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Don’t Protest Within The Trade Fair Complex – ED Ndanusa Warns

Top Stories Tamfitronics The Executive Director (ED) and Chief Executive Officer, Lagos International Trade Fair, Barr. Vera Ndanusa, has advised occupants of the Trade Fair Complex who would want to join the proposed national hunger protest not to do so within the Complex and its environs.Ndanusa said while the Management understood that the citizens have the constitutional right to protest, She also reminded that the Complex is saturated with the investment of many Nigerians who have toiled so hard to build an enduring business empire, hence the duty of government to protect such entities.However, while calling for calm, she urged protesters to reconsider the protest, citing concerns that it could exacerbate the situation and be hijacked by disgruntled elements.Speaking in a statement sent to our correspondent on Wednesday, Ndanusa further appealed to Nigerian youth groups...
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‘I don’t really care what happens to Ukraine’: What a JD Vance vice presidency could mean for theworld
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‘I don’t really care what happens to Ukraine’: What a JD Vance vice presidency could mean for theworld

Politics tamfitronics After months of gamesmanship and speculation, JD Vance has emerged as Donald Trump’s 2024 running mate and the heir apparent to the America First movement.With less than two years in Congress under his belt, the first-term senator from Ohio has very little experience in politics, let alone conducting foreign policy.Yet Vance represents a clear departure from the Ronald Reagan-era foreign policy views that characterised Trump’s previous vice president, Mike Pence. Pence spent much of his time in office making trips toreassureUS allies and partners overseas, deliveringspeechesaimed at providing strategic clarity to Trump’s often unpredictable actions.As Trump’s vice presidential pick, Vance’s foreign policy views could prove similarly influential if the former president is reelected in November. So, whatcoulda Vance vice presidency mean for the rest of the world?An ‘Asia-first’ isolationist on UkraineVance is one...
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Don’t repeat Buhari’s mistakes, nepotism – Shehu Sani to Tinubu
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Don’t repeat Buhari’s mistakes, nepotism – Shehu Sani to Tinubu

Politics tamfitronics Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has cautionedPresident Bola Tinubu against repeating the mistake of his predecessor, formerPresident Muhammadu Buhari in the area of appointments.Sani said, unlike Buhari, Tinubu’s appointments should bebased on competence.Featuring on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, theformer lawmaker accused Buhari of nepotism while in office.Stressing that nepotism was at its peak, Sani wondered why someMinisters were in office for eight years under Buhari.According to Sani: “I will advise President Tinubu to becareful not to make the mistakes of President Buhari, and I believe he isexperienced to understand this.“Under President Buhari, you have ministers that wereappointed into office for the whole of eight years; they were with him for thefirst tenure and the second tenure, and there was no cabinet reshuffle, noremoval.“Even if there was a removal, it takes three to...
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Don’t act like Buhari, prioritize competence over nepotism, Shehu Sani tells Tinubu
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Don’t act like Buhari, prioritize competence over nepotism, Shehu Sani tells Tinubu

Politics tamfitronics Former Kaduna lawmaker Shehu Sani has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against repeating the mistakes of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, particularly regarding appointments.In a recent interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Sani emphasized the importance of prioritizing competence in appointments to achieve tangible results. Reflecting on Buhari’s administration, which spanned from May 2015 to May 2023, Sani highlighted that nepotism was rampant, yet it failed to deliver progress in critical areas such as security, economy, education, and healthcare.Sani remarked, “I will advise President Tinubu to be careful not to make the mistakes of President Buhari, and I believe he is experienced enough to understand this.”He criticized Buhari’s approach of retaining ministers for the entire eight years without cabinet reshuffles or timely replacements. “Even if there was a removal, it took three to four months...
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