Elites And Political Capture: Some Reflections On Nature Character And Potential For Transformation By Jaye Gaskia
The most appropriate place to begin this reflection is to try to unravel the inherent contradiction in the notion of elite capture of politics and political space. If we understand the phenomenon of the elite and the character of politics and power, then it seems to me that the potential for the elite capture of […]
Ekiti 2018: Outcry Over Fayemi’s Wife’s Declaration of Husband’s Governorship Ambition
There have been outcry across Ekiti State, as Bisi Fayemi, former first lady and wife of former governor and Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Kayode Fayemi, stormed the capital city, Ado, to declare her husband’s intention to run in the July gubernatorial race. The former First Lady had during the week gathered some women drawn […]
Suspects Allegedly Armed By Melaye Flee Police Custody
Two suspects earlier paraded by the police for illegal possession of firearms allegedly supplied by Senator Dino Melaye have escaped from custody. The suspects were detained by the Kogi State Police Command in Lokoja, the state capital, while investigations into their allegations continue. Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Ali Janga, who confirmed the […]
How We Recovered N2.4bn, $115,000 From Ex-Air Chief, Amosu – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC0 has told a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos how it recovered the sums of N2.4 billion and $115,000 allegedly diverted by the former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu (rtd). An EFCC investigative officer, Tosin Owobo, told Justice Mohammed Idris on Tuesday that Air Marshall […]
Tinubu Backs Buhari On EXCO Extension Reversal
In the clear, straightforward manner that is his mode of expression and that befits the moment, President Buhari affirmed our party remains faithful to the principles of internal democracy and the rule of law. In his address to the March 27 NEC meeting, President Buhari stated that talk of extension or elongation of the tenures […]
Atiku Declares For 2019 Presidency
Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday declared his intention to run for president in 2019 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Abubakar announced his candidacy in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital on Tuesday, Channels tv reports. The former Vice President said his decision to make the announcement in Rivers […]
Land Use Charge: Lawyers Storm Out Of Lagos Speaker In Anger
The public hearing on land use charge amendment in Lagos state which held on Tuesday was greeted with mixed reactions by stakeholders in the public and private sector. With agitations by different interest groups, the Lagos state house of assembly had proposed a hearing after amendments to the land use charge law 2018 were made. […]
Breaking: Lagos Declares Thursday Work-Free Day For Buhari’s Visit
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday declared Thursday, March 29 as work free day in the State as President Muhammadu Buhari visits the state. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan disclosed that this would enable Lagosians come out en-masse to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari who is on a […]
Call to arms: Danjuma did not speak like an elder, says Yakassai
Tanko Yakassai, an elder statesman, says the call to arms of Theophilus Danjuma, former chief of army staff, is not a reflection of the utterances of someone of his age. Danjuma has drawn criticism and commendation alike for saying on Saturday that the armed forces of Nigeria are “not neutral” and are in collusion with […]
Buhari Asks APC NWC To Reverse Oyegun Tenure Extension
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the national executive committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to consider reversing the tenure extension of the party’s national working committee (NWC) led by John Oyegun, chairman of the party. The president said this at the party’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. Buhari said the extension decided upon […]
