The brief: Growing uncertainty; Emirates’ fate hangs; Buhari, wife heading for Turkey
There is growing uncertainty in the political terrain as the 30 days’ timeline for President Muhammadu Buhari to assent the Electoral Act Bill elapses on Sunday. Despite the decision of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities to concede six slots to Air Peace in Dubai International Airport, the fate of Emirates Airline remained unknown as […]
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There is growing uncertainty in the political terrain as the 30 days’ timeline for President Muhammadu Buhari to assent the Electoral Act Bill elapses on Sunday.
Despite the decision of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities to concede six slots to Air Peace in Dubai International Airport, the fate of Emirates Airline remained unknown as of Wednesday, Daily Trust reports.
President Muhammadu Buhari will later on Thursday, depart Abuja for Istanbul, Turkey to attend the third Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit, hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Turkey.
Electoral Bill: Uncertainty As Timeline For Buhari’s Assent Elapses Sunday
There is growing uncertainty in the political terrain as the 30 days’ timeline for President Muhammadu Buhari to assent the Electoral Act Bill elapses on Sunday.
This comes as the president is billed to travel out of the country any moment from now. It was gathered that advance party had already departed.
Presidency Source: Why Buhari Is Yet To Act On Electoral Bill
President Muhammadu Buhari is yet to assent to the Electoral Act Bill because he is in a tight corner over the reservations expressed by governors, according to a source.
Governors and federal lawmakers have disagreed on the revised Electoral Act passed by the National Assembly on November 9, 2021, over the adoption of direct primaries.
Emirates’ Fate Unknown 72 Hours After UAE Concession To Air Peace
Despite the decision of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities to concede six slots to Air Peace in Dubai International Airport, the fate of Emirates Airline remained unknown as of Wednesday, Daily Trust reports.
The uncertainty persists 48 hours after the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) wrote to Air Peace, saying six slots have been “confirmed and blocked” for the Nigerian flag carrier to fly to Dubai.
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Buhari, Wife, 7 Ministers Off To Turkey For Summit
President Muhammadu Buhari will later on Thursday, depart Abuja for Istanbul, Turkey to attend the third Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit, hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Turkey.
In a statement, a presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, said the President will be accompanied on the trip by his wife, Aisha Buhari; the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama; Defence, Maj-Gen. Bashir Magashi (Rtd); FCT, Mohammed Bello; Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire; Agriculture, Mohammed Abubakar; Industry, Trade and Investment, Adeniyi Adebayo; the National Security Adviser, Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno (Rtd); and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Ahmed Rufai Abubakar.
Ayo Adebanjo Challenges Tinubu, Bisi Akande To Disclose Their Source Of Wealth
Pa Ayo Adebanjo, leader of Afenifere, Yoruba socio-political group, has challenged Chief Bisi Akande, former interim Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the ruling party, to disclose their source of wealth.
Tinubu and Akande are former governors of Lagos and Osun States. The duo, who are strong allies, have been in the news since last week when “My Participations”, the autobiography of Akande, was launched.
No President Will Say Banditry Will End Next Year — FG
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says no president will say banditry will next year.
The minister, at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, was responding to a question on whether the current security challenges would end before President Muhammadu Buhari leaves office in 2023.
CAF To Decide Enyimba’s Clash Vs Al Ittihad Today
The Confederation of African Football will today meet to deliberate over Enyimba’s appeal to have their rescheduled first leg CAF Confederation Cup match against Al-Ittihad replayed at a different venue.
It will be recalled that the first leg of the encounter was billed to hold on November 28 in Tunisia but the two-time CAF champions were barred from entering the North African country due to strict COVID-19 restrictions.