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2023 How Govs Made Me APC Flagbearer, Tinubu Reveals

2023: How Governors Made Me APC Flagbearer, Tinubu Reveals

October 24, 2022 6:38 am

The presidential flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Ahmed Bola Tinubu, has admitted that without the due diligence of the party governors, he would not have become the candidate.

The former Governor of Lagos State is full of praises for the Governors over the roles they played.

‘You firmly stood by me at the hours of needs during the Primary Contests of our Party and that made me the Candidate of the APC and that is a great source of pride because others are still battling their governors,‘ he said.

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Don't Vote Along Religious Lines – Tinubu Urges Christians

Don’t Vote Along Religious Lines – Tinubu Urges Christians

October 24, 2022 6:04 am

Ahead of next year’s general election, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday in Kano, called on the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to eschew religious sentiment and vote for him in the 2023 presidential election, insisting that he is the best candidate to give Nigeria good leadership.

Tinubu made this known while speaking during an interface with CAN leadership in Kano led by the state chairman, Rev. Samuel Adeyemo.

Speaking at Africa House, Government House, Kano, the APC presidential candidate, reminded the Christian leaders that he is married to a pastor, insisting that …

Ooni Of Ife Set To Marry Sixth Wife Today

Ooni Of Ife Set To Marry Sixth Wife Today

October 24, 2022 5:52 am

Less than one week after the traditional ruler of Yoruba Kingdom Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, got married to his fifth wife, the king is set to tie the knot with his sixth wife, Princess Temitope Adesegun on Monday.

This was made known by Moses Olafare the spokesperson, in a Facebook post on Sunday which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York Palace.

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The Ijebu princess, who was the former Personal Assistant to the late Secretary to the Lagos State Government during the …

Turkey Condemns US Pressure On Saudi Arabia As ‘Not Correct’

Turkey Condemns US Pressure On Saudi Arabia As ‘Not Correct’

October 24, 2022 5:45 am

The Foreign Minister of Turkey, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has asserted that it was not right for the United States to pressure Saudi Arabia after oil producers in the OPEC+announced production cuts despite U.S. objections.

‘We see that a country has threatened Saudi Arabia, especially recently. This bullying is not correct,’ Çavuşoğlu said at a news conference in southern Turkey.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that President Joe Biden said last week ‘there will be consequences’ for U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ announced it would cut its oil output target.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has said …

Intrigues As Rishi Sunak Declares Bid To Become Next UK PM

Intrigues As Rishi Sunak Declares Bid To Become Next UK PM

October 24, 2022 5:20 am

Former British finance minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday announced that he will run to be UK’s next prime minister, making it the second bid to lead the country in months.

‘The United Kingdom is a great country but we face a profound economic crisis. That’s why I am standing to be leader of the Conservative Party and your next prime minister,’ he said on Twitter.

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Former British PM, Boris Johnson yesterday dramatically pulled out from what will have been an audacious bid to return to power within …

God Will Decide Nigeria’s President, Oba Of Benin Tells Atiku

God Will Decide Nigeria’s President, Oba Of Benin Tells Atiku

October 23, 2022 12:56 am

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II yesterday informed the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Abubakar Atiku that only God will decide who Nigeria’s next president will be.

The Monarch made this known when he received Atiku and his team at his palace ahead of his campaign rally at Edo State.

The monarch wished Atiku well in his aspirations to lead the country and charged him to fulfill his campaign promises if he given the mandate to lead.

‘Your Excellency, we have been following your statements and assurances, we pray to God Almighty and our ancestors …

Benue Killings Ortom Gets Fresh Offer From Buhari

Benue Killings: Ortom Gets Fresh Offer From Buhari

October 23, 2022 12:54 am

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has once again reached out to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, pledging the full support of the Federal administration with regard to assisting him and the people of Benue with resources to investigate the latest herder-farmer killings.

In a statement issued Saturday through his spokesman, Garba Shehu, the President pointed out that it was ‘unacceptable for lives to be taken by herdsmen and farmers alike.’

Buhari, who also used the opportunity to commiserate with the people of Benue State, declared that politics must be set aside to bridge divisions in the interests of …

World Bio Summit President Buhari Jets Off To South Korea

World Bio Summit: President Buhari Jets Off To South Korea

October 23, 2022 12:52 am

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari will on Sunday (today) depart Abuja for Seoul, South Korea, to participate in the First World Bio Summit 2022.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the event which is jointly organised by the Government of the Republic of Korea and the World Health Organisation (WHO), the two-day Summit (October 25-26), has the theme: ‘The Future of Vaccine and Bio-Health.’

According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, late Saturday, Nigeria was one of the countries invited to the Summit. According to him, the invitation was based on her selection with five other …

Russia Reacts To Boris Johnson's Resignation As UK PM

Boris Johnson Lands In UK As Sunak Heads On For PM Race

October 22, 2022 8:47 pm

The former prime minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson has on Saturday returned to Britain from a holiday which he had taken to launch an audacious political comeback, as Conservative leadership rival Rishi Sunak had managed to reach the minimum threshold to contest the UK’s top job.

Johnson had reportedly cut short a Caribbean trip to finally join the seemingly three-person race which had opened up to replace outgoing leader Liz Truss, with allies telling British media that he was “up for it”.

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Ukum Massacre: Buhari Frowns At Latest Killings In Benue

October 22, 2022 8:32 pm

The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has finally condemned some of the recent attacks which had taken place in Benue State.

It had been reported that over 50 persons had been gunned down by some suspected herdsmen in Gbeji town in Ukum LGA of Benue State and the President had also revealed that it is unacceptable for lives to be taken by herdsmen and farmers alike.

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According to him, no one should attack anyone because of their way of life. Neither should anyone take revenge on others for injustice …

Surprise As Far-Right Meloni Emerge Italy’s First Woman PM

Surprise As Far-Right Meloni Emerge Italy’s First Woman PM

October 22, 2022 6:11 am

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni has been named the new prime minister of Italy becoming the first woman to head a government in the European country.

Eurosceptic and anti-immigration who are her post-fascist Brothers of Italy party — won September 25 legislative polls but needs outside support to form a government.

Meloni’s appointment is an historic event for the eurozone’s third largest economy and for Brothers of Italy, which has never been in government.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the 45-year-old from Rome will now name her ministers who will be sworn in on Saturday in front of President …

I Will Copy Buhari's Style Of Fighting Corruption – Tinubu

I Will Copy Buhari’s Style Of Fighting Corruption – Tinubu

October 22, 2022 5:43 am

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has declared that if elected into power next year, he will continue fighting corruption as President Muhammadu Buhari did.

Tinubu vowed to continue Buhari’s civil service reforms to bring down corruption.

He made the pledge while unveiling his campaign policy document in Abuja.

Tinubu said his administration would ensure the reduction of waste in the civil services if he succeeds Buhari in 2023.

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‘We will continue the work of the current administration in reforming the civil service …

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