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VP Osinbajo Condemns Deborah Samuel's Killing In Sokoto

VP Osinbajo Condemns Deborah Samuel’s Killing In Sokoto

May 15, 2022 2:07 am

Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has condemned the brutal killing of Deborah Samuel, a student of the Shehu Shagari College of Education in Sokoto State describing it as a dastardly act.

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that Samuel, a second-year student of the college, was killed on Thursday following an allegation that she had blasphemed Muhammad (SAW), the prophet of Islam.

Speaking at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, the Vice President commended the Sultan of Sokoto, the State Governor and other leaders in the state for condemning the dastardly act, insisting …

2023 Why I Dropped My Gubernatorial Ambition – AGF Malami

2023: Why I Dropped My Gubernatorial Ambition – AGF Malami

May 15, 2022 2:00 am

Despite earlier reports that President Muhammadu Buhari had accepted the resignation of some of his cabinet members, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has come out to clarify that he has not resigned citing several reasons for staying put.

Instead, Malami disclosed he has withdrawn his ambition to contest the 2023 Kebbi State gubernatorial elections.

The AGF stated this in a statement by his media aide, Dr Umar Gwandu which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York.

‘Malami has the right to choose to voluntarily shelve his gubernatorial ambition’ he said.

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2023: Those I Made Are Now Fighting Me, Tinubu Laments

2023: Those I Made Are Now Fighting Me, Tinubu Laments

May 15, 2022 1:45 am

Former Lagos State governor and Presidential aspirant, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday said those he made were now pointing accusing fingers at him maintaining that they will fail in their endeavour.

He made this assertion even as he also promised to eliminate bandits and terrorists from Nigeria.

Tinubu made the remarks in Minna, Niger State capital, yesterday when he addressed All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders and delegates for this month’s convention, held at the Government House Auditorium.

Without mentioning the name of any particular politician, the APC National Leader boasted that he will defeat all of them at the presidential …

Deborah Samuel: Every Tweet Has To Get My Approval - Atiku

Deborah Samuel: Every Tweet Has To Get My Approval – Atiku

May 14, 2022 11:50 am

Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, the Former Vice President of Nigeria as reiterated that every tweet in his official social media handles must get his approval before its publication.

Alhaji Atiku, one of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirants, made this statement on Friday when he paid a consultative visit to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo at the Government House, Benin.

Atiku had earlier reacted to the killing of Miss Deborah Samuel who was accused of blasphemy. The post was soon taken down, generating a lot of social media backlash.

Read Also: Why I Deleted Post Condemning Killing Of Deborah Samuel

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2023 We Don't Need Ethnic, Religious President — Saraki

2023: We Don’t Need Ethnic, Religious President — Saraki

May 14, 2022 5:55 am

A Presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr. Bukola Saraki has disclosed that the country does not need an ethnic or religious President in 2023 but a bridge builder as the country has become more divided than ever in the last seven years of the current administration of Muhammadu Buhari.

He also pointed out that he will create a democratisation of opportunities for all Nigerians regardless of their ethnic, regional, or religious background.

The former Senate President and Governor of Kwara State made this assertion when he visited the Imo State people’s Democratic Party secretariat on …

2023 Buhari Has A Preferred Presidential Candidate – Adesina

2023: Buhari Has A Preferred Presidential Candidate – Adesina

May 14, 2022 4:30 am

Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has revealed that his principal has a favorite candidate to succeed him in 2023 ahead of the 2023 general elections. 

Adesina made the revelation during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today yesterday which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

So far ministers of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; Niger Delta, Godswill Akpabio; Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige; Science, Technology and Innovation, Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba  have joined the presidential race on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

Adesina, who said …

2023 Watch Defections To NNPP, Kalu Warns APC

2023: Watch Defections To NNPP, Kalu Warns APC

May 14, 2022 4:18 am

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu has cautioned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) against underrating the recent defections of high-profile individuals to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), especially in the North-West geo-political zone.

In a brief communique that he issued yesterday, Kalu pointed out that the APC must take a keen look at the current cross-carpeting exercises taking place within the region.

Kalu who recently withdrew from the Presidential race used the opportunity to reiterate his earlier position that the presidency should go North-East if it can’t be conceded to the South-East for equity and …

Nigeria Ready To Help South Sudan, Fight Insurgency - Buhari

Nigeria Ready To Help South Sudan, Fight Insurgency – Buhari

May 14, 2022 4:14 am

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday pledged his administration’s readiness to lend a helping hand to South Sudan in fighting insurgency and restoring cohesion to the country following recent disturbances.

The President made the pledge while receiving in the audience at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Hon. Albino Mathom Ayuel, Special Envoy of President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan.

Speaking to the Special Envoy, he recounted the situation the administration met on the ground in the North East in 2015, and how great strides have been taken in comparison with the present days.

Read Also: Jonathan Hits South Sudan To Play

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Buhari Condemns Deborah’s Killing, Calls For Investigation

Buhari Condemns Deborah’s Killing, Calls For Investigation

May 14, 2022 4:11 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the resort to self-help by a mob which resulted in violence, destruction, and killing of Miss Deborah Samuel in Sokoto State on Thursday.

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that Samuel, a second-year student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, was on Thursday killed following an allegation that she had blasphemed Muhammad (SAW), the prophet of Islam.

While reacting through a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, President Buhari observed that the news of the killing of the young lady by fellow students was a matter of concern.

He, therefore, demanded …

Turkey Opposed To Finland, Sweden NATO Membership - Erdogan

Turkey Opposed To Finland, Sweden NATO Membership – Erdogan

May 14, 2022 4:08 am

The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has claimed that it is not possible for Ankara to support Sweden and Finland in their decision to join the transatlantic military alliance (NATO) in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, signalling a possible hurdle to the two countries’ plans to join the organisation.

Speaking to correspondents in Istanbul on Friday, Erdogan observed that Turkey, which is already part of NATO, did not have what he described as ‘positive views’ on the Scandinavian countries’ moves to seek membership, accusing them of being ‘guesthouses for terrorist organisations’.

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INEC Raises Concern Over Security Ahead Of 2023 Elections

INEC Raises Concern Over Security Ahead Of 2023 Elections

May 14, 2022 4:04 am

Ahead of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised serious concerns about the security challenges in the country.

With the polls due in nine months, it, however, allayed fears that the elections might not hold due to security threats.

INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, expressed these fears while speaking yesterday in Abuja at the second quarterly meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES).

He pointed out that there is enough time for the security agencies to address the situation to ensure people go to their various polling units without concerns …

‘We’ll Be Sad And Joyful Too When Leaving’ – Ministers To Buhari

May 13, 2022 12:51 pm

Most of the outgoing Ministers in President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet have expressed a mixture of sadness and joy when they made it clear to the President that they will be leaving in sadness and joy.

They had appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari for providing ample opportunities to serve in his cabinet and contribute their quota to nation-building.

Speaking on behalf of the other ministers at a valedictory session for appointees leaving the cabinet to pursue political ambitions, the Minister of Niger Delta, Godswill Akpabio, who is among the presidential candidates on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, described working …

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