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Inflation In Uganda: Opposition Slams Govt Purchase Of Limos

Inflation In Uganda: Opposition Slams Govt Purchase Of Limos

June 7, 2022 6:49 pm

The recent inflation in Uganda has seen mixed reactions among political and social pundits as the Ugandan opposition leaders on Tuesday slammed the government’s decision to purchase limousines for senior parliament officials thereby putting much more attention to the country’s skyrocketing cost of living as inflation climbs.

The country of 45 million people has been hit hard by the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, with food prices soaring in recent weeks as President Yoweri Museveni ignores calls for tax cuts and subsidies, urging citizens to live frugally instead.

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Bayo Lawal Announced As Gov Makinde's Running Mate

Bayo Lawal Announced As Gov Makinde’s Running Mate

June 7, 2022 1:18 pm

As the race for 2023 grows hotter, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has finally pronounced Bayo Lawal as his running mate ahead of the 2023 elections.

Makinde made this announcement on Tuesday.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the governor made the announcement during a meeting with some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders from the Oke Ogun zone.

Some of the PDP leaders who were at the meeting according to sources are former PDP Chairman in the state, Kunmi Mustapha, his successor, Dayo Ogungbenro and Senator Hosea Agboola.

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No Sngle Individual Made Buhari President - Presidency

No Single Individual Made Buhari President In 2015 -Presidency

June 7, 2022 4:36 am

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared that tens of millions of Nigerians were the ones who voted for President Muhammadu Buhari and that led to his victory in the 2015 general elections and not a single human being. 

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity made the remark on Monday in a statement in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

Shehu’s statement came on the backdrop of comments attributed to a presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, during a meeting with party delegates in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

While Tinubu had said he played …

U.S. Vows To Defend, Strengthen International Law

U.S. Vows To Defend, Strengthen International Law

June 7, 2022 4:21 am

The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken has vowed to defend and strengthen international laws, agreements, principles, and institutions that are aimed at maintaining peace and security for all countries.

In a speech Blinken made to The George Washington University, Washington, D.C said the U.S would maintain good relationship with China, adding that the relationship will protect the rights of individuals and sovereign nations.

He observed that China is a global power with extraordinary reach, influence and ambition.

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‘It is the second largest economy, with world-class cities and public transportation …

Northerners Are The Target Of Lagos Okada Ban – CNG

Northerners Are The Target Of Lagos Okada Ban – CNG

June 7, 2022 4:18 am

The Coalition of Northern Groups has issued a warning against the ongoing seizure and destruction of Okada motorcycles which was ordered by the Lagos State Government, claiming that the action targets northern operators and therefore was ‘completely unacceptable’.

The CNG in a statement by its Spokesperson, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, which was made available to Africa Daily News, New York pointed out that it was “rash, irrational, insensitive and wicked” that the Lagos State Government would in just 72 hours of announcing the ban, seize and subject 7,548 bikes, mostly owned and operated by northerners to the crusher.

Suleiman said, ‘We note …

APC Primary Ken Nnamani Pulls Out Of Race, Gives Reason

APC Primary: Ken Nnamani Pulls Out Of Race, Gives Reason

June 7, 2022 4:14 am

A former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, on Monday night, announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary citing personal reasons.

Nnamani, at a press briefing on Monday in Abuja which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York, revealed that his decision stemmed from the fact that the South-East was relegated to the background after an agreed sharing formula of APC offices.

He said after the last convention in March, the party produced a unity list which was approved by APC governors and endorsed by President Muhammadu Buhari.

According to him, positions were swapped between the north …

Banky W Declared Winner Of PDP Primary Rerun In Lagos

Banky W Declared Winner Of PDP Primary Rerun In Lagos

June 7, 2022 4:06 am

Nigerian pop star, Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, was on Monday declared the winner of the PDP primary rerun for the Eti-Osa constituency House of Representatives ticket in the 2023 general election after last week’s overturning of his victory.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Banky W recorded a landslide victory, polling 24 votes out of 29 votes cast by delegates at the primary rerun held in Lagos on Monday.

He contested against a legal practitioner, Mr Sam Aiboni, who polled five votes in the rerun election.

A video on his campaign Instagram page showed the …

'Trusting You Is Difficult' - Galadima Blasts Osinbajo

‘Trusting You Is Difficult’ – Galadima Blasts Osinbajo

June 6, 2022 11:39 am

Buba Galadima who is one of the former allies of President Muhammadu Buhari has given his brutal verdict on Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, ahead of the presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress.

Galadima said Osinbajo cannot be trusted by politicians, after coming out to challenge his mentor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

His view coincides with the thinking of many delegates in the northern part of Nigeria, as they arrive Abuja for the election on Tuesday.

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In an interview with the Punch, Galadima said Osinbajo should have given up his presidential ambition …

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PDP Slams APC Again Over Silence On Owo Church Massacre

June 6, 2022 11:30 am

As the aftermath of the gruesome murder of some churchgoers on Sunday in Ondo State wanes on, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have again blasted the silence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday’s gruesome terrorist attack and killing of innocent worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, while reiterating its stand on the ruling party’s complicity in the terrorist attack across the country.

PDP also berated President Muhammadu Buhari for what it described as a lame and disconnected press statement.

The opposition party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, Monday, said …

Convoy Auto Crash: VP Osinbajo Denies Involvment

Convoy Auto Crash: VP Osinbajo Denies Involvment

June 6, 2022 10:16 am

The Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo has played down rumours that he was involved in an auto crash on Monday morning.

Some reports had emerged on social media that Osinbajo’s convoy was involved in a crash along airport road Abuja.

But his spokesman, Laolu Akande, said the VP only stopped at the scene of the incident to lend assistance to a citizen who was involved in an auto crash.

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Akande further stated that Osinbajo has arrived Owo in Ondo State, where worshippers were heinously attacked and killed at St. Francis …

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Eyeful Kitchen: Soul Food At Its Best

June 6, 2022 8:05 am

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Buhari Never Committed To Zoning Presidency To South – Adamu

Buhari Never Committed To Zoning Presidency – APC Chairman

June 6, 2022 5:34 am

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu, has denied the speculation that President Muhammadu Buhari preferred the zoning of the party’s 2023 presidential ticket to the South ahead of today’s primaries.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that some reports claimed that the President had directed the selection of a standard-bearer of Southern origin during the meeting with aspirants at the State House, Abuja on Saturday.

Reacting to the report, Adamu’s spokesperson, Muhammad Nata’ala Keffi in a statement said the gathering didn’t discuss zoning.

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