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Mustapha Mulls Nullification Of Lagos APC Guber Primary

Mustapha Mulls Nullification Of Lagos APC Guber Primary

Mr. Abdul-Ahmed Mustapha  who was an aspirant of the May 26 governorship primary election has tasked the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives to nullify the governorship primary election in Lagos State.

Mustapha made the call for nullification following his alleged exclusion from the governorship primary election.

Mustapha, a former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in the state, in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, described his disqualification and exclusion from the election as illegal.

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“I strongly request that the exercise be nullified and

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PDP Primaries: Wike Still Silent After Defeat To Atiku

As the aftermath of the dramatic PDP Presidential primaries wane on, the Rivers State Governor who was also a presidential aspirant for the PDP, Governor Nyesom Wike has not reacted to the outcome of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, convention in Abuja.

Less than 24 hours after the PDP primaries, Wike is yet to congratulate the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar over his victory.

Prior to the commencement of the primaries on Saturday, Wike was one of the leading contenders for PDP’s presidential ticket.

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Atiku: FFK Reacts To Win, Advises APC On How To Defeat Him

Atiku: FFK Reacts To Win, Advises APC On How To Defeat Him

Former Aviation Minister and controversial social critic, Femi Fani-Kayode has congratulated Atiku Abubakar, for emerging the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential flagbearer on Saturday.

Atiku polled a total of 371 votes to defeat his closest rival, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State who garnered 237 votes.

Wike was followed by former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, who polled 70 votes.

Gov Aminu Tambuwal had stepped down for Atiku before voting commenced.

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Reacting, Fani-Kayode advised the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to field a northerner to defeat Atiku.

He wrote

2023 How I Warned Nigerians Against Voting Buhari – Fayose

2023: How I Warned Nigerians Against Voting Buhari – Fayose

Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has recounted how he warned Nigerians against voting for the incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari but was ignored.

He asserted that from the onset, he knew that the All Progressives Congress and the president never meant well for the country hence his repeated warnings.

The presidential aspirant of the PDP made this claim during the National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja on Saturday which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York

He said, ‘Let me remind you that if I were to be a prophet, I will be making a …

Why We Stormed PDP Presidential Primary Venue – EFCC

Why We Stormed PDP Presidential Primary Venue – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have disclosed that its operatives stormed the presidential primary elections of the major opposition political party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Moshood Kashimawo Abiola National Stadium in Abuja to monitor delegates inducement and financial malpractices.

The anti-graft agency’s Public Relations Officer, Wilson Uwujaren, who spoke to reporters on Saturday evening, disclosed that, ‘Our operatives are at the ongoing PDP presidential primary elections at the MKO Abiola Stadium to monitor the exercise, and most especially, to check delegates inducement and other financial malpractices’

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2023 Atiku Abubakar Declared Winner Of PDP Primary

2023: Atiku Abubakar Declared Winner Of PDP Primary

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar was on Sunday morning declared the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the 2023 general election after defeating other aspirants in Abuja.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Atiku clinched the much coveted ticket during the presidential primary of the main opposition party which began on Saturday in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

He polled a total of 371 votes to defeat his closest rival, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State who garnered 237 votes. He was followed by former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, who polled 70 votes in …

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu

Nigerians Will Flourish If I Am Elected President – Tinubu

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the national head of the All Progressives Congress and a presidential candidate, has guaranteed that if elected, he will restore the country’s economic prosperity, tranquility, security, and political stability.

Mr. Bayo Onanuga, his Director of Media and Communication, said as much in a manifesto titled ‘My Vision for Nigeria’ signed on Friday.

Tinubu pledged to make Nigeria the pride of Africa if his presidential aspiration becomes a reality in 2023, according to a statement highlighting his five-point agenda.

‘a vibrant and thriving democracy and a prosperous nation with a fast-growing industrial base, capable of producing the …

Students Of Rochas Foundation College Plead For His Release

Students Of Rochas Foundation College Plead For His Release

The Students of Rochas Foundation College in Sokoto state have appealed to the Federal Government of Nigeria to facilitate the freedom of the founder of the school, Senator Rochas Okorocha.

They made the appeal during the celebration of this year’s International Children’s Day organized by the school, on Friday, in Sokoto.

The appeal for Okorocha’s release dominated this year’s Children’s Day celebration in the college, showcasing that the founder had made an impact on their lives.

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Yusuf Muhammad, a Senior Secondary 2 student, said Okorocha, who was recently arrested by …

PDP Presidential Aspirant Hayatu-Deen Drops Out Of Race

PDP Presidential Aspirant Hayatu-Deen Drops Out Of Race

It was another episode of surprise strategies as another Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen has quit the race for the prime seat.

Hayatu-deen withdrew from the race on the eve of the decision by 811 delegates of the party to choose its flag bearer among the remaining 13 aspirants for the 2023 election.

The former Managing Director of FSB International Bank, announced his withdrawal in a letter sent to Dr Iyorchia Ayu, National Chairman of the PDP.

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He said he withdrew because the …

Rivers Govt Withdraws Criminal Charges Against Amaechi, Cole

I’ve Been Vindicated On ₦96bn Fraud Allegations – Amaechi

As the case about the missapropraition of funds by former governor of Rivers State, Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi trudges on, the last may not have been heard on the report of the Rivers State Commission of Inquiry set up by Governor, Nyesom Wike as Amaechi had claimed that the Friday judgment of the Supreme Court on the matter has vindicated him.

Amaechi, one of the leading presidential aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, said that his stance on the report of the commission has been justified by the apex court decision.

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2023 Is About Future Of Your Children – Obi Tells Delegates

Leave My Integrity Out Of PDP Move – Peter Obi To Wike

Dr. Peter Obi who is the former Governor of Anambra State fas fired back at Governor Nyesom Wike that leaving the PDP does not call to question his integrity and character, as he has never been found wanting in mismanaging public assets under his care.

Wike in an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Thursday had attacked Obi for leaving PDP, saying it showed he lacked character and integrity.

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But Obi replied Wike on Friday in an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, said “Wike talks

How We Can End Child Poverty In Nigeria – Osinbajo

How We Can End Child Poverty In Nigeria – Osinbajo

Nigeria’s Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo have asserted that child poverty would only end in Nigeria if there is a convergence of political, religious and cultural resources.

He said this Friday while speaking at the presentation of the Situation Analysis of Children in Nigeria (SITAn) Document at Transcorp Hotel, Abuja.

The event was jointly organised by the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, UNICEF, other collaborating Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and development partners.

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‘I believe that we can in this decade permanently end child poverty