August 27, 2021

Secession Agitations: Nigeria Will Not Break Up – Obasanjo

August 27, 2021 4:38 pm

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has reiterated that Nigeria would continue to exist despite secession moves by various agitators.

According to Obasanjo, Nigeria would continue to exist because the cost of break up will be devastating on all parties.

The former president made the declaration during the 85th Birthday of Prelate Sunday Mbang of the Methodist Church Nigeria on Friday, in Lagos.

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According to Obasanjo: ‘I want to assure you that Nigeria will continue to exist because the cost for Nigeria not to continue to exist is much more …

At Least 12 US Troops, Civilians Killed In Kabul Blast

August 27, 2021 6:22 am

Twelve US servicemen were killed and 15 injured in two suicide bombing attacks in Kabul on Thursday by Islamic State militants, the head of US Central Command has revealed.

‘A number of Afghan civilians were also killed and injured in the attack,’ said General Kenneth McKenzie.

However, General McKenzie said the US airlift in Kabul will continue despite the attack.

‘We continue to execute our number one mission, which is to get as many evacuees and citizens out of Afghanistan,’ said General McKenzie.

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Chelsea Agree Loan Deal For Saul Niguez

August 27, 2021 5:44 am

English heavyweights Chelsea have agreed a season-long loan deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez with an option to sign on a permanent basis.

The Blues have been strongly linked with the Spain international in recent days and have been in talks with Atletico over a potential move for the versatile midfielder.

According to reports, Thomas Tuchel’s side have now agreed terms on a season-long loan for the 26-year-old, who has also been linked with Manchester United during the current window.

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The report claims that the deal is not …

Eight Killed By Crane Collapse In Nairobi

August 27, 2021 4:51 am

Eight people, including two Chinese workers were killed and two others injured on Thursday after a crane collapsed at a construction site in Kenya’s capital Nairobi.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the crane came crashing down while a team of 10 workers was attempting to dismantle it.

‘We have lost eight people,’ narrated Andrew Mbogo, police chief of Kilimani neighbourhood, where the accident occurred.

‘They include two Chinese and six Kenyans,’ he told reporters.

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Why We Don’t Have Petrol Consumption Records – PPPRA

August 27, 2021 2:55 am

The Petroleum Product Pricing and Regulatory Agency has explained why it does not have records of the volume of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, being consumed daily in Nigeria.

The agency pointed out that the only record available to it was that of the PMS being discharged at the various depots nationwide and the volume trucked out of the depots.

The Director, Finance and Administration of PPPRA, J.T Peters, said these while appearing before the House of Representatives Committee on Finance.

The panel rounded off on Thursday a 10-day interactive session with heads of federal ministries, departments …

Don’t Betray Our Trust – Presidency Warns Aso Rock Staff

August 27, 2021 2:26 am

The Permanent Secretary, State House, Tijjani Umar, has assured that the management of the State House will make an example of anyone who betrays the trust and confidence reposed in them in the course of their duties around the Presidency.

Umar made this disclosure on Thursday while speaking at the inauguration of the State House Anti- Corruption and Transparency Unit, by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, in Abuja.

This was contained in a statement by the State House Deputy Director (Information), Abiodun Oladunjoye, titled, ‘We will not hesitate to make an example of you, permanent …

Real Reason Why I Dumped PDP For APC – Sen Stella Oduah

August 27, 2021 1:57 am

The Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial zone, Stella Oduah has explained the reasons behind her decision to dump the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

A statement by APC Director of Publicity, Salisu Dambatta which was made available to Africa Daily New York quoted Oduah as saying she defected to co-change the ‘political narrative’ in the Igbo-speaking States.

‘She said during the occasion that she joined the APC family as part of the process of the changing political narrative in the South-East’, the spokesman explained.

Oduah announced that she moved along with her multitude of supporters …

We Did Not Arrest Any Channels Television Anchor – DSS

August 27, 2021 1:27 am

Contrary to the reports making the rounds on social media that the anchors of Sunrise Daily’s anchors on Channels TV have been arrested, Africa Daily News, New York has gathered that no such arrests were made.

The media outfit on Friday morning put out the clarification on social media categorically stating no such arrest was made.

The media outfit pointed out that the entire anchors were invited for a meeting by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) in Abuja and they have since returned from that meeting.

In a related development, the Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday clarified that …