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Breaking: APC Pegs Presidential Nomination Form At ₦100m

 

The ruling All Progressives Congress on Wednesday fixed its presidential nomination and expression of interest forms at ₦100 million.

The national publicity secretary of the party, Felix Morka revealed this after the 11th National Executive Meeting in Abuja.

APC noted that the nomination form would go for ₦70 million while expression of interest forms would go for ₦30 million.

The party’s forms for governorship aspirants cost ₦50 million; Senate, ₦20 million; House of Representatives, ₦10 million and State Houses of Assembly, ₦2 million.

Morka said women are entitled to free nomination forms but will pay for their expression of interest forms.

Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on its part fixed its presidential form at ₦40 million.

The expression form stands at ₦5 million, while the nomination form was pegged at ₦35 million.

In a related development, APC on Wednesday ruled out consensus mode to choose its presidential candidate, ahead of the 2023 general election.

The party, however, stated that it would choose its presidential candidate through an indirect primary.

 

JUST IN: APC National Chairman Accuses Governors Of Working Against Him

 

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Adamu, has accused some governors of working at cross purposes with the leadership of the party, stressing that it could affect the party’s chances in the 2023 elections.

Adamu stated this at the opening of the National Executive Committee meeting of the party in Abuja on Wednesday.

The meeting is the first since the new NEC emerged weeks ago to pilot the affairs of the party.

The meeting is being attended by President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Ahmad Lawan, House Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, and other critical stakeholders who are members of the NEC.

All elected NEC members and governors under the platform of the party are also in attendance.

While acknowledging that state governors are leaders of the party in their states, Adamu said the APC constitution does not have provision for dual leadership in the states.

He called for recognition of his position as contained in the party’s constitution and not dualism in leadership.

While also blaming former governors as stoking the embers of disunity which could hurt the party, Adamu said these former governors are also leaders in their own right and so should be respected by serving governors.

Details later….

 

 

JUST IN: Unknown gunmen strike again, bomb Anambra police station 

  • A police sergeant got injured and several vehicles were burnt during an attack on Wednesday morning on Ayamelum Divisional Police Station, Anaku, in Anambra by some unknown gunmen.

POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the police said they repelled the attack.

Anambra State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident, said the attackers after being successfully repelled threw a locally made explosive into the compound, but no casualties were recorded.

“The operatives stood firm and engaged the hoodlums which made them flee the scene,” Ikenga said.

 

 

Wednesday morning’s attack in Anambra State is the latest violence in the southeast region where separatist violence is on the rise.

Authorities have blamed attacks on either the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) movement, which is campaigning for a separate state for the ethnic Igbo people, or its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN).

The group has denied responsibility for the violence.

 

2023: Amosun To Declare For Presidency On May 5

 

A former Governor of Ogun State and Senator representing Ogun Central in the National Assembly, Ibikunle Amosun, is set to join the 2023 presidential race on May 5, 2022.

Naija News learned that the former governor will formally declare his presidential bid on May 5 at an event in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital.

It is understood that Amosun will run for the Office of the President of Nigeria on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The governor is reported to have consulted with stakeholders in the ruling APC regarding his 2023 presidential ambition.

“Everything is set. He will formally declare his bid on May 5,” a source told TheCable.

Senator Amosun will battle the party’s presidential ticket with the likes of VicePresident Yemi Osinbajo, APC national leader, Bola Tinubu, Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; Senator Rochas Okorocha, Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, among others.

Meanwhile, Nigeria’s Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has formally made public his intention to contest the presidency in the 2023 general election.

Ngige declared his Presidential ambition today before a mammoth crowd at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Alor, Idemili South local government area of Anambra State.

The Minister described himself as an aspirant well equipped with years of administrative experience due to his 40 years of experience in the public service.

Ngige said he has a huge wealth of experience, capacity and energy as well as a large heart to accommodate the differences among Nigerians.

 

Updated: NAF Aircraft Crashes In Kaduna, Officers Feared Dead

 

An aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has reportedly crashed in Kaduna State on Tuesday.

The trainer aircraft was said to have two pilots on board on a training session when the incident occurred.

Although authorities of the NAF are yet to react to the incident, reports identified Flight Lieutenants Alkali and Karatu as the pilots on board.

The recent development takes the total number of reported aircraft’s crashes to no fewer than five in the last 14 months where at least, 20 officers have reportedly died during these tragic incidents, including senior army personnel.

Notable among the crashes was the one involving the Chief of Army Staff, Ibrahim Attahiru, and 10 others on May 21, 2021.

In February 2021, seven personnel died in a Beechcraft King B350i crash on their way to Minna, Niger State. The aircraft crashed after reporting engine failure, according to the aviation authorities.

In April 2021, a fighter Alpha Jet had disappeared in Borno State where it was used in the war against insurgency in the North East.

The authorities said the fighter jet lost contact with the radar while on an interdiction mission in support of ground troops in the state.

On July 2021, another Alpha Jet was shot down after it came under terrorist attack operating between Kaduna and Zamfara states.

However, the pilot, Flight Lieutenant Abayomi Dairo, had survived but the aircraft was reduced to a wreckage after the incident.

 

Police IG Beefs Up Security In Schools, Colleges, Deploys Operational Assets

 

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the review of police personnel and operational assets deployments to schools and colleges around the country.

Naija News reports that this is to ensure the protection of schools and colleges, particularly boarding schools, tertiary institutions, and its campuses in areas prone to security breaches around the country.

This was made known in a statement on Tuesday by Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi.

According to the police spokesperson, the directive was issued at the management meeting of the Force Management Team at the IGP Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, on 19th April, 2022, while reviewing the general security in the country including the security of schools and colleges as a result of some isolated incidences reported in some schools.

IGP Alkali Baba equally directed all State Commissioners of Police, Tactical Commanders, as well as their supervising Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), to explore all available options and think outside the box to boost security in and around schools, colleges, and student-based communities.

He ordered detectives/operatives of the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) and the Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB) to ensure sustained surveillance and intelligence gathering activities within various school environments.

The IGP asked the Police Airwing to extend its aerial patrols to the six geo-political zones of the country.

Baba assured that all hands will be on deck to ensure a safe environment for all pupils and students in the various schools and colleges of learning within the country.

He further reiterated the commitment of his administration to diversifying resources towards sustainable security and safety of all and sundry in Nigeria.

 

JUST IN: Former Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso Picks NNPP Presidential Form

 

Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has taken his aspirations for the 2023 presidency to the next level as he, on Tuesday, picked the nomination and expression of interest forms of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).

Kwankwaso paid the required N30m for the forms at the party’s National headquarters in Abuja in the presence of the party’s National Chairman, Prof. Rufai Alkali, the National Organising Secretary, Senator Suleiman Hunkuyi and other members of the National Working Committee.

The former Kano governor accused the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of failing Nigerians.

Kwankwaso dumped the PDP for NNPP on the 29th of March, 2022 over what he described as ‘serious and irreconcilable difference.’

Barely 24 hours after his defection, Kwankwaso was named National Leader of the party and his loyalists clinched top positions of the new National Executive Committee effectively putting the party’s organs in his control.

 

Man Utd, Real Madrid, Others React As Ronaldo Loses Baby Boy

 

Manchester United, Juventus, Real Madrid, and other clubs have commiserated with Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez over the death of their newborn son.

Naija News had reported that the Ballon d’Or winner announced the death of one of his twins via his social media pages on Monday evening.

In a jointly signed statement, Ronaldo and Rodriguez confirmed the birth of a baby girl.

He wrote: “It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away. It is the greatest pain that any parent can feel.

“Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.

“We would like to thank the doctors and nurses for all their expert care and support. We are all devastated at this loss and we kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time.

“Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you.”

Following the sad development, football clubs and players took to their social media accounts to console the 37-year-old forward over the death of his son.

Reacting, Manchester United wrote: “Your pain is our pain, Cristiano. Sending love and strength to you and the family at this time.”

In their reaction, Real Madrid wrote: “We deeply regret the death of one of the children that our beloved Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, were expecting.

“Real Madrid joins the grief of the whole family and wants to show them all our love and affection.”

Juventus wrote: “Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Georgina and the whole family during this time.❤️”

Rival clubs, Liverpool and Manchester City also condoled Ronaldo and his partner over the death of their newborn baby.

Man City wrote: “Everyone at Manchester City sends our deepest condolences to you and Georgina.” 💙

“All of us here at Liverpool FC send our deepest condolences to you, Georgina and the family,” Liverpool tweeted.

“Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur sends our thoughts and condolences to you and your family 💙”

Hardship Hits Synagogue Businesses As Hoteliers, Others Put Properties Up For Sale After TB Joshua’s Death

 

Businesses within the vicinity of the Synagogue Church of All Nations are facing untold hard times since the death of its founder, Prophet T.B Joshua Naija News reports.

A visit to the ground revealed that many outlets, including hotels, eateries, convenience stores, and business centers, which used to be a bubbling ground with activities and sales are closing shop.

According to the reports, this is due to the fact that many of their customers who were mostly foreigners who flock the church, while T.B Joshua was alive for spiritual tourism no longer come around.

Hotels owners due to the low patronage experienced took loans from the banks after things went from bad to worse after the delay that occurred in reopening of the church following the controversies over succession which pitched late T.B Joshua wife Helen, with some of the junior pastors of SCOAN, celebrityplusonline reports.

Unfortunately, the hotel owners who smiled to the banks when the church was bubbling with throngs of people were unable to service the loans, which brought about heavy pressure from the bank to repay the loans. Others, who were not under heavy pressure to repay loans, and could not fund their business due to low patronage have put up their property for lease instead of an outright sale.

Despite the reopening of the Church to normal worship a few months ago, the situation has failed to improve and the plight of the business owners remain what it is.

This is because traffic has waned drastically at the once boisterous church.

 

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