May 16, 2021

Entrepreneur Launches Outreach For World Menstrual Day

May 16, 2021 5:58 pm

A female social media entrepreneur, Nwokpara Judith has unveiled an outreach and support for young women all over Nigeria to support the World Menstrual Hygiene Day.

She made this known in a post on her official Facebook page today.

This venture has been targeted at females from the underprivileged part of the country and other females who are unable to access and maintain adequate menstrual hygiene. It would also touch areas which concern rape, sexual abuse and domestic sexuality.

This pilot project which has been themed as the ‘Sensitisation on Menstrual Hygiene, Sexual Abuse and the distribution of biodegradable sanitary …

Experts Seek Strategies To Revive Niger Delta Mangroves

Experts Seek Strategies To Revive Niger Delta Mangroves

May 16, 2021 1:47 pm

The Federal Ministry of Environment has begun deliberations on the restoration of Mangroves in the Niger Delta region.

International experts in the sector, at the instance of the ministry, converged in Abuja to exchange lessons on restoring mangroves in Ogoniland and to also deliberate on ways to improve the livelihoods of communities in the region.

A statement by the Director of Press, Ministry of Environment, Saghir el Mohammed said the experts shared global experiences and how it can be applied in Ogoniland.

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The statement said the Minister of …

Ban On Open Grazing Only In The South – Miyetti Allah To Northetter Prepared For Nigeria's Breakup - Miyetti Allah

Ban On Open Grazing Only In The South – Miyetti Allah To North

May 16, 2021 12:49 pm

The national leadership of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) says the North must not ignore the ban on open grazing by Southern Governors.

The General Secretary, Baba Othman Ngelzarma in his statement to Newsmen urged Governors in the region to open talks right away.

Noting that the organisation is not opposed to settlement of pastoralists nationwide, the scribe called for a proper arrangement.

Ngelzarma regretted there was ‘no attempt’ by past administrations to modernise the animal husbandry practices in Nigeria.

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He said pastoralists practice the ‘primitive system’ they inherited, …

Dead COVID-19 Victims Thrown Into Indian Rivers

Dead COVID-19 Victims Thrown Into Indian Rivers

May 16, 2021 1:59 am

Bodies of COVID-19 victims were among the bodies discovered to have been dumped in some Indian rivers, an official of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh has revealed.

This was coming even as India recorded about 4,090 deaths on Sunday and daily cases topped 310,892.

‘The administration has information that bodies of those who have succumbed to COVID-19 or any other disease are being thrown into rivers instead of being disposed of as per proper rituals,‘ the official, Manoj Kumar Singh said.

‘As a result, bodies have been recovered from rivers in many places.’

The letter dated May 14 …

Israeli Air Strike Levels Gaza Building Hosting AP,

Israeli Air Strike Levels Gaza Building Hosting AP, Jazeera

May 16, 2021 1:54 am

An Israeli airstrike on Saturday demolished the 13-floor building housing Qatar-based Al Jazeera television and American news agency – The Associated Press in the Gaza Strip, Africa Daily News, New York has learnt.

Al Jazeera said in a tweet on Saturday said Israel ‘destroyed Jala Tower in the Gaza Strip, which contains the Al Jazeera and other international press offices’. 

Al Jazeera broadcast footage showing the building collapsing to the ground after the Israeli airstrike, sending up a huge mushroom cloud of dust and debris.

Jawad Mehdi, the owner of the Jala Tower, said an Israeli intelligence officer warned him …

Tuchel Blames 'Decisive' VAR Calls For Chelsea's Loss

Tuchel Blames ‘Decisive’ VAR Calls For Chelsea’s Loss

May 16, 2021 1:46 am

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel felt his side had done enough to win the FA Cup but ‘decisive’ video assistant referee calls went against them.

The Blues lost their second successive final as they were beaten 1-0 by Leicester courtesy of Youri Tielemans’ stunning strike at Wembley.

There was a suggestion of a handball by Ayoze Perez in the build-up but a VAR review deemed no infringement.

‘The players said straight away it was a handball,’ said Tuchel.

‘So now for the second game in a row there was a handball against us, and VAR is not interfering.

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Soldiers Blocking Humanitarian Aid In Ethiopia, US Reveals

Soldiers Blocking Humanitarian Aid In Ethiopia, US Reveals

May 16, 2021 1:41 am

The United States has condemned the blocking of aid by military forces operating in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region expressing serious concerns over the high headedness.

A statement from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on the governments of Eritrea and Ethiopia to ensure aid is allowed to reach the millions who need it.

According to the UN World Food Programme (WFP), 5.2 million people are in need of food assistance in Tigray.

There were many credible reports of armed forces attacking civilians including gender-based violence, Mr. Blinken disclosed.

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The conduct …

Thunderstorms Disperse Yoruba Secessionists In Osogbo

Thunderstorms Disperse Yoruba Secessionists In Osogbo

May 16, 2021 1:34 am

Heavy rain and wind and thunderstorms on Saturday dispersed agitators of Yoruba Nation at the popular Nelson Mandela Freedom park via the Old garage area of Osogbo capital of Osun State yesterday afternoon.

Africa Daily News, New York learnt that scores of Yoruba Nation agitators stormed the streets of Osogbo on Saturday after they changed the venue where the agitators ought to gather because of the heavy security presence.

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One of the leading Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho arrived in Osogbo from Oyo …

Parents Panic as Abductors of Greenfield Students Cut Contact

Parents Panic as Abductors of Greenfield Students Cut Contact

May 16, 2021 1:26 am

Parents of the remaining 16 abducted students of Greenfield University, Kaduna State, have been thrown into further confusion, following the decision of the kidnappers to discontinue further communications with them.

Bandits invaded the school on April 18 and abducted 22 students and staff. They initially demanded ₦800 million Naira for the release of the students. However, to push their demand for ransom, they killed five of the students on two occasions, when negotiations were still ongoing.

Sources said the last time the kidnappers called any of the parents was on April 8, eight days ago, during which they made …

Whatever Happens In Libya Affects Nigeria – Buhari

Buhari Seeks Stronger Ties In Phone Call With Turkish Leader

May 16, 2021 1:19 am

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has called for stronger Nigeria-Turkey ties.

This was made known in a statement issued by a presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, he stated that President Buhari made the call when he put a phone call across to his Turkish counterpart, Tecep Tayyep Erdoğan, yesterday in the statehouse.

According to the statement, Buhari had fruitful discussions with Erdoğan and also expressed satisfaction with existing bilateral ties between the two countries while calling for greater Turkish participation in the economy and the humanitarian efforts in the Northeast.

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There Will Be No Election In 2023 - Sunday Igboho

There Will Be No Election In 2023 – Sunday Igboho

May 16, 2021 1:11 am

Self-acclaimed Yoruba activist Sunday Adeyemo who is popularly known as Sunday Igboho has declared that there will be no election in Yoruba land in 2023.

Igboho made this vow while speaking with other agitators at a rally held at the Nelson Mandela Freedom Park, Osogbo, the Osun State capital, to demand the breaking away of the Yoruba Nation from Nigeria.

Igboho said that the Yoruba nation must leave now as it is no more a slave to the northerners.

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He sought unity among Yorubas and asked all that are …

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