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Gov Sani fighting El-Rufai to please Tinubu — Ex-PGF DG Lukman

15 Jun

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Gov Sani fighting El-Rufai to please Tinubu — Ex-PGF DG Lukman

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June 15, 2024

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Politics tamfitronics Dr Salihu LukmanThe former Director General of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), Malam Salihu Lukman, has accused Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State of waging war against his predecessor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, purely to please President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a letter titled “Issues of Politics and Governance in Kaduna: The Truth,” dated June 13, 2024, Lukman expressed his belief that Governor Sani risks losing reelection in the 2027 poll due to his display of ingratitude towards El-Rufai.The letter was copied to Malam Nasir El-Rufai, Ramalan Yero, Rt. Horn. Abbas Tajudeen, Mal. BA Lawal, Hon. Garba Datti, Sen....

The Indo Daily: What’s in a name? The legacy and infamy of Ireland’s political dynasties

14 Jun

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The Indo Daily: What’s in a name? The legacy and infamy of Ireland’s political dynasties

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June 14, 2024

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Politics tamfitronics Jackie Healy-Rae is elected. Domnick Walsh.Politics is a business of relationships, but some connections are closer to home than others – quite literally in the case of Ireland's numerous political dynasties. From the Cowens, to the Haugheys and the Healy Raes it’s very clear that family names still hold weight in Irish politics.But could their influence finally dwindle as parties opt for celebrity over heritage? Do the "sins of the father" really influence modern voters? Or will legacy trump infamy in the voting booth?Ellen Coyne is joined by Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independentto look at the complicated dynasties that have littered Irish political history, and to ask – what’s in a name? The Indo Daily: What's in a name? The legacy and infamy of Ireland's political dynasties ...

14 Jun

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Tories’ war with Reform is a fight to the death over the future of the centre-right in British politics

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June 14, 2024

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Politics tamfitronics Nigel Farage couldn't have hoped for better news as he strode on to the stage to debate on TV against Penny Mordaunt, Angela Rayner and rivals from the smaller opposition parties.The dramatic news his Reform UK party has overtaken the Conservatives in the latest YouGov poll, on 19% to the Tories' 18%, meant he had his trademark letter box grin on his face for virtually the whole debate.He began by declaring in his opening remarks: "We are now the opposition to Labour."Election latest as Reform UK overtakes Tories in pollAnd he ended by boasting: "I have the courage to take on the mob. Please join the revolt."Throughout the debate, Mr Farage had a jaunty swagger about him.He laughed and scoffed at...

Tony Blair is right on Brexit. Now he should get into the trenches or back off

14 Jun

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Tony Blair is right on Brexit. Now he should get into the trenches or back off

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June 14, 2024

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Politics tamfitronics By BAGEHOTTONY BLAIR’S speech on Brexit on the morning of February 17th attracted a predictable storm of derision. Today the former prime minister serves as a sort of Rorschach test for whatever irks the viewer: to the left he stands for free-market capitalism and war, to the right he stands for a hyper-metropolitan internationalism, to some of his former acolytes he stands for how not to secure one’s political legacy after leaving politics. In parts of Westminster and Fleet Street voicing nuanced opinions about Mr Blair meets with a mix of bafflement and distaste, like ordering veal at a vegan restaurant.To be sure, some of the criticism is valid. Mr Blair presided over the build-up to Britain’s financial and economic crisis and the failure of the post-invasion period in Iraq. His globe-trotting, pro-globalisation...