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Jun

22

2025

IPADA INITIATIVES Set To Unveil 5 Year Programme At Aso Villa (July 30th)

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The Federal Government has once again opened its doors to IPADA INITIATIVES, endorsing it as a gateway to the continent of Africa for Africans in the Diaspora and lovers of Africa, resident all over the world. In another recent swift move, the Federal government has endorsed it's hosting in Aso Villa, all African Ambassadors and other global Ambassadors in Nigeria, next month July 30th, as IPADA INITIATIVES unveils a 5 year programme to the world. It will be another grand opportunity for all Nations Ambassagors in Nigeria, Captains of industries, top tourism industy practitioners, the international press, and press in…

Jun

20

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

El-Rufai Declares Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election “Impossible,” Cites Waning Support for APC

Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, El-Rufai, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has stated that President Bola Tinubu has no chance of winning re-election in the 2027 general election, asserting that Nigerians have lost faith in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the current administration. El-Rufai, now a chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), made these remarks in an interview shared on X on Thursday, June 19, 2025. “Anybody that thinks it is possible for President Bola Tinubu to get re-elected is living in another country, not Nigeria. It is impossible,” El-Rufai said, emphasizing that widespread dissatisfaction with the APC’s policies would prevent Tinubu’s re-election.…

Jun

18

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

APC Chieftain Dismisses Rumours of Rift Between Tinubu, Shettima

News, Opinion, PoliticsAll Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kashim Shettima, Politics

A prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Ismaeel Ahmed, has debunked speculations of a rift between President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, dismissing claims of plans to replace the Vice President ahead of the 2027 presidential election as “malicious rumours.” Speaking on Tuesday, the former APC Board of Trustees member categorically denied reports of friction between the two leaders, emphasizing their mutual trust. “It’s not true. I know it very well. There is trust between President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima. We are trying to create an issue where there is none,” Ahmed stated. He refuted suggestions that…

Jun

17

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Benue Governor Reveals Details of Deadly Yelewata Attack, Says Armed Herders Targeted Checkpoints

Column, Metro, News, PoliticsBenue State, Metro, Politics

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has disclosed that the armed herders responsible for the recent attack on Yelewata in Guma Local Government Area entered the community through a nearby river and first targeted military and police checkpoints. Speaking on Monday evening, Governor Alia revealed that the attack, which reportedly claimed over 200 lives, lasted for two hours. “In Yelewata, there is a military and police checkpoint. The river is not too far from this axis, so we understand that they came by the route of the river,” he said. Alia explained that the attackers, who were reportedly pushed back…

Jun

14

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Senate Rejects Part-Time Parliament, Defends Lawmakers’ Salaries Amid Cost-Cutting Calls

Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsNext Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Senate

Senate Spokesman, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has firmly opposed proposals for a part-time parliamentary system in Nigeria, warning that such a move would equate to a "part-time democracy" and jeopardize the nation's democratic framework. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, Adaramodu also insisted that no cost-cutting measures should affect lawmakers' salaries and allocations. Adaramodu, who represents Ekiti South Senatorial District and is a member of the ruling party, argued that a part-time parliament would undermine Nigeria’s democracy, stating, “There is no democracy that derides its parliament and thrives.” He emphasized the critical role of the 109 senators and…