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APC Primaries Our Wish Was To Make Sure Tinubu Wins - Fayemi

APC Primaries: Our Wish Was To Make Sure Tinubu Wins – Fayemi

June 9, 2022 5:09 am

Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has claimed that the emergence of Sen. Bola Tinubu as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a collective wish of party members.

Fayemi made the assertion in a statement signed by Mr Yinka Oyebode, his Chief Press Secretary which was made available to Africa Daily News, New York.

The governor said Tinubu had proven his dedication and competence to lead Nigeria at a very important time in the country’s history.

Recall that Fayemi was one of the seven persons who stepped down for Tinubu at the just-concluded APC Special Convention in …

No-Confidence Vote: Johnson Slugs It Out With UK Parliament

No-Confidence Vote: Johnson Slugs It Out With UK Parliament

June 8, 2022 8:33 pm

It has been a tough week for the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson as he squarely faces a boisterous parliament Wednesday in his first appearance to slug it out before lawmakers since he narrowly fended off a damaging no-confidence vote from his own Conservative MPs.

His backers are likely to stage a noisy show of support when he steps up for his weekly Prime Minister’s Questions.

Critics, however, have warned the political crisis is not over for the embattled prime minister after more than 40 percent of his own MPs voted against him in Monday’s no-confidence vote.

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‘Don't Wash Dirty Linings In Public’ - Adamu To APC Members

‘Don’t Wash Dirty Linings In Public’ – Adamu To APC Members

June 8, 2022 1:05 pm

Senator Abdulahi Adamu who is the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) has chided the party members for always being in a hurry to take to the media trival and major party issues.

Adamu was frustrated in his plan to impose Senate President, Senator Ahmed Lawan as the consensus candidate of the party.

He spoke at the ongoing national convention of the APC held at the Eagle Square, in Abuja.

Read Also: LGA Boss Dies In Road Accident On His Way To APC Convention

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that other members of the NWC had addressed …

Governor Ortom Mourns Nollywood Veteran Actress, Ada Ameh

Governor From Idoma Region Is Achievable – Gov Ortom

June 8, 2022 10:30 am

As the race for 2023 grows hotter, the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has reiterated his earlier promises that the prospect of an Idoma person emerging as governor of Benue State in the future is achievable.

Governor Ortom spoke on Tuesday when he received a delegation of the Benue Rebirth Movement, BRM, led by AVM Monday Morgan rtd, who paid him a solidarity visit at the Benue Peoples House, Makurdi.

The Governor stated that he remained committed to the unity of Benue towards upholding justice, equity and fairness for all people of the State, irrespective of their ethnic backgrounds.

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LGA Boss Dies In Road Accident On His Way To APC Convention

LGA Boss Dies In Road Accident On His Way To APC Convention

June 8, 2022 10:30 am

Tragedy struck yesterday when the former Administrator and Chairman of Bassa Local Government Area of Kogi State Samuel Alumka perished in a ghastly motor accident that claimed his life.

Alumka died on his way to attend the All Progressives Congress (APC) special convention in Abuja.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that Alumka, who is a current appointee of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, met his untimely death in Gwagwalada in a fatal motor accident.

Read Also: 2023: Why I Avoided APC Presidential Primary – Nwajiuba

He contested the House of Assembly election for Bassa State constituency but lost …

2023 Why I Avoided APC Presidential Primary – Nwajiuba

2023: Why I Avoided APC Presidential Primary – Nwajiuba

June 8, 2022 10:02 am

The immediate past Minister of State for Education and presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, has revealed the reasons behind his absence from the party’s ongoing presidential primary.

Aside from being among 28 presidential aspirants who bought the presidential nomination form, he was also the first cabinet member to resign his position in pursuing his ambition.

Giving his reasons on Wednesday in a statement he personally signed and titled, ‘Statement of Appreciation and thanksgiving’, the former minister said alleged ‘marginalisation of South-East’ was responsible for his absence.

The statement read:

I am …

Why Igbos Can’t Produce Nigeria’s Next President – Uzodinma

Why Igbos Can’t Produce Nigeria’s Next President – Uzodinma

June 8, 2022 9:57 am

Imo State Governor, and Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hope Uzodinma Special Convention, has explained why he feels Southeast should produce the next president of Nigeria.

Uzodinma said the Southeast was denied the opportunity to produce Nigeria’s next president due to the lack of equity.

Speaking with Channels Television, the governor said the Southeast can’t produce Nigeria’s next president due to injustice.

According to Uzodinma: “From the view of political calculation, the sentiment of the people in the south-east is that they deserve to produce the president because the reason why this power is moving from the north …

France health workers

Prior To Elections, Health Workers In France Riot Over Pay

June 8, 2022 8:12 am

On Tuesday, health workers assembled in cities throughout France to require greater pay and more staff for already overpopulated systems, two days before the country votes in parliamentary elections.

Regardless of the fact that newly re-elected President Emmanuel Macron has launched an investigation into which emergency units require immediate assistance, many in the industry caution that there is no time to waste.

‘Not a single department is spared, our public hospitals are in the process of dying lacking resources,” said Pierre Wach, head of the CGT, a prominent trade union, in the eastern city of Strasbourg’.

Protests started in hospitals …

2023 I Know A Name That Can Change Nigeria For Good –Adeboye

2023: I Know A Name That Can Change Nigeria For Good –Adeboye

June 8, 2022 7:06 am

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, says he knows a name that could change Nigeria for good.

He said this on his Facebook page, attaching an image of himself with a text – Jesus.

‘I know a name that can change the current state of Nigeria for Good,’ he posted.

He said this hours after reacting to the killings of Christian worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo State.

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that gunmen attacked the church, killing about 40 worshippers during Sunday service.

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2023 Senate Leader Abdullahi Resigns From APC, Joins PDP

2023: Senate Leader Abdullahi Resigns From APC, Joins PDP

June 8, 2022 7:00 am

The Senate leader, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi has decamped from the ruling All progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi State.

His defection from the APC to the PDP was confirmed by his special adviser on media and publicity Muhammad Jamil Gulma.

“Senate Leader Dr Yahaya Abdullahi will on Wednesday by 9 am leave Abuja for Kebbi and proceed to Kamba local government to formally declare for PDP and to possibly indicate his interest to contest his present seat,” Vanguard qouted him as saying.

Read Also: PDP Slams APC Again Over Silence On Owo Church

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2023 Presidency Drama, Controversies As APC Holds Primary

2023 Presidency: Drama, Controversies As APC Holds Primary

June 8, 2022 6:41 am

The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary, which began on Tuesday and lasted till the early hours of Wednesday, was characterised by drama as aspirants stepped down for a  former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and the Vice-President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo.

Although the convention proper was supposed to have commenced at 3.30pm based on the programme of events, it did not begin until about 7:40pm when the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), arrived.

Although 21 aspirants were in the race, contestants including Governor Kayode Fayemi; ex-Minister of Niger Delta, Godswill Akpabio; a former Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle …

APC Ward Chairman Mysteriously Commits Suicide In Kogi

APC Ward Chairman Mysteriously Commits Suicide In Kogi

June 8, 2022 6:33 am

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ponyan Ward, Yagba East Local Government Area, Kogi State, Bunmi Ipinnaiye, has committed suicide in a Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps cell.

Africa Daily News, New York Ipinnaiye was arrested by men of the NSCDC for the attempted murder of his son, who was said to be fraternising with some boys who were allegedly involved in social vices.

Our Reporter gathered that the deceased had attacked his son with a machete on their way to the farm and the incident was reported to the Civil Defence, which led to his arrest.…

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