September 2, 2022

2023 Tinubu Will Transform Nigeria’s Economy – Hon Faleke

What I Admire In My Running Mate, Shettima – Tinubu Quips

September 2, 2022 9:25 pm

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu who is the APC Presidential candidate, has lauded his running mate as he revealed what he admired in his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima.

Tinubu had reiterated thata he is excited about his running mate’s energy, dynamism and readiness to serve the country at the centre as Vice President.

Read Also: 2023: Nigerians Are Confused – Tinubu

The APC presidential candidate, in a message to wish Shettima a wonderful 56th birthday on Friday, said “I heartily congratulate my brother and worthy partner, Senator Kashim Shettima, on attaining 56 in good health.

“I am excited about his energy, …

Usyk Mulls For Unification Bout With Fury After Beating Joshua

Usyk Mulls For Unification Bout With Fury After Beating Joshua

September 2, 2022 9:16 pm

Oleksandr Usyk who is the Ukrainian heavyweight boxing champion who recently defended his title against Anthony Joshua had revealed on Friday that he hoped to set up a unification bout with Britain’s Tyson Fury come 2023.

The plans of the fight had already been discussed since the 35-year-old Usyk had won his rematch against Anthony Joshua last month to retain the IBF, WBA and WBO titles in just his fourth fight in the division.

Read Also: Joshua Was Lacking In Confidence Against Usyk – Wilder

“I would really like to see this fight happen next year,” Usyk said on Friday …

₦6.3bn Fraud: EFCC Expresses Displeasure, Appeals Jang’s Acquittal

₦6.3bn Fraud: EFCC Expresses Displeasure, Appeals Jang’s Acquittal

September 2, 2022 7:30 pm

In lieu of the recent ruling by the Plateau High court, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has finally gotten to react to Friday’s judgement, which had discharged and acquitted Senator Jonah Jang.

Justice Christy L. Dabup of the Plateau State High Court in Jos had finally discharged and acquitted the ex-governor after some months of  perusing through the case. She had also also cleared a former cashier in the Secretary to the State Government’s office, Yusuf Pam.

Read Also: EFCC Arrests, Quizes NDDC’s Account Director Over ₦25bn Fraud

Both had been facing some 17-count charges which had been …

'Reopen Abuja-Kaduna Train Service' - MURIC Tasks FG

‘Reopen Abuja-Kaduna Train Service’ – MURIC Tasks FG

September 2, 2022 7:19 pm

In a new directive, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has come out to openly appeal to all the families of victims of train attack on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line to allow the the Federal Government of Nigeria to allow the train service on the route to resume.

Prof. Ishaq Akintola who is the MURIC Director had made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

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“Bandits attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train on March 28, killing eight, injuring 26 and kidnapping about 300 passengers. The bandits have …

Bride Price And It's Two Sides

Bride Price And It’s Two Sides

September 2, 2022 8:07 am

Bride price, also known as bride wealth, is a token given to the bride’s family by the groom’s family in the form of money, gifts, valuables, etc., in order to ‘seal the deal’ and cement the relations between the two families through a marriage union.

The important aspect of marital rites in Africa is the bride price and it is one thing that is widely acceptable to solidify marriage. According to research, the bride price varies from tribe to tribe and it depends on the custom and traditions of each family. While some believe it is the only way to …

₦6trn Subsidy Claim A Fraud, Customs Lambasts NNPC

₦6trn Subsidy Claim A Fraud, Customs Lambasts NNPC

September 2, 2022 7:02 am

Comptroller-general of Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Alli has faulted the claim that at least ₦6 trillion will be paid out as fuel subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in the 2022 fiscal year by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited.

While defending the NCS presentation on the 2023-2025 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Policy Paper (FSP) yesterday, Alli alleged that the 98 million litres of PMS daily consumption rate allegedly being mentioned could not be substantiated scientifically, adding that over 38 million litres of PMS released daily in excess of actual consumption into the Nigerian market finds …

2023 Nigerians Are Confused – Tinubu

2023: Nigerians Are Confused – Tinubu

September 2, 2022 6:57 am

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu has submitted that Nigerians appear to be in confusion about the state of the country.

He stated this on Wednesday in Abuja during the 70th birthday celebration of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto.

‘I listened to the panelists, we appear to be in confusion about our nation,’ the ex-Lagos State governor said. ‘We inherited speaking in tongues from the Bible but our diversity is a promise for prosperity.’

Tinubu hailed him for his contributions to the growth and …

Russian President, Putin To Skip Gorbachev's Funeral

Russian President, Putin To Miss Gorbachev’s Funeral

September 2, 2022 6:54 am

Reports reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has it that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be present at the Soviet Union’s last leader, Mikhail Gorbachev’s funeral – this has been confirmed by Kremlin.

According to Dmitry Peskov, Mr. Putin’s spokesman, due to his responsibilities, he would be unable to participate in the funeral ceremony on Saturday.

Gorbachev passed away on Tuesday at the age of 91, following the said incident Putin’s spokesman claimed that the Russian president had paid his homage to the Soviet Union’s last leader at a hospital in Moscow.

While Mr. Putin has …

Our Leaders Are United To Rescue Nigeria, PDP Replies Wike

Our Leaders Are United To Rescue Nigeria, PDP Replies Wike

September 2, 2022 6:52 am

Despite the crisis rocking the party, its spokesman, Debo Ologunagba has said that the leaders of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) were united in their resolve to rescue the country.

Ologunagba, who stated this at an interactive session with journalists yesterday in Abuja, said there was no crisis in the party.  However, he stated that what presently obtains is differences among some party leaders, which is normal in every human endeavour.

Read Also: 2023: Alleged Rapist From Rivers PDP Supporting Atiku — Wike

‘We have differences.  We don’t have crisis. We have disagreement of choice. There is no crisis …

Jan 6 Riot Ex-Policeman Gets Jailed For 10 Years

Jan 6 Riot: Ex-Policeman Gets Jailed For 10 Years

September 2, 2022 6:47 am

An ex-policeman of the New York City Police Department who violently attacked law enforcement personnel on January 6, 2011, has been handed a ten-year jail sentence.

On several counts, including abusing police and violent and unruly behavior, Thomas Webster, 56, was found guilty in May.
Over 850 persons have been accused in connection with the attack.

However, the punishment issued on Thursday was the harshest ever for anyone engaged in the riots.

Prior to this, a federal jury in New York dismissed Webster’s claim that he had been acting in self-defense when he slammed one policeman to the ground and …

We Will Not Vote With Sentiments In 2023 — Northern Elders

We Won’t Vote Based On Sentiments In 2023 — Northern Elders

September 2, 2022 6:44 am

Ahead of the 2023 Presidential election, the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has declared that the North will not support a candidate who seeks to benefit from strategies that exploit the ethnic and religious diversity of the region.

Speaking during a book launch in Kaduna, Chairman of the Northern Elders Forum, Professor Ango Abdullahi, enumerated the qualities expected of a candidate the North will support come 2023.

He said “the North will participate in all political and electoral activities as equals and with respect to other Nigerians who respect us. The North want leaders who will lead with integrity, competence, compassion …

2023 LP Inaugurates Diaspora Committee To Raise Funds

2023: LP Inaugurates Diaspora Committee To Raise Funds

September 2, 2022 6:29 am

Ahead of next year’s general elections, the Labour Party on Friday inaugurated an 11-man committee to steer its Diaspora activities and ensure inclusiveness of members of the party outside the country.

Speaking during the inauguration in Abuja, the National Chairman of the Party, Mr. Julius Abure pointed out that the committee was born out of the need to address the desire of Nigerians living abroad to be included in the party’s campaign train.

The committee is also saddled with the responsibility of fund-raising for the party among other things.

Read Also: 2023: Downtrodden Nigerians Are Our Structure – Labour Party

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