JUST IN: Peter Obi clarifies goodwill message to Oba Ladoja, says no disrespect intended
20 Oct
Politics

JUST IN: Peter Obi clarifies goodwill message to Oba Ladoja, says no disrespect intended

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Mr. Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, has clarified his goodwill message to Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the newly crowned traditional ruler. Obi had referred to the monarch as his “dear brother” in a congratulatory message, a choice of words that drew criticism from some quarters who considered it a breach of protocol. In a statement on Sunday via his X handle, Obi said his words were borne out of goodwill and not intended to cause disrespect. His words: “I felicitated with my dear elder brother, the newly crowned, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. “I have read the concerns of those aggrieved by what they considered improper addressing. I respect protocol and authority, and I try, as much as possible, to adhere to them. “However, those who follow me would have noticed...
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Peter Obi responds to US criticism of Nigerian leaders
12 Aug
Lifestyle

Peter Obi responds to US criticism of Nigerian leaders

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Lifestyle Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has weighed in on the recent criticism by the United States government regarding the lavish lifestyle of some Nigerian leaders, particularly state governors. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday and titled Leadership Failure: Nigerias Greatest Burden, Obi described the comments from the U.S. Diplomatic Mission as a reaffirmation of long-standing concerns about governance in the country. The cumulative effect of poor leadership remains our greatest obstacle to development, Obi wrote. This calls for urgent disruption of the current retrogressive system and the enthronement of leaders with competence, character, capacity, and compassion. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, maintained that Nigerias governance failures have attracted global scrutiny. He cited a recent post by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, echoed in The Africa Report,...
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Peter Dutton is racist. Here’s the proof
09 Sep
Politics

Peter Dutton is racist. Here’s the proof

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Politics tamfitronics Join us on socialNewslettersScroll to topHere's the proofCrikey’s series explores Dutton’s history of racism as well as the role racism has played on both sides of politics since the 1970s.Race and racism have long played a role in Australian politics. Malcolm Fraser was attacked by Labor for extending humanitarian migration to South Vietnamese refugees. John Howard sought to weaponise Asian migration in the 1980s. In the wake of 9/11 and Tampa, the Howard government made a virtue of its tough line on asylum seekers and Australians of Muslim background, while Howard’s refusal to engage with Indigenous peoples came to characterise his prime ministership. The rise of the Islamic State once again saw Australia’s Muslim community targeted by Coalition politicians. The Gillard government made a virtue of its crackdown on temporary migrants.But Peter Dutton...
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Péter Magyar demands PM Orbán’s immediate return to Hungary from his Adriatic holiday
13 Aug
Politics

Péter Magyar demands PM Orbán’s immediate return to Hungary from his Adriatic holiday

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Politics tamfitronics TISZA party leader, Péter Magyar, expresses anger towards PM Orbán not being in the country when the people need him. He calls on the prime minister to break off his holiday in the Adriatic and order his ministers home from luxury yachts.Politics tamfitronics What is happening at Dunaferr?As Portfolio reports, workers at the Dunaújváros Ironworks (Dunaferr) staged a protest this morning over delayed salaries, gathering outside the management building at 7 AM. Liberty Steel Dunaújváros head, Rahul Yenurkar, assured that payments would be made later in the day, though the possibility of instalments has sparked dissatisfaction.The demonstration concluded peacefully after an hour and a half, but workers have agreed to protest again if payments are not made by 2 PM. This protest follows recent management decisions to reorganise working hours, signalling...
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