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NNPP's Kano State chairman, goaded by Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, said Tinubu is supporting Aminu Ado Bayero because of Bayero's "Yoruba lineage." Here's my take in today's Saturday Tribune: Tinubu and the “Yoruba Emir” of Kano By Farooq A. Kperogi Twitter: @farooqkperogi The contest for royal supremacy between Muhammad Sanusi II and Aminu Ado Bayero took an explicitly ethnic turn a few days ago when Hashim Dungurawa, the Kano State chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was protecting Bayero from deposition and humiliation by Kano’s NNPP government because of Bayero’s “Yoruba lineage”! “If the…

Local Government Autonomy: Implications Of Supreme Court Verdict By Sunday Oguntola It was victory at last for many local government chairmen and stakeholders. Yesterday’s Supreme Court pronouncements in a suit by the Federal Government against the 36 states will elicit definitive developments that will greatly define the political space and temperature of the nation for years to come. The seven-man panel of the Supreme Court, in the judgment delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim, declared that the 774 local government councils in the Federation should manage their funds without interference or deduction from any quarter. The Court also declared that it…

The Urgent Need to Halt Hon. Ben Kalu’s Political Maneuvering and Why Governor Alex Otti Should Be Vigilant By Mbaukwu Ihedigbo Recently, I have personally observed the body language and movements of Hon. Ben Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives. Benjamin Kalu appears very smart and is doing everything possible to push his political narrative. This is commendable, and he is entitled to his ambition as the law recognizes such inordinate ambition. Personally, I love his smartness and how acceptable he is. There is no doubt he is a marketable product. He has all it takes to…

  “SUSTAINING THE LEGISLATIVE WONDERS IN CROSS RIVER CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT; The Eteng Jonah “Legislative Magic”. By Ajogbor Williams It is quite unarguable, that prior to the emergence of the “Jinx Breaker”, Distinguished Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, since the inception of Representative Democracy, Cross River Central excruciatingly suffered Legislative and Political Ex-communication, in the areas of infrastructure, meaningful empowerments and education. It was a mere shadow of itself as previous legislators criminally arrogated their personal interest to be Constituency interest. it is regrettable to mention that previous Legislators only conceived representation as a tool for self aggrandizement. As the search…

Abia 2027: The APC’s Strategic Surge  By Ike Okorafor As the political climate of Abia State heats up in anticipation of the 2027 elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is emerging as the party to watch. This analysis delves deeper into the factors that position the APC as the primary contender for governance in the state. His Excellency, Senator Orji Kalu’s significant infrastructural contributions in Abia North have bolstered the appeal of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) in the region, leading to a consistent translation into votes. His efforts, which include the construction of schools, roads, and the installation of solar…

Reconstitute the Ohafia Improvement Union National Executive Now “In this chaotic and seemingly hopeless situation, we have unfortunately neglected the Ohafia Improvement Union (National), allowing it to become a tool in the hands of a few individuals who have capitalized on the disengagement of other Nde Ohafia.“ By Unico Uduka There is no doubt that as Nigerians, we have been dealing with so many pressing issues that we have forgotten that there are a few housekeeping matters we need to address in Ohafia. It is understandable, given the circumstances. Over the past six years, Nigerians have endured a governance so…

Orji Uzor Kalu: Who Is This Man? By: S. O. Idika “The politics of revisionist history is not just about keeping us from understanding the past. It's about ensuring we cannot understand the present” – Dr Hajar Yazdiha For people who are not familiar with Abia North Senatorial Zone, the reelection of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in the February, 2023 National Assembly election came as a huge surprise — judging by the overwhelming support the Labour Party enjoyed in Abia State and South-east in general—largely due to the Obidient movement that awakened the consciousness of a generation of young Nigerians…

Renewed Hope Agenda : Dr. Emeka Agbasi: A Beacon of Hope for Nigeria's Highway Infrastructure By Gambo Jagindi As President Tinubu's one-year anniversary approaches, Dr. Emeka Agbasi, Managing Director of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), has emerged as a shining example of the Renewed Hope Agenda in action. In just six short months, Dr. Agbasi has spearheaded a remarkable transformation at FERMA, driving a relentless pursuit of zero potholes on Nigeria's highways. His unwavering dedication and expertise have positioned FERMA for excellence, aligning with President Tinubu's vision for a revitalized and efficient infrastructure. His achievements are a testament to…

Sanusi Lamido and Kano’s Royal Ding-Dong, By Farooq A. Kperogi By Farooq A. Kperogi Kano’s Muhammad Sanusi II has been rethroned the exact way he was initially enthroned and dethroned: in the melting pot of the politics of vengeance and recrimination. And he just might be dethroned yet again by this, or another subsequent partisan government, given Sanusi’s infamous incapacity to rein in his tongue and to understand the wisdom in restraint and tact, which his position requires of him—and, of course, the juddering, hypocritical contradictions between what he says and what he does. Recall that when he worked at…