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Campaigns I Will Suspend Governance Henceforth – Obaseki

Campaigns: I Will Suspend Governance Henceforth – Obaseki

Mr. Godwin Obaseki who is the Governor of Edo State on Friday declared that henceforth, governance in the state will take a back seat while ensuring that the presidential candidate of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar wins the next general election will be his primary assignment.

He made the declaration while speaking at the official inauguration of the state PDP Presidential Campaign Council in Benin which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

‘As from today, governance will take back seat while campaign will take front seat until Atiku emerge victorious’, the governor said.

Obaseki …

Roads In Nigeria Are In A Terrible Shape., Obasanjo laments

Nigerian Roads In Terrible Shape, Obasanjo Laments

A former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has decried the deplorable condition of the Nigerian roads calling for serious actions to fix the menace. 

Obasanjo pointed out that the deplorable state of the Nigerian roads was very much as capable of impeding successful business movements.

The former President made this known while speaking on Thursday, at a lecture delivered by a Legal Icon, Chief Mike Ozekhome(SAN), titled: ‘The Place of Education in a crisis-ridden Nigeria’ , commermorating the 10th convocation ceremonies of the Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti(ABUAD).

Obasanjo who arrived late to the event, explained his …

Nnmadi Kanu Is Flight Risk, We Can't Release Him - FG

Nnmadi Kanu Is Flight Risk, We Can’t Release Him – FG

The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed an appeal on seven grounds against the October 13 Court of Appeal judgment which had discharged the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.

The Nigerian Government also urged the Supreme Court to set aside the Appeal court judgment and restore the charge against the respondent to be tried at the trial court.

In a motion on notice in support of the appeal, the government is also seeking a stay of execution of the judgment of the court presided over by Justice Jummai Sankey, pending the hearing and final determination …

2023 Why Peter Obi Is Better Than Atiku – PDP Chieftain

2023: Why Peter Obi Is Better Than Atiku – PDP Chieftain

Mr. Sampson Orji who is a chieftain of the opposition of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and was also the governorship aspirant of the party in Abia State, has declared his unalloyed support for Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP in a shocking move. 

Orji made this known in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Friday.

According to him, his preference for Obi against his party’s (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, was acnhored on Obi’s competence which was vital at this point for Nigeria.

He went on further to posit that …

UK Party To Elect New Leader Oct. 28 After Kicking Out Truss

UK Party To Elect New Leader Oct. 28 After Kicking Out Truss

Liz Truss on Thursday officially resigned as British Prime Minister after her party members revolted against her just after 45 days in office.

According to reports, the Conservative Party, which presently holds a big majority in parliament will not be needing to call a nationwide election for another two years, and will elect a new leader by Oct. 28. That contest is likely to pit ex-finance minister Rishi Sunak against Penny Mordaunt, however, the race could also see the return of former premier Boris Johnson, who was booted out in July when his ministers resigned en masse to force him

Inclusion Of Members In APC PCC Shocking - CAN President

Inclusion Of Our Members In APC PCC Shocking – CAN President

The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has expressed serious shock following the inclusion of some members of the Christian body in the updates Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a statement on Thursday which was made available to Africa Daily News, New York, the CAN leader distanced himself from such political involvement, stressing that those involved are not working on behalf of CAN but themselves.

His words: ‘My attention as President of CAN has been drawn to the revised list of members of the Tinubu/Shettima 2023 Presidential Campaign

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Arrogance: Ronaldo Banished From Man United Squad

As more woes fall on him, Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Manchester United has been completely plunged into some fresh doubts after he had been punished for his recent arrogant attitude by being dropped from the squad for Saturday’s clash with Chelsea following his tantrum against Tottenham.

It had been reported that Ronaldo had stormed down the Old Trafford tunnel with several minutes remaining in the Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Tottenham on Wednesday.

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The 37-year-old star had also reportedly told United manager Erik ten Hag …

UK PM Position I Won’t Endorse Anyone - Boris Johnson

UK PM: Liz Truss Quits, Johnson Expected To Make Return

The former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson has been billed to stand in the contest which has been thrown open to finally replace Liz Truss after the latter had tendered in her resignation for failing to fulfil her mandates.

The former prime minister, Johnson who had only left his office some six weeks ago has taken some soundings from his friends and he has revealed that he believes that he can turn the Conservative Party around.

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Reports have also shown that some several Tory …

2023 Obi Announces Suspension Of campaign, Gives Reasons

2023: Obi Announces Suspension Of Campaign, Gives Reasons

The presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has announced a suspension of his 2023 presidential campaign while disclosing the reasons for doing so. 

The former Anambra governor disclosed this on Wednesday when he visited the Benue State Governor in Abuja.

His decision was influenced by the plight of citizens who were affected by the flood that caused havoc in several places in the country last week.

Obi also called on the presidential candidates of Peoples Democratic Party, and the ruling All Progressives Congress, Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu to follow suit.

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Senate Summons Niger Delta Minister Over Alleged ₦480B Fraud

Senate Summons Niger Delta Minister Over Alleged ₦480B Fraud

The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr. Umana Okon Umana, over an alleged plot to divert ₦480 billion intervention fund which belongs to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and domiciled it in the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, without the approval of the National Assembly.

The Minister has been told to appear before the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, chaired by Senator Ayo Akinyelure (PDP Ondo Central) upon receipt of petition being investigated by the panel.

According to the petition, Umana has perfected plans to seek Presidential approval to collect the …

Lagos Wike’s Endorsement Of Sanwo-Olu Unsurprising – Jandor

Lagos: Wike’s Endorsement Of Sanwo-Olu Unsurprising – Jandor

Mr. Jide Adeniran, who is the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State,  has asserted that no one should express shock over the recent endorsement of Babajide Sanwo-Olu by Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, pointing out that there was never a time he had never supported his governorship ambition.

The PDP governorship candidate popularly who is popularly referred to as Jandor made this known on Wednesday when he appeared on Channels Television Politics Today which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

He said, ‘As a matter of fact, what happened (referring to
How El-Rufai Told ‘Blatant Lies’ On Arrest By Obi - Tanko

How El-Rufai Told ‘Blatant Lies’ On Arrest By Obi – Tanko

The Labour Party (LP) has lambasted the Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over what they described as ‘blatant lies’, after the former FCT boss had on Monday claimed LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi, arrested him in Anambra in 2013.

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that El-Rufai had narrated the story of how he was arrested in Anambra State when Obi was governor a decade ago.

Shortly after making the claim, an old footage had gone viral almost immediately, purportedly showing where El-Rufai, in an interview after the supposed arrest, said three AK-47 wielding operatives picked him …