele said in comparison with some countries and cities, the Federal Government’s budget and that of states are small.“By the way, the entire budget, that’s the Federal Government’s of about N29 trillion plus all the states in Nigeria about N15 trillion – if you add it all, it comes to about N44 trillion. That’s around $30 billion,” he said“That $30 billion is even less than the budget of Kenya which is around $32 billion. It is barely a quarter of South Africa’s budget at $130 billion. And of course, it’s even less than the budget of New York City, not even just...
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Why Leftists Find It Difficult To Win Elections In Nigeria — Analysts
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Why Leftists Find It Difficult To Win Elections In Nigeria — Analysts

Politics tamfitronics …Say Nigerian Politics Not Based On Ideology, But Money LAGOS – Two eminent political an­alysts have given reasons why the Leftists political ideologues have been finding it difficult, if not impos­sible to ascend to political power in Nigeria, despite their efforts. The analysts, Dr. John Kome, and Dr Tunde Elebute, in sep­arate interviews with Sunday Independent, said the Nigerian political climate has remained difficult for the Leftists, mostly activists, to break through be­cause partisan politics in a capi­talist environment is far different from Marxist activism. Dr. John Kome, an education­ist and public affairs commenta­tor, said that no country has to­tal independence, or is free from external or foreign influence, noting that the Nigerian Leftists have been deriding these foreign mafias represented by the World Bank and International Mone­tary Fund (IMF). Hon. Kome, a...
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Vijay condemns state government’s inability and encourages students to join politics in his felicitation event!
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Vijay condemns state government’s inability and encourages students to join politics in his felicitation event!

Politics tamfitronics The first phase of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's felicitation event for this year's high-scoring students of classes 10 and 12 is taking place in Chennai today. Beloved actor and TVK president, Thalapathy Vijay, addressed several important topics while speaking to the students at the ceremony. Here are some excerpts from his speech:"I am delighted to meet you all again. On occasions like this, it's important to focus on positivity. Research the available choices for your next level of education and choose a field that is right for you.Tamil Nadu has doctors, engineers, and lawyers, but lacks good political leaders. We need good leaders in all fields, not just politics. Well-educated individuals should aspire to become leaders. I encourage students to consider politics as a career option in the future.Students should read the newspaper daily....
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