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How 3,149 Nigerians Contributed For My APC Forms – Nwajiuba

How 3,149 Nigerians Contributed For My APC Forms – Nwajiuba

May 25, 2022 3:40 am

Former Minister of State for Education and presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, says 3,150 Nigerians raised money to purchase his ₦100 million Expression of Interest and Nomination forms.

The minister narrated that even a local farmer in Nasarawa brought him 150 yams to sell as part of his contribution to procure the forms.

Nwajiuba made the revelation while reacting to a report making the rounds that his presidential campaign was sponsored by some oil moguls.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the former minister was the first cabinet member in …

Kogi: Dino Melaye Loses Senatorial Ticket To TJ Yusuf

Kogi: Dino Melaye Loses Senatorial Ticket To TJ Yusuf

May 24, 2022 2:29 pm

Controversial Statesman and the former lawmaker representing Kogi West, Senator Dino Melaye in a sad turn of events has lost the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket to a serving House Representatives member, Hon. T.J Yusuf.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that there was a tight deadlock in the Kogi West PDP Senatorial primary election where Dino Melaye scored 88 and TJ Yusuf polled 88 votes, which led to a rerun election on Tuesday.

In the rerun election conducted on Tuesday, Hon. T. J. Yusuf defeated Sen. Dino Melaye by 163 to 99 votes to pick the PDP ticket.

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Blackmail: Ondo Govt Reiterates Resolve Against Cocoa Farmers

Blackmail: Ondo Govt Reiterates Resolve Against Cocoa Farmers

May 24, 2022 2:13 pm

The Ondo State Government under the cabinet of Governor Akeredolu has expressed its displeasure over the manner in which Cocoa farmers in Ofosu, Idanre Local Government Area have been handling their planned relocation for better output.

The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Agriculture and Agribusiness, Pastor Akin Olotu made it known that the government and his agency will not succumb to blackmail from the farmers.

The farmers who had a few weeks ago protested the alleged sale of their farmland to a Chinese company, petitioned Governor Akeredolu through their lawyer Tope Temokun to investigate the SSA …

2023: Emefiele Strikes Off Suit Against INEC, Malami

2023: Emefiele Strikes Off Suit Against INEC, Malami

May 24, 2022 2:00 pm

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has expressly withdrawn the suit he filed against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Attorney-General of the Federation over his presidential ambition.

Emefiele, through his counsel, S.T. Maliki, told Justice Ahmed Mohammed that a notice of discontinuance had been filed and served on the defendants in the matter.

The development occurred shortly after the matter was called.

Maliki, who held the brief of Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, said though the matter was scheduled for the mention, they had Emefiele’s instruction to withdraw the suit.

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2023 Wike, Masari Makes Strong Case For Nigeria’s Unity

Gov Wike Fires All His Commissioners, Chief Of Staff

May 24, 2022 8:06 am

In a suprising turn of events, the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has dissolved the State Executive Council  by firing all the cabinet members indefinitely with effect from Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by his spokesman, Kelvin Ebiri.

The statement said “The Chief of Staff to Governor and Senior Special Assistant (Protocol), have also been relieved of their office.

“His Excellency, Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, commends the members the Rivers State Executive Council for their service and contribution to the development of the State.

He has also wished them the best in …

Panic As Gunmen Kill Seven, Injure Five In Kaduna Community

Another APC Aspirant In Kwara Attacked By Gunmen

May 24, 2022 8:04 am

As politicians in the country take some more extreme measures to tighten up their security, some gunmen, in the early hours of Tuesday, in Igosi, Oke-ero Local Government Area of Kwara State, attacked a House of Representatives aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Kayode Bankole who luckily escaped unharmed.

Bankole had gone to visit the delegates at the Igosi-Imode Ward, to solicit their support for the forthcoming primaries of the APC when he was attacked on his way to his hometown in Ekan.

The have also been reports that Bankole, however, escaped by the …

Biden Vows To Militarily Confront China If Taiwan Is Invaded

Biden Vows To Militarily Confront China If Taiwan Is Invaded

May 24, 2022 5:39 am

The President of the United States, Joe Biden has warned that China was ‘flirting with danger’ while vowing that the United States would defend Taiwan militarily if Beijing invades it as being speculated.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that this is the second time in eight months he has made that vow.

‘That’s the commitment we made,’ he said when asked if Washington would intervene militarily against an attempt to forcibly take control of self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing considers a renegade province to be unified with the mainland.

‘We agreed with the One China policy, we signed on to …

I Will Not Rest Until Peace Returns To Nigeria, Buhari Assures

I Will Not Rest Until Peace Returns To Nigeria, Buhari Assures

May 24, 2022 5:26 am

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that he is committed to restoring peace to Nigeria before he leaves office.

Buhari stressed that his administration would not relent until peace was restored in the country.

He gave the assurance while speaking at the 58th anniversary of the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) in Kano on Monday.

Read Also: OPC Charges Buhari To Apologise To Shagari, Awolowo

According to Buhari: ‘The huge investment in the Nigeria Air Force has helped to turn the tide against terrorist and non-state actors in our nation.

‘In furtherance of our drive to continue …

2023 Presidency Emefiele Withdraws Case Against INEC, Malami

2023 Presidency: Emefiele Withdraws Case Against INEC, Malami

May 24, 2022 5:20 am

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has withdrawn the suit he filed against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Attorney-General of the Federation over his presidential ambition.

Emefiele, through his counsel, S.T. Maliki, told Justice Ahmed Mohammed that a notice of discontinuance had been filed and served on the defendants in the matter.

The development occurred shortly after the matter was called.

Maliki, who held the brief of Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, said though the matter was scheduled for the mention, they had Emefiele’s instruction to withdraw the suit.

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Kano Explosion Ganduje Condoles With Victims Donates N14m

Kano Explosion: Ganduje Condoles With Victims Donates ₦14m

May 24, 2022 5:15 am

The Government of Kano State has announced the donation ₦14 million to the families of victims of the recent bomb explosion in the Sabon-Garri area of the State.

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje made the disclosure yesterday while speaking during the courtesy visit by President Muhammadu Buhari to the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero.

The governor claimed that his government took immediate steps to save the lives of the victims and to evacuate the remains of those who died in the explosion.

Read Also: Bomb Laden Vechicle Intercepted In Kano State

Addressing President Buhari, Ganduje said: ‘The families of the nine …

Music Star, Banky W Wins PDP House Of Reps Ticket In Lagos

Music Star, Banky W Wins PDP House Of Reps Ticket In Lagos

May 24, 2022 4:52 am

A Nigerian music executive, Mr Olubankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, was on Monday declared the winner of the PDP primary for the Eti-Osa constituency House of Representatives ticket in the 2023 general election.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Banky W had a landslide victory, polling 28 out of 31 votes cast by delegates at the primary.

He contested against a legal practitioner, Mr Sam Aiboni, who polled three votes.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the delegates consisted of 31 ad hoc members of the PDP and one national delegate.

The Returning Officer, Mr …

2023 Obasanjo Meets Wike, Ortom, Seeks Justice, Fairness

2023: Obasanjo Meets Wike, Ortom, Seeks Justice, Fairness

May 24, 2022 4:37 am

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday night held a closed-door meeting with three Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors in Abeokuta, Ogun State, ahead of the 2023 Presidential primary of the party.

Obasanjo met with Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Samuel Ortom (Benue State), and a former Cross River Governor, Donald Duke.

Our correspondent gathered that the governors arrived at Obasanjo’s residence at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library at 6.40pm in a long convoy and went straight into a closed-door meeting which lasted for about an hour.

Read Also: 2023: ‘Nigeria Needs Mad Leaders’ – Obasanjo

Wike said he …

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