Tag: Daura

Tension in APC, as Daura stakeholders oppose imposition of Yusuf Buhari 

Aminu Imam
Daura stakeholders on Yusuf Buhari

Tensions are mounting within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Daura, Katsina State, as party stakeholders resist what they call attempts to impose candidates ahead of the forthcoming elections.   Influential party figures, including Barrister Ahmad el-Marzuq, have openly cautioned against sidelining internal consultations and due process. In a video circulating on social media, el-Marzuq warned party leaders against being used to force candidates on the people, irrespective of their status.   “They should not allow themselves to be manipulated into forcing any candidate on the people”, he said.  “But if…

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Sallah homage: After meeting IBB, AbdulSalami, Atiku visit Buhari in Daura

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Atiku visits PMB

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has paid a visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari. Atiku paid homage to Buhari at his residence in Daura, Katsina State, yesterday according to reports. A video of the visit showed that former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, was part of Atikus entourage. The visit is coming barely three days after Atiku visited former military heads of state, Ibrahim Babangida and AbdulSalami Abubakar, in their respective residences in Minna, Niger State. Announcing the earlier visits…

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“Amaechi deserves our traditional title”, Says Emir Of Daura

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The Emir of Daura, HRH, Umar Farouq Umar, has described the proposed conferment of a traditional title on the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi billed for tomorrow, Saturday, in Daura, as purely deserving. The Galadiman Daura and District Head of MaiAdua, Alh. Ahmad Diddiri Ahmad, who spoke on behalf of the monarch in Daura yesterday, told newsmen that the title is given solely in recognition of his contributions to the development of the emirate, Katsina State and the nation in general. According to him, “The traditional institution does not align…

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“Osinbajo is my favourite, he keeps his promises” – Emir of Daura

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The Emir of Daura, Dr. Umar Farouk Umar yesterday, showered praises on Vice-President Professor Yemi Osinbajo. VP Osinbajo attended the installation of President Muhammadu Buhari’s son, Yusuf, as the Talban Daura, a district head chieftaincy. Speaking of the vice president, the Emir of Daura said, We extend our appreciation to his Excellency, the representative of the President. He, (the vice-president) is a noble man who keeps his promises and a trustworthy person, who has so much patience and knows what to do at any given time. Speaking further, the Emir…

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President Buhari arrives in Katsina for APC membership registration in Daura

Aminu Imam

President Muhammadu Buhari is in Daura, Katsina State on a five day official visit. The President was given a befitting reception on arrival at Umaru Musa YarAdua International Airport, Katsina. On hand to receive him were a high-powered Katsina State Government delegation led by the State governor Aminu Bello Masari, amongst others. President Buhari, who inspected a ceremonial guard mounted by a detachment of the Nigerian Army, proceeded to Daura by helicopter. While in Daura, the President is expected to participate in the All Progressives Congress, (APC), membership registration and…

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