July 5, 2021

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Is A Terrorist

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Is A Terrorist

July 5, 2021 2:19 pm

Attention:

•International Criminal Court – ICC
•FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation
•U.S. Mission Nigeria

Nigeria remains home to one of the most dreaded terrorist organisations globally known as Jama’atu Ahlissunnah Lidda’awati wal Jihad (People Committed to the Propagation of the Prophet’s Teachings and Jihad), also known as Boko Haram. Defeating terror groups or insurgents is never easy but it is even worse when you have a terror loving personality like President Muhammadu Buhari at the helm of affairs in Nigeria; a terrorist cannot end terrorism.

A terrorist is any person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, …

All US Troops Must Leave By Deadline - Afghan Taliban

All US Troops Must Leave By Deadline – Afghan Taliban

July 5, 2021 4:55 am

The Taliban has declared that any foreign troops left in Afghanistan after Nato’s September withdrawal deadline will be at risk as occupiers.

This new development is coming on the heels of reports that 1,000 mainly US troops could remain on the ground to protect diplomatic missions and Kabul’s international airport.

Africa Daily News, New York understands that the 20-year military mission in the country has all but ended.

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But violence in the country continues to rise, with the Taliban taking more territory.

As Afghan forces prepare to take

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Rescue Ship Picks Up Over 200 Migrants In Mediterranean

Rescue Ship Picks Up Over 200 Migrants In Mediterranean

July 5, 2021 4:43 am

No fewer than 203 people has been rescued by the migrant rescue ship ‘Ocean Viking’ in recent days, its owner SOS Mediterranee has revealed.

The migrants came from Egypt, Gambia, Libya, South Sudan, Syria and Tunisia, the non-governmental organisation said in comments posted on Twitter.

They were reportedly rescued in four separate operations since Thursday.

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Africa Daily News, New York gathered that in one rescue in the waters around Malta on Sunday, Ocean Viking picked up 71 migrants who were in an overloaded wooden boat that had embarked from Libya …

Tigray Crisis Accept Our Rule Or No Ceasefire, Rebels Insist

Tigray Crisis: Accept Our Rule Or No Ceasefire, Rebels Insist

July 5, 2021 2:08 am

Rebels in Ethiopia’s Tigray region have insisted that they must be recognised as its legitimate government before they accept any ceasefire with the Ethiopian government.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the withdrawal of Eritrean troops was another precondition in a long list.

Recall that authorities in Addis Ababa earlier declared a unilateral ceasefire as the rebels retook much of the region and government officials fled.

Eight months of fighting between the rebels and government forces in which thousands of people lost their lives.

No fewer than two million people have been displaced and 400,000 are now affected by

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Crystal Palace Appoint Vieira As New Manager

Crystal Palace Appoint Vieira As New Manager

July 5, 2021 2:02 am

Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has been announced by Crystal Palace as the club’s new manager, ending a prolonged search for a successor to Roy Hodgson.

 

Vieira, who won three Premier League titles as a player with the Gunners, has had mixed results in charge of New York City and Nice in his two previous managerial jobs.

The Frenchman, who also won the World Cup and European Championship with his country, is highly regarded in England for his stellar playing career under Arsene Wenger at Arsenal.

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‘Crystal Palace …

Zuma's Loyalists Vow To Make South Africa 'Ungovernable'

Zuma’s Loyalists Vow To Make South Africa ‘Ungovernable’

July 5, 2021 1:33 am

Hundreds of die-hard supporters of Former president of South Africa Jacob Zuma remained camped outside his home on Sunday vowing to render the country ungovernable if he is jailed.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that after the historic sentencing to a 15-month jail term for contempt of court, South Africa’s constitutional court has agreed to hear Zuma’s appeal to rescind the order.

A surrender deadline was set to run out on Sunday but after refusing to testify in a corruption trial, Zuma has shown no sign he will hand himself in to the authorities.

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SERAP Sues Buhari Over $25bn Overdrafts Taken From CBN

SERAP Sues Buhari Over $25bn Overdrafts Taken From CBN

July 5, 2021 1:27 am

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit, asking the court ‘to compel President Muhammadu Buhari to disclose spending details of the overdrafts and loans obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) since May 29, 2015, including the projects on which the overdrafts have been spent, and repayments of all overdrafts to date.‘

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that SERAP is also seeking an order to compel the president to ‘explain and clarify whether the $25bn (N9.7trn) overdraft reportedly obtained from the CBN is within the five-percent limit of the actual revenue of the …

Bandits Raid Kaduna Hospital, Abduct Babies

Bandits Raid Kaduna Hospital, Abduct Babies

July 5, 2021 1:22 am

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have kidnapped babies from the residential quarters of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Centre in Zaria, Kaduna State.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that at least five staff of the hospital, including female nurses, were also abducted.

According to eyewitnesses, the bandits, who were said to have stormed the place in large numbers, engaged officers from a nearby police station in a gun battle.

A staff member of the hospital, who pleaded anonymity told newemen there was a heavy shootout during the operation.

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He …

Unknown Gunmen Attack Police Station In Akwa Ibom

Unknown Gunmen Attack Police Station In Akwa Ibom

July 5, 2021 1:16 am

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has confirmed an attack on its Udung Uko Divisional Police Headquarters by some yet to be identified gunmen.

The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Odiko MacDon, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Udung Uko in Akwa Ibom on Sunday.

According to MacDon, that the situation would have been worse but for the gallant policemen on duty who repelled the attack.

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He, however, revealed that the three officers who sustained gunshot wounds were receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital in the state.…

Insecurity: Nigerian Army Vows To Restore Peace, Stability

Insecurity: Nigerian Army Vows To Restore Peace, Stability

July 5, 2021 1:11 am

The Nigerian Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Faruk Yahaya, has assured the Nigerians that the Army which he leads would do everything in its power to restore peace and security in the country with the last drop of its blood.

Gen Yahaya, asserted that the army is more determined and resolute, to restore peace and stability in all parts of the country.

He has therefore charged officers and soldiers to remain steadfast in prayers to defeat all the enemies of the state.
The COAS gave the charge at a reception he held with personnel shortly after the Interdenominational …

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