June 23, 2021

Merkel Urges Better EU Coordination On Virus Travel Rules

June 23, 2021 4:28 am

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has expressed her desire for better coordination on pandemic travel rules among the bloc’s 27 member states.

With the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus, which has become more rapid, Merkel have insisted it was problematic to have a patchwork of regulations.

‘I regret that we haven’t managed yet to have completely uniform action among the member states on travel guidelines — that is coming back to haunt us,’ she told reporters after a meeting with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.

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Barcelona Offer Griezmann, Coutinho In Deal To Sign Ronaldo

June 23, 2021 4:12 am

The football world might be in for a shocker as Barcelona are ready to offer three players to Juventus in exchange Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.

Ronaldo, who has just one year left on his current contract in Turin, has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid.

A newspaper, Diario AS reports that Barcelona president Joan Laporta is formulating an audacious plan to lure Ronaldo to Barcelona where he will unite with Lionel Messi.

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The prospect of Ronaldo and Messi playing for the same team is …

Sudan PM Warns Of Fractures Within Military, Urges ‘Unity’

June 23, 2021 3:47 am

Sudanese Prime Minister has warned of ‘deeply worrying’ fractures within the country’s security forces while calling for reconciliation between civilian and military-political factions.

Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok made the comments as he announced an initiative to unify the factions guiding Sudan through a fragile transition following the April 2019 ouster of dictator Omar al-Bashir.

Sudan has been led by a civilian-military ruling administration since the sides reached a power-sharing deal the following August.

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Nearly two years later, the transition continues to face pressing challenges including pressure from rebels and civilians …

10 Officers Killed, 4 Missing From Ambush In Burkina Faso

June 23, 2021 3:39 am

No fewer than 11 Burkina Faso police officers were killed while 4 are still missing after their unit was ambushed yesterday by yet to be identified gunmen, the country’s security minister has revealed.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the ambush occurred while the unit was on a relief mission to the town of Yirgou, which has been hit by recent violence, Security Minister Ousseini Compaore said in a statement.

‘Joint search operations with the army have been under way since yesterday,’ Compaore revealed.

Attacks by militants linked to al …

Universities In US Admit About 13,000 Nigerians Yearly

June 23, 2021 3:30 am

The United States Consulate’s Public Affairs Officer, Mr Stephen Ibelli, has revealed that about 13,000 Nigerian students are admitted to the U.S annually.

Ibelli made the disclosure during the launch of the ‘Windows on America’ Hub at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka yesterday.

He described Nigerians as one of the most dominant immigrant groups in the US.

According to him; ‘Windows on America’ hub was aimed at providing Nigerian youths with educational opportunities available in USA.

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‘Windows on America’ are free spaces that offer services to students …

Over 15.2m Nigerians Use Cannabis, Opioids — CADAM

June 23, 2021 2:36 am

A non-governmental organisation identified as Christ Against Drug Abuse Ministry (CADAM), has raised the alarm over increasing cases of drug use in Nigeria, explaining that an estimated 10.6 million people (10.8 percent) of the population had used cannabis in the past year while opioids accounted for 4.6 million.

The NGO believes most of the users of the harmful substances were youths which spells doom for the future.

The Director-General of CADAM, Dr. Dokun Adedeji regretted that despite several disorders associated with drug use, an estimated 14.4 percent of the population in Nigeria or 14.3 million people between the ages of …

Buhari Appoints Buratai As Ambassador To Benin Republic

June 23, 2021 2:26 am

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd) as an Ambassador Nigeria to Benin Republic.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the immediate Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin (rtd) was also deployed to the Republic of Cameroon as Ambassador-Designate of Nigeria.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, made this known on Tuesday while presenting a letter of credence to newly appointed ex-service chiefs.

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This was contained in a statement by Mr. Kimiebi Ebienfa, information officer of the ministry …

Pope Set To Collaborate With Nigeria To End Insecurity

June 23, 2021 2:19 am

The Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis, has expressed his readiness to collaborate with the Federal Government of Nigeria to bring to an end, the insecurity in the country and in sub-Saharan Africa.

The religious leader gave the assurance when he received letter of credence from Nigerian Ambassador to the Holy See, Vatican City, Paul Oga Adikwu.

A statement by the Embassy of Nigeria in the Holy See which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York stated that Pope Francis commended the effort of President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in combating security challenges in the country. It also said during a …

Farouk Lawan Sentenced To 7 Years Imprisonment For Bribery

June 23, 2021 1:48 am

A former House of Representatives member, Farouk Lawan is set to spend seven years behind bars over a $500,000 bribe from billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola.

In 2013, Lawan was said to have collected $500,000 of a $3m bribe solicited from an oil tycoon, Otedola to drop his company from the investigation.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Apo, Abuja convicted Lawan for having received the bribe.

Justice Angella Otaluka, who delivered the judgment convicted Lawan on the three-count charge on which he was tried by the Independent Corrupt Practices and …