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2023 Amaechi Congratulates Tinubu, Pledges Full Support

2023: Amaechi Congratulates Tinubu, Pledges Full Support

June 10, 2022 4:32 am

Nigeria’s immediate former Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, has congratulated Bola Tinubu on his emergence as the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) while promising to give him all the support he needs to become President.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Ameachi was among those Tinubu defeated by a landslide to emerge as candidate of the party on Wednesday.

He polled a total of 1,271 votes – more than four times the votes scored by his closet rival, Amaechi who had 316 votes.

Following his victory, congratulatory messages have continued to pour in for the …

Democracy Day FG Declares Monday Public Holiday

Democracy Day: FG Declares Monday Public Holiday

June 10, 2022 3:58 am

The Nigerian federal government has announced Monday June 13 as a public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day.

Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who made this announcement on Thursday night also congratulated Nigerians on the occasion which commemorates the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the poll, won by the late business mogul M.K.O. Abiola, was canceled by the Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida regime.

Aregbesola urged citizens to support the President Muhammadu Buhari administration in its efforts at ensuring a united and prosperous nation.

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Fumes Over Attack On Igbos In Lagos Over PVC

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Fumes Over Attack On Igbos In Lagos Over PVC

June 10, 2022 3:49 am

Apex socio-cultural organisation of all Igbo people worldwide, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has declared that it will not condone mindless and unprovoked attacks on her people in Lagos State for trying to register and secure their Permanent Voters Card (PVC).

The group consequently condemned the reported attack on the people of South-East residents in the state which occurred on Thursday.

In a reaction through a statement by its President-General, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike and made available to Africa Daily News, New York in Abuja, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide said Ndigbo should not be pushed beyond the walls.

He said: ‘Several …

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 …

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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 …

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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.

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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.

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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 …

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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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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2023 Real Reason I Contested Against Tinubu - Lawan

2023: Real Reason I Contested Against Tinubu – Lawan

June 9, 2022 5:30 am

The President of the Nigerian Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has opened up on the real reasons why he contested against the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, in the presidential primary of the party which was concluded.

Lawan revealed that he contested with the belief that he had the popularity and experience to lead the country and not because he had issues with anybody.

In a letter on Wednesday, Lawan expressed optimism that APC would emerge victorious in the the 2023 presidential poll with Tinubu as its candidate.

Lawan who was also an aspirant in the …

Marwa Makes Case For Drug Tests For NYSC Members

Marwa Makes Case For Drug Tests For NYSC Members

June 9, 2022 5:14 am

In a bid to intensify efforts in the ongoing war against drug abuse in the country, the Chairman/Chief Executive of theNational Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd), has called for a mandatory drug test for youth corps members as they report for national service at the various orientation camps across the country.

Marwa made the call when he hosted the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Mohammed Fadah, who led his management team on a courtesy visit to the NDLEA headquarters, in Abuja, on Thursday.

In a statement …

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