Wednesday, 8 June 2022

NigerianEye: “READ: Bola Tinubu's full speech after winning the 2023 APC Presidential ticket” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “READ: Bola Tinubu's full speech after winning the 2023 APC Presidential ticket” plus 29 more

READ: Bola Tinubu's full speech after winning the 2023 APC Presidential ticket

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 07:45 PM PDT

 

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, says his opponents have nothing to fear after his victory at the party's primary.

Tinubu said this while giving his victory speech at Eagle Square, the venue of the APC primary.

NigerianEye recalls  that Tinubu scored 1,271 votes to clinch the APC ticket.

Tinubu, also the National Leader of the party, defeated 13 other aspirants to emerge the candidate at the end of the Special National Convention of the party on Wednesday in Abuja.

The other aspirants included Mr Chukwuemeka Nwajuba, Pastor Tunde Bakare, Chief Ikeobasi Mokelu, Senator Rochas Okorocha, Mr Tein Jack-Rich and Governor Ben Ayade.

Others were Governor David Umuahi, Senator Ahmad Yarima, Dr Ahmed Lawal, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, Governor Yahaya Bello and Mr Ogbonnaya Onu.

The race began with 23 aspirants, but nine withdrew shortly before the commencement of voting at the convention.

 

READ FULL SPEECH BELOW:


Thank you all.

We have been at historic Eagle Square for many hours such that day has turned into night and night back into day.

Because of your democratic exertion, this convention shall be recorded as a shining moment in the evolution of our party and the life of our nation.

I must thank you all for making me the standard bearer of our progressive party. And I humbly accept the nomination of this convention to be the presidential candidate of our enlightened, humanitarian and great party, the All Progressives Congress.

I also offer my sincere gratitude to President Buhari for his calm and prudent leadership throughout this process. I thank him, also, for his steadfast determination to ensure a level playing field and a free and fair primary process for every aspirant. Without him, I would not be standing here today as the new flagbearer of Nigeria's party.

I thank the governors for their invaluable contribution to internal democracy and unity.

I commend the party leadership and organizers for the conduct of a successful convention.

Thank you, the delegates, for the confidence you have shown in me. I will prove that your choice was a wise one. You have moved our party and country towards its best future. On your mandate I shall stand.

I commend my fellow aspirants. It is a difficult thing to run for president. The stiff and bold competition you offered made our party stronger and made me better. I must say a special word of thanks to the seven aspirants [Alhaji Badaru Abubakar; Sen.; Ibikunle Amosun; Sen. Ajayi Borrofice; Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole; Sen. Godswill Akpabio; Dr. Kayode Fayemi; and Barr.(Mrs.) Uju Kennedy] who chose to step down their personal ambitions for the good of the party and the unity of our purpose.

The competition is now over.

Those who did not support me, you have nothing to fear. I hold no grudges or grievances.

Let us each agree to join hands in defeating the PDP and beating back our common foes of poverty, terror and violence. We now have a date with destiny in February 2023. Let us win so Nigeria can become the nation it is intended to be.

To my campaign team and close advisors. Your dedication, long hours, and sound advice have brought me to this point.

I thank my beautiful wife, Oluremi, for her patience and wise counsel. Thank you for standing by my side. I am indeed a fortunate man.

Yes, we face serious problems. But I believe that we have it within us to reach our finest destiny. With help from God, we shall make this nation better for the generations to come.

President Muhamamdu Buhari has already laid a solid foundation in security, economy, and anti-corruption. We will build upon this for the salvation of our people.

So, I ask you:

Do we dare reform our national economy such that prosperity grows as poverty vanishes?

Yes, we dare.

Do we dare provide meaningful education and jobs for our youths so that they may strive for a better future?

Yes, we dare. Our teeming youth population is our nation's greatest asset. We will create jobs for our youth from the Zamfara and Osun gold deposits to the vast agricultural lands across the country. We will create new ooportunities in the FINTECH sector, the creative and entertainment industries, digital skills and other areas.

Do we dare feed our nation and provide the farmer a solid income for his toil?

Yes, we dare.

Do we dare construct a society where the vulnerable, the weak, the disadvantaged and the elderly are attended to and loved?

Yes, for we must care for those who cannot care for themselves.

Do we dare muster our collective strength to conquer terrorism, kidnapping, and violent evil of any form?

Yes, we dare.

After the PDP convention, I commended Abubakar Atiku. The ensuing contest between our party and his will be one of competing visions.

Our vision is of progress and the future that can be. We must defeat the PDP's reactionary ideals.

Our better, more progressive vision of Nigeria shall secure a better society for all Nigerians.

May this be our task arising from this convention. Let nothing stand in the way of our achieving a more just society and a greater Nigeria.

God bless the APC.

God bless Nigeria.

I Will Send Atiku, Tinubu On Retirement – Moghalu Boasts

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 07:44 PM PDT

 

A presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Prof Kingsley Moghalu on Wednesday vowed to send the PDP candidate, Atiku Abubakar and his APC counterpart, Bola Tinubu, on permanent retirement by defeating them in next year's election.

 Moghalu, who was deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), spoke in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during the ADC's presidential primary.

 At least 10 presidential aspirants are jostling for 2,100 delegates in the ongoing ADC's primary in Abeokuta.

In his remarks, Moghalu vowed to send the duo of Atiku and Tinubu on political retirement.

One of the ADC's presidential aspirants, Dr Mani Ibrahim had announced his withdrawal from the race to give room for the emergence of a southern presidential candidate.

Adebayo defeats Kadijah to win SDP Presidential Primaries

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 07:32 PM PDT

 

Lagos-based businessman, Adewole Adebayo, Wednesday night, clinched the Presidential ticket of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, ahead of the 2023 general elections.

In a keenly contested election that drew delegates to the International Conference Centre, Abuja, Adebayo scored 1, 546 votes to heat Kadijah Okunnu-Lamidi who managed a total of 83 votes. 44 votes were declared invalid by the Segun Oni-led convention planning committee.

In his acceptance speech, Adebayo promised to run an all-inclusive government, and attract the best brains in various spheres of human endeavours to make the country great again.

According to him, SDP remains the only democratic alternative left for Nigerians "who are tired of the broken promises made by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the All Progressives Congress, APC.

The exercise which lasted for over eight hours was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, a delegation led by a national commissioner, publicity and voter education, Barr. Festus Okoye and other independent observers.

Drama in Labour party, trouble for Peter Obi as another presidential candidate emerges

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 01:33 PM PDT

 

Political quargmire in the Labour Party, LP took another dimension yesterday  as its acting national chairman,  Calistus Uju Okafor yesterday announced ambassador  Jude Ezenwafor as the Presidential candidate for the party ahead of 2023 Presidential election. 

Okafor who announced Okafor as the candidate to fly the flag of the party next year at the Excel Hotel and Resort, Garki 2, Abuja, described the candidate as "a man of integrity."

Ezenwafor, former Anambra State Chairman of LP emerged through what Okafor described as affirmation  during the party's primary, with members drawn from across the country. 

Speaking on the Presidential candidate, Okafor said, "Having made all the requirements of the party, we hereby affirm you to be the presidential candidate of the Labour Party come 2023."

The LP Acting National Chairman who noted that he was not fighting the former Anambra State Governor and the Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi whom the other faction of LP had presented as its presidential candidate, said "I am not against you. My doors are open. 

"I am fighting for what is my right. I am not fighting my brother. Those who think I'm being used should have a rethink."

Speaking with Journalists  after his emergence, Ezenwafor disclosed that  he was on "a rescue mission."

According to Ezenwafor who was Senior Special Assistant to former Governor  Willie Obiano said that  with the level of insecurity in the country, "Nigeria needs to be rescued. Labour is leading a revolutionary course, Labour party will win the general election.

"Our party is going to take over Nigeria and bring back the glory Nigeria needs.

"I have been in the corridors of government for the past 20 years. We are here on a rescue mission," he said.

 Ezenwafor who worked with former Governor Chinwoke Mbadinuju; former Governor Chris Ngige, also served under former Gov. Peter Obi for four months.

Speaking further,  Okafor said that  his position and actions were based on the need to ensure justice,fairness and equity stressing that he had nothing against the person of former governor Peter Obi.

Okafor, who insisted that he remained the acting national chairman of the LP following the sacking of its late chairman, Abdulkadir Abdulsalam, also clarified that there was no agreement yet between him and a former presidential Spokesperson, Dr. Doyin Okupe.

He said no meaningful discussion had taken place between him and Okupe, who is now the campaign manager for Obi, adding, "On Doyin Okupe, it is unfortunate that people takes someone else for granted. I wonder why people wants to use others for their selfish interest. 

"I am fighting for Justice. There's no where in any political party that an acting national secretary can take over the national chairmanship position. We have the deputy vice-chairman and the zonal vice Chairmen. 

"There is no where in the constitution that says an acting national secretary could take over the leadership of a political party when the deputy national chairman and zonal vice chairmen. I am not witch-hunting Peter Obi. 

"When Okupe called me, I told him that I was open for discussion. I was now surprised when he went to the media and said a different thing from what I told him. 

"It is clear that he wanted to take me for granted. The leadership of the other faction is going about that I'm looking for recognition. It is an insult to me as a person. 

"They should know that their leader is an acting national secretary while, I Calistus Uju Okafor is the acting national chairman. The court will soon remove them. I am very open to any discussion for the right thing to be done. 

"The leader of the other faction should remain as the acting national secretary while I play my role as the acting national chairman. Every other positions in the Labour Party remain the same until we all obey the consent judgement that says an all inclusive and expansive convention be held."

PDP mocks Tinubu - "You only want to steal Nigeria's money like you did in Lagos state"

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 01:38 PM PDT


 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has mocked Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for clinching at very great price, the Presidential ticket of the moribund, decrepit and crippled All Progressives Congress (APC).

The opposition party said the APC has  since served out its purpose as "a fraudulent contraption that brought in the failed, corrupt and rudderless administration of President Muhammadu Buhari."

This was contained in a statement signed by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, in Abuja, on Wednesday.

He said, "Our Party also sympathizes with Asiwaju for embarking on a journey to nowhere as he is no match for PDP's more popular, more competent and more prepared Presidential Candidate, His Excellency, Atiku Abubakar the unifier and the people's choice, who defeated President Buhari fair and square in the 2019 Presidential election.

"Asiwaju will soon realize that Nigeria is not one of his acquired estates or fiefdoms and that the Nigerian people are not his political string-puppets and retinue of lackies, from whom he bought the APC Presidential ticket.

"Asiwaju will also soon realize that Nigerians hold him responsible for his self-confessed role in installing the failed Buhari-led administration that subjugated the people, brought excruciating economic hardship, acute poverty, bloodletting, terrorism, mass killings, promoted disunity, tribalism and nepotism, lawlessness, massive treasury looting and unpardonable life-discounting experiences to our country."

Ologunagba noted that It is indeed reprehensible that Asiwaju, after being handed an APC flag that refused to unfold in recognition of the gloomy times of the APC, did not demonstrate any form of remorse for the injuries he engineered and caused our nation in the last seven years.

The party spokesman stressed that his failure to express empathy for the victims of violence, kidnapping, mass killings and acts of terrorism, especially the recent gruesome attack in a sacred place of worship, St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo State,  serves as a foretaste of the big cover up and harrowing experience that Nigerians will face, God forbid, should Asiwaju emerge as President in 2023.

The PDP statement further read, "His acceptance speech further exposed his manifest lack of capacity, presence of mind, resourcefulness and selflessness to manage the affairs of a nation as complex as Nigeria.

"From Asiwaju's egotistic outbursts before and after the APC manipulative National Convention, it is crystal clear that his life-long dream of clinching the APC Presidential ticket is not for the wellbeing of Nigerians but out of desperation to lay hands on the keys to the nation's treasury.

"Asiwaju has insulted the sensibilities of Nigerians enough and this APC National Convention will be his final political outing.

" This is because Nigerians have had enough and are now, more than ever before, ready and out on the platform of the PDP to defend our nation and reject Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu in the 2023 Presidential election.

"The Nigerian politics is far more complex and beyond the Lagos politics where Asiwaju operates with brawl and deployment of violence rather than brain.

"What Nigerians needs now is a unifier in the face of the pain and discomfort inflicted on them by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his live band of APC looters and mean human beings. He needs to know that Nigeria is not Lagos."

The PDP  charged Nigerians to continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with its Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, whom the party described as their choice President in this mission to Rescue, Redirect and Rebuild our nation from the misrule of Asiwaju and his APC.

2023: Tinubu, APC will win presidential election – Gbajabiamila

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 12:17 PM PDT


The House of Representatives Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, has congratulated Bola Tinubu.


The former Lagos State Governor clinched the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket on Wednesday.


In a statement, the lawmaker said he was elated that his political mentor won the APC primary.


He described the victory as well-deserved, considering Tinubu's "years of working for the entrenchment of democracy in Nigeria".


Gbajabiamila said the APC stood a good chance of retaining power in 2023.


The Speaker described Tinubu as a dogged fighter who stood his ground to compete the primary in a democratic manner.


"I congratulate my mentor for this victory. This is a victory for democracy and Nigerians as a whole.


"He stood his ground that the APC must organise a free, fair and transparent presidential primary if it wanted to remain the party to beat."


Gbajabiamila hailed the APC leader for his doggedness, determination, resilience and tenacity.


"This is a victory for APC, a victory for its members and indeed a victory for Nigeria and its democracy," he added.

2023: Afenifere reacts as Tinubu wins APC presidential candidate

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 12:11 PM PDT



The Pan Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has reacted to the emergence of Bola Tinubu as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC.


Afenifere said the emergence of Tinubu, who comes from the Southern part of the country, was delightful.


Speaking to newsmen, the National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Jare Ajayi, said: "It is a known fact that the Southern and Middle Belt Leadership Forum, of which Afenifere is a key member, has been in the forefront of those advocating that power must shift to the southern part of Nigeria come 2023.


"For power to move to the South, there must be a Southern candidate or candidates. That was why we were strident in our calls on the political parties to field Southern candidates in the forthcoming Presidential election. By electing former Lagos State Governor, Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu, to fly its flag, the All Progressives Congress has met that minimum condition of fielding a Southern candidate."


Ajayi also noted that a return to true federalism through the restructuring of the country has been an article of faith for Afenifere for a long time.


"It is our hope, indeed our demand, that the next President must get the country Restructured immediately on assumption of office if the present administration under retired General Muhammadu Buhari failed to do so before leaving office.


"Not only that, the next administration owes us the duty of ensuring that the country is not only safe for everybody, the operational system must be such that no section or group would be in a position to dominate the other.


In summing up, the emergence of a person of Southern extraction is highly welcomed. It is our hope that this will translate into power shifting to the South come 2023."


He went further to say that the suffocating insecurity situation in the country must be tamed immediately, adding that among other things, allow for the establishment of State Police right now.


"As well as putting a stop to the kid glove manner with which bandits and terrorists are being treated by the federal government today," he added.

Breakthrough for cancer treatment as US drug trial records ‘100% success’

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 10:28 AM PDT

 


A United States (US) drug trial involving cancer patients has reportedly recorded 100 percent success.

 

The patients had rectal cancer, a type of cancer that begins in the rectum, which is the lower end of the large intestine.

 

According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the trial consisted of 12 patients, all of whom entered remission after taking "dostarlimab" over a six-month period.

 

Dostarlimab is an immunotherapy drug used in the treatment of endometrial cancer. It works by unmasking cancer cells, allowing the immune system to identify and destroy them.

 

This clinical trial sought to know whether it could be effective against rectal cancer tumours.

 

The researchers said the 12 patients received dostarlimab every three weeks for six months and the treatment was to be followed by standard chemoradiotherapy and surgery.

 

They, however, said six months after the patients stopped taking the medication, they recorded significant improvement.

 

 "A total of 12 patients have completed treatment with dostarlimab and have undergone at least 6 months of follow-up. All 12 patients (100%; 95% confidence interval, 74 to 100) had a clinical complete response, with no evidence of tumor on magnetic resonance imaging, F-fluorodeoxyglucose–positron-emission tomography, endoscopic evaluation, digital rectal examination, or biopsy," the researchers said.

 

"At the time of this report, no patients had received chemoradiotherapy or undergone surgery, and no cases of progression or recurrence had been reported during follow-up (range, 6 to 25 months). No adverse events of grade 3 or higher have been reported."

 

The scientists, however, noted that "longer follow-up is needed to assess the duration of response" and therefore cautioned against concluding that the cancer had been eradicated permanently.

 

Luis Diaz, one of the lead authors of the paper, said he did not know of any other study in which a treatment completely got rid of cancer in every patient.

 

 "This is the first time this has happened in the history of cancer," he said.

Atiku in closed door meeting with PDP govs

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 10:23 AM PDT

 


The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar is currently in a closed door meeting with governors elected on the party's platform.

 

Atiku has summoned to the meeting hours before the victory of Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu as flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress.

 

The meeting which is holding at the Legacy House Maitama, Abuja, is expected to be the first in a series of meetings preparatory to the campaigns for the the 2023 general elections.

2023: You’re worthy, Lawan hails Tinubu

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 09:59 AM PDT

 

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, said on Wednesday that the emergence of Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu as presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, had reassured his party of winning the 2023 presidential poll.


In a letter of congratulation that he personally signed, Lawan who was also an aspirant in the primary said the outcome of the election process had shown that Tinubu was the popular choice of his party.


"Your glittering track record of public service, foresight and grit in party building and administration, as well as the courage you continue to demonstrate in fighting for the entrenchment of democracy in Nigeria make you worthy of the high esteem and trust of our party members everywhere in Nigeria as exhibited at the National Convention," the letter read in part.


Read full text of the letter:


Dear Asiwaju,


FELICITATIONS


The Presidential Primary of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), for the 2023 General Election has come and gone.


I am elated and proud that the Presidential primary was manifestly free and fair, and conducted within our APC Family under a most convivial atmosphere.


The success of the event again demonstrates the capacity of our great party to run its internal affairs smoothly and devoid of rancour.


As Your Excellency is aware, I offered myself alongside your good self and other patriotic members of the party to fly its highly coveted flag in the 2023 presidential election.


I did so in the belief that I have the knowledge base, ideas, experience and desire to provide leadership for our dear country at these most trying times.


However, the outcome of the election process has shown that Your Excellency is the popular choice of our party for that assignment.


I do not have an iota of doubt in the wisdom of that decision by our Party's delegates from across the country.


Your glittering track record of public service, foresight and grit in party building and administration, as well as the courage you continue to demonstrate in fighting for the entrenchment of democracy in Nigeria make you worthy of the high esteem and trust of our party members everywhere in Nigeria as exhibited at the National Convention.


It is on this note that I heartily congratulate you on your well-deserved victory at the primary.


I have no doubt that with your credentials, experience, antecedents and political sagacity, our great party will go into the 2023 contest confident of victory.


As a loyal party member, I remain committed to the party at all times and will always be available to work for its success.


Once again, I congratulate Your Excellency on your well-deserved nomination as the standard bearer of our party and, insha Allah, next President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

2023: South-East youth group hails Tinubu for winning APC presidential ticket

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 09:54 AM PDT


The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL has congratulated the former Lagos State Governor, Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu, on his victory as the All Progressive Congress, APC, candidate for the 2023 general elections.


It was earlier reported that the national leader of APC was announced the winner of the party's presidential election on Wednesday after defeating the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi.


Reacting, COSEYL in a statement issued by its President General, Goodluck Ibem said Bola Tinubu's victory came as a result of perseverance, courage, persistence and hard work.


"As the elections approach, we urge all political actors across party lines to make sure that this electioneering season is free from hatred and bitterness. The goal of all political parties should be on the development and progress of our dear nation.


"We urge all political parties and their candidates to ensure their campaigns are orderly, peaceful and issue-based.


"We Congratulate other APC presidential aspirants who contested for the mature and peaceful manner they conducted themselves while the exercise lasted".

2023: Kwankwaso emerges as NNPP presidential candidate

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 09:51 AM PDT



Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State, has emerged the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP.


Kwankwaso disclosed this during NNPP's convention in Abuja on Wednesday.


The former governor recently dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the NNPP

My opponents have nothing to fear, Tinubu says after winning APC Presidential Ticket

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 07:46 PM PDT

 


The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, says his opponents have nothing to fear after his victory at the party's primary.

 

Tinubu said this while giving his victory speech at Eagle Square, the venue of the APC primary.

 

Tinubu scored 1,271 votes to clinch the APC ticket.

 

Tinubu, also the National Leader of the party, defeated 13 other aspirants to emerge the candidate at the end of the Special National Convention of the party on Wednesday in Abuja.

 

The other aspirants included Mr Chukwuemeka Nwajuba, Pastor Tunde Bakare, Chief Ikeobasi Mokelu, Senator Rochas Okorocha, Mr Tein Jack-Rich and Governor Ben Ayade.

 

Others were Governor David Umuahi, Senator Ahmad Yarima, Dr Ahmed Lawal, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, Governor Yahaya Bello and Mr Ogbonnaya Onu.

 

The race began with 23 aspirants, but nine withdrew shortly before the commencement of voting at the convention.

 

READ FULL SPEECH:

 

Thank you all.

 

We have been at historic Eagle Square for many hours such that day has turned into night and night back into day.

 

Because of your democratic exertion, this convention shall be recorded as a shining moment in the evolution of our party and the life of our nation.

 

I must thank you all for making me the standard bearer of our progressive party. And I humbly accept the nomination of this convention to be the presidential candidate of our enlightened, humanitarian and great party, the All Progressives Congress.

 

I also offer my sincere gratitude to President Buhari for his calm and prudent leadership throughout this process. I thank him, also, for his steadfast determination to ensure a level playing field and a free and fair primary process for every aspirant. Without him, I would not be standing here today as the new flagbearer of Nigeria's party.

 

I thank the governors for their invaluable contribution to internal democracy and unity.

 

I commend the party leadership and organizers for the conduct of a successful convention.

 

Thank you, the delegates, for the confidence you have shown in me. I will prove that your choice was a wise one. You have moved our party and country towards its best future. On your mandate I shall stand.

 

I commend my fellow aspirants. It is a difficult thing to run for president. The stiff and bold competition you offered made our party stronger and made me better. I must say a special word of thanks to the seven aspirants [Alhaji Badaru Abubakar; Sen.; Ibikunle Amosun; Sen. Ajayi Borrofice; Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole; Sen. Godswill Akpabio; Dr. Kayode Fayemi; and Barr.(Mrs.) Uju Kennedy] who chose to step down their personal ambitions for the good of the party and the unity of our purpose.

 

The competition is now over.

 

Those who did not support me, you have nothing to fear. I hold no grudges or grievances.

 

Let us each agree to join hands in defeating the PDP and beating back our common foes of poverty, terror and violence. We now have a date with destiny in February 2023. Let us win so Nigeria can become the nation it is intended to be.

 

To my campaign team and close advisors. Your dedication, long hours, and sound advice have brought me to this point.

 

I thank my beautiful wife, Oluremi, for her patience and wise counsel. Thank you for standing by my side. I am indeed a fortunate man.

 

Now, permit me to address the nation.

 

Yes, we face serious problems. But I believe that we have it within us to reach our finest destiny. With help from God, we shall make this nation better for the generations to come.

President Muhamamdu Buhari has already laid a solid foundation in security, economy, and anti-corruption. We will build upon this for the salvation of our people.

 

So, I ask you:

 

Do we dare reform our national economy such that prosperity grows as poverty vanishes?

 

Yes, we dare.

 

Do we dare provide meaningful education and jobs for our youths so that they may strive for a better future?

 

Yes, we dare. Our teeming youth population is our nation's greatest asset. We will create jobs for our youth from the Zamfara and Osun gold deposits to the vast agricultural lands across the country. We will create new ooportunities in the FINTECH sector, the creative and entertainment industries, digital skills and other areas.

 

Do we dare feed our nation and provide the farmer a solid income for his toil?

 

Yes, we dare.

 

Do we dare construct a society where the vulnerable, the weak, the disadvantaged and the elderly are attended to and loved?

 

Yes, for we must care for those who cannot care for themselves.

 

Do we dare muster our collective strength to conquer terrorism, kidnapping, and violent evil of any form?

 

Yes, we dare.

 

After the PDP convention, I commended Abubakar Atiku. The ensuing contest between our party and his will be one of competing visions.

 

Our vision is of progress and the future that can be. We must defeat the PDP's reactionary ideals.

 

Our better, more progressive vision of Nigeria shall secure a better society for all Nigerians.

 

May this be our task arising from this convention. Let nothing stand in the way of our achieving a more just society and a greater Nigeria.

 

God bless the APC.

God bless Nigeria.

Owo massacre: ‘If the killers escape death, God didn’t send me’ – Bishop Oyedepo spits fire

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 09:51 AM PDT

 


Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church has expressed optimism that the attackers of St. Francis Church, Owo in Ondo State would be punished for their actions.

 

Some men armed with sophisticated weapons had on Sunday invaded the church during worship, killing over 40 worshippers while scores were injured.

 

Following the attack, Oyedepo who spoke during a sermon at the church's headquarters, Ota In Ogun State, expressed anger at the level of insecurity ravaging the entire nation.

 

He declared instant judgement on the killers, saying they will perish with their sponsors.

 

He said, "The devil is very scared of the church because that is where God empowers his people to rule in the midsts of the enemies. That is why those vagabonds were out there in Ondo State to kill.

 

"I can tell you this, if they escape death, God has not sent me. Their generation will smell, and the people who sent them will smell. They shall be forgotten. The back of their camel is already broken.

 

"Everybody living is created by God. All the gang-up from hell against the well being of this nation has come under a curse. Curse be to all those causing attack in this country".

Presidency: Buhari presents APC Victory Flag to Tinubu

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 08:51 AM PDT

 


President Muhammadu Buhari has presented the  All Progressives Congress (APC) Victory Flag  to  Asiwaju  Bola Tinubu, winner of the just concluded party's presidential primary election.

 

 Delegates of the APC at the convention elected the former Lagos State governor as APC  presidential flagbearer for the 2023 presidential election.

 

Tinubu polled 1,271 votes to defeat his closest rivals, former Minister of Transportation, Mr  Rotimi Amaechi who scored 316 votes and Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo who garnered 235 votes.

 

In his acceptance speech, Tinubu thanked President Buhari, APC leadership, governors elected on the platform of the APC, party delegates, aspirants and all those who contributed to the successful conduct of the convention.

 

He stressed the need for unity, cohesion and understanding among all party members to ensure electoral victory for the party in the forthcoming general elections in 2023.

According to him, he holds no grudges against those who contested against him, saying all hands must be on deck to ensure that the Peoples Democratic Party is stopped from coming back to power in 2023.

 

Tinubu, an accountant and politician was born on March 29,  1952,  and  had been one of the  national leaders of the APC since the party's formation in 2013.

 

He previously served as the governor of Lagos state from 1999 to 2007 and Senator for Lagos West  in the  brief Third Republic.

AFCON: Super Eagles can win in 2023 — Peseiro

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 08:32 AM PDT


Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has reiterated his desire to help the Super Eagles win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.


The Super Eagles last won the AFCON title in 2013 in South Africa.


The team failed to qualify for the 2015 and 2019 editions but claimed the third position on their return in Egypt in 2019.


The Eagles were eliminated in the Round of 16 early this year in Cameroon.


Peseiro is, however, confident he can help restore the team's lost glory.


"I came here for one goal; I want to win the next AFCON for my fantastic players and for Nigerians. I am confident because I believe in this team, I believe in the quality and the number of good players. I have followed Nigeria's history in football from 1994 and other successful teams and I want to bring back that joy again," Peseiro said during his visit to Nigeria's sports minister, Sunday Dare on Wednesday.


"Nigeria is top 5 when it comes to football in Africa. I want to say appreciate the minister and the Football Federation for this opportunity to lead the national team. I will work round the clock to ensure we achieve as much success as possible and the journey starts now".


The Super Eagles will begin their quest for a place in Cote d'Ivoire 2023 with a home game against Sierra Leone on Thursday

La Liga: Modric extends Real Madrid deal by one year

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 08:29 AM PDT


Luka Modric has agreed to extend his trophy-laden Real Madrid stay to over a decade by signing a one-year contract extension.


The European and La Liga champions on Wednesday confirmed that Modric will remain at the Santiago Bernabeu for another season.


Modric joined Los Blancos from Tottenham in August 2012 and has made over 400 appearances for the club and was adjudged to have been one of the worst signings of the season.


The 36-year-old midfielder pulled the strings as Carlo Ancelotti's side completed a UEFA Champions League and Spanish LaLiga double in a glorious 2021/2022 season.


Modric has won the Champions League five times, the La Liga titles three times, and lifted the FIFA Club World Cup on four occasions.


The Croatia captain also won the Copa del Rey once during his long spell in the Spanish capital.


He also has three European Super Cup winners' medals and has celebrated Supercopa de Espana success four times.

 

Modric won his 150th cap for his country in a 1-1 UEFA Nations League draw with France on Monday.

APC Primaries: Orji Uzor Kalu congratulates Tinubu, advises losers

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 08:17 AM PDT



Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, has congratulated the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu .


It was reported that Tinubu secured more than half of the votes at the party's convention to clinch the ticket on Wednesday.


He polled a total of 1,271 votes from the 2,322 delegates at the Special Convention on Wednesday.


Reacting, Kalu in a statement he personally signed said, "I congratulate you for the good and wonderful outing."


"To my friend and colleague, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who has been elected as our party's presidential flag bearer, big congratulations to you. The APC won.


Kalu encouraged all other aspirants to accept Asiwaju's victory in the spirit of sportsmanship.


He added that all APC members owe the party an open mind and total support.

APC Primnary: Drama as Aisha refuses to climb podium with Buhari to hand Tinubu flag

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 08:43 AM PDT

 


Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, on Wednesday, made obvious her displeasure over the emergence of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

 

The First Lady refused to join her husband at the podium for the handing of the party's flag to Tinubu despite several pleas.

 

Aisha rejected every effort to make her move from her seat in the VIP section of the Eagles Square even when officials of the Presidency came to inform her she was called to the podium.

 

Tinubu was, however, handed the flag by President Muhammadu Buhari as Aisha's space on the podium was left vacant.

 

The former Lagos State Governor scored 1,271 to defeat his closest challenger, Rotimi Amaechi, who polled 316.

 

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, scored 235 to come third.

 

Others trailing behind are:

 

Ahmed Lawan – 152

 

Yahaya Bello – 47

 

Dave Umahi – 28

 

Prof Ben Ayade – 37

 

Rochas Okorocha – 0

2023 Presidency: I’ll leave Nigeria if Tinubu, Atiku wins – CharlyBoy

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 07:48 AM PDT


 

Maverick entertainer and activist, CharlyBoy has said he will leave Nigeria if the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar or the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Bola Tinubu emerges winner of the 2023 general election.

 

Tinubu secured more than half of the votes at the party's convention to clinch the ticket on Wednesday.

 

He polled a total of 1,271 votes from the 2,322 delegates at the Special Convention on Wednesday.

 

Reacting on Twitter, Charlyboy said President Muhammadu Buhari will look like a saint if Tinubu emerges a winner.

 

"If any of these two jagbajantis win, I go just leave una waka go Ghana, go beg dem for citizenship. Buhari will look like a saint."

APC Primary: Tinubu thanks Osinbajo, reveals why he’s not upset with Ahmad Lawan

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 07:43 AM PDT

 

The National Leader and the standard-bearer for the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu has commended the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo for his support to President Muhammadu Buhari.

 

Speaking during his acceptance speech at the Eagles Square, the venue of the APC Presidential primary, Tinubu said he would have been a little upset with the Senate President, Ahamad Lawan.

 

According to Tinubu: "I thank Osinbajo for being a good support for our president, I thank the legislature, Ahmad lawn; I would have been a little upset because you compete with me, but I thank you for your cool-headedness in the effort to build our nation."

 

Tinubu emerged as the party's flag bearer after polling the highest to defeat other presidential aspirants like Osinbajo, Rotimi Amaechi, Dave Umahi, among others.

PDP are agents of poverty, termites – Tinubu

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 07:34 AM PDT



The presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has described the opposition Peoples Democratic Party as the agents of poverty in the country.

 

He stated this as part of his acceptance speech at Eagle Square on Wednesday.

 

Tinubu stated that the PDP was responsible for all the violence and poverty Nigeria experiences.

 

He said, "They are the agents of poverty, violence and lies. Ask them how many abandoned projects they had; they can't even count. They don't even know arithmetic.

 

 "They are termites. We will not give them the keys to our savings. They will not rule this country. We will create wealth, we will turn Nigeria around. We will turn Nigeria to our Eldorado," he added. 

APC Primary: Buhari, I’m sorry, it’s time for revenge – Tinubu says during acceptance speech

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 07:31 AM PDT

 


The flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said he was taking "revenge" as he kept President Muhammadu Buhari waiting at the Eagles Square in Abuja.

 

Tinubu stated this during his acceptance speech after he was declared the winner of the party's presidential primary.

 

The former Lagos Governor polled a total of 1,271 votes from the 2,322 delegates at the Special Convention, to beat his major opponents, Rotimi Amaechi and vice president Yemi Osinbajo secured 316 and 235 votes respectively.

 

Tinubu thanked his wife, supporters and some of his friends who backed his ambition in a lengthy speech.

 

He then added to Buhari: "Mr President, I am sorry for keeping you waiting too long since yesterday.

 

"But this is the time to take revenge.

 

"You have taken too long sometimes.

 

"I only sympathize with the mother of the nation. Whatever punishment the president takes this afternoon, we asked for it together when we said a vote for APC," Tinubu said.

2023: Tinubu ready for Atiku, Peter Obi

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 07:04 AM PDT

 

The presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and former governor of Lagos state, Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been declared winner of the just concluded 2022 APC convention, so we now officially have a three-way presidential race in 2023

Tinubu garnered 1271, votes to defeat his closest rival, former governor of Rivers state and immediate past minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi who polled 316 votes.

While delivering his speech at the convention, Jagaban opined: "Today we, as members of the All Progressives Congress, gather both in celebration and in stern test of our democratic fitness.  We have all waited and worked for this day to come. Now it is upon us, we must all rise to the occasion.

"We now stand before all Nigerians. We have always said this party may well be the last best hope for Nigeria to attain its finest destiny. Thus, we shall use this convention to show the world that the APC celebratesdemocracy by faithfully practising it"

"As President Buhari has said, our party's objective must be to triumph in next year's election at all levels. The candidate you select must deliver victory in the national elections and have the personal gravity and national recognition to pull us to victory in state and local elections as well. He must instill a sense of victory and confidence.

"The other candidates are all good men. But I sincerely believe I am the person this moment calls for.

"I have the experience. I led the transformation of Lagos from a dangerous, unwelcoming place in 1999 to a clean, safe, and vibrant place and the 5th largest economy in all of Africa. I am a serious man with a serious purpose and I will use all that I know and all of my abilities to the benefit of the people.

"I am a unifying leader. I have constructed a formidable political structure, one that has delivered electoral victory after electoral victory. I do not now put myself forward because I think this nomination is my due. I step forward because I believe I can lead our party towards its brightest future.

"I have the expertise. My record of corporate leadership, my financial expertise and my experience as an executive governor make me unique among the aspirants; giving me the requisite skills to accelerate progressive reforms that will change the face of the national economy"


Tinubu to square up with Atiku, Obi

On May 29, 2022,Tinubu congratulated Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, winner of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP primaries.

While congratulating, former Lagos state Governor said: "I welcome the victory of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the just concluded primary.

"I look forward to squaring up with him as a worthy opponent in the coming election. I have known the former Vice President as a formidable politician and a patriot who believes in the unity and progress of our dear country.

"As we move further into the election season, I charge the PDP presidential candidate and all political actors across Party lines that we should make this election season one that is devoid of bitterness, rancour and strife.

"We should make our campaigns peaceful and issue based. Election season should be a festival of ideas that will uplift our country and improve the living condition of all our people.

 "Unfortunately for the PDP, its candidate will be burdened to explain why Nigerians should give it another opportunity, after squandering 16 years at the central government, without much to show".

"Nigerians are yet to forget the national ruin and mismanagement of our country for 16 years by successive PDP administration and this bad memory will dog the campaign of the PDP Candidate.

"Nevertheless, I once again congratulate our former Vice President for his victory in his party's primary."

Atiku Abubakar also congratulated Tinubu on his official social media page. He however earliar also blasted the APC government for it's failed regime over the past 7 years. The Labour Party candidate who is widely seen as the "Third Force" and an alternative to PDP/APC also shared this on his official social media page.

So who will you vote for in 2023, Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar or Peter Obi? Kindly tell us in the comment section below

BREAKING NEWS: Bola Tinubu Wins APC Presidential Ticket + Full Results

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 07:17 AM PDT


 The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has emerged as the winner of the party's presidential primary.

The Asiwaju of Lagos garnered half of the total votes to beat his major opponents, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi.

About 2,322 delegates from across the country had stormed Eagles Square, Abuja, to elect the flagbearer of the party ahead of the 2023 general elections.

While Tinubu, who doubles as the National Leader of the party, got 1,299 votes, his major opponents, Amaechi and Osinbajo secured 316 and 235 votes respectively.

The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan got 152 votes while the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, scored 47 votes.

Among all the aspirants who procured the N100 million nomination forms, 23 were successfully screened to participate in the primary.

With the current development, Tinubu will face the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and other party candidates to battle for the top political office in the forthcoming 2023 elections.

FULL RESULTS

Bola Tinubu – 1299 (Winner)

Rotimi Amaechi – 316

Yemi Osinbajo – 235

Ahmed Lawan – 152

Yahaya Bello – 47

Dave Umahi – 28

Prof Ben Ayade – 37

Rochas Okorocha – 0

Tunde Bakare – 0

Shame on those who bought coffins for APC – Bola Tinubu attacks PDP

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 07:17 AM PDT



The 2023 presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed anger at those who wished the party death.


Speaking during his acceptance speech on Wednesday, the former Lagos State Governor accused the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP of plotting to destroy APC.


He said the main opposition party had wasted 16 years of the country when it was in power.


He said, "Shame on those who already bought coffins for APC, our party is still alive. We are here very confident and courageous.


"They called themselves PDP 16 years of misery and failure we said step aside. We are courageous that this nation is back on track".

APC presidential primaries: You can now lick your wounds – Tinubu tells Ahmed Lawan

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 06:57 AM PDT

 


The national leader and presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has told the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, that he can now lick his wounds.

 

Tinubu said this in his victory speech after he was declared winner of the party's presidential contest of the ruling party.

 

He said he was a little bit agitated that the Senate Lawan contested the position with him, but hailed the lawmaker for being cool-headed and doing his best service to the nation at the Senate.

 

"I'm a little agitated that you contested agitated me, but thank you, you can now lick your wounds."

 

Tinubu scored 1,271 to defeat his closest challenger, Rotimi Amaechi, who polled 316.

 

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, scored 235 to come third.

 

Others trailing behind are:

 

Ahmed Lawan – 152

 

Yahaya Bello – 47

 

Dave Umahi – 28

 

Prof Ben Ayade – 37

 

Rochas Okorocha – 0

APC presidential primary: How Buhari made Tinubu clinch ticket, floor Osinbajo, others – Keyamo

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 06:55 AM PDT

 


Festus Keyamo, Nigeria's Minister of State for Labour and Employment, has reacted to the victory of Bola Tinubu, an All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential aspirant at the party's primary election.

 

Keyamo said President Muhammadu Buhari's transparent leadership is what has led to the victory of Tinubu at the APC's primary election.

 

He noted that the kind of leadership former President Olusegun Obasanjo failed to provide the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in 2007 is what Buhari had provided.

 

In a tweet, the minister said there was no imposition and interference in APC primary election due to Buhari's leadership.

 

According to Keyamo: "OBJ are you watching? The kind of leadership OBJ failed to give @OfficialPDPNig in 2007 is what PMB just provided for the world to see: complete transparent process to pick a possible successor; no IMPOSITION; NO INTERFERENCE; who's the democrat now? Congratulations @officialABAT."

 

Tinubu floored other APC presidential aspirants like Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Rotimi Amaechi, Dave Umahi and others to clinch the party's ticket.

 

APC Primaries: Rochas Okorocha scores zero despite boasts of clinching ticket

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 06:55 AM PDT

 


Former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, did not score a single vote in the All Progressives Congress, APC presidential primaries.

 

Addressing delegates shortly before the commencement of voting on Tuesday night, Okorocha had vowed to beat all the aspirants for the APC's sole ticket.

 

Okorocha was one of the presidential aspirants of the APC, who purchased the party's N100 million nomination and expression of interest forms.

 

However, the Senator representing Imo West at the National Assembly did not have the time to travel to states for consultations and familiarisation with delegates following his arrest and detention by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

 

Okorocha, who had described himself as the best candidate for the ruling party, being a lawyer, lawmaker and former chief executive of Imo State, boasted that no other aspirant can match his experience.

 

The former governor had said he was confident the delegates would give him their votes if not for anything, his philanthropic works.

 

However, Okorocha failed to poll a single vote at the contest where Tinubu emerged the party's flag bearer.

 

Okocha, who believed strongly and hoped to get a large number of votes from the North, said, "Other candidates have no idea about Arewa. Let them tell us about what they have done for Arewa."

2023: Atiku congratulates Tinubu for hard-won presidential ticket

Posted: 08 Jun 2022 06:55 AM PDT


Former vice-president Atiku Abubakar has hailed Bola Tinubu for winning the presidential nomination of the All Progressives Congress.

 

Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, said Mr Tinubu's victory underscores his tenacity.


"Congratulations, @officialABAT, on your emergence as your party's presidential candidate. It has been a hard-fought contest, but that you prevailed confirms your tenacity.," Mr Abubakar said in a Twitter statement.

 

Tinubu won the APC presidential ticket on Wednesday, scoring 1, 271 votes to defeat Rotimi Amaechi and Yemi Osinbajo, who bagged 316 and 235 votes, respectively.


Senate President Ahmad Lawan came fourth with 152 votes at the convention that concluded on June 8 in Abuja.
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