Nigeria @60: Youths Are Demoralized, Demobilized Because Voting System in Nigeria is Not As Transparent As Voting in BBNaija

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria @60: Youths Are Demoralized, Demobilized Because Voting System in Nigeria is Not As Transparent As Voting in BBNaija

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)October 1, 2020

The Big Brother Naija, popularly referred to as BBNaija Reality TV Show has ended with a groundbreaking record where the winner got 60% of the total votes for five final housemates. The show, despite all the criticism, tends to address one problem that is affecting Nigerians and how Nigerian youths want this to be done, the voting system. One thing unique about the show is that the idea is tapped from a book, George Orwell’s...

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Nigeria Needs a Leader With Passion for Development—Wambai

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria Needs a Leader With Passion for Development—Wambai

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 1, 2020

As Nigeria attained 60 years of nationhood, a former Member in the Lower Chamber in Nigeria, Alhaji Abubakar Mahmud Wambai has described the underdevelopment of the country to lack of implementation of designed policies for the betterment of citizens. Wambai while speaking with Journalists recently in Yola, the Adamawa state capital noted that Nigerians are always good at planning, but when it comes to implementation issues will arise culminating in calling for conferences either on...

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Buhari Swears in 4 Permanent Secretaries, Presides Over Virtual FEC

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBuhari Swears in 4 Permanent Secretaries, Presides Over Virtual FEC

PilotnewsSeptember 30, 2020

President Muhmmadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in four newly appointed federal Permanent Secretaries at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the swearing-in was held shortly before the commencement of the weekly virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC). The affected permanent secretaries include Mr James Sule from Kaduna State; Mr Ismaila Abubakar from Kebbi State; Mrs Ibiene Patricia Roberts from Rivers and Mr Shehu Aliyu Shinkafi from...

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Arewa Consultative Forum Cautions Osinbajo, Admits There is Unhealthy Cracks in Nigeria

NewsNigeriaPoliticsArewa Consultative Forum Cautions Osinbajo, Admits There is Unhealthy Cracks in Nigeria

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)September 29, 2020

The Northern social-political group, Arewa Consultative Forum, has admitted that there were unhealthy cracks in Nigeria. It, however, cautioned the Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo in making statements that would worsen the tension in the country. The northern body acknowledges that the crack in the country was unhealthy, but expressed optimism that the country would overcome such. The vice president, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha,...

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Ondo 2020: Mimiko Criticises Akeredolu’s Performance

NewsPoliticsOndo 2020: Mimiko Criticises Akeredolu’s Performance

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)September 28, 2020

Olusegun Mimiko, the former governor of Ondo State said at a campaign in Ile-Oluji Local Government over the weekend that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu does not deserve to be re-elected because he had failed to make essential needs free for Ondo people. Comments by Mr Mimiko, who is also the leader of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) in the State, over Mr Akeredolu’s performance, triggered a reaction by the incumbent governor, according to the Nation. While...

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APC-Buhari Regime is leading a “Pull Igbo down strategy” ―Former Gov. Ezeife Charges

NewsNigeriaPeoplePoliticsWorldAPC-Buhari Regime is leading a “Pull Igbo down strategy” ―Former Gov. Ezeife Charges

PilotnewsSeptember 26, 2020

■ The Igbo man is destined for success and we succeed but we do not manage our successes effectively. ■ The present government of Nigeria is doing so much against the Igbo People, telling that they don’t belong. ■ Pull Igbo down strategy seem to be the present government policy. ■ The Igboman can fix Nigeria using egalitarianism. ■ With Igbo presidency or an Igboman at the top, Nigeria will experience explosive economic growth WAP...

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The Numbers Behind America’s 180 on Athlete Activism

ColumnsPoliticsSportsUnited StatesThe Numbers Behind America’s 180 on Athlete Activism

PilotnewsSeptember 26, 2020

For 50 dormant years – roughly, the period between Muhammad Ali’s heyday and the Miami Heat donning hoodies after Trayvon Martin’s murder – athletes, as a general rule, steered clear of politics. Teams and leagues liked it that way, as did sponsors. Why take a stand if it might cost you a customer? Fans seemed to like it that way, too. In a national survey conducted in 2016, after Colin Kaepernick first took a knee during the national anthem to...

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What Nigerian Voters Must Learn from Edo Voters

ColumnsOpinionPoliticsWhat Nigerian Voters Must Learn from Edo Voters

PilotnewsSeptember 25, 2020

It could have been minority’s win because of the absence of majority participation. ―Ebuka Onyekwelu The just-concluded governorship election in Edo state was a clash of powerful political forces and no doubt part of the buildup to the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria. But most importantly, the victory in that election belongs to the people of Edo. The less than six hundred thousand Edo voters, who matched their words with action, went out to cast...

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In life, You Lose Some and You Win Some, Life Goes On – Oshiomhole

NewsPoliticsIn life, You Lose Some and You Win Some, Life Goes On – Oshiomhole

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)September 24, 2020

The former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, on Wednesday night, said in life, we are meant to win and lose but life goes on. The former governor who spoke for the first time about the outcome of the last Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State, in which his party lost to the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) added that losing was part of life. On his personal gymnasium where he...

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Arrogance and Needless Crisis Responsible for Defeat – Edo APC

NewsNigeriaPoliticsArrogance and Needless Crisis Responsible for Defeat – Edo APC

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 24, 2020

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo says its defeat in the recently conducted poll stems from the needles and avoidable crisis foisted on the party by  insensitive leadership. While congratulating Obaseki for his win, the party stated that needless disputes and the selfishness of party leaders contributed to their loss. The Edo state governor and candidate of the People’s Democratic Party had defeated the Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the APC in state’s governorship election...

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