Tag: Politicians

“Political sins won’t take you to hell” – Oshiomhole 

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Oshiomhole

Senator representing Edo-North, Adams Oshiomhole, has stirred debate after declaring that political sins are not enough to send politicians to hellfire. Speaking on Tuesday, at the Edo State congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benin City, Oshiomhole made the remark while responding to an appeal from the party’s newly elected state chairman, Jarret Tenebe. Tenebe had asked party members to forgive him for any wrongs he may have committed while serving as acting chairman. In his response, the former Edo State governor dismissed the weight of “political sins,”…

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“Align with Tinubu or miss out” – Gov. Yusuf tells Kano politicians

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Gov. Yusuf tells politicians

Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared that anyone who truly means well for the people of the state must align with the Federal Government led by Bola Tinubu. The governor, while explaining his decision and that of others to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), said Kano had “missed a lot” in the past and could not afford further political isolation. “Anyone who means well for the people of Kano should align with the Federal Government, because we have missed a lot”, he stated. Yusuf also asserted that…

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“No investor’ll trust a nation where politicians control the courts” — Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan 

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Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan speaks to the media on the situation in Chibok and the success of the World Economic Forum in Abuja

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that a compromised Judiciary and poor governance deter investment and diminish Nigeria’s global reputation. He made the remarks at the ‘2025 Haske Satumari Foundation’s annual colloquium’ in Abuja, which focused on promoting social development through diversity, equity, and inclusion. Jonathan criticised the actions of key political actors, stating that the decisions made by the executive, legislature, and judiciary shape how Nigeria is perceived internationally. “No serious investor will bring their money into a country whereby the Judiciary is compromised—where government officials can dictate court…

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“Politicians trying to influence Conditional Cash Transfer register” — Minister

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Minister on cash register

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Yilwatda, says some politicians are trying to influence poor Nigerians who make the social register of those eligible for the Government’s Conditional Cash Transfer scheme. The Minister, who stated this during  a television’s programme on Monday, said some persons want his ministry to bend for political reasons but “unfortunately it’s a partnership between us and the international community – the World Bank is involved, CSOs (civil society organisations) are involved and it’s not just a ministry activity”. According to him, “Some people…

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“Only criminals can rule Nigeria” Primate Ayodele

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Primate Ayodele

Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has blamed Nigerias struggles on corrupt leadership, declaring that ethical individuals have no chance of attaining the presidency. The statement, issued yesterday through his media aide, Oluwatosin Osho,  Ayodele said, Corrupt leaders are the reason Nigeria is going through hard times. Its impossible for a corrupt leader to make the country better because all he would be thinking about is how much he can make from the country. Ayodele further contended that the Presidency is inaccessible to morally-upright individuals. It…

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“Politicians, IMF, World Bank driving Nigerians towards Venezuela” Ali Ndume

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Ndume on hardship

Senator representing Borno-South, Ali Ndume, has accused politicians, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank of contributing significantly to Nigerias economic woes. Speaking during an interview on a television programme  yesterday, Ndume warned that their actions are pushing the country toward a crisis similar to Venezuelas. The senators remarks reflect his criticism of external economic policies and domestic political mismanagement, which he believes have combined to worsen the countrys economic challenges. Ndume emphasised the need for a more self-reliant and locally driven approach to economic reforms, urging leaders…

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“Envy, bane of Nigerias political class” – El-Rufa’i laments, amidst alleged ?432bn corruption

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El Rufa'i laments

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufa’i, took to his official X handle over the weekend to share his personal thoughts on what he termed envy among Nigerias political class. His lamentation follows allegations of corruption and misappropriation of Government funds during his eight years as governor of Kaduna State. Recall that the Kaduna State House of Assembly had claimed that his eight-year administration allegedly siphoned ?432bn, leaving the State with huge debt liabilities. Earlier in June, the ad-hoc committee set up by the State Assembly to investigate all finances, loans…

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“Quacks have brought Nigerias politics to the lowest level” Donald Duke

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Duke

A former governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, has said that a lot of quacks are involved in politics in Nigeria. Duke stated this at the weekend, on the sidelines of the 2024 teens career conference organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), The Everlasting Arm Parish, Garki, Abuja, titled: The power of music. The former governor, who lamented that Nigeria is suffering because of the calibre of politicians in the nation  urged the political class to make concerted efforts to restore the hope and pride of…

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“Nigerian politicians only steal money to share with people for re-election” – Sen. Ndume

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Ali Ndume

Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, has said Nigerian politicians steal public funds and share the loot with citizens to secure re-election. According to the senator representing Borno-South, the corrupt practice of most politicians in the country who only steal N1 billion is people driven, hence dont deserve the death penalty compared to those who steal N1 trillion or are caught with drugs. The lawmaker made the assertion during an interview during a.television programme on Wednesday. Comparing the level of corruption among politicians, Ndume said, Our corruption is very small one.…

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‘Nigeria structured by politicians to encourage corruption’ Pat Utomi

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The Convener of the National Consultative Front, (NCF), Professor Pat Utomi, has said Nigeria is structured by politicians to encourage corruption. Utomi made this assertion in an interview during a television programme yesterday. According to the economist, Nigerias current economy is faced with challenges because politicians do not want to serve the best interest of the people, but to encourage corruption. On the stunted economic growth and challenges faced in the nation, Utomi said civil servants do not work because the political party that comes into power does not have…

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