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2023 Moghalu Breaks Silence On Next Plans After Primary Loss

2023: Moghalu Breaks Silence On Next Plans After Primary Loss

June 28, 2022 7:13 am

Following his recent loss at the Presidential primaries of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) an aspirant of the party, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, has revealed that he has opted out of the 2023 electoral cycle and will not run on any other political platform.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Moghalu, who is a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria was the presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the 2019 elections but defected to the ADC in the build-up to the 2023 party primaries to pursue his presidential aspiration.

Shortly after losing the …

PDP Lambast Obasanjo Over Comments On '1999 Mistakes'

PDP Lambast Obasanjo Over ‘1999 Mistakes’ Comment

June 28, 2022 5:49 am

Nigeria’s main opposition party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has tackled former President Olusegun Obasanjo over comments he made recently that he made a mistake when he picked his Vice President in 1999.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Obasanjo had over the weekend revealed that choosing the former Vice President in 1999 was a mistake.

The former military ruler went on to be elected as President in 1999 along with the current PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, as his vice-president.

The former President, who did not mention Atiku in his statement, however said it was a mistake he …

APC Breaks Silence On Alleged Plans To Spend ₦6.5T In 2023

APC Breaks Silence On Alleged Plans To Spend ₦6.5T In 2023

June 28, 2022 5:33 am

Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has disowned a purported leaked document which went viral on Monday claiming it budgeted ₦6.5 trillion for vote-buying to ensure victory in the 2023 presidential election.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the amount quoted is more than one-third of Nigeria’s ₦17.126 trillion 2022 budget.

The APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka in a statement on Monday in Abuja, described the document as fake and the handiwork of mischief-makers calling on Nigerians to disregard it.

‘The attention of the APC has been drawn to a document in circulation described as …

2023 Atiku, Tinubu Cannot Fix Nigeria – Northern Elders

2023: Atiku, Tinubu Cannot Fix Nigeria – Ango Abdullahi

June 28, 2022 3:04 am

The Convener of the Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF), Prof. Ango Abdullahi, on Monday, declared that neither Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar, nor that of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has what it takes to fix Nigeria’s present challenges.

In an interview with reporters, Abdullahi asserted that Nigeria will fall into crisis if either Tinubu or Atiku emerges president, adding that the duo have nothing to offer the country at this point in time.

According to him, the presidential candidates of Labour Party, Peter Obi and that of the New Nigeria People’s …

2023 We Never Said We‘ll Work Against Atiku – Ohanaeze

Atiku Abubakar Reacts To Tanko’s Resignation As The CJN

June 27, 2022 5:27 pm

Atiku Abubakar who is the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has reacted to the news of Justice Tanko Muhammad’s indefinite resignation as the Chief Justice of Nigeria.

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that Justice Tanko had resigned his position on Monday over  some reported health issues. President Muhammadu Buhari had also subsequently, sworn in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the new acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN.

Africa Daily News, New York last week reported that about 14 justices of the Supreme Court had written him a letter to lament the decrepit state of affairs …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Allow Peace To Reign, Oyetola Appeals To politicians

Defeat Is Not An Option In The Coming Election – Oyetola Boasts

June 26, 2022 4:26 pm

While making another boast about his plans for the upcoming gubernatorial election, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, of Osun State has on Sunday in Osogbo, expressed his full optimism about the outcome of the election while stating that he would flawlessly win the July 16 governorship election in the state.

Governor Oyetola had made this statement while addressing members of the Osun Chapter of Nigerian Incorporated Electronic Practitioners, during an engagement which had been organised by the Civic Engagement Office.

Read Also: Polls: Allow Peace To Reign, Oyetola Appeals To Politicians

He made it clear that his administration had done enough …

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