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Aide To Oshodi LG Boss Killed, Investigation Launched

Aide To Oshodi LG Boss Killed, Investigation Launched

August 22, 2022 4:07 am
Report reaching Africa Daily News, New York is that an aide to Oshodi local government chairman, Oguntulu has been reportedly killed. This was revealed by the Lagos State Police Command, on Sunday, as they stated that prompt steps were taken to apprehend the assassins who killed Francis Oguntulu, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area Chairman, Kehinde Oloyede.
On Friday, Oguntulu was reportedly shot and attacked with an axe; this happened at Adeyemi Street, Oshodi area of the state. He pass away on Sunday due to the gunshot wound he sustained during the unexpected attack.
The LG
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2023 Six Die Following Kwankwaso's Visit To Nasarawa

2023: Six Die Following Kwankwaso’s Visit To Nasarawa

August 22, 2022 4:05 am

No fewer than six persons reportedly lost their lives in Nasarawa State over the weekend, as the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, stormed the state to commission the party’s secretariat in Lafia.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the ugly incident occurred when a bus conveying supporters in the presidential candidate’s convoy lost control.

About four of the victims died on the spot, while those that sustained injuries were rushed to hospital where two others died.

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Kwankwaso had pledged a commitment to …

Your Votes In The S'East Intact, Uzodinma Reassures Tinubu

Your Votes In The S’East Intact, Uzodinma Reassures Tinubu

August 22, 2022 3:47 am

Ahead of next year’s general elections,  Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma yesterday reassured the presidential candidate of his party, the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, that people in the South East are very prepared to vote for him during next year’s polls.

Uzodinma gave this surprising reassurance when he met with the support organisation of the former Lagos State governor over the weekend.

The support groyp is under the aegis of The Asiwaju Group which was set up to ensure victory for the APC in the next elections.

In a statement jointly signed by Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, AbdulRasak Danjuma, Ibrahim …

2023 HURIWA Warns Wike Over Crackdown On Atiku’s Loyalists

2023: HURIWA Warns Wike Over Crackdown On Atiku’s Loyalists

August 22, 2022 3:38 am

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA) has lambasted the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike for allegedly beginning crackdowns on his political foes including those of his own Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

In a statement issued by its national coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko which was made available to Africa Daily News, New York, the rights group called on the Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Usman Alkali Baba, the Director General of the State security Services, DSS Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi and the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya to instruct their operatives not to be used by …

2023 Secondus Dares Wike For Threatening Him Over Atiku

2023: Secondus Dares Wike For Threatening Him Over Atiku

August 21, 2022 6:25 am

A former Chairman of Nigeria’s opposition party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus has lashed out at Governor Nyesom Wike over his warning against his support for Atiku Abubakar.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Wike had lost the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticket to the former vice president in the primary elections which was held in May.

The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal’s last-minute deal with Atiku knocked Wike, who supported him at the 2018 convention in Port Harcourt, to the second position.

Since then, Wike has gone on the offensive attacking state and national …

We Will Soon Reveal Big Men Behind Oil Theft – Presidency

We Will Soon Reveal Big Men Behind Oil Theft – Presidency

August 21, 2022 6:11 am

Malam Garba Shehu who is the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity has disclosed that the federal government would soon reveal the identities of important personalities behind oil theft in the country. 

Shehu pointed out that as part of efforts to save the country’s economy from sabotage by a greedy few, security operatives have on many occasions raided locations where illegal oil bunkering thrive. 

Speaking on Trust TV’s Politics Today which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York Shehu hinted that there might be cases of some law enforcement agents engaging in the illegal …

There Is A Plot To Assassinate Me, Dogara Raises Alarm

There Is A Plot To Assassinate Me, Dogara Raises Alarm

August 21, 2022 6:08 am

Mr. Yakubu Dogara who is a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, has raised alarm while petitioning the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), over an alleged assassination plot.

In the said petition which was personally signed by Dogara, the lawmaker alleged that some cops identified as Inspector Dakat Samuel, and Inspector Auwalu Mohammed were conspiring with one Barau Joel Amos (Sarkin Yaki) to hatch the plot.

Dogara said although the matter is currently before the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, Bauchi Command of the force, he wanted the IGP to be aware.

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2023 How Tinubu Risked His Life For Nigeria — Campaign Group

2023: How Tinubu Risked His Life For Nigeria — Campaign Group

August 21, 2022 5:56 am

A support group for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate of Sen. Bola Tinubu identified as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Global Ambassadors (BATGA), has recalled how he reportedly risked his life for Nigeria in the past and hence should be rewarded by Nigerians.

The National Coordinator (BATGA), Mr Kayode Olabode made this disclosure in a statement which was made available to Africa Daily News, New York on Sunday.

Olabode asserted that the former Lagos State governor ‘had been working and putting his life in harm’s way for cause tailored towards making Nigeria work.’

According to him, it is time …

APC Debunks Links To Viral Presidential Campaign Council List

APC Debunks Links To Viral Presidential Campaign Council List

August 20, 2022 2:05 pm

In lieu of some of the recently published details about their presidential campaign council, the All Progressives Congress, (APC) 2023 Presidential Campaign Council has come out to announce that the purported list of members of the council which was being circulated on social media and published by some online news platforms is unofficial and cannot be linked to them.

Mr Bayo Onanuga, Director of Media and Publicity of the council had put out a statement to this regard on Saturday in Abuja where he made it clear that the purported list was not authorised. He had also urged the public …

Court Invalidates Adawawa APC Reps Candidate’s Exclusion

Court Invalidates Adawawa APC Reps Candidate’s Exclusion

August 20, 2022 3:17 am
A candidate for the House of Representatives, Fufore/Song Federal Constituency of Adamawa State, whose name was given as Boya Wakili has had his disqualification from the 2023 elections overturned by a Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday.
Africa Daily New York gathered that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s disqualification of the candidate was overturned due to its illegitimacy, unfairness, and violation of the politician’s fundamental rights.
In a ruling, Justice Obiora Egwuatu directed INEC to immediately restore the candidate’s name to its website after determining that it had been wrongfully taken off the list of victorious candidates
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Why Nigeria Must Stabilise Chad, Niger, Others – Buhari

Why Nigeria Must Stabilise Chad, Niger, Others – Buhari

August 20, 2022 3:15 am

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has announced that the stability of Republic of Chad and all the neighbouring countries which has been severely criticised is actually in the best interest of Nigeria.

The president made this known while speaking on Friday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving a special envoy which was sent from the transitional president of Chad, General Mahamat Idris Derby.

Presently, Africa Daily News, New York can confirm that Chad is holding a sovereign national dialogue and according to the special envoy, Mr Brah Mahamat Dallah, the outcome would be respected, and not tampered with.…

2023 Atiku, Wike's Camp's Meeting Ends In Deadlock

2023: Atiku, Wike’s Reconcilation Meeting Ends In Deadlock

August 20, 2022 3:11 am
Reports reaching Africa Daily News, New York is that the meeting earlier scheduled to bring about reconciliation between the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and Mr. Nyemsom Wike, the rivers state governor which held yesterday did not reach any key conclusions. 
The committee which included members from Atiku and Wike’s camp had their meeting at the Government House, Port Harcourt.
Mr. Kelvin Ebiri, Wike’s media aide disclosed this in a message he made available to journalists.
Members from Atiku’s camp included Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri; Hon. Adamu Waziri and Hon. Eyitayo Jegede.
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