April 2021

Morocco Rebukes Spain Over Virus Help To Secessionist Leader

Morocco Rebukes Spain Over Virus Help To Secessionist Leader

April 26, 2021 3:30 am

Morocco’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has summoned the Spanish ambassador to convey the government’s ‘regret’ over its decision to allow the leader of a regional group fighting Morocco for independence to access medical treatment in its country.  

Spanish officials had last week revealed that Brahim Ghali, 73, is hospitalized in Spain for treatment of COVID-19.

It is common knowledge that Ghali heads the Polisario Front, an Algeria-backed breakaway movement that seeks to establish an independent state in the Western Sahara region, which has been oftentimes seen engaging the Moroccan armed forces.

The Moroccan foreign ministry stated that Spain’s stance is ‘…

Covid-19: Italy Bans Flights From India

Covid-19: Italy Bans Flights From India

April 26, 2021 3:20 am

Italy has placed a ban on all arrivals from recent Covid-19 hotspot India, although Italian residents are exempted, Health Minister Roberto Speranza disclosed on Sunday.

‘I have signed a new decree banning people from entering Italy who has been in India within the past 14 days,‘ Speranza wrote on Facebook.

Ahead of a limited reopening set to begin across Italy on Monday, he added that ‘We can’t let our guard down’

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‘Residents of Italy can return but must take a (coronavirus) test before departure and on …

Over 23 Killed In Fire Outbreak At Iraqi Covid Hospital

Over 23 Killed In Fire Outbreak At Iraqi Covid Hospital

April 26, 2021 3:10 am

No fewer than 23 people died when a fire broke out yesterday in a coronavirus intensive care unit in the capital of Iraq, a country with a severally dilapidated health infrastructure facing mounting Covid-19 cases.

The fire started with an explosion caused by ‘a fault in the storage of oxygen cylinders’, medical sources told journalists.

It spread quickly, according to the civil defence, as “the hospital had no fire protection system and false ceilings allowed the flames to spread to highly flammable products”.

Iraq’s hospitals have been worn down by decades of conflict and poor investment, with shortages …

Pope Expresses ‘Sadness’ Over Disappearance Of 130 Migrants

Pope Expresses ‘Sadness’ Over Disappearance Of 130 Migrants

April 26, 2021 2:58 am

The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis on Sunday expressed deep ‘sadness’ and ‘shame’ over the fate of 130 migrants who went missing after their boat capsized in the Mediterranean last week.

According to the European humanitarian group, SOS Mediterranee no fewer than ten bodies were spotted near a capsized rubber boat off the coast of Libya, which had around 130 people aboard.

‘I confess to you that I am very saddened by the tragedy which once again occurred in recent days in the Mediterranean,‘ he told the faithful gathered in Saint Peter’s Square.

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Despite The Challenges, Nigeria Can Fly Again - Kumuyi

Despite The Challenges, Nigeria Can Fly Again – Kumuyi

April 26, 2021 1:38 am

The Founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, while speaking on the state of the nation on Sunday, declared that Nigeria can fly again despite the odds.

Kumuyi made the declaration while fielding questions from newsmen after a special Sunday Worship Service as part of the ongoing 6-day ‘Soaring Above’ Crusade in Abuja and for the 19 northern States via Zoom and other social media platforms.

The respected Christian cleric expressed optimism that God is still interested in Nigeria, therefore urged Nigerians to stop the hate and killing of one another including …

Why I Approached Keyamo for Assistance In 2018 — Eedris

Why I Approached Keyamo for Assistance In 2018 – Eedris

April 26, 2021 1:29 am

Veteran Nigerian singer, Eedris Abdulkareem, has taken to his verified Instagram account to reply to the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo (SAN), who had earlier stated that the singer’s new song, ‘Jaga Jaga reloaded’, is a poor attempt at blackmail. 

According to the minister, Eedris Abdulkareem, who is displaying a stance against the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), once begged to be part of the Buhari Campaign Organisation, which he directed in 2018. 

Keyamo had on Sunday showed screenshots of his chats with Eedris Abdulkareem where he begged to be introduced to the Attorney General …

Bandits Break Into Church In Kaduna, Kill Worshippers

Bandits Break Into Church In Kaduna, Kill Worshippers

April 26, 2021 1:20 am

At least one worshipper was killed after suspected bandits invaded a church in Chukun Local Government Area of Kaduna State yesterday and opened fire on worshippers.

Although details of the incident which happened on Sunday morning are still sketchy, however, it has been gathered that some worshippers were abducted while others sustained injuries.

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Chukun has been under siege by bandits and all efforts to secure residents have not yielded the desired result.

This latest incident is coming just less than 3 days after the corpses of three students of …

APC Would Take Over N’Delta In 2023 - Omo-Agege

APC Would Take Over N’Delta In 2023 – Omo-Agege

April 26, 2021 1:11 am

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege yesterday boasted that his party the All Progressives Congress (APC) would take control of not just Delta State but the South-South geopolitical zone in 2023.

The Delta-born Senator went further to add that he had no doubt that the dominance of politics in Delta State and South-South by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was finally going to end at the general election come 2023.

Omo-Agege made these comments at Illah while fielding questions from journalists shortly after inspecting the ongoing rehabilitation work on the Asaba-Illah Road, which according to him, is …

Stop Appointing Politicians As VC, Council Members – Prof Olaofe

Stop Appointing Politicians As VC, Council Members – Prof Olaofe

April 25, 2021 1:30 pm

Former Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics, Professor Olorunfemi Olaofe has urged the government to always appoint competent people as vice-chancellors and members of the governing council of universities.

Prof. Olaofe who lamented that politicians who know little or nothing about academics are being appointed to manage universities in the country said such was part of the sources of challenges facing university education in Nigeria.

The Professor of Industrial Chemistry who also called for autonomy and proper funding for the universities said people of proven integrity should be employed to manage our universities.

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Soyinka Says Nigeria Disintegrating, Calls For National Conference

Youths Are Not Ritual Offerings – Soyinka Tells FG

April 25, 2021 1:18 pm

Following the killing of Greeenfield University, Kaduna students and a high level of insecurity in Nigeria, Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka has urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to seek help and stop playing with human lives in the country.

Soyinka stated this in a statement released on Saturday, titled: ‘The endless Martyrdom of youth.’

He warned the government to stop playing with the lives of youths , adding that they are the future of Nigeria not ‘Ritual offering’

Read Also: Ogun Will Strike If You Abuse Your Uniform – Soyinka To Amotekun

Soyinka expressing his condolences to those bereaved …

Rescue Pastor Yakuru Before Boko Haram Execution – Christian Leaders

Boko Haram Product Of Ignorance, Poverty – UI Don

April 25, 2021 1:16 pm

The Dean of Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, Professor Afis Oladosu, has declared that Boko Haram menace is a product of ignorance and poverty.

Oladosu made this disclosure while speaking during the 3rd annual Shina Peller/ Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council Ramadan Lecture/Iftar held at NUJ Press Centre in Ibadan at the weekend.

The don in his lecture ‘Islamic perspective: Media, leadership and quest for national unity in the face of growing insecurity in the land’, said that Boko Haram menace which is one of the major security challenges in the country is the result of

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Netflix To Partners Ikorodu Bois In New Campaign

Netflix To Partners Ikorodu Bois In New Campaign

April 25, 2021 1:57 am

Popular Nigerian Kid-skit makers, Ikorodu Bois are set to be featured by Netflix in its Oscar Weekend Film Brand Campaign which is expected to begin soon.

The Ikorodu Bois are a group of brothers and one cousin from Lagos, Nigeria, who have become a viral sensation over their ability to remake their favorite movie trailers in their free time.

The company, in a statement sighted by Africa Daily News, New York, said its campaign was targeted at celebrating fans for the important role they play — for watching, loving, discussing, and even recreating Netflix movies.

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