Nigerians, not politicians, need prayer — Seyi Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Mr Seyi Makinde has disclosed that Nigerians as a people, not just politicians, need prayer discharge their responsibilities with fear of God.
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South Sudan hotels kick out politicians over $50m in unpaid bills
Hundreds of South Sudanese politicians have been kicked out of hotels where they have been staying during the country’s peace process, over some $50 million dollars in unpaid bills, a hotel association said late Thursday. Some 300 politicians from different opposition groups, the ruling party and the military, have been staying in more than 18
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Corruption war: Buhari, others should declare, publish assets biannually — Alao
For the fight against corruption to be effective in the country, public office holders including judges should declare their assets every two years, and also publish the same in national newspapers for the public to see.
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Kukah to Politicians: Stop seeking endorsement from Bishops, Imams
By Luminous Jannamike The Catholic Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese has lampooned politicians who run to religious leaders for endorsements before elections. Kukah, who spoke on Tuesday during an interview on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily, said Nigeria was yet to practice true democracy. He stressed that politicians ought to engage the people they intend to
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Edo 2020: Stop violence, emulate Jonathan, Oba of Benin charges politicians
•Says Oshiomhole, Obaseki’s conflict gave him sleepless nights •Extracts peace deal from Obaseki, Shaibu, Ize-Iyamu, Oshiomhole, others By Ozioruva Aliu It was a historic moment Wednesday as the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II met with political parties and leaders where he sued for peace and urged them to emulate
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Edo/Ondo Gov polls: IGP warns politicians to play by rules, be of good conduct
By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has warned politicians and their supporters in Edo and Ondo States, where gubernatorial elections are scheduled to hold on 19th September 2020 and 10th October 2020 respectively, to conduct themselves properly, play by the rules and steer-clear of tendencies capable of undermining the electoral process
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Politicians disregard for COVID-19 protocols worrisome ― NBC
The Acting Director-General of National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Prof Armstrong Idachaba has expressed concern over politicians disregard for COVID-19 protocols ahead of the Ondo governorship election. Speaking at a stakeholder’s meeting on Political broadcasts in Akure, ldachabaa said many politicians are not observing the laid down precautions because of politics. He charged journalists to “use
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Ondo Elections: Police bars politicians with security escorts from voting venues
Mr Salami Bolaji, Ondo State Commissioner of Police, has warned that any politician with security aides or escort would not be allowed into the venues of the parties’ primaries holding this week. The police commissioner gave the warning in a statement issued by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Tee-Leo Ikoro, on Sunday in
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Coronavirus and Nigerian politicians: Infections, recoveries, and deaths
By Rasheed Sobowale Most people last year were looking forward to the 2020 New Year, catapulting some resolution they were unable to achieve with a determination and promise of commitment to see them through. Unknowingly for all, 2020 has a different plan for the world. The year 2019 left a mark in the world such
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Focus on politics keeping Africans poorer – Charles Lambert
The leader of Africa’s first Economic War, Charles N Lambert, in a recent video of the Economic War show, has said that focus on politics is what is keeping Africans poorer. Lambert blames poverty in Africa on too much obsession in politics which is not productive but rather borrows to feed people instead of empowering
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