June 30, 2021

Dozens Dead As heatwave Shatters Records In Canada

Dozens Dead As heatwave Shatters Records In Canada

June 30, 2021 4:33 am

Dozens of people have died in Canada amid an unprecedented heatwave that has smashed temperature records in the last few days.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the Police in the Vancouver area have responded to more than 130 sudden deaths since last Friday most of whom were elderly or had underlying health conditions.

They also suggested that heat was a contributing factor in many of the reported cases.

Yesterday, Canada recorded its highest ever temperature for a third straight day – 49.5C (121F) in Lytton, British Columbia Africa Daily News, New York can confirm.

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England Send Germany Out Of Euro 2020, Hit Quarter-Finals

England Send Germany Out Of Euro 2020, Hit Quarter-Finals

June 30, 2021 4:24 am

England scored two late second-half goals on Tuesday to dump Germany out of Euro 2020 and reach the quarter-finals in grand style.

After a goalless first half, Raheem Sterling scored his third goal of the tournament to put England ahead on 75 minutes.

Luke Shaw produced a great pass that found Sterling inside the penalty area, who took advantage of the situation to rifle a low shot into the back of the net.

Read Also: Ronaldo’s Portugal Crash Out Of Euro 2020

Thomas Muller would have equalised for Germany on 82 minutes but he squandered the chance even when he …

2 Killed As Protesters Clash With Security In Ghana

2 Killed As Protesters Clash With Security In Ghana

June 30, 2021 4:19 am

At least two protesters died as a result of gunshot wounds after clashing with security forces in Ejura town in Ghana’s Ashanti region, Africa Daily News, New York reports.

Dozens of youth had gathered near where a popular social media activist was to be buried.

According to reports, Ibrahim Muhammed, 45, was killed on Sunday, his supporters suspect he was targeted because of his criticism of the government.

Tuesday’s clash started when some residents threw stones at the security forces, Citi Newsroom reports.

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The youth were protesting the death of Ibrahim Mohammed …

COVID-19 WHO Identifies Risky Delta Variant In 85 Countries

COVID-19: WHO Identifies Risky Delta Variant In 85 Countries

June 30, 2021 4:13 am

The Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, has expressed concern over the COVID-19’s delta variant, which he described as ‘the most transmissible’ mutation to date.

Speaking to reporters at a regular briefing yesterday, Ghebreyesus explained that the delta variant of the virus had been identified in at least 85 countries and is ‘spreading rapidly among unvaccinated populations’.

‘As some countries ease public health and social measures, we are starting to see increases in transmission around the world,‘ he said.

A surge in cases translates to more hospitalisations, which continue to stretch healthcare workers and health systems while putting …

British High Commission Opens Up On Kanu’s Arrest

British High Commission Opens Up On Kanu’s Arrest

June 30, 2021 2:46 am

The British High Commission has reacted to the arrest of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu.

In a message made available to Africa Daily News, New York,  a spokesperson of the British High Commission,  Dean Hurlock stated that while they can confirm Kanu’s arrest, he was not picked up in the UK where he is based before now.

The IPOB leader, who is also a UK citizen, had been in the UK since 2017 when he fled Nigeria.

Read Also: Kanu’s Rearrest: Ohanaeze Urges Caution, Warns Against Protest

Abubakar Malami, minister of justice and …

How Davido’s Aide, Obama DMW Died Of Heart Failure

How Davido’s Aide, Obama DMW Died Of Heart Failure

June 30, 2021 2:40 am

An aide and crew member to popular Afrobeats singer, Davido identified as Habeeb Uthman, popularly known Obama DMW has been confirmed dead.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Obama allegedly died on Tuesday at a hospital in Lagos after a suspected heart failure.

It was gathered that the deceased had before then complained of having difficulties with breathing after which he drove himself to the hospital for proper checkup and treatment.

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He, however, died a few hours later.

Reacting, singer Peruzzi took to his Instagram account to share …

State Creation Will Quell Agitation – Ohanaeze To FG

Kanu’s Rearrest: Ohanaeze Urges Caution, Warns Against Protest

June 30, 2021 2:34 am

Apex Igbo socio-political organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has appealed for calm over the re-arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the Igbo group also urged the Federal Government to handle his trial with caution and due legal procedure.

Ohanaeze cautioned Igbos to desist from any form of protest that will endanger the Southeast and Nigeria.

Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the organisation’s Secretary-General made the call in reaction to the rearrest of the IPOB’s leader.

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In a statement he issued …

'Why I Fled Nigeria' Nnamdi Kanu Opens Up

‘Why I Fled Nigeria’ Nnamdi Kanu Opens Up

June 30, 2021 2:28 am

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has given reasons why he abandoned his trial and escaped out of the country in 2017.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that Kanu, who was re-arrested and brought back to Nigeria last Sunday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that he fled the country to save his life.

He sought permission of the court to speak, shortly after he was docked before trial Justice Binta Nyako by the Federal Government.

Eyewitnesses confirmed to Africa Daily News, New York that the IPOB leader who did not have any …

PDP Governors Who Decamp To APC Lack Conscience – Wike

PDP Governors Who Decamp To APC Lack Conscience – Wike

June 30, 2021 2:17 am
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has lambasted governors and other political office holders defecting from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) saying that such moves indicate that they lack conscience and cannot be trusted.
Berating the ruling APC, the governor said it was ludicrous and hypocritical of the APC to demonise the PDP and then still turns around to poach members of the same party.
Governor Wike, made this comments while speaking at the flag off of Woji-Aleto-Alesa-Refinery road and bridge with spur to the East-West Road at Woji town, yesterday. He asserted
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