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Allowance Scandal Why We Can’t Arrest PDP Officials — EFCC

Allowance Scandal: Why We Can’t Arrest PDP Officials — EFCC

October 3, 2022 7:23 am

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that may not invite Iyorchia Ayu, nation­al chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and other members of the Nation­al Working Committee (NWC) over the financial scandal rock­ing the major opposition party.

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that about six NWC members, includ­ing the Deputy National Chair­man (South), Taofeek Arapaja; National Woman Leader, Prof. Stella Effah-Attoe; National Vice Chairman (South-South), Chief Dan Orbih, and three others returned last weekend over N122 million which they described as “mysterious pay­ment” into the party’s coffers.

In separate letters to the PDP, …

2023 Election Pyrates Demands Neutrality From Buhari

2023 Election: Pyrates Demands Neutrality From Buhari

October 3, 2022 7:03 am

The National Association of Seadogs, Pyrates Confraternity has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to be neutral during the conduct of the 2023 general elections.

It has therefore made a case for the withdrawal of three nominees for the positions of Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC) over allegations of political partisanship.

Africa Daily News, New York reports shortly after the Presidency submitted the names of 19 nominees for the positions of REC, several petitions were written against the nomination of Prof Mohammed Bashir Lawal, Mrs. Queen Elizabeth Agu, and Mrs. Ugochi Pauline Onyeaka based on reports of partisanship which violates the constitutional …

2023 Tinubu Reacts To Death Rumours, Releases Video

2023: Tinubu Reacts To Death Rumours, Releases Video

October 3, 2022 6:33 am

Ahead of next year’s general elections, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has denied reports that he has withdrawn from the race.

In a Twitter post, Tinubu posted a short video of himself on a treadmill last night, in a bid to debunk rumours making the rounds.

The former Lagos State Governor captioned it: ‘Many have said I have died; others claim I have withdrawn from the presidential campaign.

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He wrote further; ‘Well… Nope.

‘This is the reality: I am strong, …

European Leaders Frown At Russian Annexations In Ukraine

European Leaders Frown At Russian Annexations In Ukraine

October 2, 2022 6:28 pm

Reports have revealed that some of the presidents of some of the nine NATO countries which are located in the central and eastern Europe had declared on Sunday they would never recognise the recent annexation by Russia of Ukrainian territory.

Their reaction is also coming two days after the Russian President Vladimir Putin had signed some of the treaty documents to annex four Moscow-occupied regions of Ukraine — Donetsk, Kherson, Lugansk, and Zaporizhzhia — following “referendums” the West has dismissed as “sham”.

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The presidents issued a joint statement saying they …

New York City Mayor, Adams Lauds Nigerians On Independence

New York City Mayor, Adams Lauds Nigerians On Independence

October 2, 2022 5:27 pm

Eric Adams who is the New York City Mayor, has finally joined numerous Nigerians from all walks of life to laud and also celebrate the 62nd independence anniversary of their homeland which had occurred yesterday.

Adams who had given a speech at the Independence Day Carnival had also on Saturday evening, paid some glowing tribute to Nigerians for their resilience and also their unique social and cultural life.

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Adams reiterated, “I remember landing in Lagos. I remember landing on a Monday and not sleeping again until Sunday.

“No one throws …

Tinubu Is The Most Qualified Presidential Candidate – Gbenga Daniel

Tinubu Is The Most Qualified Presidential Candidate – Gbenga Daniel

October 2, 2022 5:26 pm

Otunba Gbenga Daniel who is a former governor of Ogun State has on Sunday described the Presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, as the only most qualified candidate among all the contestants who are vying for the top most political job in the country come 2023.

Daniel had also made this disclosure at an empowerment programme which had been put together by Gateway Front Foundation and the Gateway Movement, held in Sagamu which is the headquarters of Sagamu local government area of Ogun State.

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The …

2023: Obi's Supporters Shutdown Lagos, Delta, Kaduna, Others

2023: Obi’s Supporters Shutdown Lagos, Delta, Kaduna, Others

October 2, 2022 6:39 am

Supporters of the Labour Party (LP), presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, yesterday, held simultaneous rallies across many states of the country to drum up support for Obi as Nigerians marked 62 years of independence.

The hugely attended rallies, which saw the supporters, who call regard themselves as Obi-dients, marching through some major cities of Lagos, Delta, Abia, Osun, Kaduna, Akwa Ibom, Edo, and Bauchi among others, caused traffic snarls in some of the areas.

The rallies also took the shine off the 62nd Independence anniversary in some states, especially in Delta.

In Lagos, the rallies, tagged #4millionmaforObi/Datti, were held …

2023 Wike, Makinde, Ortom, others will work for PDP – Okowa

2023: Wike, Makinde, Ortom, Others Will Work For PDP – Okowa

October 2, 2022 6:25 am

The Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, and the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman, Adolphus Wabara, have assured that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and other aggrieved members will work for the party’s victory in 2023.

While fielding questions after a close door meeting with the BoT Special Reconciliation Committee on Saturday in Abuja, Okowa expressed hope that Governor Wike, Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Samuel Ortom (Benue), Lawrence Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and other aggrieved members would come onboard.

Okowa also hinted that the governors are discussing among …

Independence: US Salutes Nigeria, Vows To Lend Support

Independence: US Salutes Nigeria, Vows To Lend Support

October 2, 2022 6:17 am

The United States of America has sent a goodwill message to the Government and People of Nigeria on the 62nd independence anniversary of Nigeria on October 1, 2022.

US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, said this in a statement issued on Saturday by the US Embassy in Abuja, made available to journalists.

US also pledged to support Nigeria’s war on terrorism.

Blinken in the statement said: ‘the partnership between our two countries is strong and is built on our shared values of democracy, diversity, and a spirit of entrepreneurship.

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2023 Vote For Only Credible Candidates, CAN Urges Nigerians

2023: Vote For Only Credible Candidates, CAN Urges Nigerians

October 2, 2022 6:08 am

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has called on Nigerians to only vote for people who are credible in the next polls.

The President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement on Sunday, called on Nigerians to look out for politicians who are genuine and sincere in their quest to provide the basic things that would be catalysts for the socioeconomic growth and development of Nigeria.

He said: ‘As we march towards the next general elections, let us bear in mind that we have a stake in this country, hence we should …

Peter Obi’s Lagos Rally Suggests APC's Decline - Bwala

Peter Obi’s Lagos Rally Suggests APC’s Decline – Bwala

October 2, 2022 5:51 am

Daniel Bwala who is a spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign has the rally by supporters of Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, in Kaduna shows the decline of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the state.

He said this in a series of tweets on Saturday. Obi’s supporters, earlier in the day, conducted a ‘one million march’ in various states to mark Independence Day.

Reacting, Bwala said Atiku made Obi popular, and ‘the crowd at Pitobi @PeterObi rally in Kaduna despite @elrufai…suggest the decline of APC in that state. This is even labour, not PDP, Obi …

Prerogative of Mercy: Sanwo-Olu Approves Release Of 46 Inmates

Prerogative of Mercy: Sanwo-Olu Approves Release Of 46 Inmates

October 1, 2022 8:36 pm

Babajide Sanwo-Olu who is the Governor of Lagos State has also approved the release of up to 46 inmates from some of the various correctional facilities in Lagos state.

Sanwo-Olu’s action had also gotten to follow the recommendation which had been made by the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy.

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The governor had also commuted the death sentences of some other six inmates to life imprisonment as had been released by Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), Commissioner for Information.

The official had also noted that the release and committal orders had …

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