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Mary Ukamaka Ugwunayi is an avid writer with passion for issues related to Nigeria and Africa. She possesses deep knowledge of politics, sports, entertainment and culture, and takes delight in sharing her ideas.
Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Nigeria Struggling To Remain A Country – Ezekwesili  
Elections, News, Nigeria

Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Nigeria Struggling To Remain A Country – Ezekwesili  

Dr Oby Ezekwesili, a former Minister of Education, has frowned at the decision of Bola Tinubu to pick Senator Kashim Shettima, presenting a Muslim-Muslim ticket for the 2023 election under the All Progressives Congress. Dr Oby Ezekwesili, a former Minister of Education, has frowned at the decision of Bola Tinubu to pick Senator Kashim Shettima, a fellow Muslim as his running mate for the 2023 election under the All Progressives Congress. Ezekwesili in a tweet on her Twitter handle described Tinubu’s decision as “innate dishonesty when people fluctuate their rhetorics just to suit personal interest rather than adopt a strategy for success that shapes an inclusive society.” Her reaction comes on the heels of growing concerns and condemnation from different quarters on the choic...
Kuje Prison Attack: Ghana Immigration Service On High Alert Against Infiltration
Ghana, News, Nigeria, Security

Kuje Prison Attack: Ghana Immigration Service On High Alert Against Infiltration

Following the Kuje Prison Attack, the Ghana Immigration Service has ordered its personnel to be on the lookout for escapees who might want to enter the country. The Ghana Immigration Service has ordered its personnel to be on the look out for escapees of the Kuje Prison, Abuja who might want to enter the country. Recall that terrorists attacked the Kuje medium-security correctional facility on July 5, and freed several inmates, some of who are linked to terrorism. The Nigerian Correctional Service had released the names and pictures of the 16 freed inmates with terrorism links. See Also: Gunmen Attack Kuje Prison, Release Inmates In an attempt to prevent the infiltration of terrorists, the Ghana Immigration Service in a memo issued on July 8 and signed by Laud Affrifah,...
ASUU Strike: Call Off Strike, Other Sectors Need Attention – Presidency
Education, Labour, News, Nigeria

ASUU Strike: Call Off Strike, Other Sectors Need Attention – Presidency

The Presidency has commented on the ASUU strike, asking the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, to call off its industrial action, claiming the government lacks the financial capacity to meet all their demands. The Presidency has asked the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, to call off its industrial action, claiming the government lacks the financial capacity to meet all their demands. Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity made the call when he featured on Channels Television’s Programme, Politics Today. According to Shehu, President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration doe not have what it takes to meet 100 percent of ASUU’s demands. He queried the rationale behind holding the President by the neck over...
Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Actor Kenneth Okonkwo Quits APC
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Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Actor Kenneth Okonkwo Quits APC

Kenneth Okonkwo, Nollywood actor, has resigned his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, citing the decision to present a Muslim-Muslim candidate ahead of the 2023 election. Kenneth Okonkwo, Nollywood actor, has resigned his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, citing the decision to present a Muslim-Muslim candidate ahead of the 2023 election. Recall that the APC Presidential flag bearer, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu had on Sunday confirmed former Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, a fellow Muslim as his running mate. See Also: Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Shun Exclusionist Politics, Atiku Urges Nigerians Okonkwo in a statement said his decision to quit the ruling party was informed by Tinubu’s insistence on choosing a Muslim running mate despite...
Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Shun Exclusionist Politics, Atiku Urges Nigerians
Elections, News, Nigeria, Religion

Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Shun Exclusionist Politics, Atiku Urges Nigerians

The presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned Bola Tinubu’s choice of a Muslim-Muslim ticket when he chose Kashim Shettima as his deputy, for the 2023 election. The presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned Bola Tinubu’s choice of a fellow Muslim, Kashim Shettima as his deputy, for the 2023 election. Atiku in a statement described the ruling party’s choice of a Muslim-Muslim ticket as playing divisive politics, noting that the country has witnessed the worst shade of exclusionist politics. See Also: 2023: Why I Picked Shettima As Running Mate – Tinubu He noted that the road ahead is the path of inclusive and unifying politics and urged Nigerians not to allow sentiment to bec...
Adeleke Clarifies Comments On Dollar, Pounds
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Adeleke Clarifies Comments On Dollar, Pounds

Senator Ademola Adeleke Ademola Adeleke, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, flag bearer in the July 16th Osun State Gubernatorial election has said his comments on Dollars and Pounds were twisted by opposition parties for mischief. He refuted claims that he wields money for vote-buying during the election. The PDP candidate made the clarification when he took part in the Osun 2022 Governorship Debate organised by Channels Television on Sunday. Recall that Adeleke was pictured in a viral video at a PDP campaign rally claiming he has Dollars, Pounds and other foreign currencies. He said his comment on foreign curries was intended to utilise his international links to assist the masses in Osun State, noting that his family is acclaimed for philanthropy. See Also: Osun 2022:...
2022 WAFCON: Super Falcons Set To Meet Burundi In A Must Win Match
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2022 WAFCON: Super Falcons Set To Meet Burundi In A Must Win Match

The Super Falcons of Nigeria will face Burundi in a must-win match today at the 2022 WAFCON in Morroco to secure a quarter-finals place against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon. The Super Falcons of Nigeria will face Burundi in a must win match today in Morroco to secure a quarter finals place against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon. Cameroon booked their place in the quarter-finals courtesy of a 2-0 win over Tunisia in their last group game on Saturday. The win followed two previous draws against Togo and Zambia. The Falcons who lost their first match 2-1 against South Africa bounced back to win Botswana 2-0 in their second game. The result left them needing a win in their last group game to be guaranteed a second place on the table and qualification for the next ...
“Aribo Can Bring Creativity” – Southampton Boss Lauds Aribo’s Signing
English Premiership, News, Nigeria, Sports

“Aribo Can Bring Creativity” – Southampton Boss Lauds Aribo’s Signing

Ralph Hasenhuttl, Southampton manager, has lauded the club’s signing of Nigerian international, Joe Aribo. The versatile Super Eagles midfielder joined the Saints on Saturday from the Scottish Premiership side, Glasgow Rangers. His signing came off the heels of his impressive performance last season which culminated in his side reaching the UEFA Europa League final. Hasenhuttl told the club’s official website, “Joe is a player with many qualities to his game, and we are very excited to welcome him to the squad in time for the pre-season trip to Austria. See Also: Aribo Bags A Place in Scottish Premiership Team Of The We “We believe Joe can bring energy and creativity to our side. Feeling comfortable in so many different positions is very helpful for a manager and shows he ...
Kuje Prison: Why Attackers Succeeded – Aregbesola
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Kuje Prison: Why Attackers Succeeded – Aregbesola

Rauf Aregbesola, Minister of Interior, has said the attackers of the Kuje Prison in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, succeeded because the Army and Police personnel charged to secure the prison could not effectively discharge their duty. He said this in a statement issued on Friday, during a visit to the facility by the management of the ministry and its sister agencies to ascertain the extent of damage done by the terrorists. Aregbesola asked for cross-institutional collaboration to forestall future attacks and promised to arrest the perpetrators of the attack and the escaped inmates. He said, “There is a platoon of the Nigerian Army with sophisticated weapons, the Nigeria Police Force, officers of the NSCDC, and armed officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service on grou...
Datti Baba-Ahmed Speaks On Social Media Relevance in 2023 Elections
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Datti Baba-Ahmed Speaks On Social Media Relevance in 2023 Elections

Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Vice Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has insisted that social media will play a key role in next year’s presidential election. Recall that Baba-Ahmed was unveiled as the running mate to Peter Obi on Friday. Speaking later in the evening with Channels Television in an interview, he said data suggest that Nigerians living abroad are scheduled to visit the country to cast their vote at the election.   The LP Vice Presidential candidate also said that the vote-buying will not play a key role as Nigerians are willing to vote for competence over monetary reward. See Also: Peter Obi Chooses Datti Baba-Ahmed as Running Mate He said, “Go and start looking at the booking of major European airlines into Nigeria not during Christm...