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2023 Why APC Must Unite Behind Tinubu – Buhari

2023: Why APC Must Unite Behind Tinubu – Buhari

June 9, 2022 5:59 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to unite behind its presidential flagbearer in the 2023 elections, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The President made the call in a congratulatory statement signed by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York.

‘Having emerged victorious he has our full and unwavering support,’ he said.

‘Now our party must unite behind our candidate to achieve victory at the 2023 elections so that our government will continue to secure our communities, grow our economy and continue the fight against corruption.

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2023 APC Makes A U-turn, Insists No Aspirant Disqualified

2023: APC Makes A U-turn, Insists No Aspirant Disqualified

June 5, 2022 3:47 am

Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied disqualifying 10 presidential aspirants contrary to widely held insinuations.

The clarification came from the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, when he addressed newsmen at the party secretariat in Abuja.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the screening report of the John Odigie-Oyegun-led committee had caused panic in the camps of the 23 aspirants.

The suspense was further heightened when the party and Oyegun kept mum on the 13 cleared aspirants.

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Southern Kaduna Killings: Aisha Yesufu Blasts Atiku Over Attacks

August 9, 2020 7:11 am

Aisha Yesufu, Co-Convener of BringBackOirGirls, BBOG, on Saturday berated Atiku Abubakar, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate over the persistent killings in Southern Kaduna.

Yesufu said rather than staying silent, Atiku and his supporters should come out and speak against the killings in Southern Kaduna.

The activist made the call in response to those calling up former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili over her silence in the face of fresh attacks in the area.

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In a tweet on her Twitter handle, the activist wrote: “When Dr Oby Ezekwesili

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PDP Attacks Buhari As Daughter Flies Presidential Jet

January 12, 2020 3:26 am
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday stated that President Muhammadu Buhari directly abused his office and exhibited the worst form of corruption by detailing the officially restricted Presidential jet to chauffeur his daughter, Hanan, for her private photography event in Bauchi state.

PDP described the action as provocative, condemnable, completely improper and an unpardonable slap on the sensibilities of millions of Nigerians, particularly, the youths, who look up to the President for integrity, uprightness and respect for rules.

Reports had it that Hanan flew in a presidential jet to an occasion in Bauchi State.

Hannan, who is a first

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Bolivia To Hold Presidential Vote May 3: Electoral Tribunal

January 4, 2020 3:53 pm

Bolivians will choose a new president May 3, more than six months after a disputed election sparked violent street protests and the resignation of Evo Morales.

Interim leader Jeanine Anez has been overseeing a caretaker government since then, after Morales fled the country for Mexico.

The new presidential election will be “the first Sunday of May, I can let you know that much,” said the vice president of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, Oscar Hassenteufel.

Once complete, the electoral schedule will include dates for registration of candidates, the campaign timeframe, rules on advertising, and rules on a potential second round.

Bolivia …

Aisha: “Daura Gave Presidential Directive Without Consent”

December 11, 2019 4:37 am

First Lady, Aisha Buhari has alleged that Alhaji Mamman Daura gave a presidential directive without her husband’s knowledge.

Until recently, Mamman Daura, a nephew of President Muhammadu Buhari lives in Glass House inside the presidential villa. The feud between the first lady and Daura’s family worsened in October when she returned from a two-month foreign trip. It became public knowledge when a video of the president’s wife asking questions and making comments about being locked out of a room and demanding that some people should pack their belongings went viral. She engaged Daura’s daughter, Fatima.

Daily Trust had exclusively …

Anxiety Over ₦300bn Presidential Deal On e-Customs Project

December 2, 2019 6:37 am

The reported move by the presidency to concession the Nigeria Customs Service revenue collection to the private sector for 20 years, has unruffled some feathers in the Nigeria  Customs high command and they are now mobilising to challenge the initiative. The service believes the concession plan will hamper the development the country has recorded so far in the area of export and import trade.

A document sighted and obtained by our reporter titled, Re: Presidential Initiatives  on Customs  Modernisation: “E-Customs  Project”(Establishment  of  a Digital /Paperless  Customs  Administration) and other Matters,  indicated that the Presidency has approved the  engagement  of  a …

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Aisha Buhari Inaugurates Kogi Presidential Lodge

November 14, 2019 2:13 pm
The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, on Thursday, inaugurated the Presidential Lodge built by Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, ahead of the APC mega rally in Lokoja.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the First Lady is expected to participate in the grand finale of the APC mega rally slated for Lokoja Stadium.

” I inaugurate this building for the use of all serving presidents in future. I also thank the Almighty Allah that I’m opportune to be the one to inaugurate the project.

”I’m equally happy to be the first wife of the president to occupy

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‘PDP Not Decided On 2023 Presidential Candidates’

‘PDP Not Decided On 2023 Presidential Candidates’

November 4, 2019 7:08 am
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday debunked the rumour that it had reached a conclusion on which part of the country its next presidential candidate would come from.
PDP alleged that politicians in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) who had become jittery of its rising political fortunes were at work in planting seeds of disunity among its members.

At a press conference yesterday in Abuja presided over by its spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan, the PDP said the November 16 governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa States were its main priorities at the moment.

According

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Algeria Presidential Election: Five Candidates Announced

Algeria Presidential Election: Five Candidates Announced

November 3, 2019 2:38 pm

Algeria’s electoral authority has said the country’s presidential election next month will be contested by five candidates – all part of the political establishment that has drawn the ire of months-long protests demanding the departure of the ruling elite.

The contenders are former Prime Ministers Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Ali Benflis, former Culture Minister Azzedine Mihoubi, former Tourism Minister Abdelkader Bengrine and Abdelaziz Belaid, head of the El Mostakbal Movement party.

Mohamed Chorfi, the head of the electoral body, told reporters in the capital, Algiers, on Sunday that the final list of candidates for the December 12 poll will be passed

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With 2019 Presidential Election Settled, Race for 2023 Begins

With 2019 Presidential Election Settled, 2023 Race Begins

November 2, 2019 4:03 am

With the Supreme Court’s dismissal of the appeal filed by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the February 23 presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, against the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, the curtain finally fell on the poll, unveiling the hustling for the 2023 race.

THISDAY gathered wide-ranging consultations that had been restrained by the pendency of the appeal have now been unleashed with known gladiators whose presidential ambition has been barely concealed, hitting the road.

Leading the pack are two-term governor of Lagos State and National Leader, All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu; Vice President Yemi …

Tunisia Presidential Election, Between Karoui And Saied

Tunisia Presidential Election, Between Karoui And Saied

October 13, 2019 7:36 am

Tunisians were choosing on Sunday between two political outsiders to be their next president, in a free election that has seen voters ditch top politicians after years of declining living standards following a 2011 revolution.

Media mogul Nabil Karoui and his opponent, retired law professor Kais Saied, beat a crowded field of 24 rivals in the first round of voting last month.

Tunisians are struggling with unemployment of 15%, inflation of 6.8%, declining public services and pressure from foreign lenders to cut deficits and rein in a large state debt.

Supporters of Karoui see him as a professionally successful, conservative, …

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