Category: Politics

INSECURITY; PDP cancels Kogi Central Senatorial District rally

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF     The Grand Finale of the Central Senatorial District Rally of the PDP originally postponed has been cancelled.   The cancellation was sequel to a decision by an extraordinary Stakeholders meeting yesterday presided over by Hon. A K Saliu at the country home of the State Party Chairman, Engr.Sam Uhuotu.   The meeting reviewed the critical security situation of the District at the eve of the General Election on Saturday and opted to consolidate on the achievement of the various rallies held so far in all…

2023: Yoruba Leaders of Thought endorse Tinubu, laud APC over power shift

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Five days to the Presidential Election, Yoruba Leaders of Thought on Monday formally endorsed the All Progressives Congress Candidate, Asíwájú Bola Tinubu, for the poll, said he is the most qualified of all the candidates. The leaders, who met with Asiwaju Tinubu at an interactive session at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, also commended the APC, particularly the party’s governors, for embracing power shift to promote unity and belongingness in the country. Speaking at the event, the Convener of the group, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, said Asíwájú Tinubu had…

Opposition’s rogue website, social media handles spreading fake news on Tinubu – APC-PCC

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The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council said it has stumbled on a rogue website, www.Igbotimesmagazine.online, out to disseminate false and malicious information about Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress.   APC PCC in a release signed by its Spokesperson,Bayo Onanuga read; In its latest false news, the site claimed that some EFCC operatives, on the order of President Muhammadu Buhari raided the “underground home” of Tinubu. It claimed that N400 billion of the new notes was recovered from there. The story, which notably…

Residents lockdown Maiduguri for Tinubu, Shettima

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It was another massive show of support and solidarity for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima, as admirers on Saturday turned his campaign rally in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, into a street carnival. This came about 48 hours after a similar spectacle was recorded in Ibadan, Oyo State, where the APC rally brought the former headquarters of the defunct Western Region to a standstill. In Maiduguri, major streets of the city especially those leading from…

Oyo people will vote for ‘equity, justice, unity of Nigeria – Makinde tells Tinubu

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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that the people of the state will vote for a presidential candidate whose election will promote equity, justice and unity of Nigeria. The governor spoke on Thursday when he received All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Asíwájú Bola Tinubu, who paid a courtesy call on him on the sidelines of the party’s campaign rally in Ibadan, the state capital. He urged Asíwájú Tinubu to feel free to campaign in the state, saying everything has been done to ensure the event is peaceful and hitch…

Naira scarcity: I need N70m in cash for election expenses- Doguwa

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By Godwin Ebiboute Leloh     Majority leader in the house of representatives, Alhassan Doguwa has said that he needs N70 million — as permitted by law — in “hard copy” to cover his expenses for the general election. Doguwa spoke on Thursday after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Rock villa in Abuja. The figure the legislator is referring to is a cap of spending for those running for seats in the lower legislative chamber as provided by section 88(4) of the electoral act, which states:…

2023 : APM NEC ratifies to allign with PDP

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.     The Allied People’s Movement APM National Executive Committee NEC has ratified in its meeting to support People’s Democratic Party PDP in the forthcoming general elections.   In a unanimous decision by the entire house ,the party announced on Thursday 16th February, 2023 at 2;30pm said the party will throw in the towel to ensure the success of PDP in Nigeria.   The NEC also ratified the election of 13 member Board of Trustees BOT of the party to oversee it’s affairs after it’s inauguration.  …

We shall create massive Entrepreneurial Hubs – Shettima assures Northern Business Group

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The Vice Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Kashim Shettima said when voted into office, his principal – Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu would ensure the creation and empowering of massive entrepreneurial hubs to ensure sporadic wealth creation. Shettima stated this at an interactive session organised by the Northern Business Group to brainstorm on dwindling entrepreneurship in the North as well as other factors that drive economic development, entrepreneurship and optimal utilization of endowed natural and human resources in the North.   Senator Shettima who enumerated APC’s agenda…

NAIRA REDESIGN: Gov Sani Bello orders arrest of Those Rejecting old Naira notes

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has directed Security Agencies in the State for the immediate arrest of those rejecting the old Naira notes.   A statement issued by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane stated that old Naira notes of N1000, N500 and N200 are still valid and anyone who refuses to accept the old currency should be dealt with according to the dictate of the law.   According to the SSG, “it has come to the notice of Government that some people and traders…

Asiwaju Remains Long Standing Servant of the Nigerian People, says Shettima … As ALGON Endorses Tinubu/Shettima Ticket

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Of all candidates contesting the 2023 Presidential election, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains the only leader who can pass a test of committed leadership to the Nigerian electorate.   Tinubu’s Vice Presidential candidate, Senator Kashim Shettima stated this at the weekend in his speech at a parley with Local Government Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and Councillors in Abuja.   Senator Shettima reiterated Tinubu’s commitment to the development and empowerment of Nigeria’s grassroots, saying none of the candidates in the 2023 elections could match his…