July 2021

IPOB Lambasts President Kenyatta For Kanu’s Alleged Abduction

IPOB Lambasts President Kenyatta For Kanu’s Alleged Abduction

The Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), has accused President Uhuru Kenyatta, of Kenya, of stopping so low to allegedly collude with a terror-friendly government, like that of Nigeria in abducting its leader Nnamdi Kanu.

IPOB, expressed disappointment with the Kenyan President for allegedly betraying its Mazi Kanu, saying it will hold him accountable for his action.

It also alleged that President Keyatta and his government allegedly planned the abduction immediately it leader entered the country before contacting Nigerian on his presence in the country and subsequent smuggling into with the assistance of Nigerian security agents.

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Nigerian Army Opens Up On Attacking Sunday Igboho’s House

Nigerian Army Opens Up On Attacking Sunday Igboho’s House

The Nigerian Army has distanced itself from the attack on the residence of Yoruba freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo also known as Sunday Igboho.

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that gunmen had attacked Igboho’s residence in the wee hours of Thursday.

It was also gathered that seven persons were killed and his wife kidnapped during the attack.

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The gunmen who donned military uniforms attacked Igboho’s residence at about 1:30 am and destroyed valuable assets in the building.

Footage from his residence showed blood spills in the …

Mass Defection Will Hit PDP, APC Soon - Wike

Mass Defection Will Hit PDP, APC Soon – Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has asserted that mass defection will rattle both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) between now and December, as politicians are set to realign ahead of the 2023 general elections.

The governor lambasted those defecting away from the PDP pointing out that although defection is an inherent part of the democratic process, those who defected from the PDP lacked integrity and character.

Wike made these claims at the inauguration of reconstructed William Jumbo, Ernest Ikoli, Eleme, Akassa, Abana, and Mbiama streets in Old Government Residential Area of Port Harcourt on …

DSS Declares Igboho Wanted, Confirms Gunning Down His Allies

DSS Declares Igboho Wanted, Confirms Gunning Down His Allies

The Department of State Services (DSS) has declared self-acclaimed activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly called Sunday Igboho wanted.

The DSS made the declaration at a press briefing where it confirmed gunning down two of Igboho’s allies at his Ibadan residence.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that Igboho had raised an alarm that two persons were killed when security operatives raided his residence in the wee hours of Thursday.

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However, at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday night, the secret police confirmed that it raided Igboho’s residence.

Spokesman of the service, Peter …

Nigeria, UK Discuss Twitter Ban, Electoral Act, PIB

Nigeria, UK Discuss Twitter Ban, Electoral Act, PIB

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), hosted the High Commissioner of the Great Britain, Ms. Catriona Laing on Thursday.

The meeting which lasted for almost an hour discussed bilateral issues.

Twitter ban, Asset Recovery, anti-corruption crusade, Electoral Act ammendment, the Audit Bill, Petroleum Industry Bill, and counter terrorism were deliberated.

Malami said the fundamental interest and objective of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration was to leverage on the bill to enhance value in terms of creating an amiable environment for investment, protecting the public interest for the maximum benefit of the country.

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Spain Will ‘Never’ Allow Independence Vote In Catalonia - PM

Spain Will ‘Never’ Allow Independence Vote In Catalonia – PM

Spain’s ruling Socialists has vowed that it would ‘never’ allow an independence referendum in Catalonia.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez made this comment yesterday as his government prepares to resume negotiations with Catalan separatists.

The prime Minister’s comments is coming barely one week after nine Catalan political leaders were pardoned and freed from jail for their part in the northeastern region’s failed push for independence in 2017.

‘There will be no referendum on self-determination,’ Sanchez told parliament, saying his Socialist party would ‘never accept this type of deviation.’

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He stressed that the only …

Putin Accuses Britain, US Of ‘Provocation’ In Black Sea

Putin Accuses Britain, US Of ‘Provocation’ In Black Sea

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin has accused the United States and Britain of ‘provocation’ in the Black Sea.

Africa Daily News, New York had last week, the Russian Black Sea Fleet stationed in Sevastopol said it had forced the British warship HMS Defender, which had sailed close to Crimea, to change course by firing warning shots and dropping bombs.

Putin yesterday revealed that a US reconnaissance aircraft was also present during the incident, which was observing the Russian reaction to the actions of the HMS Defender.

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Manchester United Seal Jadon Sancho Transfer

Manchester United Seal Jadon Sancho Transfer

Manchester United is set to complete the transfer of Jadon Sancho within a matter of days after an agreement was reached with Borussia Dortmund.

Sancho, 21, came close to joining the Red Devils last year only for United and Dortmund to disagree on the fee for the winger.

But the Bundesliga club lowered their asking price this summer and the England international is finally on his way to Old Trafford for €85million (£73m).

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As reported by many outlets in Germany, the two clubs reached a full agreement for Sancho …

Eswatini Block Internet As Protests Continue

Eswatini Block Internet As Protests Continue

The internet has been shut off and a curfew imposed in Eswatini, the southern African kingdom formerly known as Swaziland.

Security forces are on high alert as protesters demanding political reforms have vowed to step up their demonstrations.

A journalist in the region told reporters that overnight there were violent confrontations in the city of Manzini and that the country’s borders and airport remain closed.

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African Daily News, New York gathered that several days of protests have left several people in hospital, businesses in the capital, Mbabane, remain closed …

Italian-Moroccan Woman 'Jailed For Blasphemy'

Italian-Moroccan Woman ‘Jailed For Blasphemy’

A court in Morocco have reportedly sentenced an Italian-Moroccan woman to three and a half years in prison for insulting Islam.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that she was jailed after she shared a post on Facebook of a satirical text imitating Quranic verse.

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The father of the 23-year-old woman says that she was arrested at the airport in the capital, Rabat, on her return from France where she was studying.

A religious association in Marrakesh instigated the case against her by making a complaint to the …

The Ineptitude Of Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission

One of the biggest clogs in the wheels of enterprising Nigerians is the seemingly deficient Corporate Affairs Commission. According to the World Bank, Nigeria is presently ranked 131st out of 190 countries in ease of doing business and for all the potentials inherent in the country, it is really pathetic to think about.

Popularly regarded as ‘CAC’, the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission has become a nightmare under the inept All Progressives Congress ‘Gang of Looters,’ which they deceitfully and megalomaniacal, call or believe to be a Government. Registration of business names and getting certificates of incorporation in due time have …

NNPC Allays Fears Over Fuel Scarcity

Nigerians Should Buy Petrol At ₦256 Per Liter – Kyari

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has asserted that the cost of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS popularly regarded to as ‘petrol’ in the country should be ₦256 per litre.

Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director, GMD, of NNPC  made this claim while appearing on Channels Television yesterday.

Defending his claim, Kyari pointed out that there is nowhere in the world where Diesel sells more than petrol.

The NNPC boss stated that the petrol pump price is meant to reflect the current crude oil price which stands at $74.40 per barrel at the international market.

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