July 2021

Residents Flee As Soldiers Storm Enugu Community Over Cop

Residents Flee As Soldiers Storm Enugu Community Over Cop

Many habitats of Akpawfu Community in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State have fled their land while those who are still remaining now live in fear as soldiers attached to the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, have invaded the community.

Africa Daily News, New York that owing to the killing of some policemen at check-points by unidentified gunmen in nearby communities in the area, arresting youths and able-bodied men found in the area.

The soldiers said to be numbering more than 40, arrived in four armoured vehicles and other operational vehicles.

According to a source, the …

2023: Buhari Has No 3rd Term Ambition, Succession Plan - APC

2023: Buhari Has No 3rd Term Ambition, Succession Plan – APC

Nigerian he All Progressives Congress (APC), has reaffirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari, has no third term ambition or a succession plan as being alleged by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), made this revelation in a statement issued in Abuja, on Thursday.

Akpanudoedehe had revealed that the party would come up with a consensus and agreeable presidential candidate to fly its flag for the 2023 Presidential Election, while reacting to allegations by the PDP that Buhari had a succession plan.

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Nigeria Experiencing Its Worst Unemployment Crisis – W'Bank

Nigeria Experiencing Its Worst Unemployment Crisis – W’Bank

A new report by the World Bank has suggested that Nigeria’s unemployment crisis in recent times is the worst in the nation’s history. 

The report which was analysed by Africa Daily News raised an alarm over the nation’s rising unemployment situation was published by the World Bank with support from the Korea World Bank Partnership Facility (KWPF) and the Rapid Social Response (RSR) trust funds.

According to the research paper, the nation’s ever increasing working-age population combined with scarce domestic employment opportunities is creating high rates of unemployment, particularly for youth.

This situation has also been worsened by the pressures …

Buhari Returns To Abuja From Daura 8 Days After

Buhari Returns To Abuja From Daura 8 Days After

President Muhammadu Buhari is on his way to Abuja after spending eight days in his country home, Daura Katsina State.

Before his departure at about 4:00 pm on Friday, the president received the guard of honour from troops of the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Air Force operating under the 17 brigade and 213 Forward Operating Base respectively.

Read Also: How Buhari Made Igboho Begin Agitation – Afenifere Leader

The State Governor, Aminu Masari, his deputy, Mannir Yakubu, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Tasiu Maigari, and other top government functionaries including well-meaning citizens in the state amidst tight security …

21 Inmates Dead In Ecuador Prison Riots

21 Inmates Dead In Ecuador Prison Riots

Riots at two prisons in Ecuador left no fewer than 21 inmates dead, even as the country grappled with its second wave of deadly prison violence this year.

Another 50 people were injured including some police officers. Elite police units regained control of the two prisons on Wednesday, one in the southwest province of Guayas and the other in the central Andean province of Cotopaxi, the SNAI prisons management body said in a statement which was sighted Africa Daily News, New York.

Thirteen inmates died at the Cotopaxi prison and 35 prisoners and six police officers were injured, according to …

Oyedepo Opens Up On Why He Sacked Pastors

Oyedepo Opens Up On Why He Sacked Pastors

Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo on Wednesday shed light on the sacking of some pastors on the payroll of the church.

The outspoken government critic while confirming the development that has dominated the social media space for some days now justified the sack of pastors saying they were “unfruitful” in their assignments.

In a video that has now gone viral Bishop Oyedepo said: ‘When we employed 7, 000 pastors at once, social media was dead. We have more employees than most states in Nigeria and we have neither owed them

PDP Congratulates GEJ On Appointment As ISCP-Africa Chair

PDP Congratulates GEJ On Appointment As ISCP-Africa Chair

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan on his appointment as Chairman of the International Summit Council for Peace, ISCP-Africa.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that former President Jonathan was appointmented as ISCP-Africa, an association of incumbent and former heads of state and their deputies, established in 2019 by the Universal Peace Federation UPF, an organization in general consultative status with the United Nations (UN),

Hailing the Former President, the party said in a congratulatory message ‘is in recognition of his leadership qualities as a democrat as well as his resounding success in

How Buhari Made Igboho Begin Agitation – Afenifere Leader

How Buhari Made Igboho Begin Agitation – Afenifere Leader

The leader of Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Ayo Adebanjo has blamed Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari for the agitation of self-acclaimed freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo also known as Igboho.

Adebanjo claimed that Buhari’s failure to protect Nigerians was responsible for Igboho’s agitation.

He spoke while featuring on Arise News Programme, The Morning Show, on Thursday.

Read Also: Anxiety As Sunday Igboho’s Supporters Storm Cotonou

The elder statesman pointed out that no help was rendered when killer Fulani herders were raping, killing and kidnapping people in Igboho’s area.

According to Adebanjo: ‘It is because of the failure of Buhari to protect

Anxiety As Sunday Igboho’s Supporters Storm Cotonou

Anxiety As Sunday Igboho’s Supporters Storm Cotonou

Some supporters of the Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, yesterday stormed the Cour De’appal De Cotonou, where the activist is expected to be arraigned.

Africa Daily News, New York had reported that the Yoruba nation freedom fighter was scheduled to be arraigned today (Thursday).

Recall that Ighoho was arrested at an airport in Cotonou on Monday night while making moves to fly to Germany.

Read Also: Igboho: We’re Still Studying Situation — Afenifere

His arrest came barely few weeks after he was declared wanted by the Department of State Security Services, DSS.

Although the Federal …

Thousands Evacuated As Deadly Floods Hit China

Thousands Evacuated As Deadly Floods Hit China

Torrential rain has caused life-threatening flooding in parts of central China a development that has forced people from their homes and leaving stations and roads submerged.

At least 10,000 people in Henan province have been evacuated to shelters following the record rainfall.

At least 12 people have died in the city of Zhengzhou since the flooding began, authorities there confirmed.

No fewer than a dozen cities have been affected with main roads forced to close and flights cancelled.

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Henan province, which is home to some 94 million people,

Germany Floods Death Toll Hits 169

Germany Floods Death Toll Hits 169

Local officials in Germany have that the death toll from the disastrous floods in the European country has risen to 169, bringing the overall number of deaths in Europe to at least 200.

Emergency services spokesperson Aaron Klein told reporters that a total of 121 people have died in Rhineland-Palatinate, up from the previous number of 117 in the western German state.

Read Also: Floods, Longer Dry Spell Imminent In 2021 — NiMet Report

Chancellor Merkel has already pledged immediate financial assistance after touring one of the districts hardest hit by the record rainfall and floods that have killed at …

Premier League Footballer Arrested Over Child Sex Allegations

Premier League Footballer Arrested Over Child Sex Allegations

A Premier League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences.

The 31-year-old man, who has not been named for legal reasons, was detained on Friday by Greater Manchester Police.

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In a statement, the player’s club confirmed he had been suspended and added it would “continue supporting the authorities with inquiries and would not be commenting further”.

The footballer has since been bailed pending further inquiries.

The unidentified footballer is reportedly playing for a top-flight club in London.

 

AFRICA DAILY NEWS, NEW YORK