US Bitcoiners lean liberal but report shows politics less divisive than many think
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US Bitcoiners lean liberal but report shows politics less divisive than many think

Politics tamfitronics US Bitcoiners lean liberal but report shows politics less divisive than many think Liam 'Akiba' Wright · 5 hours ago · 3 min read Bitcoin adoption in the US is driven by knowledge and trust, not political affiliation, showing a diverse range of owners. 3 min readUpdated: Jul. 23, 2024 at 11:18 am UTC Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Image includes combined content which may include AI-generated content.Bitcoin ownership in the United States spans diverse demographics and political orientations, challenging common assumptions about its supporters, according to a new report.The Nakamoto Project’s recent survey on Bitcoin adoption provides a comprehensive analysis of ownership trends among Americans. Conducted in partnership with Qualtrics, the study involved a representative sample of 3,538 adults collected in...
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Ngujush rules out politics, says he makes the right impact with his skits
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Ngujush rules out politics, says he makes the right impact with his skits

Politics tamfitronics Online skit comedian Njugush, who has recently been commenting on issues of governance and politics, has no plans to enter politics.Njugush, who has been on a rampage criticising the government, appearing on TV programmes for commentary and even imitating politicians accused of bad governance and corruption in his sketches, says that while he is deeply involved in the country’s affairs, being...
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Have faith, things will work out in the long run – Oshiomhole tells Nigerians
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Have faith, things will work out in the long run – Oshiomhole tells Nigerians

Politics tamfitronics Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called on Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu’s administration.Oshiomhole made this statement on July 21 during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics.The former governor, now representing Edo North in the Senate, assured Nigerians that Tinubu’s policies would eventually yield positive results, urging them to remain patient.He said: “You have to agree that some of the policy initiatives will require more than a year to materialise.“What would the president gain by resorting to policy choices that are unlikely to deliver comfort in the long run?“So, I think for me, it is about having faith that in the long run, these things will work out.”
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Tinubu’s Local Government autonomy gamble, By ABIODUN KOMOLAFE
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Tinubu’s Local Government autonomy gamble, By ABIODUN KOMOLAFE

Politics tamfitronics “Local government is not just about politics, it’s about people’s lives.” – Eric GarcettiAt last, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled in favor of Nigeria’s 774 Local Governments (LGs)! May God’s name be praised!Yes, the Supreme Court’s ruling is a significant victory, ordering 20.6% of the federation account allocation to be paid directly to LG accounts, as constitutionally mandated! But how did Nigeria descend to this point? It’s clear that most state governors sought to control LGs by appointing their herds and apparatchiks as council chairmen, thus disregarding elections. President Bola Tinubu deserves the highest praise imaginable for taking bold action.In Nigeria, state governors have historically been reluctant to grant fiscal autonomy to the LGs for the obvious reasons of political power play, fear of reduced revenue, patronage and clientelism, fear of accountability...
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