Traditional religion worshippers in Bauchi state have condemned federal government’s allegations that Governor Bala Mohammed is funding terrorism. Mbami Iliya Sabka, Chief Priest (Seng Wari) who made the condemnation in a press release called it selective and politically motivated. They argued that such claims should be backed by credible evidence and impartial investigation, rather […]
By Alphonsus U Nwadike It is an undeniable fact that when a nation’s responsibilities of empire are entrusted or abandoned to the care of political plunderers, social marauders, opportunists, ignoramuses, or corrupt individuals/persons, the country’s ship of state must be wrecked in the sea of incompetence and corruption. However, when wise people, honest men and […]
The School of Politics, Policy & Governance (SPPG) has set out to re-engineer politics in Africa by training a new class of values-driven leaders equipped with the competence, character, and courage to govern differently. The vision is set to be taking root through the SPPG Public Leaders Network (SPLN), a continent-wide platform designed to activate […]
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 State, Nigeria. As a former member of […]
The tragedy of 2019 is what led to the retaliation of the occurrence of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) youth leader of Mushin Local Government and the Executive council of the 2023 general elections being maimed by assailants On 22nd October 2022, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) took it’s campaign train to the Lagos West Senatorial […]
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. […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 economist […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]