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Buhari Can Borrow 'From Here To Eternity' PDP Berates Adamu

Buhari Can Borrow ‘From Here To Eternity’: PDP Berates Adamu

August 17, 2022 4:12 am
 The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu has come under fire for making a statement, asserting that the Federal Government can borrow ‘from here to eternity.’
Debo Ologunagba, The PDP spokesman, criticised the party leader for justifying the debt accumulated by the Nigerian government under the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, which he stated that the loans were for consumption.
The country owes more than N41.60 trillion in foreign debt, and President Major General Muhammadu Buhari (ret.) has been lambasted for obtaining loans to fund national projects.
On Monday, Adamu contended that nations like the United States and
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Again, Lalong Begs Catholic Bishops Over Comment On Pope

Again, Lalong Begs Catholic Bishops Over Comment On Pope

August 17, 2022 4:11 am

The governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong has once again apologised to the Catholic Bishops over his recent comment on Pope Francis which generated quite a lot of outrage among Nigerians.

He gave this apology while speaking at the opening Mass for the 2022 General Assembly of the Catholic Archdiocese of Jos, on Tuesday.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the governor had recently said the Pope endorsed his appointment as Director General of the presidential campaign of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Muslim-Muslim ticket, a comment which angered majority of Catholics and Christians alike.

Lalong, who attended the …

Zelensky, Erdogan, Guterres Billed To Meet Thursday In Ukraine

Zelensky, Erdogan, Guterres Billed To Meet Thursday In Ukraine

August 16, 2022 8:57 pm

The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Recep Tayyip Erdogan who is his Turkish counterpart and the United Nations chief Antonio Guterres have been billed to meet in Ukraine on Thursday, the United Nations has announced.

Guterres will on Friday also get to visit the Ukrainian port city of Odessa — which is one of three ports which is being used in the recent deal between the warring countries of Russia and Ukraine to export grain from the war-ravaged country — before heading to Turkey.

Read Also: US Prepares Fresh $1bn Weapons Package For Ukraine

The first UN-chartered vessel which had …

Stop killings of innocent Nigerians, Afenifere Warns Buhari

Stop Killings Of Innocent Nigerians, Afenifere Warns Buhari

August 16, 2022 7:07 am

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari, to wake up to his responsibilities and stop terrorists and other criminals from the wasting innocent lives in the country which has become a daily routine lately.

The group headed by a nonagenarian, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, described the handling of the security situation in the country by the Federal Government as tantamount to ceding the country to terrorists.

In a statement on Monday by the National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Jare Ajayi, the group described the confession by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and …

NNPP Fires Chairman In Osun Over Alleged Embezzlement

NNPP Fires Chairman In Osun Over Alleged Embezzlement

August 16, 2022 6:50 am
Members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Osun state yesterday dismissed the party’s Chairperson Tosin Odeyemi, over reports of alleged embezzlement of funds belonging to the party.
During a conference held at the party’s secretariat in Osogbo, Mr. Odeyemi was removed by a committee which was set up to probe him after a vote of no confidence was passed on him.
Adekunle Abolade, the party’s Secretary spoke briefly, following the meeting contending that the inadequate management of funds and the chairman’s domineering leadership was the reason the party lost the July 16 gubernatorial election in the state
Mr.
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Nigeria's Boundaries With Neighbours, Artificial - Gambari

Nigeria’s Boundaries With Neighbours, Artificial – Gambari

August 16, 2022 6:45 am

The Chief of Staff (CoS) to President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof Ibrahim Gambari, has pointed out that the boundaries between Nigeria and neighbouring countries are artificial in every sense of it.

He made this assertion while speaking at a reception he organised in honour of the two principal officers of the president recently honoured by the President of Niger, Mohammed Bazoum.

The State Chief of Protocol (SCOP), Lawal Kazaure, and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Household and Domestic Affairs, Sarkin Ada, were the two aides who most recently received the greatest honour bestowed upon Nigerien citizens.
The 
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EFCC, Army Nabs 120 Suspected Oil Thieves In Port Harcourt

EFCC, Army Nabs 120 Suspected Oil Thieves In Port Harcourt

August 16, 2022 6:34 am

Reports reaching Africa Daily News, New York has it the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of no fewer than 120 citizens for alleged illegal oil theft.

The anti-graft agency had confirmed that it had carried out a joint operation with personnel of the 6 Division Garrison, Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The apprehended suspects were accused of illegally refining stolen petroleum products and economic sabotage.

They were caught after offloading oil into vehicles at the waterfront for distribution within and outside Rivers State.

Read Also: Forex Crisis: EFCC Storms BDC Hubs In Lagos

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How Some PDP Govs, Sabotaged Power Shift To South – Ortom

Governor Ortom Congratulates New Prelate-Elect, Oliver Abah

August 15, 2022 8:29 pm

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has sent a message of congratulations and felicitations to the Prelate-elect of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Archbishop Oliver Abah who had been recently elected.

Archbishop Abah of Benue Diocese had elected new prelate of the Methodist Church on Sunday in Abuja after defeating his close contestant, Most Rev. Amos Akindeko of Ogun diocese.

Read Also: Miyetti Allah Drags Ortom To ICC Over Seizure Of Cows

The Governor had also layded the Church for deploying the tenets of wonderful democracy in the election of its leaders and he had encouraged the church leaders to …

Despite China’s Warning, US Lawmakers Meet Taiwan President

Despite China’s Warning, US Lawmakers Meet Taiwan President

August 15, 2022 7:43 am

Members of the United States congress met Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and other lawmakers on Monday despite the warnings from China. 

Africa Daily News, New York reports that their trip to the island nation is coming on the backdrop of China’s warning against visits by foreign government officials described as ‘external forces’.

The five-member delegation arrived on Sunday, less than two weeks after the visit of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

The team of Republicans and Democrats comprises Senator Ed Markey and Representatives John Garamendi, Alan Lowenthal, Don Beyer, and Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen.

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2023 How Vote Buying Can Be Curbed In Nigeria - Obo Effanga

2023: How Vote Buying Can Be Curbed In Nigeria – Obo Effanga

August 15, 2022 4:31 am
The Resident Electoral Commissioner for Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers State, Mr. Obo Effanga yesterday shared insights on how he believes the menace of vote buying can be curbed.
To analyse the trend of vote buying in Nigeria during voting the Federal Government should boost the economy and set the nation to a satisfactory standard; a standard the nation can be used as a model for other countries.
He pointed out that Nigerians in Diaspora shouldn’t be disenfranchised in the general election, and should be cleared to vote, however, the possibility of actualizing the ballot from outside the
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Real Reason I Won’t Resign As Minister, Keyamo Opens Up

Real Reason I Won’t Resign As Minister, Keyamo Opens Up

August 15, 2022 4:29 am
Following strong calls for his resignation, the current spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Festus Keyamo, (SAN) Presidential Campaign Council, and Minister of State for Labour and Employment, has accused the rival party Peoples Democratic Party, PDP of being behind for the charge.
In a message he delivered last night which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York, Keyamo claimed that he has not violated any law throughout his service as a Minister and the spokesperson of the APC, as projected by their prime opposition, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Additionally, he noted that his obligation as the APC
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