June 2022

Why Kwankwaso Cannot Be Peter Obi's Running Mate – Jibrin

Why Kwankwaso Cannot Be Peter Obi’s Running Mate – Jibrin

June 27, 2022 8:33 am

A former member of the House of Representatives Abdulmumin Jibrin has ruled out speculations that Rabiu Kwankwaso will be a running mate to the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi. 

He said this during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York amid speculations that the New Nigeria’s Peoples Party (NNPP) presidential candidate is in talks with Obi over a planned merger.

‘Very clearly, Kwankwaso will not be the running mate to Peter Obi. By every standard, Kwankwaso should be the presidential candidate,’ the NNPP chieftain said during the show.…

2023 I Will Perform Well As Rivers Deputy Gov - Tonto Dikeh

2023: I Will Perform Well As Rivers Deputy Gov – Tonto Dikeh

June 27, 2022 8:30 am

Controversial actress turned politician, Tonto Dikeh has boasted that she has never failed with leadership and therefore, believes she is capable of succeeding as Deputy Governor of Rivers State.

Dikeh made the comments in an interview with Channels Television’s Sunday Politics which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York while speaking of her candidacy under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

According to her, contrary to speculations and despite her being a subject of controversy, the decision to join politics was well thought out and is one she has worked towards for at least three years.

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2023 Election Why Nigerians Must Reject APC, PDP - Kwankwaso

2023 Election: Why Nigerians Must Reject APC, PDP – Kwankwaso

June 27, 2022 8:17 am

Former governor of Kano State and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for the 2023 election, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has called on the citizens of the country to reject the candidates of the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party.

He said they have failed and have continued to fail Nigerians over the years.

The former governor noted that the two major political parties have failed over the years to provide succour for Nigerians across all sectors of governance, adding that all indices of socio-economic development are daily rising in the negative side.

Kwankwaso, who …

Justice Tanko Muhammad Tenders Resignation As CJN

Justice Tanko Muhammad Tenders Resignation As CJN

June 27, 2022 7:59 am

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, has resigned from the position citing ill-health as the reason for his decision.

Information reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has it that arrangements are ongoing to swear in the next most senior justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria.

According to reports, a formal announcement will be made shortly any moment from now.

Until his resignation, reports had it that Justice Muhammad was seriously ill.

Read Also: I Have Zero Tolerance For Corruption, Says CJN Tanko

Africa Daily News, …

Osun Muslim Group Urges State Govt To Recognise Sharia Court

Osun Muslim Group Urges State Govt To Recognise Sharia Court

June 27, 2022 6:55 am

Some of the members of the Osun State Muslim Community have openly beckoned on the Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola to recognise the Sharia Court in the State as part of the judiciary system in the State.

Alhaji Mustafa Olawuyi who is the President of the Community, had also disclosed that the community, as part of its achievements, has established a Sharia court where many issues have been settled amicably.

Read Also: We Must Win Osun Polls At All Costs – Adamu Tells APC Council

Olawuyi made this known on Sunday while addressing journalists on the sideline of the community’s …

Best Nurture Academy: The Home Of Revitalised Education

Best Nurture Academy: The Home Of Revitalised Education

June 27, 2022 4:53 am

Quality education can never be watered down and compromised on for the growth of a child which is why it is paramount for any parent or guardian to ensure that their children and wards get the best of quality education that they can lay their hands on. Quality education, on the other hand, involves a standard institution with a good structure and a well-experienced administrative team of instructors and Best Nurture Academy has proven to be one of the best primary education providers in Nigeria as at today.

Best Nurture Academy is a trailblazer in terms of educational excellence with …

2023 Assess Me With My Records As Vice President - Atiku

2023: Use My Records As Vice President To Assess Me – Atiku

June 27, 2022 4:50 am

Following last weekend’s publications of personal particulars of all candidates for the Presidential and National Assembly candidates concluded by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has appealed to Nigerians to assess him with his track records when he served the country as vice-president under the Obasanjo Government.

He made this appeal even as he agreed with the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the Electoral Act, arguing that it was necessary to ensure the independence of the court.

In a statement on Sunday, Atiku, said, ‘Our assets in this campaign are …

Outrage As Russian Missiles Hit Residential Buildings In Kyiv

Outrage As Russian Missiles Hit Residential Buildings In Kyiv

June 27, 2022 4:46 am

There is serious outrage as Russian missile attacks struck Kyiv’s residential structures, killing some persons and injuring at least four others, according to the mayor of the city on Sunday.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that around 6:30 am (0330 GMT), about four explosions were heard meanwhile, the city had not experienced Russian shelling in nearly three weeks. This was 30 minutes after air raid sirens had sounded.

Ukraine demanded a stronger response to the Russian invasion after the missiles struck only hours before the start of a G7 summit in Germany.

The top three floors of an around …

Kidnappers Are Demanding ₦200m To Free My Priest - Kukah

Kidnappers Are Demanding ₦200m To Free My Priest – Kukah

June 27, 2022 4:40 am

Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Mathew Hassan Kukah have cried out saying that kidnappers who kidnapped a Catholic priest and reverend sister over three weeks ago are now are demanding ₦200 million from him for their release.  

“As I speak, for the past three weeks, my priest, a young man and a sister are still in captivity even though the Nigerian state wishes to pretend that we are not negotiating with the kidnappers.

“For the past three weeks my priest, a young man and a sister are still in captivity even though the Nigerian state wishes to pretend that we are …

Panic As 17 Mysteriously Die In South African Nightclub

Panic As 17 Mysteriously Die In South African Nightclub

June 27, 2022 4:34 am

No fewer than 17 young people were on Sunday discovered dead at a nightclub in a township in South Africa’s southern city of East London, the police in the area have confirmed. 

A provincial police spokesman whose name was given as brigadier Thembinkosi Kinana narrated the tragic event to reporters saying; ‘We got a report about 17 (people) that died in a local tavern in Scenery Park which is based in East London’.

‘We are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident,’ he added.

He went on to state that the victims were aged between 18 and 20 years.

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Troops Dislodge IPOB ESN Hideouts In Anambra, Enugu

Troops Dislodge IPOB/ESN Hideouts In Anambra, Enugu

June 27, 2022 4:27 am

A joint security team consisting of troops of 302 Regiment of the Nigerian Army, operatives of the Nigerian Navy, Department of State Services, and Nigeria Police Force have dislodged camps reportedly belonging to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) at Idara Nnebo, Ihe Mbosi villages and Ukpor in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Army spokesman, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu made this disclosure on Sunday in a brief communique which was made available to Africa Dailly News, New York.

He revealed that in a clearance operation conducted in the early hours of …

2023 Go To Court If You Have Any Issues With Tinubu – Farouk

2023: Go To Court If You Have Any Issues With Tinubu – Farouk

June 27, 2022 4:21 am

Amid claims that the former Governor of Lagos State and Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu falsified his academic qualifications, a former Director-General of his campaign organisation, Farouk Aliyu has charged those doubting the credentials to seek redress in court and not on social media. 

The former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives gave this charge on Sunday in an interview with reporters.

‘We have gone through this a very long time ago. Asiwaju Tinubu was governor in Lagos, a two-time governor. These issues have come up. What haven’t they said about Tinubu? What hasn’t …

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