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Articles by Samaila Ishaku
#EndBadGovernance: Tension Eases Across Nigeria
…as fuel scarcity bites … threats to continue protest fails as one million-man march flopped …relative peace reported …curfew relaxed in Katsina, Kaduna as leaders meet gov By SAMAILA ISHAKU It appears Nigeria has witnessed the worst lap following the #EndBadGovernance protest, which supposedly lasted for 10 days even as the nationwide one million-man march scheduled to bring the protest to an end on Saturday was also stalled as protesters shunned the exercise.
Witchcraft: Taking A Nation Hostage - aljazirahnews
BY SAMAILA ISHAKU When it comes to the issue of witchcraft or wizardry, depending on the choice of word by the user are just the same. But not recognised or captured in the nation’s law books as a crime that could be cited against anyone, it is becoming more of what is taking vital space in various formal and non-formal situations.
Ebonyi: Gunmen Attack, Free Scores In Divisional Police Headquarters - aljazirahnews
By SAMAILA ISHAKU Yet to be identified gunmen have attacked the Divisional Police Headquarters situated in the Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, freeing persons hitherto detained in the station. https://aljazirahnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cbn-keep-the-naira-clean.gif The incident, which happened on Monday morning, October 18, plunged the area into chaos as residents and officers scampered for safety.
Edo 2020: Can Kwankwaso Make The Difference? - aljazirahnews
By Samaila Ishaku It was reported as a carnival like atmosphere last week as former governor of Kano State and staunch Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Rabiu Kwankwanso was all out campaigning among the Hausa community for Governor Godwin Obaseki’s second term in Benin, Edo State.
Why Igbo Politicians Seek Fresh Relevance - aljazirahnews
By Samaila Ishaku Nigeria’s political landscape is agog with different realignments and jostling aimed at re-positioning for the 2023 presidency. The government of President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to wind up after a second term which terminates after his second term which started in 2019. Just like other zones which have started various permutations ahead of 2023, politicians of the Igbo extraction are not left out.
Idomas Can Be Governor In Benue – Suswam - aljazirahnews
By Samaila Ishaku There is a fresh perspective on how the Idoma nationality from Benue State (Zone C) can take on the governorship of the state in 2023, the immediate past governor of the state, Dr. Gabriel Suswam has given an insight on how they can achieve the life-long ambition.
INEC And Mid-term Elections Amid COVID-19 - aljazirahnews
By Samaila Ishaku In a couple of weeks, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, would be confronted with mid-term elections in Edo and Ondo states in a situation which will be isolated circumstances. The scenario is not because INEC as an institution has not engaged in mid-term elections before but for the peculiar context of the Covid-19 which is still ravaging the nation and indeed the globe.
Cold War In Kogi - aljazirahnews
As appointments tear Bello, deputy apart Deputy governor sets up structure, eyes 2024 By Samaila Ishaku One of the nation’s political hotbed, Kogi State in North-central Nigeria is again embroiled in what many have dubbed the “cold war of all times”, as it is believed there is a gulf or uneasy calm between the Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello and his deputy Chief Edward Onoja.
PDP Weak, Idle, Lost Focus – Oshiomhole - aljazirahnews
BY Samaila Ishaku, ABUJA The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has alleged that idleness, lost of focus and weakness of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could have planted the idea of third term agenda by President Muhammadu Buhari in the sub-conscious of most Nigerians to further confuse the political space.
Aide Berates APC For Castigating Umahi Over Construction Of Ecumenical Centre - aljazirahnews
Hails appointment of 4000 assistants By Samaila Ishaku Technical Assistant (TA) on Media to the Governor of Ebonyi State, Lady Monica Ada Chidinma Eze, has taken a swipe at the spokesperson of the Ebonyi State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Nwoba Chika Nwoba, over recent comments credited to him, condemning the appointment of over 4,000 Ebonyians as aides to the Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency, David Nweze Umahi.
Edo House Of Commotion Still Boiling - aljazirahnews
BY SAMAILA ISHAKU A house divided against itself cannot stand. So is the scenario in Edo State House Of Assembly where the elected members are thorn between two big players, with the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole leading a group and the State Governor, Godwin Obaseki taking the other.
Bayelsa Guber Result: Jonathan In Tears - aljazirahnews
No election in Kogi – Natasha Akpoti Widespread violence recorded By George Emine, Samaila Ishaku and Akam Aniefiok Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan began his political career under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and rose in quick succession from Deputy Governor, to Governor, to Vice President, to President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Octopus Guber Predictions: PDP For Kogi, APC For Bayelsa - aljazirahnews
The factors, the permutations Senator Dino Melaye may return to Senate By Samaila Ishaku In a matter of days Bayelsa and Kogi States would be working a tight rope to elect who would be their governor for four years amid stakeholder’s concerns that the system is allegedly bloated by irredeemable stockpile of ammunition and trained thugs by all the parties. Both the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, have been trading words on these grievous reports.
Uncertainty Reigns As Countdown To Bayelsa, Kogi Guber Begins - aljazirahnews
BY SAMAILA ISHAKU That the governorship elections would hold in Bayelsa and Kogi states on November 16 is no longer news. What is uncertain is indeed is the outcome of the elections and how stakeholders would allow a process that would be rancor free and devoid of violence.
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