June 9, 2022

Controversies Besiege Political Party Primaries In South-West

Controversies Besiege Political Party Primaries In South-West

June 9, 2022 6:13 pm

The race for 2023 has been shown to be a very tumultuous one as two major political parties in the South-West geo-political zone, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have been painstakingly conducting their primaries which have been ridden with a lot of controversies and confusion for various elective positions ahead of the 2023 general elections.

The South West zone is made up of six States in the present federal system of government. The six states predominantly dominated by Yoruba speakers are Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Lagos, Ondo and Ekiti.

Africa Daily News, New York has …

Aregbesola Gives Directive For Release Of 30% Of Prison Inmates

Democracy Day: Monday To Be Declared Public Holiday – FG

June 9, 2022 6:08 pm

In tandem with the annual Democracy Day celebrations, the Nigerian government has made an open announcement that Monday, June 13 will be made a public holiday to mark the 2022 Democracy Day.

Rauf Aregbesola who is the Nigerian Minister of Interior has also congratulated Nigerians on the occasion which commemorates the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election. The poll, won by the late business mogul M.K.O. Abiola, was cancelled by the Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida regime thus leading to a lot of controversies that shaped Nigeria’s democracy today.

Aregbesola urged citizens to support President Muhammadu Buhari administration in its efforts at …

Breaking: Suspects Related To Owo Church Massacre Nabbed

Breaking: Suspects Related To Owo Church Massacre Nabbed

June 9, 2022 6:08 pm

In a surprising turn of events, some of the alleged attackers of the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, have been nabbed and detained by the Ondo State police.

A trending video shows a crowd protesting within the palace of the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye.

One of them could be heard saying: “They want to take them (suspects) to Akure. The youths are angry.”

Gunmen, last Sunday, invaded the church and murdered several worshippers, including women and children in Ondo.

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The death toll has hit …

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Lagos Police Debunks Claims Of Badagry Attack By Fulanis

June 9, 2022 10:45 am

In a fresh report gotten by Africa Daily News, New York, the Lagos State Police Command has debunked and downplayed the alleged viral WhatsApp voice-note claiming Fulanis have invaded Badagry in Lagos.

The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, issued this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos.

Reports had earlier emerged that Fulanis have camped in Muhammadu Buhari Estate, Agemowo, Badagry.

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The statement read, “The attention of the Command has been drawn to a viral WhatsApp voice-note claiming that Fulanis have camped in Muhammadu Buhari Estate, Agemowo, Badagry in

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President Buhari Billed To Give National Address On Sunday

June 9, 2022 10:44 am

The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has been billed to give an address to the nation via a live broadcast by 7:00 am on Sunday.

This was confirmed in a statement issued by the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed.

He said Buhari will address the nation to commemorate this year’s democracy day.

Read Also: 2023: Why APC Must Unite Behind Tinubu – Buhari

The statement reads, ”As you may recollect, President Muhammadu Buhari, in June 2018, directed that Nigeria’s Democracy Day, marked every May 29, be shifted to June 12 to honour Moshood Abiola, winner of the 1993 presidential election.

“In

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Panic As Bandits Kill Over 30 Vigilante Men In Zamfara

Turmoil Among Taraba Politicians As Bandits Threaten Attacks

June 9, 2022 10:43 am

The outer echelon of Taraba State politicians have been thrown into a serious state of turmoil after some group of bandits reportedly warned them against election campaigns.

Although there is a ban on campaigns in the state, the bandits’ warning is said to have heightened tension among the politicians.

The bandits are alleged to have taken over forests surrounding the state.

Read Also: Bandits Give Update On Kidnapped Abuja Train Passengers

Confirming the threat, the Chairman of Gassol Local Government Area, Musa Abdullahi Chul, said some parts of the local government had been tagged as ‘no go areas’ as the …

UEFA Finals: French Police Chief Tenders Apology To Fans

UEFA Finals: French Police Chief Tenders Apology To Fans

June 9, 2022 10:42 am

Didier Lallement who is the Paris police chief has apologised to Liverpool FC fans for using teargas canisters on them at the 2021/2022 UEFA Champions League final match on May 28.

Lallement also apologised for his wrong estimation of the number of fake tickets which were in circulation before and during the match.

The European showpiece in Paris was twice delayed due to what European football governing body UEFA initially described as “security reasons” outside the Stade de France due to crowd congestion.

Real Madrid went on to lift the trophy by defeating Liverpool FC1-0 after the match started 36 …

NIMC Debunks Controversial Reports Of NIN Database Loss

NIMC Debunks Controversial Reports Of NIN Database Loss

June 9, 2022 10:41 am

The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, in a freshly vetted report which is a response to the News that has been making rounds about the loss of some NIN details in their database has openly refuted reports that the National Identity Number, NIN, records of Nigerians are missing from its database.

NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, said reports that the commission lost 7.9 million NIN of Nigerians were false and misleading.

A news platform had reported that NIMC may have lost 7.9m NIN records of Nigerians.

Read Also: NIN Registration: NIMC Workers Threaten Total Shutdown

Reacting, Adegoke, in …

2023 Why APC Must Unite Behind Tinubu – Buhari

2023: Why APC Must Unite Behind Tinubu – Buhari

June 9, 2022 5:59 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to unite behind its presidential flagbearer in the 2023 elections, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The President made the call in a congratulatory statement signed by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York.

‘Having emerged victorious he has our full and unwavering support,’ he said.

‘Now our party must unite behind our candidate to achieve victory at the 2023 elections so that our government will continue to secure our communities, grow our economy and continue the fight against corruption.

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U.S. Okays $120M Sale To Maintain Taiwanese Warships

U.S. Okays $120M Sale To Maintain Taiwanese Warships

June 9, 2022 5:56 am

The United States has given an approval which could be worth over $120 million sale of parts to help Taiwan maintain its warships, which the island’s defence ministry disclosed would help ensure combat readiness in the face of China’s ‘frequent activities’ near the island.

The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement on Thursday that it had delivered the required certification notifying Congress following State Department approval for the sale, which was requested by Taiwan’s de facto embassy in Washington.

It said the sale covered unclassified spare and repair parts for ships and ship systems, logistical technical assistance, …

2023 Tambuwal Shares Details Of PDP Govs Meeting With Atiku

2023 Tambuwal Shares Details Of PDP Govs Meeting With Atiku

June 9, 2022 5:48 am

Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum and Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal has revealed details of Atiku Abubakar’s meeting with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governors.

Tambuwal said Atiku on Wednesday met with governors to strategise on securing victory for PDP in the 2023 general elections.
He told newsmen that the meeting was more of a consultative meeting.

The politician along with the candidate came to thank the governors for their roles at the convention.

Tambuwal said, ‘We talked about cooperation and collaboration in prosecuting a very successful electioneering campaign that will result in victories for the PDP at …

2023 Tinubu Is No Match For Atiku - PDP

2023: Tinubu Is No Match For Atiku – PDP Boasts

June 9, 2022 5:45 am

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has claimed that the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Ahmed Tinubu has no chance of defeating its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the 2023 general elections. 

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that Tinubu had clinched the presidential ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in a primary election which was held at Eagles Sqaure in Abuja on Tuesday night.

In a statement signed by the spokesperson of the opposition party, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP said Tinubu had clinched the ticket ‘at a very great price.’

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