Today's Headlines: From Eagle Square, I'II Fly Straight To Kaduna - Buhari; Shettima Reveals Two Decisions Tinubu Will Make When He Becomes President
From Eagle Square, I'II Fly Straight To Kaduna - Buhari Photo Credit: Vanguard Newspapers President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said that immediately he hands over to the next President on May 29 at Eagle Square, he will take off from the swearing-in venue to Kaduna before proceeding to Daura, his hometown.
I Have Not Held Discussions With Anyone As Regards An Appointment- Pat Utomi Says.
According to the Vanguard Newspaper, Mr Patrick Utomi, a Nigerian political economist and a member of the presidential campaign council of Mr Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, has dismissed the rumors that he was offered an appointment into the cabinet of the Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
When I Emerged APC VP Candidate, People Expected Bishop Kukah To Fire On All Cylinders- Shettima
Vice president-elect, senator Kashim Shettima during the inauguration lecture in Abuja on Saturday, appreciated the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah for not joining others to attack him when he became the vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress. Speaking in a video made available by Channels TV, Shettima recounted how he defended the renowned cleric after some religious merchants accused him of wanting to christianize northern Nigeria some years ago.
Sanusi Became the Emir of Kano Shortly After Tinubu Visited the State -Ex-Gov. Ahmed Yerima
A former governor of Zamfara State, Ahmed Yerima, has revealed details regarding the relationship between the president-elect, Tinubu, Sanusi Lamido, and Rabiu Kwankwaso after their meetings in France. In his interview, the APC chieftain spoke concerning how Sanusi emerged as the Emir of Kano State shortly after Tinubu's visit.
Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero booed at inauguration ground
According to DAILY TRUST, the Emirs of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, and Bichi, Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero, reportedly received jeers from throngs of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) supporters on Monday at the Sani Abacha Stadium during the swearing- in ceremony for the new governor.
Abians brave the rain to attend Otti's inauguration without Ikpeazu.
Okezie Ikpeazu, the immediate-past governor of Abia State, abstained from the ceremony on Monday at Umuahia Township Stadium where his successor was inaugurated. The Umuahia Township Stadium, the event's location, was completely full. The former Chief of Defence Staff, Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe (rtd), Peter Obi's running mate, Yusuf Ahmed-Datti, the former Central Bank Governor and Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, and the former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Chubuike Amaechi, were some of the notable figures on the roll call.
Real Reasons Tinubu Met With Ex-Governor Kwankwaso, Ex-Emir Sanusi In Paris Emerges
The President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu met separately with former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, and former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, in Paris. The meetings were aimed at strengthening ties and seeking support from Kwankwaso and Sanusi, who are influential figures in Kano. During the meeting between Tinubu and Kwankwaso, the President-elect extended a hand of friendship and offered Kwankwaso a ministerial position, specifically the choice between the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Education.
Peter Obi Reveals The Right Candidate APC Should Have Presented For 2023 Presidential Elections
Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 presidential election, on Wednesday, said the All Progressives Congress, APC, would have succeeded in moving Nigeria forward if it had chosen Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as its candidate. According to the Vanguard reports, Obi said this while exchanging pleasantries with some guests at Dele Momodu’s 63rd birthday in London.
Today's Headlines: Tinubu Won’t Govern From Abroad, Says Onanuga; Actor Murphy Afolabi Is Dead
Tinubu Won’t Govern From Abroad, Says Onanuga Photo Credit:Daily Trust President-elect Bola Tinubu will not govern the country from abroad, Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, has said. While speaking on Trust TV’s Daily Politics, the former managing director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) spoke on what the president-elect would most likely do in his first 10 days in office.
Kano governor-elect, Yusuf, invites Sanusi II to swearing-in
Punch Newspapers reports that Abba Yusuf, the incoming governor of Kano State, has sent an invitation to Malam Muhammad Sanusi II, the 14th emir of Kano, to attend his inauguration on May 29, 2023. The offer is being extended amid rumors that the new administration may remove Aminu Ado Bayero, the current emir, in order to restore the deposed monarch.
Tinubu Returns To Nigeria 8 Days To Inauguration
President-elect Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria eight days to his inauguration as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of The Federal Republic of Nigeria. The incoming president returned to the country on Saturday after a week in Europe. His most recent journey had drawn attention, and some stories claimed that he was dealing with an unspecified illness.
Today's Headlines: Buhari’s Blood Runs Through Osinbajo’s White Agbada - Columnist; Obasanjo endorses Akpabio, Abbas As Senate President, Speaker
Buhari’s Blood Runs Through Osinbajo’s White Agbada Photo Credit: Independent Nigeria The quip from Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, deposed emir of Kano, during the presentation of the book, Osinbajo Strides: Defining Moments of an Innovative Leader, drives the discussion this week.
Photos: Tinubu returns to Nigeria after 10 days vacation in Europe
According to news published by BBC Hausa, President-elect Bola Tinubu, and his team touched down in Nigeria eight days before his inauguration as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of The Federal Republic of Nigeria. Hence, Bola Tinubu, President-elect returned to Nigeria after 10 days vacation in Europe.
Tinubu Returns to Nigeria ahead of the Inauguration
The new president returned home on Saturday after traveling to Europe for a week. His most recent trip had garnered media interest, and some reports suggested that he was battling an unidentified disease. His spokesman, Tunde Rahman, asserted that he went abroad to take a break before taking office on May 29.
Today's Headlines: LP Factional Chairman, Apapa Fights Over Seat In Court; Tinubu Met With Kwankwaso, Ex Emir Sanusi In Paris
Factional LP Chairman, Apapa, Fights Over Seat In Court Photo Credit: Leadership News The factional national chairman of Labour Party (LP), Lamidi Apapa, on Wednesday, had shouting match at the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja over a seat. In a viral video on social media, Apapa was seen fighting over seats reserved for some top members of the Labour Party including the director-general of the Peter Obi Campaign Council, Akin Osuntokun, saying that he was representing the party and had the right to the seat.
Tinubu Offers Kwankwaso Options Of Two Ministerial Position Following Their Meeting In France
There are claims that the President-elect "Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu" has offered the former Kano state governor "Rabiu Kwankwaso" options for two ministerial position after their meeting on Tuesday in Paris, France. According to Daily Trust, Tinubu had earlier meet with Rabiu Kwankwaso and the former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, to strengthen ties with the North-west and to urge the former Kano state governor to rally his political associates for a united front.
Why Tinubu met with Kwankwaso, ex-emir Sanusi in Paris
In news published by Daily Trust Newspaper, Bola Tinubu, President-elect has met with his counterpart, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, one of his opponents in the February 25, 2023 Presidential elections. The Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, placed fourth in the election, winning only Kano State, a stronghold of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Tinubu returns to Nigeria eight days to inauguration.
President-elect Mr Bola Tinubu, has returned to Nigeria after eight days spent in the Europ, because of his inauguration as a commander in chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria ( FRN), Bola Tinubu returned to the country today“saturday" being May 20, after he might have spent a week in Europe.
Real reason why Tinubu met with Kwankwaso, ex-Kano emir Sanusi in France - Daily Trust
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the president- elect of Nigeria, met with former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, in Paris, France, on May 16, 2023. The meeting, which lasted for several hours, was said to be aimed at strengthening ties between the three leaders.
Peter Obi Reveals The Right Candidate APC Should Have Presented For 2023 Presidential Elections
Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 presidential election, on Wednesday, expressed his belief that the All Progressives Congress, APC, could have propelled Nigeria's progress forward by selecting Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as its candidate.