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Nasir El-Rufai’s Ministerial Nomination A Tragedy - Shehu Sani President of the Civil Rights Congress and human rights activist, Shehu Sani, has said the nomination of the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, among the ministerial nominees by President Bola Tinubu is a "tragedy". The activist said this in an interview on Arise TV News which is making the rounds on social media on Friday. The Senate unveiled Tinubu’s 28 ministerial nominees list on Thursday, July 26 and the former governor of Kaduna State made the list. Sani noted that it is not the time for the President to please and appease former governors but instead is time to appease Nigerians and bring in competent hands. He said, "In the nomination which I have seen, the one that represented Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, is a tragedy.  "That such a man is given an opportunity again to serve this country with all he has done and said in the office, I don't think President T...

House Committee Chair: Leke/Omede Women Campaign Team Congratulates Hon. Abejide  Leke/Omede Women Campaign Team  has congratulated Hon. Leke Abebije on his appointment as Chairman House Committee On Customs and Excise. According  to the group, the appointment is not only well deserved, but also an evidence of capacity and hardwork .  In a congratulatory Message made available to newsmen today , the State Women Coordinator, Leke/Omede Campaign Group,Chief Mrs Ebun Joel extolled  the rare leadership qualities of  Hon. Leke Abebije and congratulated him for the  appointment as Chairman House Committee on Customs and Excise in the 10th Assembly.  In her congratulatory message to Hon. Abebije, Chief Mrs Joel thanked God for the life of Hon. Leke while appreciating the leadership and philanthropic roles he has variously played in Kogi West and kogi State in general.  However,she  prayed God to continue to bless him with more wisdo...

CSOs Caution NLC  Against Planned Nationwide Strike Action  ... Say Strike Will Compound Hardship Faced by Nigerians  Northern based Coalition of Civil Society Organisations today cautioned Nigeria Labour Congress against  planned indefinite nationwide strike action in view of the long term gains of fuel subsidy removal by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration.  In a recent development, NLC gave the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to reverse all perceived anti-poor policies, including the recent hike in the pump price of petrol, or face an indefinite nationwide strike from August 2. Consequently, NLC directed all affiliates   to commence mobilisation of workers and civil society allies for a mass protest across Nigeria .  But the  Coalition disagree with NLC's decision  , saying that any form of nationwide strike by the labour unions now, will not only compound  current economic hardship faced by the ma...

Avoid Overheating Polity over  Appointments,Comrade Mohammed Urges Kaduna APC Chieftains  By Comrade Musa Mohammed Kaduna based public commentator and media consultant, Comrade Musa Mohammed has urged aggrieved All Progressives Congress Chieftains in Kaduna to avoid overheating the polity over issues of appointments . According to him , the recent allegations of  ‘recycling’ political appointees; lack of reward, and thought  abandonment by Governor Uba Sani led administration is not only wrong ,but also too early . In statement personally signed and made available to journalists , Comrade Musa Mohammed averred that those saying appointments are being delayed because of some party leaders, who are either signifying interest to be appointed themselves or vying for their cronies, it's not true.  He explained ," Kaduna is a very complex state, so you need to consult and carry everybody along. You cannot just sit down somewhere and make up a list so that ...

GANDUJE, A CATALYST FOR A PROGRESSIVE NIGERIA UNDER PRESIDENT TINUBU By Hon. Abubakar Sadiq Saadu Fakai ,APC chieftain A group, Coalition of Progressive APC Stakeholders, has called for support for the emergence of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as the substantive Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), saying he is the catalyst to deliver a comprehensive and progressive leadership to the party and Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In the tumultuous world of Nigerian politics, the leadership of a political party can often make or break a government’s performance. One individual who has consistently stood out for his exceptional contributions to the national politics and integration landscape of the party and Nigeria at large is, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. A man whose intellect and leadership qualities were evident in every word he spoke.  Amidst the heated political atmosphere, where negative campaigning had become the norm, Umar Ganduje is a...

IF GANDUJE EMERGE AS THE APC NATIONAL CHAIRMAN, THE PARTY WILL QUICKLY SLEEPWALK CLOSER TO COLLAPSE. BY COMRADE MUSA MOHAMMED COORDINATOR APC NEW-MEDIA FORUM 'Ganduje are kano’s worst Governor, so far!  'Ganduje Eight Disastrous Years'.  “Good Riddance To Bad Rubbish”.  President Bola Tinubu will make a great mistake for trying to impose the former governor of Kano State Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, following the resignation of Senator Abdullahi Adamu as National Chairman of the party. If Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje the ex-Kano governor emerge as the National Chairman of All Progressive Congress (APC), could hurt the party now and later, 'the party will quickly sleepwalk closer to collapse'.  I saw Ganduje's tipped for the APC National chairman from distinct perspectives that further underscored how polarised the consideration would be if allowed to stand.  Ganduje is not suitable for the posit...

Professor Rufa'i Alkali @69: A reputable Personality Needful in Today's Nation Affairs As you add another year to your fruitful years of sacrifice and nation building; we (Grassroot Ambassadors) across the Nigeria regions felicitate with you; stand to identify with your numerous contributions towards national development and, pledge to be your partners in moving Nigeria to a greater height. Thus, as a former University Don; Commissioner in Gombe State, Presidential Adviser, National Chairman (NNPP), and a core technocrat and Political guru of immemorial decades. We believed that: President Bola Ahmed Tunubu proposed Government of National Unity will scout for caliber of Prof. Alkali by putting the square peg in a square  hole for result oriented governance; economy growth and development. Undoubtedly, we commend President Bola Ahmed Tunubu for his intent of Unity Government at the federal level and, also appreciate his cordiality with other opposition parties especi...