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U.S To Inaugurate Conflict Monitor For Russian War

May 18, 2022 10:32 am

In a move to further publicize the real state of things between the two war torn countries which are Ukraine and Russia, the United States (U.S.) has established a new conflict monitoring body which will be used to build legal cases against Russia for crimes committed during its war on Ukraine.

“The Conflict Observatory will ensure that crimes committed by Russia’s forces are documented and perpetrators are held accountable,” State Department spokesman, Ned Price, said on Tuesday as he announced the creation of the body.

He had all the programme would capture, analyse, and make publicly available open-source information and …

I Won In 2019 But APC Stole My Mandate, Atiku Claims

I Won In 2019 But APC Stole My Mandate, Atiku Claims

May 18, 2022 7:08 am

A presidential aspirant on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has said that he won the 2019 Presidential election but was robbed of the mandate by the All Progressive Congress (APC). 

He alleged that the APC denied him. the mandate given to him by voters in 2019 using the power of incumbency and the instrument of the Federal Government.

‘Under no circumstance will that be allowed to repeat itself again in the 2023 elections should the party give me the mandate to contest,’ he said.

The Waziri Adamawa was speaking to …

Presidency Blasts Northern Elders Over Secession Comments

Presidency Blasts Northern Elders Over Secession Comments

May 18, 2022 6:59 am

The Presidency, on Tuesday, slammed the Northern Elders Forum for what it called ‘delusional arrogance’ over its call for some section of the country to break up from Nigeria. 

This is in reaction to earlier comments by the spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, in which he said the country should not go into another civil war for the sake of keeping those in the southeast who desire to secede.

In a widely-circulated clip, Baba-Ahmed who spoke to journalists said, “We said if secession is what every Igbo wants, and this is what the Igbos want, …

APC Weakens In Kano As Ex-Gov, Ibrahim Shekarau Joins NNPP

APC Weakens In Kano As Ex-Gov, Ibrahim Shekarau Joins NNPP

May 18, 2022 6:12 am

The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) received a major blow yesterday following the confirmation that a former Governor of the State, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau has officially joined the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) from the ruling party.

The former DG of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s Support Group AbdulMumin Jibrin, who recently joined the NNPP made the disclosure via a tweet on his official Twitter page.

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The tweet reads, “BREAKING- Sen Ibrahim Shekarau joins NNPP. Details later.”

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that Senator Rabiu …

2023 Why I Can’t Run For Presidency Now, Adesina Speaks

2023: Why I Can’t Run For Presidency Now, Adesina Speaks

May 18, 2022 5:40 am

The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwunmi Adesina, has broken silence about the real reasons he can’t run for the number one seat in Nigeria going into 2023.

He made his reasons known in a statement on Tuesday titled, ‘Statement by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank’ which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York.

Recall that a support group had purportedly purchased and submitted the ₦100m Presidential form of the All Progressives Congress for the top banker a few days ago.

In the statement, Adesina disclosed that his current responsibility as the AfDB’s president won’t …

2023 Election U.S. To Slam Visa Ban On Promoters Of

2023 Election: U.S. To Slam Visa Ban On Promoters Of Violence

May 18, 2022 5:33 am

The United States of America has revealed that it will impose visa restrictions on anyone who promotes violence ahead of Nigeria’s general elections in 2023.

America’s Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, Mr Michael Gonzales and ambassadorial nominee to Zambia, issued out the warning at an international conference.

The conference which had the theme: “United States Policy and Nigeria’s National Decisions in the 2023 Elections”, was held at School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington DC .

It virtually, brought together Nigerian and American policy communities to discuss issues around the 2023 general elections.

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Osinbajo Bags ‘Leadership Person Of The Year’ Award

Osinbajo Bags ‘Leadership Person Of The Year’ Award

May 18, 2022 5:30 am

The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has been formally presented with the award for Leadership Person of the Year 2021 at the Leadership Newspapers’ Annual Conference and Awards ceremony in Abuja.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that in January, Osinbajo had been named the Leadership Person of the Year 2021, alongside the Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO), Nigeria’s Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

The newspaper had stressed in its citation that the VP is a worthy recipient of the award “for his key role in steadying the ship of state through the storms as well as laying the foundation …

Buhari Congratulates Somali New President, Preaches Unity

Buhari Congratulates Somali New President, Preaches Unity

May 18, 2022 4:10 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the newly elected President of Somalia, Hassan Mahmud, ‘for successfully staging a comeback after being unseated in 2017.’

In a statement by Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari stated that ‘the re-election of Hassan Mahmud is a significant indication that the people of Somalia appreciate his efforts to unite and rebuild the country after decades of civil war and terrorist activities.’

According to Buhari, ‘President Mahmud’s return to power is a resounding vote of confidence in his ability and leadership skills, which he had demonstrated while he was previously in power, …

We Have Run Out Of Petrol, Sri Lanka New PM Tells Citizens

We Have Run Out Of Petrol, Sri Lanka New PM Tells Citizens

May 17, 2022 4:19 am

Sri Lanka’s newly appointed prime minister has disclosed that the cash-strapped island nation has run out of petrol stock, even as he pointed out that the country desperately needed to obtain $75m in foreign exchange over the next few days to pay for essential imports, including medicine.

Speaking on Monday in an address to the nation, as the country suffers from fuel and medicine shortages Ranil Wickremesinghe lamented; ‘We have run out of petrol … At the moment, we only have petrol stocks for a single day’.

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2023 How Buhari Sacked Ministers Who Failed To Resign ―Falana

2023: How Buhari Sacked Ministers Who Failed To Resign ―Falana

May 17, 2022 4:04 am

Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has shared insights as to how President Muhammadu Buhari summoned and sacked ministers involved in politics who failed to submit their letters of resignation.

Africa Daily News, New York had a few days ago reported that the Minister of Labour and Employment Media Office had dismissed the claims by Falana, that the Minister, Chris Ngige withdrew his resignation letter after the valedictory session with the President, Buhari last Friday.

In a statement in Abuja, the office said the minister neither wrote nor submitted a resignation letter, adding that ‘Falana is embarrassing the public …

Pauline Tallen Makes U-Turn, Drops 2023 Ambition 

Pauline Tallen Makes U-Turn, Drops 2023 Ambition 

May 16, 2022 1:05 pm

In an unforseen move, the ersthwile Minister of Women Affairs, Minister Pauline Tallen has announced that she would be dropping any interests whatsoever that regards to pursuing her senatorial ambition despite attending a farewell event for members of President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet members interested in contesting for positions in the 2023 election.

The Minister had on May 8 announced that she will be vying for the Plateau South Senatorial seat in the 2023 general elections.

Buhari had at the last Wednesday meeting of the Federal issued a directive to all appointees seeking nomination ahead of the APC primaries to resign …

Timpire Sylva Drops Baton, Withdraws Presidential Bid

Timpire Sylva Drops Baton, Withdraws Presidential Bid

May 16, 2022 12:50 pm

The Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva has made a u-turn and withdrawn from the presidential race in the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The petroleum minister had given his reason as having considered the enormous work at the ministry and thus had to let go of his presidential ambitions.

Read Also: Timipre Sylva: Nobody Will Repair Nigeria For Us

An official at the ministry who chose to remain anonymous said Sylva withdrew from the race to support President Muhammadu Buhari in his quest to achieve a robust oil sector.

“He promised to consult the leader of the country

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