2020 December 24 | New Nigerian Politics

Air Peace launch 11-hour non-stop flight to Jamaica

Posted by admin Aviation, Headlines Thursday, December 24th, 2020

By Yusuf Yunus Air Peace, on Monday, left on a nonstop 11-hour flight from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, to the Caribbean Island nation of Jamaica. Stanley Olisa, the spokesperson of the airline, said on Tuesday, that the airline deployed one of its three Boeing 777 aircraft, with registration number 5N-BVE for the historic […]

Canada to drag U.S. to World Trade Organization over softwood lumber row

(The Political Scientist) The United States opened a new chapter in the book of trade tensions with Canada, formally complaining that U.S. dairy producers are being unfairly shut out of markets north of the border. The U.S. is protesting Canadian apportionment of its tariff quotas on items such as milk, powders. Ice cream, cheeses and […]

Update: Why I was in Aso Rock to see Buhari – Jonathan

Posted by admin General Politics, Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85), National Politics, Presidency Thursday, December 24th, 2020

By Ismaila Chafe Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has given reason why he was in Aso Rock on Tuesday to see President Muhammadu Buhari. He said he was in Aso Rock to update Buhari on the political situation in The Gambia, where the country’s President, Adama Barrow, is seeking re-election amidst political tension and uncertainties. […]

Facts on Incoming First Female Fidelity Bank MD, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe

Posted by admin Headlines, Women Politics Thursday, December 24th, 2020

By Taiwo Lukman Not many can beat her professional pedigree. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe has served as an Executive Director at two different banks- first at the erstwhile Enterprise Bank (now Heritage Bank) and later, Fidelity Bank Plc. She is well regarded as a turnaround specialist- with her well acknowledged effort as part of the team that […]

Former Tanzanian MP granted asylum in Canada

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Canadian Politics Thursday, December 24th, 2020

(The Political Scientist) Ex Tanzania MP has been granted asylum in Canada. The ex MP, Godbless Lema, had been taking refuge in Kenya since fleeing his native Tanzania after he was detained and freed on bond. He flew from Kenya to Canada with his family to begin his new life. A statement from his lawyer, […]

Why Ganduje dethroned Sanusi – Kwankwaso reveals

Posted by admin General Politics, Governors, Kano, Latest Politics, National Politics, State News Thursday, December 24th, 2020

By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso has exposed reasons Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje dethroned Muhammad Sanusi II as Emir of Kano. In a statement released by the former governor and signed by his Principal Private Secretary, Muhammad Inuwa Ali, Kwankwaso stated that Sanusi was dethroned by the governor owing […]

Olu of Warri alive, receiving medical attention – Palace

Posted by admin Delta, Headlines, State News Thursday, December 24th, 2020

*Ogiame Ikenwoli, the Olu of Warri By Jimitota Onoyume The Palace of the Olu of Warri, Delta State, Ogiame Ikenwoli has dismissed social media reports that the revered monarch has joined his ancestors. A statement by Director of Palace Administration of Olu of Warri Palace, Chief Clement Maleghemi, but not dated, said the monarch was […]

Nigeria keeps mum about Financial Times’ ‘failed state’ verdict

Posted by admin Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories Thursday, December 24th, 2020

The verdict came barely a month after an investigation by Cable News Network (CNN) which exposed the government’s alleged complicity in the shooting of unarmed protesters at Lekki toll gate during the nationwide #EndSARS protests in Lagos. The respected newspaper x-rayed the heightened insecurity in the country manifest in banditry, kidnapping and terrorism before warning […]