March 17, 2022

Soludo Apologises Over Bianca, Obiano’s Wife Fight

Soludo Apologises Over Bianca, Obiano’s Wife Fight

March 17, 2022 2:33 pm

The newly inaugurated Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has apologised to all Anambra people, friends, and guests who attended his inauguration for the momentary breach of protocol that happened during the event.

In a statement on Thursday, by his media office, Soludo, said the breach was caused by improper communication which arose from a personal issue between the two parties involved.

According to him, the breach which disrupted proceedings at the event happened after the wife of the former governor, Ebelechukwu Obiano, approached Mrs Bianca Ojukwu and muttered some words that led to fisticuffs.

‘Sadly, the fight …

Ukraine Russia Already Crossed All Red Lines – Zelensky

Ukraine: Russia Already Crossed All Red Lines – Zelensky

March 17, 2022 2:24 pm

As the war in Ukraine entered its fourth week on Thursday, the President of the war torn country, Volodymyr Zelensky has lamented that Russia had already crossed all known red lines in the ongoing war vowing not to give up.

In a live interview with the NBC News which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York, on Thursday, Zelensky lampooned the West for not doing enough to stop Russia.

Asked if the use of nuclear weapons would mean that Russia had crossed the red line, Zelensky said Russia began to cross red lines the moment its troop began to …

Elumelu Cries Out Over Hardship, Poverty In Nigeria

Elumelu Cries Out Over Hardship, Poverty In Nigeria

March 17, 2022 1:24 pm

Nigerian Economist, businessman and serial entrepreneur, Tony Elumelu on Thursday decried the worsening electricity, hike in prices of diesel, and its effect on businesses in the country saying the situation was getting out of hand.

The CEO of Heirs Holdings made these assertions in a series of tweets where he pointed out that businesses are suffering under the situation with Nigerian citizens groaning under food inflation as well.

‘How can a country so rich in natural resources have 90% of its citizens living in hardship and poverty?,’ Elumelu said.

‘This morning, I am listening to my colleagues at the office …

Nigeria's Public Debt Close To N40 Trillion - DMO

Nigeria’s Public Debt Now Close To ₦40 Trillion – DMO

March 17, 2022 1:20 pm

Nigeria’s public debt as at December 2021 was ₦39.55 trillion, an increase of ₦1.5 trillion since September, the Debt Management Office (DMO), have revealed.

Patience Oniha, the Director-General of the DMO, said this on Thursday, while addressing newsmen on the country’s debt situation.

Oniha said that the amount represented the total external and domestic debts of the Federal Government, 36 state governments as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the country’s debt stock as at September 2021 was ₦38 trillion.

She stated that the increased public debt included new borrowings by both …

APC Crisis How Can A Confused Party Fix

APC Crisis: How Can A Confused Party Fix Nigeria?

March 17, 2022 6:26 am

The ruling party in Nigeria, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has presently exhausted itself fighting meaningless battles. Day after day, the party continues to show Nigerians that it was never prepared for leadership and governance. The criminal ‘Gang of Looters’ have clearly underscored that they are bereft of any plans for making the Nigerian society better, their determination has remained to simply to leave Nigeria worse than it met her and this is why it is unsurprising that even managing simple internal affairs is such a herculean task for them. 

The APC is nothing but a gang of ‘political bandits’ …

2023 PDP Presidential, Guber Apirants To Pay N40m, N21m

2023: PDP Presidential, Guber Apirants To Pay ₦40m, ₦21m

March 17, 2022 6:12 am

Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has released its official timetable and schedule of activities for the 2023 general elections.

The party fixed the presidential and governorship Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms at ₦40 million and ₦21 million, respectively.

The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, made this disclosure while briefing journalists at the end of 95th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, on Wednesday at the PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.

PDP Publicity scribe also revealed that the party approved the establishment of a 37-member Zoning Committee, adding that ‘the …

2023 Why I Want To Step Into Buhari’s Shoes – Tinubu

2023: Why I Want To Step Into Buhari’s Shoes – Tinubu

March 17, 2022 6:05 am

Former Governor of Lagos State and the National leader of the APC, Senator Bola Tinubu has asserted that he wants to step into the shoes of President Muhammadu Buhari and not on his toes stressing that he has all it takes to continue from where the President would stop.

Tinubu, made the remark on Wednesday during a meeting with the APC House of Representatives Caucus at the National Assembly in Abuja.

‘I mentioned to Mr President of my ambition,’ he said. ‘I told him (that) my ambition is not blind to the extent that I will step on his …

Military To Conduct Live Shooting Exercise In Jibia-Katsina

March 17, 2022 5:57 am

The 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Katsina, has called on residents to steer clear from the 35 Battalion Range, located in Natsinta village, Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State as it prepares to conduct military drills.

The troops of 3 Brigade revealed that it would be conducting a live ammunition shooting exercise in the area, on Friday, March 18, 2022.

The announcement was contained in a press statement sighted by Africa Daily News, New York which was signed by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, of the 17 Brigade, Lieutenant Sinivie Tamuno.

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APC Crisis Buhari Orders Buni To Take Over, Warns Governors

APC Crisis: Buhari Orders Buni To Take Over, Warns Governors

March 17, 2022 5:51 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has instructed the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, to immediately take over the affairs of the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and deliver a convention for the party.

He also warned Governors on the platform of the APC to henceforth desist from actions and utterances capable of causing disunity within the ranks of the party.

Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York.

He revealed that President …

Breaking Soludo Officially Sworn-In As Anambra Governor

Breaking: Soludo Officially Sworn-In As Anambra Governor

March 17, 2022 5:43 am

Anambra State Governor-elect, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has been officially sworn-in as the new Governor of the State in Awka, Anambra State.

He was sworn in by the State Chief judge, Justice Onochie Anyachebelu at exactly 9:45am, at the Anambra State Government House.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the event was witnessed by several dignitaries, including the out-gone governor, Chief Willie Obiano who was in the company of his wife, Mrs Ebelechukwu, and all the 30 members of the Anambra State House of Assembly.

As of the time of filing this report, the new Governor is already inspecting the …

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