Politics

Yusuf Gagdi: A Phenomenal Lawmaker With Impact

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 February 2024 0

In a view into the world of Nigerian politics, there are few individuals who possess the ability to captivate the masses with their charismatic leadership and unwavering dedication to the welfare of their constituents. One of such individual is Rt. Hon. Yusuf Gagdi, a rising leader in Plateau

Opinion

OPINION: Politics of protests

Ihesiulo Grace 9 September 2020 0

By Osinachi Ezema One of the very features of democracy is the freedom to debate and, if you may, hold opinions. Debates are integral parts of the course to national development. At least it allows for diversity, especially in a multicultural society. Debates however, can be very diversionary and problematic, especially when unmediated or moderated. […]

Politics

2023 Presidency: Dogara reacts to speculations

Ihesiulo Grace 24 August 2020 0

The former House of Representatives Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, has spoken out on the speculations that he would run for the presidency in 2023 with former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu, in 2023. Tinubu is the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Daily Times recalls that in July, Dogara dumped the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) […]

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OPINION: The future of progressive politics in Nigeria (2)

Ihesiulo Grace 12 August 2020 0

Being a progressive party would require that APC is able to redress this problem, especially given the commitment to ensure that the party is dynamic, action-oriented and ensuring that we are able to bring about improvement in politics, government and the conditions of life of the generality of our people. Why should a progressive party […]

News Politics

Ondo Elections: INEC releases final list of candidates [Full list]

Ihesiulo Grace 1 August 2020 0

On Friday, The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) published the final list of governorship candidates and their deputies, ahead of this year’s Ondo Elections set to hold October 10. Daily Times gathered that the list had 17 political parties, their candidates and running mates. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the main opposition the Peoples […]

Politics

CUPP distances self from New Coalition

Ihesiulo Grace 2 July 2020 0

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), has distanced itself from the emergence of a new coalition known as National Consultative Front. In a statement issued to Journalists, its spokesman, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, said it frowned at the inclusion of its name as part of the new coalition when its leaders were not consulted. “While […]

Opinion

‘I didn’t join politics to solve Nigeria’s problems’ – Rotimi Amaechi

Ihesiulo Grace 17 May 2020 0

Rotimi Amaechi Nigeria’s transportation minister, has revealed that he didn’t join politics because he wanted to “solve Nigeria’s problems” but out of unemployment. Rotimi Amaechi disclosed during a recent interview with PUNCH that being a leader or wanting to solve Nigeria’s problems didn’t drive him into politics, rather his political journey started out of unemployment.

Politics

Covid-19 Palliatives: Obasa advises critics not to play politics with people’s life support

Ihesiulo Grace 7 April 2020 0

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has advised those criticising him for not doing enough with the relief packages he recently shared to his Agege constituents to stop playing politics with the lives of the people. Obasa had ordered the distribution of stimulus packages of more than 10,000 bags […]

Politics

2023: Shehu Sani warns Sanusi against going into politics

Ihesiulo Grace 16 March 2020 0

A human rights activist and former Senator who represented Kaduna Central senatorial district at the Senate between 2015 and 2019, Senator Shehu Sani,  has advised dethroned Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi against joining politics ahead of the 2023 presidential election. This is even as just few days after his dethronement, rumours are already flying […]

News

Tambuwal calls for politics without bitterness

Ihesiulo Grace 9 March 2020 0

Sokoto state Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has called for politics without bitterness in Nigeria. Gov. Tambuwal made the call on Monday during a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the Kaduna state House of Assembly, Alhaji Yusuf Zailani. Gov. Ortom apologises to pensioners over arrears The governor said that the purpose of his visit is to […]

Politics

Ezekwesili, Utomi, Nweke, others seek new direction in solving Nigeria’s leadership challenge

Ihesiulo Grace 18 February 2020 0

It was a gathering of frontline political leaders of thought yesterday in Lagos as the x-rayed Nigeria’s political environment and pondered on how the country can make positive progress in its political development and proffered solutions to political logjams in the country. The eminent Nigerians who included 2019 presidential candidate, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, political

Politics

Group faults PDP over claims on Lagos traffic

Ihesiulo Grace 11 February 2020 0

The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has described as sheer hypocrisy for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to blame President Muhammadu Buhari for the transportation and traffic challenges in Lagos State. Responding to the PDP’s comment blaming Buhari for the situation in Lagos, the BMO said it was an audacious move by the former ruling party […]

News

We cannot continue to allow young people to think politics is about deception – Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 29 January 2020 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration is grooming youths to take up active roles in politics, so they can positively contribute to the development of society. The governor said this at a thanksgiving service held at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Iruekpen, Esan West Local Government, to celebrate the electoral victory […]

Education

Professionals in politics: Panacea for sustainable national development -Sanwo-Olu

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2019 0

Delivered by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the UNILAG Faculty of Engineering 3rd Alumni Lecture, at the Main Auditorium, University of Lagos, on 12th December 2019. Protocol. I am delighted to be here with you today, to deliver this Alumni Lecture. It is always a pleasure to return to events organised by my […]

Featured Politics

No meaningful growth without professionals taking part in politics – Sanwo-Olu

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2019 0

Career professionals and politicians have corresponding roles to play in the struggle to set Nigeria on the path of sustainable development. Any effort to alienate professionals from politics may spell doom for the growth and development of the nation. This was the submission of Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday when he delivered […]

Politics

Assembly refers Lagos 2020 budget proposal to committee level

Ihesiulo Grace 18 November 2019 0

The Lagos State House of Assembly has referred the state’s 2020 proposed budget to the committee stage after it scaled through second reading during plenary on Monday. The Appropriation Bill was read for the second time by the Clerk of the House, Mr Azeez Sanni. READ ALSO: Permanent secretary, wife, 2 children perish in Benue […]

News

North Korea changes constitution to solidify Kim’s rule

Ihesiulo Grace 29 August 2019 0

North Korea’s parliament has approved changes to the country’s constitution to solidify  Kim Jong Un’s role as Head of State, state media said on Thursday. The move comes after Kim was formally named head of state and commander-in-chief of the military in a new constitution in July that analysts said was possibly aimed at preparing […]

News

Breaking: APC shifts Bayelsa governorship primary, adopt direct election

Ihesiulo Grace 28 August 2019 0

Governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa state will no longer hold on Thursday as the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party has postponed it to Saturday August 31, 2019. The party has also adopted the direct mode of primary in line with the written request of the Bayelsa State […]

Nigeria Politics

Ambode charges legislators not to be clogs in nation’s wheel of progress

Ihesiulo Grace 5 August 2018 0

Lagos State governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has charged lawmakers across the country to eschew all acts that can constitute clogs in the wheel of progress based on party differences, saying the whole essence of politics is to serve the people and give back to the society. Speaking while declaring open the Second Quarterly General Meeting […]

News

Between Hon. David Lawrence and his constituents

Ihesiulo Grace 14 June 2018 0

Unlike so many of his colleagues who are only concerned about themselves, their families and cronies, Hon. David Lawrence has shown time and again that he is not only about making laws that would favour the common man in his constituency but actually making meaningful contributions in their lives. In line with his campaign promise […]