July 20, 2021

Afenifere Snubs IPOB On Shutting Down Nigeria For One Month

Igboho: We’re Still Studying Situation — Afenifere

July 20, 2021 11:56 pm

The pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Tuesday, stated that although it was surprised over the reported arrest of Yoruba freedom fighter, Chief Sunday Adeyemo also known as Sunday Igboho, it was, however, still studying the situation of events before making a formal statement.

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that Igboho was reportedly arrested in the Benin Republic while allegedly trying to flee to Germany.

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When contacted, Afenifere’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, said: ‘The news of the arrest was a surprise. But the …

How Interpol Arrested Igboho, Wife In Cotonou – Lawyer

July 20, 2021 6:17 pm

The lawyer to popular Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho has revealed that his client was nabbed by the International Criminal Police Organisation in Cotonou, Benin Republic.

Igboho’s lawyer who’s name is Yomi Alliyu (SAN), stated this in a statement on Tuesday just a few hours after the Yoruba nation freedom fighter was arrested in an airport in Cotonou while allegedly making moves to fly to an European country which has been alleged to be Germany.

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According to the statement, the wanted agitator was arrested alongside his wife, who is a German …

Algeria Furious Over Morocco’s Decision To Backs Separatists

July 20, 2021 5:59 am

Algeria has recalled its ambassador to Morocco after Rabat officially announced its backing of Algerian separatists in the Kabylie region.

The move followed remarks made by Morocco’s representative to the UN, Omar Hilale, that the country was ‘officially and explicitly’ supporting the ‘right of self-determination for the Kabyle people in Algeria’.

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The Algerian ministry of foreign affairs said in a statement that the comments were ‘unacceptable’ and asked Morocco to clarify its position.

The two countries have a long-standing, fraught relationship over Western Sahara.

Morocco claims it as part of its …

COVID-19: Coco Gauff Withdraws From Tokyo 2020

July 20, 2021 5:34 am

Coco Gauff is the latest star to pull out of the Tokyo Olympics after it was revealed she had tested positive for coronavirus.

The 17-year-old announced her withdrawal from the Games on Twitter, writing: ‘I’m disappointed to share the news that I have tested positive for Covid and won’t be able to play in the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

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She contined; ‘It has always been a dream of mine to represent the USA at the Olympics, and I hope there will be many more chances for me to make this …

Sunday Igboho Arrested On His Way To Germany

July 20, 2021 4:37 am

Self-acclaimed Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has been arrested by Nigerian authorities.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that Igboho was nabbed in Cotonou, Benin Republic, while reportedly attempting to flee to Germany.

According to sources, security operatives in the West African country nabbed Igboho, who is expected to be brought back to the country any moment from now.

Attempts to reach Peter Afunanya, spokesman of the Department of State Services (DSS) over the report were unsuccessful as he neither responded to calls or text messages.

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Benue Assembly Approves Ortom’s ₦18.225bn Loan Request

Ortom Condemns Killing Of Aid Workers In Benue

July 20, 2021 2:10 am

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has condemned the killing of two humanitarian aid workers and six others in Guma Local Government Area by violent Fulani militia.

Speaking in a chat with reporters yesterday, Ortom pointed out that; ‘The presidency is not yet ready to address the insecurity in the country perpetrated by herdsmen based on its body language’,

The governor also lamented that one of his relatives who is a 200 level undergraduate at the Benue State University Makurdi was also killed in the recent attack.

The governor further revealed that the killers used one of the health workers’ …

Cyber Security: CBN Launches ‘NoGoFallMaga’ Campaign

July 20, 2021 1:57 am

In a bid to tackle internet fraud, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has partnered with some cybersecurity stakeholders to launch a new cyber awareness campaign tagged ‘#NoGoFallMaga’.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the initiative was launched in collaboration with Committee of Chief Information Security Officers of the Nigeria Financial Industry (CCISONFI) and Cybersafe Foundation (CSF).

Mr Abumere Igboa, CCISONFI Chairman, announced the partnership on Monday during a Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign Media Parley held at Radisson Blu, Victoria Island, Lagos.

‘This initiative looks at tackling cybercrime that poses a threat to customers and the Nigeria citizenry in conducting …

Nigerians Are Going Through Hardship, Buhari Admits

July 20, 2021 1:43 am

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has admitted that Nigerians are going through difficult hardship which is occasioned by rising prices of foodstuffs and others.

The president, in his Eid El-Adha greetings, reiterated the determination of his administration to create a just, balanced and prosperous country in which the safety of life and property is assured and guaranteed.

Reflecting on current challenges facing the country, the President stated that ‘COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the economies of all countries, including Nigeria, in addition to the fact that floods have caused large scale destruction to agricultural farmlands, thereby impacting negatively …