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Adams Oshiomhole: The Grandfather of Lies Who Can’t Keep His Story Straight

Politics tamfitronics By Omoruyi IkponmwonsaAdams Oshiomhole, former governor of Edo State and current senator representing Edo North, has earned himself an infamous title in Nigerian politics: the “Grandfather of Lies.” Oshiomhole has consistently made false, contradictory, and misleading statements throughout his political career, betraying the public trust. His record is full of moments that expose his slippery relationship with the truth.One of the most glaring examples of Oshiomhole’s dishonesty came during his tenure as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He famously proclaimed that former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi had never been suspended by the party, a blatant lie considering the existing documentation at the time. Reacting, an angry Fayemi called Oshiomhole a man whose “mouth moves faster than his brain.” Fayemi accused Oshiomhole of repeatedly contradicting himself, even on the most...
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“The politics of fear”: Springfield’s Haitian community stays indoors amid Trump-led smear campaign
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“The politics of fear”: Springfield’s Haitian community stays indoors amid Trump-led smear campaign

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How to fix public hospitals? Money is not the problem – keep politics out, says expert
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How to fix public hospitals? Money is not the problem – keep politics out, says expert

Politics tamfitronics Politics tamfitronics Public healthcare is in a shambles and it is not due to a lack of money, but too much politics and ineffective leadership structures.A recent video of conditions at the Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg highlighted the problem of deteriorating public hospitals yet again. How do we fix our public hospitals? An expert says money is not the problem. The secret is to keep politics out of the national and provincial health departments.Professor Alex van den Heever, chairperson of the Social Security Systems Administration and Management Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand, says government will have to basically change the leadership structures of the health department to fix the public health system.“One of the main challenges will be to create a separation of powers between the member of the executive...
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