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Atiku chosen as ‘political doctor that will heal Nigeria’ – Christian group

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Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate, has received the support of United Christian Leaders Eagle Eye Forum for the election on February 25.

Aminchi Habu, the group’s national coordinator, claims that the Christian leaders have faith in Atiku’s ability to make the choices and judgments that will propel and guarantee a brighter, more colorful, and better future for Nigerians.

Pastor Habu made the following statement on behalf of the religious fathers and forum: “Your Excellency, our president in waiting, we as a forum and religious fathers are pleading with you as the great democracy defender of Africa, we see you as the political pilot that will fly Nigeria to its promise land.

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“We see you as the political architect that will redesign and take Nigeria to a glorious future and political doctor of our nation who have the prescribed drugs that will heal Nigeria of all it security and societal hill.”

The religious leaders urged Atiku and the PDP to prove to Christian leaders and Nigerians at large that the support and trust bestowed on him is the right choice.

“We will all look back on February 25th, 2023, with a smile on our faces, knowing that we chose the PDP because it was the best option for this country,” Habu continued.

Dele Momodu, the director of strategic communication for the PDP presidential campaign council, responded to the Christian group’s support for Atiku by saying that it was the best choice the group had ever made for Nigerians and for themselves.

Alhaji Atiku is the most qualified and non-tribal candidate, according to Momodu. The One is Christ. We sincerely appreciate your support and endorsement. We must not be afraid to enshrine good governance.

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“Your prayers are most important to us, and I can assure you that Atiku will win the elections in 2023.”

U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles sweat on Daga’s fitness ahead of Egypt clash

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Daniel Daga, a dependable midfielder for Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, is injured, and team officials are anxious to learn how serious it is.
In the opening period of Sunday’s 1-0 loss to the Cubs of Senegal, Daga was stretchered off.

Jonathan Nicholas took over for the child.

There are worries that the Dakkada FC player might not compete again.

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It was discovered that team officials are still assessing the injury’s severity around-the-clock.

On Wednesday, the Flying Eagles’ second group match at the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations will take place against the Young Pharaohs of Egypt.

Court dismisses suit seeking sack of IGP Alkali Baba Usman

On Tuesday, an Abuja Federal High Court dismissed a lawsuit that called for Alkali Baba Usman to be fired as the Inspector General of Police, or IGP.

Justice John Omotoso dismissed the lawsuit filed by Abuja activist Michael Sam Idoko against President Muhammadu Buhari and four other individuals.

In his ruling, Justice Omotoso cited Section 7(6) of the Police Act 2020, which established a four-year term limit for the position of Inspector General of Police.

Alkali Baba Usman’s retirement from the Nigerian Police Force, according to the judge, has nothing to do with his appointment because the four-year term is sacred.

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Besides, Justice Omotoso said that the plaintiff, who claimed to be a social crusader, had no jurisdiction in instituting the case under the guise of public interest.

He held that the plaintiff failed to establish having any peculiar or special interest over and above other Nigerians.
In particular, Justice Omotoso characterized the plaintiff as a meddlesome interloper and busybody, adding that he was not a serving police officer eligible for appointment and denied that he had ever applied for the position of IGP. He also denied that he had any legal authority to file the lawsuit.

Idoko filed the lawsuit to contest the validity of the IGP’s ongoing tenure in office through his attorney, Chief James Ogwu Onoja, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).

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The FHC/ CS/ 31/2023 lawsuit was subsequently dismissed without assessing any fees to the plaintiff.

Details to follow.

Breaking: House of Reps candidate dies 4 days to election

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Alhaji Kamilu Ado Isa, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) candidate for the Wudil/Garko House of Representatives Constituency, has passed away.
Following a brief illness, Isa, a former Assistant Comptroller General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), passed away on Monday.
Four days before the general elections for the Senate, House of Representatives, and the presidency, he passed away.

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Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a presidential candidate for the NNPP, expressed his condolences to his family and referred to his passing as shocking and a huge void that cannot be filled.
According to him, the candidate devoted all of his time, resources, and efforts to the party’s and his local community’s success while pleading with God Almighty to pardon his flaws.

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“I am saddened by the passing of Hon. Kamilu Ado Isah, the NNPP candidate for the Wudil/Garko constituency in the House of Representatives.
“May the All-Powerful Allah pardon his transgressions and give him eternal peace. He added, “My sympathy to his family, friends, and the NNPP Kano Chapter.
In Kano, the deceased was interred using Islamic customs.

In Lagos, 17 passengers narrowly escape death as boat capsizes

On Monday, a ferry carrying 17 passengers from Ikorodu in Lagos State to Ebute Ero capsized, narrowly sparing them death.

This was stated in a statement made in Lagos by Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, General Manager of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA).

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Emmanuel claimed that first responders, including LASWA officers, saved their lives.
According to the general manager, the incident occurred around 7 a.m.

He claimed that the incident involved the commercial passenger ferry Fazma Logistics and happened near the Third Mainland Bridge, close to the Bariga ferry terminal.

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He claimed that while the boat’s captain was being questioned and the investigation was ongoing, the boat was recovered right away.

Terrorists attack, bomb LG offices in Kogi just days before election 

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Four days before the February general election, some unnamed gunmen attacked and destroyed the administrative buildings of the Kogi State’s Okehi Local Government Area.

According to information obtained, the incident happened on Monday night when the attackers burst into the area carrying explosives.

William Ovye Aya, the public relations officer for the Kogi State Police, confirmed the incident when contacted.

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He claimed that the command had launched an investigation to determine what led to the attack.

Recall that in January, a car bomb explosion in the Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State claimed the lives of about four people and injured many more. The explosion was claimed by the Boko Haram faction supported by the Islamic State, the Islamic State West Africa Province, or ISWAP.

More to follow…

Shehu Sani warns Nigerians: Elect wrong leaders, go back into darkness in 2023

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Shehu Sani, a former lawmaker in Nigeria, has issued a warning ahead of the upcoming general elections, stating that choosing the wrong candidate would send the nation into another four years of darkness.

Sani urged Nigerians to choose a capable leader by following their conscience and experience.

He made this claim in a post on Tuesday using his verified Twitter account.

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Sani, a social critic as well, pleaded with Nigerians not to be misled by religious authorities.

“This nation has a meeting with history on Saturday. Don’t cast your ballot for a candidate just because your churches or mosques urged you to. Pick a capable leader by following your conscience and experience. “A wrong decision means another four years of darkness,” he tweeted.

2023: Atiku, Peter Obi, Tinubu others to sign final peace accord on Wednesday

The final peace agreement will be signed on Wednesday by the presidential candidates of all political parties, ahead of the general elections in 2023 on Saturday.

According to a report, the peace agreement aims to put an end to thuggery and hate speech.

Party leaders should encourage their supporters to abstain from violence before, during, and after the elections in order to deter violence.

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The National Peace Committee organized an agreement in Abuja in 2022 and 2023 that was signed by all of the candidates and the national chairman chairmen of their parties.

Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi of the Labour Party, Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party were some of the candidates who signed the agreement (NNPP).

Other contenders included Omoyele Sowore of the African Action Congress, Hamzat Al-Mustapha of the Action Alliance, Sunday Adenuga of the Boot Party, and Chichi Ojei of the Allied People’s Movement, who was the only female in the race (APM).

The agreement was also signed by Dan Nwanyanwu of the Zenith Labour Party, Yabagi Sani of the Action Democratic Party, Dumebi Kachikwu of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Christoper Imumolen of the Accord Party.

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The election on February 25 will feature candidates from 18 recognized political parties.

Wike berates Atiku for wooing Rivers citizens in Abuja

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party, has criticized Rivers State as being unsafe while urging voters to support him on Saturday. According to Governor Nyesom Wike, this is absurd.

The governor has declared that the people of Rivers will vote for the presidential candidate on February 25 who they believe will be committed to maintaining Nigeria’s unity.

Wike stated that nothing could persuade him and Rivers voters from the decision they have made to that effect while speaking at Ogbakiri junction in Emohua Council, the location of the flag-off of the reconstruction and dualization of Emohua Road to Abalama/Tema Junction.

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Rivers State governor said the people summoned and addressed by presidential candidate of the PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in Abuja over the weekend are not true Rivers State citizens. If such people claim they are truly from the State, he challenged them to return home and be addressed by the presidential candidate as such.

Wike described as unacceptable such summoning of people, who have made themselves non-indigenes in Abuja. According to him, it is an insult to Rivers State and its people for anyone who is seeking for their vote to summon them for a meeting outside of the state.
According to Wike, it would be immoral for the PDP presidential candidate to solicit votes from Rivers State if he is unable to visit the state and address the populace because he has declared it unsafe.

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“You are speaking to people from the Rivers in Abuja, is that not offensive? You are unable to visit Rivers State and speak with us. You claim that Rivers State is unsafe, but you still want their support. Will you permit that, Rivers people? The people running for your votes are the ones who declared our state unsafe. It is regrettable. No rational Rivers will tolerate that insult.

Breaking: Oshiomole criticizes President Buhari, saying, “You must obey Supreme Court”

Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole, deputy director general of the APC presidential campaign council, has criticized the CBN for imposing its Naira policy on Nigerians just before the general elections with the intention of undermining the process once more.

The revelation was made by Oshiomhole at Jattu market in Auchi Edo North. He claimed that since the Supreme Court’s judgment supersedes Buhari’s statement, Buhari has no choice but to respect the ruling.

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He questioned why Buhari did not implement the same policy before his own reelection and why he is now trying to sabotage someone else’s election with it.

He begged the market women not to discard their old money because the Supreme Court had ruled that their Naira was still good. Additionally, he stated that Godwin Emiefele, the governor of the Central Bank, will “expire” after this coming Saturday.

He pleaded with them to put down their weapons and be patient, knowing that we would win.

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Governments, in his view, come and go, but people endure forever.