Although a ranking senator and advanced in age, Ali Ndume told reporters he drives himself around. Report by Titilope Fadare Unlike the popular perception that most politicians have official drivers attached to them, one has defied the odds by stating that he has only a “volunteer” driver. Senator Ali Ndume made this revelation during a press briefing at the National Assembly on Wednesday while addressing a motion to create more coaches for Abuja-Kaduna rail. He...
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In this encounter with Titilope Fadare, Ndi Kato, a gender activist and politician, shares her experience in politics and offers 5 tips worth considering by young people looking to enter the fray. Are you thinking of venturing into politics as a youth obviously not in 2019 but in 2023? Just before you buy your nomination and expression of interest form, there are five likely challenges you might encounter as a greenhorn. Ndi Kato is a...
In this report, Titilope Fadare chronicles the demise of eight members of the 8th national assembly who passed away for one health-related reason or another. The 8th National Assembly is reputed to have made astonishing records, especially in a positive light. They were the first to pass the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB) after 17 years of trying passage. They also revealed the breakdown of their budget, which has never been done in previous assemblies. Additionally,...