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Osinbajo, Dogara Missing As Tinubu Releases Campaign List

Osinbajo, Dogara Missing As Tinubu Releases Campaign List

September 24, 2022 5:49 am

Following weeks of serial postponements and anxiety, the presidential campaign council list of the Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, was released with several notable names of party chieftains missing.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the 422-man list has names of political heavyweights which was made up of APC governors, ministers, lawmakers, ambassadors as well as serving and past public office holders.

In the list which was just released by the Presidential Campaign Council Secretary, James Faleke, in Abuja on Friday night, Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, retained his position as …

2023 Why Northern Christians Will Vote Against APC – Lawal

2023: Why Northern Christians Will Vote Against APC – Lawal

September 22, 2022 5:53 am

A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has asserted that the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) fly a Muslim Muslim ticket next year is a plan to further create divisions within the north.

He pointed out that he and about 40 Christian leaders in the north are seriously working at the moment to ensure that the ticket fails.

Lawal made this known while speaking during an interview on Arise TV, which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

He said, ‘The introduction of a Muslim-Muslim ticket by the APC or same-faith ticket is …

Real Reason Tinubu Is Not Doing Live Interviews – Keyamo

Real Reason Tinubu Is Not Doing Live Interviews – Keyamo

September 21, 2022 6:28 am

Ahead of the commencement of campaingns, the spokesman of the Tinubu/Shetimma Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Festus Keyamo, has dismissed as fake news a report in which Tinubu said he was not doing live television interviews like his main opponents because he ‘is contesting for Nigerian President, not Media President.’

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that on the heels of report, the social media was awash with comments that the APC presidential flag bearer was shying away from living interviews because of ill-health and incapacitation.

Dismissing the report as fake news, Keyamo, in …

'You Should Be Ashamed Of Yourself' LP Lambastes Oshiomhole

‘You Should Be Ashamed Of Yourself’ LP Lambastes Oshiomhole

September 19, 2022 6:06 am

The Labour Party has claimed former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole should be ashamed of himself over his attempt to use insecurity to measure the performance of Peter Obi, while in office as Anambra State Governor years ago.

National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Comrade Arabambi Abayomi, said this in response to claims by Oshiomhole that Obi was incapable of solving Nigeria’s insecurity because he failed to tackle insecurity in Anambra State while he served as Governor.

In an interview with newsmen on Sunday, Arabambi said, ‘I’m aware that Oshimohole was governor of …

Why Cost Of Conducting Elections Is High In Nigeria - INEC

Why Cost Of Conducting Elections Is High In Nigeria – INEC

September 17, 2022 3:19 am

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has explained why the cost of conducting elections in Nigeria was relatively expensive. 

He made this known on Friday when he appeared at the ‘The Editors’ Forum’ in Lagos which was organised by the Nigerian Guild of Editors at De Rembrandt Hotel, Awolowo Way Ikeja.

He listed some of the reasons as ‘cost of logistics, highly-secured ballot papers, allowances for personnel and others.’

In his words: “In France, the ballot paper is like an A4 sheet of paper, because it is unthinkable that anybody in France …

Real Reason 2023 Elections Cannot Be Rigged — Yakasai, Falae

Real Reason 2023 Elections Cannot Be Rigged — Yakasai, Falae

September 16, 2022 6:35 am

A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and founding National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Chief Olu Falae, and a former Liaison Officer to the late President Shehu Shagari, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, has said there would be no rigging in the 2023 general elections.

The two elder statesmen said this at the formal commissioning of the new National Secretariat of the SDP on Thursday in Abuja.

They urged politicians and parties to move to the grassroots and campaign and show the people what they would do to make the country better.

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2023 Tambuwal To Lead Atiku's Presidential Campaign As DG

2023: Tambuwal To Lead Atiku’s Presidential Campaign As DG

September 16, 2022 6:29 am

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Vice President, Atiku Abubakar have appointed the Sokoto State Governor and chairman of the party’s Governors Forum, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal as Director General for the National Campaign Management Committee (NCMC) for the 2023 elections.

The party also appointed former governor of Cross Rivers State, Liyel Imoke as Deputy Director General Operations, Professor Adewale Oladipu, as Deputy Director Administration, Chief Raymond Dokpesi as Deputy Director Technical and Systems, while Ekwesilieze Nwodo is appointed as Deputy Director Research and Strategy of the NCMC.

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2023 Ayu’s Resignation Can Only Happen If.. – Atiku

2023: Ayu’s Resignation Can Only Happen If.. – Atiku

September 15, 2022 4:24 am

Amidst the unending crisis in Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) the presidential candidate of the party, Abubakar Atiku has submitted that the resignation of the party’s national chairman, Senator Iyorcha Ayu is achievable.

Atiku made this disclosure while speaking during an interactive session with some leaders of PDP from the southwest zone in Ibadan yesterday.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that present at the interactive session was Governors Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, Atiku’s running mate, Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto, Senator Ademola Adeleke, Soji Adagunodo, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, former governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu …

I Will Inject $10bn Economic Stimulus Fund For MSMEs

I Will Inject $10bn Economic Stimulus Fund For MSMEs – Atiku

September 14, 2022 7:41 am

Presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has asserted that he would resuscitate Nigeria’s ailing economy by launching a $10 billion Economic Stimulus Fund within his first 100 days in office if he wins the 2023 presidential election. Atiku said the fund would prioritise support to micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) that offer the greatest opportunity for inclusive economic growth.

The PDP presidential candidate spoke in Lagos during the ‘Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Presidential Economic Agenda Forum for the PDP.’ He laid out his economic plan to salvage the country’s economic fortunes before members …

2023 We Will Mobilise Support For Obi Nationwide, NLC Vows

2023: We Will Mobilise Support For Obi Nationwide, NLC Vows

September 13, 2022 6:07 am

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday vowed to mobilise its members across the 774 local government areas in Nigeria to achieve victory for Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in next year’s presidential election.

NLC National President, Ayuba Wabba, said stated this on Monday at the National Retreat of the party in Abuja.

“One issue that we must take very serious is actually conscientising our members and also Nigerians because Nigeria is so much divided along many primordial interests and many interests that are self-centred that we need to address,” he said while speaking about how the party can …

Muslim-Muslim Ticket Nigeria Needs Experienced Leader - Gumi

Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Nigeria Needs Experienced Leader – Gumi

September 13, 2022 6:06 am

Kaduna-based controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has described the Muslim-Muslim ticket as deceit, saying what Nigeria need is an experienced politician to lead it in the 2023 general election.

He advised that Nigerians should do away with ethnoreligious politics in this 21st century, and come together as one united people for the progress of the country.

In an interview on the forthcoming general election and the state of the nation, Gumi said there was nothing wrong with politicians contesting elections several times, seeking victory.

He warned that if an inexperienced politician is voted into power, he would find …

2023 I'm Not Going To Step Down For Anyone - Kwankwaso

2023: I’m Not Stepping Down For Anyone – Kwankwaso

September 12, 2022 4:02 am

Amidst the ongoing speculations about the possibility that the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, will step down ahead of the next elections, he has now come out to debunk the speculations.

He asserted that on no account will he be stepping down for the candidate of another party before the 2023 elections.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that, over the last few weeks, there have been several speculations that the former Kano State Governor would step down for either the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, or the …

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