June 12, 2021

I Sacked My Cabinet To Bring Bauchi Out Of Deadlock – Gov Bala

I Sacked My Cabinet To Bring Bauchi Out Of Deadlock – Gov Bala

June 12, 2021 3:14 pm

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Saturday explained to the people of the state that he sacked his cabinet during the week to bring the state out of the deadlock it was in.

The governor explained this while marking this year’s Democracy Day in Zaki, the headquarters of Zaki Local Government Area of the state.

reports that Governor Mohammed had on 9th June 2021 sacked the Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Government House, all commissioners as well as Special Advisers, except four aides.

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Central African Republic Names Henri Marie Dondra As New PM

Central African Republic Names Henri Marie Dondra As New PM

June 12, 2021 5:58 am

Henri Marie Dondra has been named prime minister of the Central African Republic (CAR), the country’s presidency has confirmed.

The appointment of the former finance minister on Friday came a day after former Prime Minister Firmin Ngrebada announced his resignation and that of his government following legislative elections.

A former chief of staff to President Faustin-Archange Touadera, Ngrebada had been in post since early 2019 when he helped craft a February 2019 peace deal signed with rebel groups in Sudan that now appears on the verge of collapse.

Read Also: Central African Republic Holds Legislative Polls Amid Violence

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18 Pilgrims Killed As Bus Plunges Into Ravine In Pakistan

18 Pilgrims Killed As Bus Plunges Into Ravine In Pakistan

June 12, 2021 5:54 am

A bus carrying dozens of pilgrims plunged into a ravine in southwest Pakistan yesterday, killing no fewer than 18 passengers, Africa Daily News, New York reports.

The accident happened before dawn in a remote district in Balochistan province.

‘A bus carrying 59 pilgrims was returning… (after) the conclusion of a religious ceremony at a local shrine when it plunged into a ravine, killing 18 people and wounding 41 others,’ senior local government official Bashir Bazai told reporters.

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According to Bazai, the driver was speeding and lost control.

Officials with the local tribal …

Italy Open Euro 2020 Account With Dominant Win Over Turkey

Italy Open Euro 2020 Account With Dominant Win Over Turkey

June 12, 2021 5:49 am

Italy kicked off the European Championship with a convincing 3-0 victory over Turkey in Group A at the Olympic Stadium last night with Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne on target.

Roberto Mancini’s side had been frustrated by Turkey’s defensive approach in the first half but broke through in the 53rd minute when a hard-hit cross from Domenico Berardi flew in off Turkey defender Merih Demiral for an own goal.

The Azzurri, now unbeaten in 28 matches, doubled their lead in the 66th when Leonardo Spinazzola’s drive was parried by Turkey goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir but Immobile reacted well to slot home …

Police Seal Algeria Capital On Election Eve, Arrest Protesters

Police Seal Algeria Capital On Election Eve, Arrest Protesters

June 12, 2021 5:25 am

The Algerian Police has sealed off the capital of Algiers to prevent protesters from gathering on the eve of a parliamentary election they have vowed to boycott.

According to the Algerian League for the Defence of Human Rights, no fewer than seven leading protest movement figures were arrested yesterday evening, five in Algiers and two in other parts of the country.

The vice president of the group, Salhi who spoke to reporters said; ‘We do not know the grounds for these arrests’.

Among those detained in Algiers were leading opposition figure Karim Tabbou and independent journalist Khaled Drareni, …

Why Nigeria And Twitter Need Each Other – Senate President

Why Nigeria And Twitter Need Each Other – Senate President

June 12, 2021 5:11 am

The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan has made a strong case for the resolution of the disagreement between Twitter and the Federal Government of Nigeria, stressing that both parties need each other.

Lawan made this appeal during a press conference in Abuja yesterday following the Federal Government’s suspension of Twitter’s operations in Nigeria.

‘Nigeria needs Twitter just as Twitter needs Nigeria,‘ he said, one week after the suspension which has sparked an outcry in the country.

He welcomed the idea of a dialogue between the Nigerian government and the microblogging site, saying the Senate has been criticised for not coming …

Covid-19: South Africa Officially Enters Third Virus Wave

Covid-19: South Africa Officially Enters Third Virus Wave

June 12, 2021 3:42 am

South African health authorities have announced that the country has officially entered its third wave of coronavirus infections Africa Daily News, New York reports.

This is coming even as rising caseloads and a sluggish vaccine rollout has fuelled fears of fresh strain on the health system.

In a tweet yesterday, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases stated that; ‘South Africa technically entered the 3rd wave today as the national 7-day moving average incidence (5959 cases) now exceeds the new wave threshold as defined by the Ministerial Advisory Committee’.

The health ministry later announced that it had detected over 9,100 cases …

Banditry Defend Yourselves, Matawalle To Zamfara Residents

Banditry: Defend Yourselves, Matawalle Tells Zamfara Residents

June 12, 2021 3:34 am

Zamfara State Governor, Bello Muhammad Matawalle has asked residents to defend themselves against bandits.

He spoke during the special prayer session to mark the second year anniversary of his administration.

He said it has become necessary to draw teams of agile youths that would be saddled with the responsibility of crushing criminals.

Matawalle said governors from the northern region had concluded arrangements to come up with detailed plans to tackle insecurity.

Read Also: Residents Flee As Bandits Loot Shops, Rustle 250 Cows

He further pointed out that they are working out modalities that could make traditional rulers pick persons …

Nigeria's Democracy In Serious Danger - Saraki

Nigeria’s Democracy In Serious Danger – Saraki

June 12, 2021 3:30 am

Nigeria’s former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has asserted that democracy is continuously being undermined and endangered in Nigeria.

He said the insecurity, poverty, and other socio-economic challenges facing the country have continued ‘to make what should be a representative government look strange to the people.’

According to him, 22 years after the country embraced democratic governance, the system has not given birth to good governance.

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In his message to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day, Saraki, called for truce and appealed to Nigerians to give peace a chance and work …

June 12 We Won’t Allow EndSARS Experience Again – Police

June 12: We Won’t Allow EndSARS Experience Again – Police

June 12, 2021 3:22 am

The Ondo State Police Command has vowed not to fold its arms and watch any protest, under whatever guise, in the state to degenerate to the #EndSARS catastrophe.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Tee Leo-Ikoro, told the newsmen yesterday that the police were battle-ready to forestall any breakdown of law and order by any individual or group.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that several government properties were torched by suspected hoodlums who hijacked the peaceful protest against police brutality, popularly known as ‘EndSARS’, held across the country in October 2020.

Read Also: Police Confirms Killing Of Gov Ortom’s

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Why Twitter, Facebook, Others Must Register To Operate

Why Twitter, Facebook, Others Must Register To Operate – FG

June 12, 2021 2:55 am
The Federal Government has stated that its directive that social media platforms operating in the country as well as other Over the Top (OTT) platforms must register and obtain a license to operate is in conformity with global trend and not only peculiar to Nigeria.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed made this assertion on Friday when he featured on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) programme ‘Good Morning Nigeria’ which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

Recall that the Federal Government recently suspended operations of Twitter and directed that all OTT and social media platforms …

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