Should money be a ‘form of speech’ in politics?
28 May
Politics

Should money be a ‘form of speech’ in politics?

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Politics tamfitronics Permitting political parties to receive donations of unlimited amounts and from undisclosed sources exposes the government and its democratic values to corruption. (Graphic: John McCann/M&G) The phrase “follow the money” is often used by people tackling corruption.The role of money in politics is a topic of debate that many people have wrestled with in both demogrouncratic and not-so-democratic countries in Africa and elsewhere.The old adage “money talks” seems to show its ugly face too frequently in the politics of our continent — and in other places, such as America. In fact, the US supreme court ruled on this matter, making...
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Cash counting machine trope symbolising bar bribery returns to roil Kerala politics
28 May
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Cash counting machine trope symbolising bar bribery returns to roil Kerala politics

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Politics tamfitronics Youth Congress workers stage a protest near the official residence of Excise Minister M.B. Rajesh with a currency note counting machine alleging corruption and demanding his resignation, in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday.| Photo Credit: S. MAHINSHAThe cash-counting machine trope has reappeared from political oblivion to bedevil Kerala politics after a hiatus of eight years.In 2016, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) employed it as a metaphor for liquor policy-related “corruption” in the then-Oommen Chandy government. The political consequences were considerable. The LDF agitation cost two United Democratic Front (UDF) Ministers their Cabinet berths, though the consequent anti-corruption inquiry came to nought.Seeks resignationOn Monday, the UDF repurposed the incriminating trope that plagued the Oommen Chandy government to turn the tables on the LDF. Flaunting a note-counting machine, Youth Congress workers marched to Excise Minister M.B. Rajesh’s official residence...
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BREAKING: Soldiers withdraw as Banex Plaza reopens after week-long closure [VIDEO]
27 May
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BREAKING: Soldiers withdraw as Banex Plaza reopens after week-long closure [VIDEO]

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Politics tamfitronics After a week of closure, Banex Plaza in Abuja has finally reopened its doors. The plaza resumed operations precisely at 2:30 pm today, Monday, May 27th.The reopening comes following a period of enforced closure prompted by clashes between soldiers and traders.Reports indicate that the plaza’s reopening was facilitated after traders involved in the earlier altercation with military personnel resolved with the authorities.Earlier, the plaza witnessed a dramatic incident where personnel of the Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police stormed the premises, engaging in physical altercations with passersby and security guards.The action was in retaliation for a previous confrontation between four military police personnel and traders within the bustling electronics and telecommunications market.See the video below:BREAKING NEWS || After a week of closure, Banex Plaza has just been opened at exactly 2:30pm today Monday...
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