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A political broker from one of the regions in the country has gone missing after he allegedly pocketed a share in a deal and failed to honour part of the bargain. The politician, known for his penchant for deal-making, was to part with some thousands to a group of businessmen who were critical in the execution of the deal. However, after the money was delivered to him, he switched off his phones and has not been located since then. The traders have now been left wallowing in poverty while fuming in anger but fearing to make a formal police complaint as the transactions were apparently not legit.
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Is a big man under siege? Well, a senior politician who is trying to chart a political path independent of the shadow of a key national leader, could send the country into a frenzy. The politician has reportedly summoned a mega meeting to declare his ambitions in the coming days, throwing his formation into panic. Emissaries have already been sent to compel him to go slow and postpone the event, but the politician is adamant. In one of the meetings, he is said to have stormed out and insisted he is ready to build his machine ahead of 2027 polls. He is also under pressure from his foot soldiers that he must throw his hat in the ring.
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A senior government official is being faulted for killing a docket that is supposed to be buzzing and stamping world acclaims. Stakeholders are worried that the official is too cautious and appears to suffer esteem crisis. Those in the know blame an overbearing handler who is a former MP for doting around the official. Corridors understands the aide, who has failed to win his seat in a certain constituency twice, has to approve the official's plans. Could there be more than meets the eye?
