By Ngozi Ibe, Abuja President Bola Tinubu’s popularity and public acceptance has soared in the last few days. Unlike western Countries where polls and ratings are articles of faith and form part of the barometer for measuring public policies and leadership performance, here we are left to guess in the direction of any wind blowing...
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Deputy governor pardoned, but not yet forgiven!
By TheNewspad The political landscape of Edo State has been marked by a noticeable chill in the relationship between Governor Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy, Phillip Shaibu. The unfolding drama on December 5, 2023, during the presentation of the 2024 budget estimate to the Edo State House of Assembly, served as a spotlight, revealing that...
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Obaseki’s deft hands in Edo State House of Assembly affairs
By TheNewspad The danger looming between Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki and Edo State House of Assembly has become explosive. Membership of the house now cuts across three political parties, but the Governor’s overbearing attitude towards the Edo State House of Assembly has complicated issues. The Governor expects them especially the Peoples Democratic party (PDP)...
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Re: REJOINDER: POWERFUL LAGOS, POWERLESS OSUN
By Bola Atanda Lawal, Abeokuta, Ogun State. I wish to add my own voice to the ongoing healthy discourse on the above by pointing out some contradictions in one Mr Adedayo Oshodi’s rejoinder to Dr Lasisi Olagunju’s Monday Lines column on the proposed appointments into the Supreme Court. Mr Oshodi submitted (or admitted) that Lagos...
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Kidnappers kill policeman after N15m ransom payment by officers
A policeman who was abducted few weeks ago by unknown gunmen has been reportedly murdered in captivity in Ebonyi State, South East, Nigeria. The tragedy occurred barely one month after wife out to bed, according to Intelligence shared with some security agents, alleged that his abductors collected the sum of N15,000,000.00 (Fifteen Million Naira) ransom...
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UNIBEN develops electronic voting software, records milestones
The University of Benin has recorded breakthroughs with the development of a new software for electronic voting, thereby asserting its influence at the global stage. The electronic voting software that was developed by the ICT Unit of the institution has already been tested for congregation and other students elections in line with the principle of...
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First Lady kicks as amputee shot by her husband plans reunion
The First Lady of Edo State, Mrs Betsy Obaseki says the State government will pursue justice for Mrs Tina Okhiria whose left arm was amputated due to a gunshot allegedly inflicted by her abusive husband, sparking global outrage. The survivor had initially deposed to an affidavit before a court, stating that her husband’s actions were...
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Imo 2023: What measure of hope in governor Uzodimma’s battles?
By John Okafor, Owerri The dice is cast for the epic governorship election battle in Imo State. There is, no doubt, that all eyes are on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to ensure a hitch-free and credible election on November 11th 2023 Expectations are high among the people drawn from the 27 Local government...
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Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona Team: The greatest ever?
By Paul Omoruyi Pep Guardiola’s time as Barcelona manager can be described as nothing short of monumental. From 2008 to 2012, Guardiola transformed the club into a footballing powerhouse, leading them to an unprecedented level of success, and redefining the way the game is played. With his tactical genius and unwavering commitment to an attacking...
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The fight for the soul of Rivers state and the hidden battles
By Emmanuel Spencer Monday, October 30, 2023 was one heck of a day for residents of Port Harcourt and the people of Rivers State. While they were still trying to wriggle out of the puzzle surrounding the bombing of the State house of Assembly complex, a chain of events that would forever change the political...