June 21, 2021

Iran’s Sole Nuclear Power Plant Undergoes Emergency Shutdown

Iran’s Sole Nuclear Power Plant Undergoes Emergency Shutdown

June 21, 2021 2:33 am

Iran’s only nuclear power plant has been temporarily shut down over what was tagged a ‘technical overhaul’, Africa Daily News, New York reports.

An official from the state electric energy company, Gholamali Rakhshanimehr, said on a talk show that the Bushehr plant shutdown began on Saturday and would last ‘for three to four days’.

He added that power outages could result. However, he declined to elaborate further, but this is the first time Iran has reported an emergency shutdown of the plant, located in the southern port city of Bushehr.

Read Also: France Shuts Down Its Oldest Nuclear Power Plant

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UEFA Ends Investigation Over Neuer's Rainbow Armband

UEFA Ends Investigation Over Neuer’s Rainbow Armband

June 21, 2021 2:27 am

European football’s governing body, UEFA, has terminated an investigation into a decision by German captain Manuel Neuer to wear a rainbow-coloured armband during Euro 2020 matches.

The Neuer controversy is one of a series of LGBTQ-related issues arising at the tournament.

Neuer wore the armband for his team’s opening group games against France and Portugal.

He also wore it in the 7-1 warm-up win over Latvia before the tournament.

On Sunday, it was reported that UEFA was investigating the captain’s use of the armband — which represents solidarity with the LGBTQ community — and that the German soccer federation …

Alabama Storm Nine Children And One Adult Killed In Crash

Alabama Storm: Nine Children And One Adult Killed In Crash

June 21, 2021 2:20 am

No fewer than nine children and an adult have been confirmed dead following a fiery multi-vehicle crash on an Alabama highway as heavy storms lashed the southeastern US state.

The crash on an interstate highway near the city of Greenville involved at least 15 vehicles and may have been caused by aquaplaning under heavy rains, Butler County coroner Wayne Garlock told reporters yesterday.

Africa Daily News, New York further gathered that the dead included a father and daughter in an SUV, and eight occupants of a van carrying children from a county-run ‘girls ranch’ that included foster children.

Speaking …

'I Am From Edo State', Deontay Wilder Confirms

‘I Am From Edo State’, Deontay Wilder Confirms

June 21, 2021 2:14 am

Former WBC World Heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder has confirmed that he is from Edo State in South-South Nigeria and hopes to visit the state as soon as he can.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Wilder lost his WBC crown to Tyson Fury on February 23, 2020, and he is hoping to get his crown back on July 24 when the duo engage in a grudge match.

The ‘Bronze Bomber’ as he is popularly called, in an interview on Youtube said he is ready to discover his roots in Edo State, Nigeria.

He said what he learnt was that …

‘Give Peace A Chance’, Laurent Gbagbo Appeals To Police

‘Give Peace A Chance’, Laurent Gbagbo Appeals To Police

June 21, 2021 2:05 am

The former president of Ivory Coast, Laurent Gbagbo, heavily criticized the Ivorian police yesterday for the violence which erupted during his long-awaited homecoming last week but insisted the country had to move on.

Gbagbo, a controversial figure acquitted by an international court of crimes against humanity, voiced concern over ‘violence perpetuated’ Thursday as thousands of supporters celebrated his return, according to a statement signed in his name by spokesman Justin Katinan Kone.

Police made massive use of tear gas to disperse crowds and, according to Gbagbo’s Ivorian Popular Front (FPI) party, arrested several dozen of his followers.

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Buhari Is Insensitive To Nigeria’s Unity, Future - PANDEF

Buhari Is Insensitive To Nigeria’s Unity, Future – PANDEF

June 21, 2021 1:55 am

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has berated President Muhammadu Buhari, over his comments on restructuring, declaring that the presidency was insensitive to the unity of the country and her future and the country could be headed for anarchy.

PANDEF’s national publicity secretary, Ken Robinson, stated this while reacting to the president’s comment that those calling for the restructuring of the country are dangerous and naive.

Robinson in a statement released on Sunday and made available to our correspondent in Port Harcourt further said the comments of the President was an indictment to his party, the All Progressives Congress.…

Village Head Murdered By Bandits In Kaduna

Village Head Murdered By Bandits In Kaduna

June 21, 2021 1:44 am

Suspected Bandits yesterday shot dead the village head of Dogon Daji in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Mr. Anja Mallam.

Kaduna Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who disclosed the incident in a statement said the village head was shot at close range.

He however assured investigation to bring the killers to justice has commenced.

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Aruwan said: ‘Security agencies have reported that armed bandits shot and killed one Anja Mallam, the village head of Dogon Daji, Sanga local government area.

‘According to the report, …

CAN Lambasts Buhari Govt For Opposing Restructuring

CAN Lambasts Buhari Govt For Opposing Restructuring

June 21, 2021 1:40 am

The Christain Association of Nigeria (CAN) has criticised President Muhammadu for the disdain he has shown towards restructuring which appears to be the only political solution to the present logjam the country has presently found itself in.

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that President Buhai dismissed agitators for demanding restructuring vowing that he won’t have anything with it. Speaking through the Executive Secretary, Revenue Mobilization, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission, Alhaji Mohammed Bello Shehu, he said; ‘and again, those who are discussing restructuring, my question is, what are you going to restructure? If you ask many Nigerians what …

Fashola Lists Major Roads Completed By FG

Why Nigeria Cannot Do Without Borrowing – Fashola

June 21, 2021 1:15 am

Nigeria’s Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has defended the Federal Government’s resort to loans which have seen the Buhari-led administration borrow more than any administration in Nigeria’s history in only 6 years.

According to the minister, borrowing was the only way to expand the poor infrastructure in the country.

Fashola, made these claims when spoke to correspondents yesterday noting that the country would not make meaningful progress without taking loans to boost infrastructure.

He pointed out categorically that borrowing is not a sin and it is part of the essence of keeping the economy growing.

His words; ‘It …

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