August 10, 2021

Drama As ‘Secondus Must Go’ Protesters Hit Streets Of Abuja

Drama As ‘Secondus Must Go’ Protesters Hit Streets Of Abuja

August 10, 2021 5:34 pm
Youth who claimed to be members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, hit the street of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, demanding the immediate removal of the party’s national chairman, Uche Secondus.
The youth, under the aegis of Save PDP Group, who later converged on the national secretariat of the party, explained that their decision was based on the recent defection of some governors to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Carrying placards with inscriptions such as ‘Uche Secondus Must Go’, ‘We have lost confidence in your chairmanship‘, ‘We cannot afford to lose more governors‘
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Nigeria Recalls Envoy To Indonesia Over Assault On Diplomat

Nigeria Recalls Envoy To Indonesia Over Assault On Diplomat

August 10, 2021 5:02 pm

Nigeria has withdrawn its ambassador to Indonesia over the assault of a Nigerian diplomat by immigration officials in the Asian country, Africa Daily News, New York has learnt.

The country’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, made this disclosure on Tuesday, stating that the Nigerian government is at the moment reviewing its diplomatic relations with Indonesia.

In a viral video, a Nigerian diplomat was seen being manhandled by immigration officials in front of his official quarters in Jarkarta, Indonesia.

Earlier, Onyema had summoned the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. Usra Hendra Harahap, to express her displeasure over the development.

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Davido Set To Act In New Hollywood Movie

Davido Set To Act In New Hollywood Movie

August 10, 2021 4:23 pm

Multiple award-winning Nigerian superstar, Davido has disclosed he will be harnessing his acting skills as he prepares to properly feature in a new Hollywood movie.

The ‘Risky’ singer confirmed in an interview with DJ Carisma which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York saying that filming is ongoing in California, however the details of the movie remain undisclosed.

Davido also revealed to his millions pf followers that the new movie is partly the reason he’s still out in the US as he will be taking on an actual acting role unlike his debut in the movie, Coming 2 America.’…

10 Injured As Military Averts Another Bloodshed In Plateau

10 Injured As Military Averts Another Bloodshed In Plateau

August 10, 2021 4:04 pm

The quick intervention of security agents has been hailed for being the reason why what would have been a bloodfest was averted as the clash between natives and Hausa settlers in Jos North Local Government of Plateau State continues to escalate.

However, the clash left no fewer than 10 persons with different degrees of injuries.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that following the intervention, an uneasy calm has pervaded the State following attacks launched in Bassa and Riyom local Government areas by herdsmen, which claimed many lives and left buildings burnt.

The herders also destroyed massive farmlands belonging to …

Dangote Lost 40% Networth In Buhari’s Regime – Reno Omokri

Dangote Lost 40% Networth In Buhari’s Regime – Reno Omokri

August 10, 2021 3:44 pm

Reno Omokri, former media aide to Nigerian ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan has disclosed that the African richest man, Aliko Dangote has lost at least 40 percent of his net worth due to bad policies embarked upon by the current President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.

According to Reno. the multinational businessman was ranked 25th richest man in the world during the administration of the former president, Goodluck Jonathan.

In a post on his verified Facebook page which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York, the socio-political activist lamented that Dangote’s net worth drastically depreciated since President Buhari succeeded his former boss, stressing …

Ban BBNaija Now – Ohanaeze Youths Urge FG

Ban BBNaija Now – Ohanaeze Youths Urge FG

August 10, 2021 8:08 am

A group under the aegis of Ohanaeze Youth Council, OYC, has called on the Federal Government to ban popular reality show, Big Brother Naija, describing it as semi-packaged porn and social monster.

The National President of the OYC, Comrade Igboayaka O Igboayaka, while newsmen on Tuesday in Owerri, the Imo State capital, said BBNaija is deeply affecting the fragile moral upbringing in families and schools.

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While explaining the reasons behind the call for the ban, Comrade Igboayaka pointed out that BBNaija does not have any moral background especially at this …

Barcelona Lawyers Move To Block Messi’s Transfer To PSG

Barcelona Lawyers Move To Block Messi’s Transfer To PSG

August 10, 2021 7:57 am

Lionel Messi’s dramatic Barcelona exit appears to have plenty of twists to come yet, with the Catalans alleging Paris Saint-Germain cannot sign the Argentine super star owing to their own financial woes.

Africa Daily News, New York understands that lawyers at the Spanish club have filed a complaint to the European Court of Appeals, stating the Parisians should be stopped in their pursuit of Messi based on financial data.

Messi confirmed in a teary press conference that he will be leaving Barcelona this summer after a lifetime at the club, and is now finalising terms with PSG.

However, Barca appears …

Zuma Lawyers, Prosecutors Reach New Agreement On Trial

Zuma’s Lawyers, Prosecutors Reach New Agreement On Trial

August 10, 2021 5:56 am

Prosecutors and lawyers for South Africa’s jailed former president Jacob Zuma, have jointly requested that his corruption trial be postponed.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the trial was scheduled for today in Pietermaritzburg High Court.

The ex-president’s foundation reported on Monday in its Twitter handle that ‘the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) on behalf of all the parties sent a joint letter to Hon. Judge Koen reflecting the parties’ agreement to postpone the hearing.’

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It added that the request was made because the former president is in …

Two Killed In Anambra Over IPOB Sit-At-Home Order

Two Killed In Anambra Over IPOB Sit-At-Home Order

August 10, 2021 5:35 am

No fewer than two persons were killed on Monday allegedly killed in Nnewi, Anambra State, over the sit-at-home exercise declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Police authorities confirmed that there was an incident in the industrial city on Monday morning, which led to fatalities.

The spokesperson of Anambra State Police Command, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga who spoke newsmen: ‘Yes, I’m aware of the incident in Nnewi today, but I do not have the details. We are still collating details, and I will inform you later.’

Read Also: Obey IPOB Sit-At-Home, Lose Your Salary – Anambra To Workers

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Resident Doctors in Rivers pull out of National Strike

Resident Doctors In Rivers Pull Out Of National Strike

August 10, 2021 4:45 am

The Association of Resident Doctors at the Rivers State University Teaching hospital has suspended its seven days old solidarity strike, directing doctors to return to work.

Speaking in a press briefing in Port Harcourt, President of the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital branch of the association of resident doctors, Doctor George Ella, said the decision follows an emergency congress held on Sunday, August 8.

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According to him ‘There has been a week-long engagement with the Rivers State Government’, adding that the ‘legislative processes to the domestication of the medical residency …

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