May 19, 2022

2023 Why I Dumped APC For NNPP, Shekarau Opens Up

2023: Why I Dumped APC For NNPP, Shekarau Opens Up

May 19, 2022 4:53 am

Former Governor of  Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, has given reasons why he defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).

Speaking at a press conference in Kano,  he revealed he and his supporters had exhausted every option to amicably resolved issues they had in the APC but were frustrated throughout the process and had to seek greener pastures.

He recalled that from 2019 to date, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje had adopted and pursued a policy of exclusion of his supporters and members of the G7 on all matters affecting the party. ‘We were …

Bolsonaro's Gov’t Threatening Democracy In Brazilian - Jusrits

Bolsonaro’s Gov’t Threatening Democracy In Brazil – Jurists

May 19, 2022 4:50 am

A group of lawyers and legal experts have sent in a petition to the United Nations, saying that Brazil’s democracy and the independence of its judiciary are under threat from the government of President Jair Bolsonaro.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that this came even as the country prepares for elections in October.

The group of 80 jurists and legal researchers on Wednesday appealed to the UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Diego Garcia-Sayan, to visit Brazil and report on attacks on the Supreme Court and the Superior Electoral Court that oversees elections.

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How 727 Nigerian Doctors Migrated To UK In 5 Months - Report

How 727 Nigerian Doctors Migrated To UK In 5 Months – Report

May 19, 2022 4:46 am

No fewer than 727 medical doctors who were trained in Nigeria relocated to the United Kingdom between December 2021 and May 2022 Africa Daily News, New York has gathered.

The figure was contained in data obtained from the website of the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom on the number of foreign doctors working in the UK.

The data showed that Nigeria is the country with the third highest number of foreign doctors working in the UK, coming behind only India and Pakistan.

As of November 2021, 8,983 Nigerian trained doctors were working in the UK.

But another 727 …

2023 Presidency Ganduje Refuses To Endorse Amaechi

2023 Presidency: Ganduje Refuses To Endorse Amaechi

May 19, 2022 4:38 am

Governor Umar Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State on Wednesday refused to endorse the presidential aspiration of Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that Amaechi, who was in Kano for his presidential campaign and also to meet with delegates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) delegates ahead of the primary elections of the party, told Ganduje, ‘I know your position as far as our party presidential candidature is concerned, and I want you to change for me’.

Read Also: 2023 Presidency: Why Buhari Loves Amaechi, El-Rufai Reveals

However, Ganduje who many analysts believe is …

Former Arsenal Striker, Aubameyang Announces Retirement

Former Arsenal Striker, Aubameyang Announces Retirement

May 19, 2022 4:35 am

Gabon and Barcelona striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 32.

Aubameyang disclosed that he has now decided to focus on his club career.

The former Arsenal captain represented his nation for over ten years and also wore the captain’s armband

The 32-year-old appeared 72 times for Gabon, scoring 30 goals.

Read Also: Newcastle Leaves Arsenal’s Champions League Dreams Hanging

In a letter to the Gabonese FA, Aubameyang wrote, according to Mundo Deportivo: ‘After 13 [thirteen] years of pride in representing my country, I announce that I’m ending my international career.

‘I would …

220 Houses Destroyed By Windstorms In Jigawa

220 Houses Destroyed By Windstorms In Jigawa

May 19, 2022 4:30 am

Terrible Windstorms have destroyed no fewer than 220 houses and properties worth millions of naira in some communities of Jahun Local Government Area, Jigawa State.

The Chairman of Jahun LGA, Ado Mai Unguwa, confirmed the incident to reporters on Thursday.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the affected areas included; Kale, Kargo and Buraburi.

He, however, sympathised with the victims of the disaster and promised to support the affected families.

Read Also: Kano And Jigawa Customs Area Command Rakes In ₦14bn Revenue

A resident told reporters that the incident occurred on Tuesday night, rendering hundreds of families homeless.

He …

Kano Explosion Buhari Sends Message To Victims’ Families

Kano Explosion: Buhari Sends Message To Victims’ Families

May 19, 2022 4:27 am

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with families over loss of lives in the Sabon Gari, Kano, gas explosion in which nine people reportedly lost their lives. 

The President also ordered officials to provide adequate treatment for the injured persons.

‘The gas explosion in Kano is very sad. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. I wish the injured people a speedy recovery,’ said the President.

Read Also: Kano And Jigawa Customs Area Command Rakes In ₦14bn Revenue

‘In this moment of profound grief, I pray to the Almighty to bestow strength …

2023 APC Announces Postponing Of Presidential Primaries

2023: APC Announces Rescheduling Of Presidential Primaries

May 19, 2022 4:22 am

The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Felix Morka has revealed that the presidential primary of the party has been rescheduled and is now scheduled to hold on May 29th, 2022 on the same day as the opposition PDP.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the party had earlier scheduled its primary to hold between May 30 and June 1, 2022.

The party spokesperson disclosed this while addressing journalists on Wednesday after the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party.

Read Also: I Won In 2019 But APC Stole My Mandate, Atiku Claims

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