May 2022

2023 Presidency Sowore Not Our Candidate, AAC Warns

2023 Presidency: Sowore Not Our Candidate, AAC Warns

May 6, 2022 12:13 am

Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, African Action Congress (AAC) has warned that its 2019 presidential candidate of the party, Omoyele Sowore, is presently not its candidate as far as the upcoming elections is concerned.

This was contained in a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Sylvester Cletus, on Wednesday, which noted that Sowore was expelled from the party in 2019.

The party stated that it needed to clear the air regarding Sowore’s candidacy following purported claims that he was the AAC candidate for the 2023 presidential election.

Cletus stated that Sowore was removed for violating the party’s …

Capitol Assault Trump Jr. Testifies Before Probe Committee

Capitol Assault Trump Jr. Testifies Before Probe Committee

May 6, 2022 12:12 am

The eldest son of former American President Donald Trump has appeared before the congressional committee investigating the 2021 assault on the Capitol, Africa Daily News, New York has gathered.

Donald Trump Jr. was a top figure in his father’s 2020 re-election campaign and one of the most high-profile spreaders of the defeated leader’s false claims of widespread election fraud.

He was with Trump in the Oval Office before the president’s speech at the January 6, 2021 “Stop the Steal” rally that inflamed a mob that laid siege to the Capitol as lawmakers were certifying Joe Biden’s victory.

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Police Arrest Lebanese For Reckless Driving In Lagos

Police Arrest Lebanese For Reckless Driving In Lagos

May 5, 2022 1:54 pm

The Lagos State Police Command has disclosed that it had arrested a middle-aged Lebanese, John Greg, who allegedly knocked down a pedestrian, and escaped after driving against traffic recklessly.

The command spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest of the Lebanese on his verified Twitter handles on Thursday.

According to Hundeyin, on May 4 at about 7.45 a.m., a middle-aged Lebanese by the name of John Greg drove a Toyota 4Runner recklessly and against traffic on Sanusi Fafunwa Road, Victoria Island.

He went on to further reveal that the suspect knocked down one female, Omotomi Akinsanya, which resulted in serious …

Illegal Conversion Of Currency: CBN Makes More Clarifications

Oshodi Traders Hail CBN’s Introduction Of e-Naira

May 5, 2022 1:52 pm

Traders at Kairo Market, Oshodi, Lagos, on Thursday commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for introducing the digital currency, e-Naira

The traders gave the commendation at a sensitisation programme organised by the apex bank, in collaboration with Bizi Mobile, an e-Naira wallet agent.

Read Also: CBN’s Suspension Of FX Supply To BDCS Boosts Banks’ Income

The Secretary of Oshodi Market union, Mr Obinna Umeh, applauded CBN for proffering a lasting solution to fake alerts often received by traders, adding that it had been hindering their operations.

“The CBN couldn’t have come at a better time to educate us about

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Group Hails Buhari’s Acknowledgement Of Military Successes

Group Hails Buhari’s Acknowledgement Of Military Successes

May 5, 2022 1:24 pm

An, NGO, The Unity Advocacy Group has lauded the acknowledgement of the successes recorded by the Military in the ongoing fight against insecurity by President Muhammadu Buhari in his recent Eid- el-fitr  message to Nigerians.

The Convener of the group, Mr Ifeanyi Aigbedion in a statement on Thursday, said the President’s message had shown presidential approval of the efforts of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

Aigbedion said that President Buhari in his message declared that the battle waged against the terrorists who were falsely masquerading under the name of Islam was approaching its conclusion.

He quoted Buhari as saying, “the …

NGX: Equities Market Extends Gaining Streak By ₦263Bn

NGX: Equities Market Extends Gaining Streak By ₦263Bn

May 5, 2022 3:07 am

Bullish sentiment returned to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd on Monday following investors’ interest in the agricultural and the consumer goods sectors, which ensured the first gain of the week.

The upturn was impacted by gains recorded in large and medium capitalised stocks, amongst which are Okumuoil , Presco, Cadbury, Nigerian Breweries, International Breweries and Champion.

Specifically, the market capitalization garnered ₦263 billion or 0.98 per cent to close at N27.024 trillion from ₦;26.761 trillion on Friday.

Also, the All-Share Index advanced by  or 0.98 per cent to close at 50,126.41 against 49.638.94 achieved on Friday.

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2023: I’ll Engage Area Boys’ To Stem Insecurity – Aspirant

2023: I’ll Engage Area Boys’ To Stem Insecurity – Aspirant

May 5, 2022 2:56 am

A former Vice Chairman and Executive Secretary, Somolu Local Government, Mr Abiodun Orekoya says he’s ready to engage ‘agberos’ and ‘area boys’ otherwise known as miscreants in the constituency to improve the security if elected in 2023.

Orekoya made the pledge on Wednesday while officially declaring ambition to vie for Somolu Constituency I seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly in the 2023 general elections.

Read Also: Gov Abiodun Declares ‘War’ On Yahoo Boys, Kidnappers In Ogun

Orekoya, who is contesting on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), told newsmen during his declaration at Agunbiade …

Oshiomhole Joins 2023 Presidential Race

Oshiomhole Joins 2023 Presidential Race

May 5, 2022 2:52 am

Mr Adams  Oshiomhole, a former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has joined the 2023 presidential race on the party’s platform.

Oshiomhole, also a former Edo governor said this when he addressed a group of supporters and well wishers at Cyprian Ekwensi Centre for Arts and Culture, Abuja on Wednesday.

“I am not here to lament all the imperfections, I have come to have a conversation as to what I believe we need to do differently to reposition Nigeria on the path of sustainable growth and development,” he said.

Oshiomhole promised to strive hard towards ending the perennial …

Disregard Boycott Of Zuma Film Festival By MOPPAN - NFC

Disregard Boycott Of Zuma Film Festival By MOPPAN – NFC

May 5, 2022 2:50 am

The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has urged film stakeholders to disregard the boycott of the ongoing Zuma Film Festival by the Motion Picture Practitioners’ Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN) and Arewa Filmmakers Association of Nigeria (AFMAN).

This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday by the NFC Director of Public Affairs, Mr Brian Etuk.

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“We urge film stakeholders and Nigerians in general to disregard the press release by MOPPAN which has all characteristics of cheap blackmail as a hired hand for an uncalled-for proxy battle.

“The allegations are obviously

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2023 Presidency Gov Badaru Purchases APC Form, Joins Race

2023 Presidency: Gov Badaru Purchases APC Form, Joins Race

May 5, 2022 1:05 am

The Governor of Jigawa State, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar on Wednesday joined other interested presidential aspirants to contest for the seat of number one citizen of Nigeria under the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that shortly after his declaration, he has also gone on to acquire the nomination form for N100 million.

Speaking during an APC stakeholders meeting held at Government House Dutse on Tuesday evening, Governor Badaru was said to have declared saying; ‘I will join the Presidential race since everyone knows I’m a highly qualified person to do the job’.…

2023 A Better Nigeria Is In Sight, Osinbajo Assures

2023: A Better Nigeria Is In Sight, Osinbajo Assures

May 5, 2022 1:04 am

Nigeria’s Vice President and presidential aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday asserted that a better Nigeria is in sight and it can only be achieved with the collective efforts of Nigerians.

Osinbajo made this disclosure while speaking in an interview with journalists shortly after he held a closed-door meeting with delegates of the party in Taraba State ahead of the party primaries which is expected later this month.

The aspirant, who was visibly overwhelmed with happiness over the warm reception accorded him and his team in the State submitted that he …

Level Of Tax Evasion In Nigeria Is 'Scandalous', Fayemi Says

Level Of Tax Evasion In Nigeria Is ‘Scandalous’, Fayemi Says

May 5, 2022 1:03 am

The Governor of Ekiti State and 2023 Presidential hopeful, Kayode Fayemi has disclosed that the level of tax evasion in Nigeria is scandalous vowing to reverse it if he becomes President next year.

The governor made this vow when he made an appearance on Channels TV’s Politics Today which was monitored by AfricaDaily News, New York on Wednesday.

Those comments were coming barely hours after he officially declared his intentions to run for President to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari.

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Fayemi lamented that ‘rich hardly pay taxes’ and so …

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