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Capitol Assault Trump Jr. Testifies Before Probe Committee

Capitol Assault Trump Jr. Testifies Before Probe Committee

May 6, 2022 12:12 am

The eldest son of former American President Donald Trump has appeared before the congressional committee investigating the 2021 assault on the Capitol, Africa Daily News, New York has gathered.

Donald Trump Jr. was a top figure in his father’s 2020 re-election campaign and one of the most high-profile spreaders of the defeated leader’s false claims of widespread election fraud.

He was with Trump in the Oval Office before the president’s speech at the January 6, 2021 “Stop the Steal” rally that inflamed a mob that laid siege to the Capitol as lawmakers were certifying Joe Biden’s victory.

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Group Hails Buhari’s Acknowledgement Of Military Successes

Group Hails Buhari’s Acknowledgement Of Military Successes

May 5, 2022 1:24 pm

An, NGO, The Unity Advocacy Group has lauded the acknowledgement of the successes recorded by the Military in the ongoing fight against insecurity by President Muhammadu Buhari in his recent Eid- el-fitr  message to Nigerians.

The Convener of the group, Mr Ifeanyi Aigbedion in a statement on Thursday, said the President’s message had shown presidential approval of the efforts of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

Aigbedion said that President Buhari in his message declared that the battle waged against the terrorists who were falsely masquerading under the name of Islam was approaching its conclusion.

He quoted Buhari as saying, “the …

Oshiomhole Joins 2023 Presidential Race

Oshiomhole Joins 2023 Presidential Race

May 5, 2022 2:52 am

Mr Adams  Oshiomhole, a former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has joined the 2023 presidential race on the party’s platform.

Oshiomhole, also a former Edo governor said this when he addressed a group of supporters and well wishers at Cyprian Ekwensi Centre for Arts and Culture, Abuja on Wednesday.

“I am not here to lament all the imperfections, I have come to have a conversation as to what I believe we need to do differently to reposition Nigeria on the path of sustainable growth and development,” he said.

Oshiomhole promised to strive hard towards ending the perennial …

2023 Presidency Gov Badaru Purchases APC Form, Joins Race

2023 Presidency: Gov Badaru Purchases APC Form, Joins Race

May 5, 2022 1:05 am

The Governor of Jigawa State, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar on Wednesday joined other interested presidential aspirants to contest for the seat of number one citizen of Nigeria under the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that shortly after his declaration, he has also gone on to acquire the nomination form for N100 million.

Speaking during an APC stakeholders meeting held at Government House Dutse on Tuesday evening, Governor Badaru was said to have declared saying; ‘I will join the Presidential race since everyone knows I’m a highly qualified person to do the job’.…

2023 A Better Nigeria Is In Sight, Osinbajo Assures

2023: A Better Nigeria Is In Sight, Osinbajo Assures

May 5, 2022 1:04 am

Nigeria’s Vice President and presidential aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday asserted that a better Nigeria is in sight and it can only be achieved with the collective efforts of Nigerians.

Osinbajo made this disclosure while speaking in an interview with journalists shortly after he held a closed-door meeting with delegates of the party in Taraba State ahead of the party primaries which is expected later this month.

The aspirant, who was visibly overwhelmed with happiness over the warm reception accorded him and his team in the State submitted that he …

Level Of Tax Evasion In Nigeria Is 'Scandalous', Fayemi Says

Level Of Tax Evasion In Nigeria Is ‘Scandalous’, Fayemi Says

May 5, 2022 1:03 am

The Governor of Ekiti State and 2023 Presidential hopeful, Kayode Fayemi has disclosed that the level of tax evasion in Nigeria is scandalous vowing to reverse it if he becomes President next year.

The governor made this vow when he made an appearance on Channels TV’s Politics Today which was monitored by AfricaDaily News, New York on Wednesday.

Those comments were coming barely hours after he officially declared his intentions to run for President to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari.

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Fayemi lamented that ‘rich hardly pay taxes’ and so …

Nigeria’s Problems Caused By The Elite, Amaechi Laments

Nigeria’s Problems Caused By The Elite, Amaechi Laments

May 5, 2022 1:01 am

Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has asserted that that the elite are the problem of Nigeria while also noting that the country can do much better if the elites can change most of their habits. 

He called on citizens to vote the right people who have proven  capacity into leadership positions to fix the country’s numerous challenges.

Amaechi gave the counsel on on Wednesday at the 2022 World Press Freedom Day celebrations in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.

The former Rivers Governor also called on Nigerians to always hold politicians accountable regardless of the positions they occupy.

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2023 APC Will Not Implode After Primaries – Tinubu

2023: APC Will Not Implode After Primaries – Tinubu

May 5, 2022 12:58 am

A Presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, asserted that party would remain intact after its presidential primaries contrary to widely held insinuations.

He made this disclosure while addressing State House Correspondents shortly after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the APC National Leader had met with Buhari behind closed-doors at the State House last night.

Speaking after the meeting, Tinubu disclosed that Buhari was committed to a transparent democratic process despite rumours making the rounds.

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No Ceasefire Deal Without Russian Withdrawal, Zelenskyy Says

No Ceasefire Deal Without Russian Withdrawal, Zelenskyy Says

May 5, 2022 12:56 am

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday vowed that his country would not accept a deal with Moscow that would allow Russian troops to remain in occupied territory under any circumstances.

Zelenskyy disclosed that Ukrainian forces had already halted the Russian offensive in what he described as the first stage of the conflict. In the second stage, he revealed, Ukraine so everything possible to expel Russian troops from its territory and in the third, he said, the country would move to fully restore its full territorial integrity.

Zelenskyy asserted that he would not accept a ceasefire deal that would allow Russian …

UN Secretary-Gen, Antonio Guterres Meets Buhari In Aso Rock

UN Secretary-Gen, Antonio Guterres Meets Buhari In Aso Rock

May 5, 2022 12:52 am

The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday visited the Presidential Villa Abuja, where he held a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari over the State of affairs of Nigeria.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Guterres was in Borno State on Tuesday where he met with some repentant terrorists and advocated for their re-integration into society, especially those of who surrendered to military authorities voluntarily.

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Sources within the presidency revealed that the meeting between both leaders will centre around security challenges bedevilling Nigeria and solutions open …

2023 APC Extends Sale Of Nomination Forms

2023: APC Announces Extension Of Sale Of Nomination Forms

May 5, 2022 12:49 am

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday announced the extension the party’s sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the 2023 General Elections.

In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka which was made available to Africa Daily New York on Wednesday, the party revealed that the nomination forms will now close on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

Recall that the purchase of the nomination forms was initially supposed to close on Friday, May 6.

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The statement also disclosed …

Wike Hails Yahaya Bello Over Youth Inclusion In Governance

Wike Hails Yahaya Bello Over Youth Inclusion In Governance

May 5, 2022 12:48 am

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has commended his Kogi State counterpart, Yahaya Bello over what he described as his youth inclusiveness in governance.

Wike who is a presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) pointed out that Bello’s inclusion of youths in governance would enable the younger ones learn governance from a young age to become good future leaders.

He gave the commendation on Wednesday when he paid a courtesy visit to Bello at the Kogi governor’s  residence in Lokoja.

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