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Yobe @31 Gov Buni Singles Out Past Leaders For Praise

2023: Tinubu Nominates Gov Buni For An Appointment

October 1, 2022 8:29 pm

Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate has finally gotten to appoint the Yobe State Governor and also the former Chairman APC Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Mai Mala Buni, as the main adviser on Party Integration and Reconciliation of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council in his fresh nominations for the political party.

In the letter of appointment which had been signed by Tinubu and sighted by Africa Daily News, New York, the appointment had been based on Buni’s impressive political achievement and the exemplary leadership he had also demonstrated as the Governor of Yobe …

Nigeria At 62 Buhari Marks Last Independence Day As President

Nigeria At 62: Buhari Marks Last Independence Day As President

October 1, 2022 6:13 am

In his last Independence Day speech, President Muhammadu Buhari gave himself a pass mark in his seven years in office so far.

This is just as the president pointed out that he is pained by the 7 months old strike by the Academic Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU).

In his Independence Day broadcast this morning to mark Nigeria’s 62nd Independence, President Buhari listed the successes recorded by his administration in tackling insecurity and economy.

Buhari also thanked Nigerians who believed in him, propelled and stood by him in his quest to bequeath a country where all citizens have equal opportunities …

Buhari Tells Nigerians: I Feel Your Sorrow

Buhari Tells Nigerians: I Feel Your Sorrow

October 1, 2022 6:08 am

On Saturday, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (ret. ), said he understood the suffering of Nigerians brought on by the recent spike in national insecurity.

He did this as he repeatedly promised the populace that his government was working to enhance the security forces so they could better handle all sorts of security concerns.

This was said by Buhari on October 1, 2022, during his final Independence Day speech to the nation.

 

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‘As we continue to de-escalate the security challenges that confronted us at the beginning of this …

Parties Not Allowed To Receive Funds From Abroad, INEC Insists

Parties Not Allowed To Receive Funds From Abroad, INEC Insists

October 1, 2022 5:59 am

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has once again reiterated its earlier stance that political parties in Nigeria are not allowed to receive funds from foreign countries.

Speaking on a Channels Television program which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York, INEC National Commissioner, Festus Okoye, said parties are also not allowed to receive funds anonymously.

The provision may affect parties such as the Labour party who have looked to Nigerians in the diaspora to fund part of their campaigns.

‘Section 225 of the Nigerian constitution makes it clear that no registered political party in Nigeria shall possess any …

Chimaroke Nnamani Makes Case For Justice, Equity

Chimaroke Nnamani Makes Case For Justice, Equity

October 1, 2022 5:45 am

Former Governor of Enugu State and current Senator representing Enugu East in the upper legislative chamber of the National Assembly, Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani has lent his voice to the call for inclusiveness, justice, equity, and fairness, saying they are the needed ingredients for peace, unity, and progress of Nigeria.

According to him, peace and unity are the products of justice, fairness, and equity.

In a goodwill message to Nigerians which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York, Nnamani called on leaders at all levels, to make the citizens the centre of their programmes and policies.

As campaigns for …

US Congress Again Approves $12bn For War-Torn Ukraine

US Congress Again Approves $12bn For War-Torn Ukraine

October 1, 2022 5:24 am

The US Congress has granted the approval of $12.3 billion in aid Friday to aid Ukraine in its ongoing battle after its invasion by Russia as part of a stopgap spending bill that averts a chaotic government shutdown ahead of a midnight deadline.

The package includes $3 billion for arms, supplies and salaries for Ukraine’s military and authorizes President Joe Biden to direct the Pentagon to transfer $3.7 billion in weapons and other hardware to Ukraine.

The so-called ‘continuing resolution’ — passed by 230 votes to 201, with 10 Republicans joining the Democrats — also provides $4.5 billion for Kyiv …

Nigeria At 62 Let’s Unite, Rebuild Our Country – Tinubu

Nigeria At 62: Let’s Unite, Rebuild Our Country – Tinubu

October 1, 2022 5:07 am

Ahead of the 2023 election, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to commit to the unity and development of the country as the only way to honour the nation’s founding fathers.

He pointed out that the difficult times may not lend to a wholesome appreciation of the struggles of the founding fathers.

The APC presidential flagbearer, however, asserted that the nation is commemorating the independence anniversary because of their patriotic effort to bequeath united, virile nation to future generations.

Tinubu, who sounded inspirational, also said the best the country can …

How Corruption Dwarfed, Tainted Africa’s Growth – Buhari

President Buhari To Address Nigerians On Independence Day

September 30, 2022 8:39 pm

In lieu of some of the activities which lined up for the commemorating the 62nd Independence Anniversary of the country, it has been announced President Muhammadu Buhari will also address the country on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 7 am.

Some of the Television, radio stations and other electronic media outlets have also been enjoined to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Radio Nigeria for the broadcast.

Read Also: ASUU Strike: Reps To Meet Buhari Next Week – Gbajabiamila

This had been disclosed in a brief statement which had been signed by Femi …

Over N500 Million In Unpaid Debt In Niger State, According To NECO

September 30, 2022 8:46 am

The Niger State Government is in debt to the National Examinations Council, NECO, for N500 million due to student examination fees that have not been paid.

This information was provided by the examination body’s registrar, Dantani Wushishi, at the announcement of the 2022 Internal Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations results on Thursday in Minna.

 

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‘Niger State owes about N500m as they have currently reduced their outstanding debts. The state government has assured us that it will pay and clear off the debts, ‘Wushishi said.

He stated that …

ASUU Strike: Reps To Meet Buhari Next Week - Gbajabiamila

ASUU Strike: Reps To Meet Buhari Next Week – Gbajabiamila

September 30, 2022 5:06 am

The leadership of the House of Representatives will seek an audience with President Muhammadu Buhari on the resolution of the ongoing dispute between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) with the outcome of its interactions with stakeholders in the dispute, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila said on Thursday.

This is as the office of the Accountant General of the Federation (AOGF) revealed its readiness to accommodate issues of concern to ASUU over the payment platforms, Integrated Payroll Personnel Information System (IPPIS) and the University Transparency Accountability Solution (UTAS) that constituted a major part of the issues that …

Yobe North Lawan Gives Up, Abandons Senatorial

Yobe North: Lawan Gives Up, Abandons Senatorial Ambition

September 30, 2022 4:46 am

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has finally thrown in the towel saying that he has resolved not to appeal the judgment delivered on Wednesday by the Federal High Court, Damaturu, in Yobe State, as it concerns the forthcoming Yobe North Senatorial District elections.

In a statement he personally signed, yesterday, he said he has accepted the judgment which disqualified his candidature and participation in the elections.

The statement which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York was titled: ‘Court Judgement on Yobe North Senatorial District Candidacy’ read: ‘Yesterday, Wednesday, 28th September, 2022, the Federal High Court …

Vote Right Leaders In 2023, Sultan, Others Urges Nigerians

Vote Right Leaders In 2023, Sultan, Others Urges Nigerians

September 30, 2022 4:38 am

Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has submitted his reservations against any form of violence ahead of the 2023 elections. 

He made this known at the maiden Lateef Adegbite Memorial Series on Leadership which was put together to celebrate the life and service of the late Dr. Lateef Adegbite, in Lagos, on Thursday.

He had deplored killings globally, maintaining that the two major religions confirm ‘you can’t love God without loving humans.’

‘May God help us to choose leaders that would bring Nigeria out of its current state,’ he added.

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