June 23, 2022

Madaki Why I'm Trekking From Bauchi To Lagos For Tinubu - Madaki

Why I’m Trekking From Bauchi To Lagos For Tinubu – Madaki

June 23, 2022 2:28 pm

One of the ardent supporters of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s presidential race, Alhaji Usman Madaki has openly explained the reason why he is is trekking from Bauchi to Lagos to celebrate and show his appreciation for the victory of Senator Ahmed Tinubu the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2023 election, though he has never met him.

Usman Madaki, who is an indigene of Bauchi Local Government Area of Bauchi State has announced that he commenced the trekking on June 10, and planned to arrive Lagos on Saturday (June 25).

As one of the highlights of his journey, he had …

Mompha: EFCC Detains Fake Lawyer In Court During Trial

Mompha: EFCC Detains Fake Lawyer In Court During Trial

June 23, 2022 2:13 pm

In a dramatic occurence, some of the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have on Wednesday while acting on a tip off, detained an alleged fake lawyer, Aladejobi and Aladejobi & Co in Justice Mojisola Dada’s Special offences Court in Lagos.

Africa Daily News, New York can also reliably report that the alleged fake lawyer according to findings was said to have camouflaged to be a lawyer to one of the sureties to Ismaila Mustapha alias Mompha.

The fake lawyer had appeared in the court with a letter requesting for the court proceedings on behalf of his …

INEC Finally Releases Tinubu's Credentials, University Certificates

Dividends Of Democracy Will Be Enjoyed Under Tinubu – Nasiru

June 23, 2022 9:02 am

While reiterating his support for the APC Presidential candidate, Alhaji Nasiru Shehu-Bodinga has announced that Nigerians will be reaping the abundant dividends of democracy if Senator Bola Tinubu is elected as President in 2023.

He stated this on Thursday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

Read Also: 2023: We Never Endorsed Tinubu – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

According to him, Tinubu is “an achiever, trailblazer, bridge builder, and a patriot. The statesman urged Nigerians, irrespective of any religious, political, or ethnic backgrounds, should massively vote for Tinubu in 2023.

“If the APC presidential flag-bearer emerges as

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Drama As 22 Senators Make Moves To Decamp From APC

Drama As 22 Senators Make Moves To Decamp From APC

June 23, 2022 9:01 am

There has been some dramatic manovures in the All Progressives Congress (APC) camp as some of the Senators who are members of the All Progressives Congress have all concluded their plans to decamp to some other political parties while putting the ruling party’s majority under serious threat.

Africa Daily News, New York had also learnt that the senators are livid about losing their return tickets to the National Assembly during the APC primary elections which were conducted recently.

13 senators had earlier defected to the opposition parties, bringing the number of APC senators to 67.

With others capitalizing on the …

Soldier’s Club Inaugurated By Army Chief Farouk Yahaya

Soldier’s Club Inaugurated By Army Chief Farouk Yahaya

June 23, 2022 8:55 am

Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya who is the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has on Wednesday, reiterated the importance of the maintenance of the facilities in army barracks and cantonments.

Army Chief, Yahaya had made this advise to the Ekehuan Barrack while inaugurating the remodelled soldier’s club, as well as five blocks of seven flats for officers and soldiers in the cantonment.

Read Also: 45 Generals To Retire As Buhari Names, Yahaya, New COAS

According to him, maintenance is essential to what is out there as it will encourage the provision of more facilities in the barracks and cantonments. He also …

Oyo Courts' Complex Reconstruction: Oyo Govt Approves ₦6bn

Courts’ Complex Reconstruction: Oyo Govt Approves ₦6bn

June 23, 2022 7:36 am

The Oyo State Executive Council in a new directive has expressly approved the award of the contract for the remodelling and restructuring of the Oyo State High Courts and Magistrates’ Court Complexes in Ibadan at the estimated pegged cost of ₦6.01 billion.

Prof. Daud Sangodoyin who is the Commissioner for Public Works and Transport in the State had made this known while briefing some of the newsmen at the end of the weekly State Executive Council meeting in Ibadan.

Read Also: Consumption Tax: Oyo Hoteliers Decry Ectortion

Sangodoyin said, “The contract to be handled by the RTD Thompsons, will involve

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Commonwealth Youth Council Secretariat To Be Hosted By Nigeria

Commonwealth Youth Council Secretariat To Be Hosted By Nigeria

June 23, 2022 7:33 am

The 2022 edition of the Commonwealth Youth Ministerial Task Force has finally made an announcement on Thursday that Nigeria will be the major host for the Commonwealth Youth Secretariat programme with preparations being given a go ahead.

Honourable Sarah Nyirabashiti Mateke had made the announcement at the meeting of the task force which is one of the series of events to mark the Commonwealth Head of Government Meetings (CHOGM) 2022 in Kigali.

Earlier, Sunday Dare who is the Minister of Youth and Sports Development had openly indicated Nigeria’s interest to host the Secretariat in response to a request by a …

Nigeria Police Announce Preparations For 2023 Elections

Three Daredevil Robbery Suspects Nabbed By Lagos Police

June 23, 2022 7:27 am

In a fresh report, the Lagos State Police Command has announced that is has arrested three suspected daredevil traffic robbers, who were identified a Usman Mohammed, Azeez Adeleke and Solomon Odiya, in Ikeja.

SP Benjamin Hundeyin who is the spokesperson for the Command had confirmed the arrest in a statement in Lagos.

Read Also: Police Finally Detains Ameerah For Fake Kidnapping Claims

Hundeyin said that the suspects were arrested at about 8:00 p.m. on June 19, at Mobolaji Johnson Road, Ikeja.

“The suspects were arrested by officers of Alausa Division of the Command following a distress call received by the

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Atiku Vs Tinubu Between Two Looters, Choose None

Atiku Vs Tinubu: Between Two Looters, Choose None

June 23, 2022 1:22 am

Nigeria’s ruling and opposition parties – the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have once again reiterated their lack of respect and regard for Nigeria in their choice of Presidential candidates in Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Atiku Abubarkar. In choosing two ferociously corrupt carrier politicians for the country’s number one office at this time without remorse, the Siamese twins masquerading as two political parties have once again demonstrated to Nigerians that their intention for the country is not only to kill but to bury her.

It is quite interesting to note that the common …

ADC Presidential Candidate Denies Allegations Of Tax Fraud

ADC Presidential Candidate Denies Allegations Of Tax Fraud

June 23, 2022 1:13 am

Mr. Dumebi Kachikwu who is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has denied allegations of tax fraud in the United States describing them as fake and malicious. 

In a statement which he personally signed on Wednesday titled, ‘Allegations of tax evasion, fraud against me untrue, politically motivated’ Kachikwu denied the allegations.

The presidential candidate went on to posit that the allegations were propagated by his political opponents who were unhappy with his recent victory at the ADC Presidential primary a few weeks ago.

The Roots TV boss, therefore, urged his teeming supporters to pay no heed …

2023 I’m Worried That APC Is Losing Senators – Adamu

2023: I’m Worried That APC Is Losing Senators – Adamu

June 23, 2022 1:09 am

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu, has expressed serious concerns over the gale of defections rocking the ruling party.

Africa Daily News, New York has earlier reported that no fewer than seven senators had dumped APC for other opposition parties after they failed to secure the governing party’s ticket to contest the 2023 elections in the last one week.

Amongst the members of the red chambers who have so far defected from the APC are Ibrahim Shekarau (Kano), Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi) Adamu Aliero (Kebbi), Dauda Jika (Bauchi), Ahmad Babba …

US Reacts To Ekiti Governorship Election, Commends INEC

US Reacts To Ekiti Governorship Election, Commends INEC

June 23, 2022 1:06 am

The United States Mission in Nigeria has reacted to last Saturday’s gubernatorial elections in Ekiti State, commending the electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for ‘the concerted efforts of its staff and security personnel’ during the exercise.

The U.S Mission in Lagos shared this reaction in a statement made available to Africa Daily News, New York on Thursday morning.

Recall that INEC had declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Biodun Oyebanji, winner of the election.

According to the mission, the efforts made by INEC was what helped to facilitate a secure election with a …

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