August 31, 2021

Give Us State Police, Our People Are Dying - Afenifere To FG

Give Us State Police, Our People Are Dying – Afenifere To FG

Pan Yoruba group, Afenifere has called on the Federal Government as a matter of urgency to approve State police in the country to enable states to protect themselves from the various acts of terrorism, kidnapping, herders/farmers clashes that pervade Nigeria.

The socio-cultural group reiterated its position that restructuring remains the only way to get Nigeria Nigeria working again, even as it said the restructuring should be completed before the general elections in 2023.

Afenifere made the demands in a communique issued at the end of a meeting presided over by its leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo in Sanya-Ogbo, Ijebu Ode.

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US Exit Will Stop IS Attacks In Afghanistan - Taliban

US Exit Will Stop IS Attacks In Afghanistan – Taliban

The Taliban’s spokesman has stated that the hardline Islamist group will crack down on Islamic State attacks and expects them to end once foreign forces leave the country.

‘We hope that those Afghans who are influenced by IS… will give up their operations on seeing the formation of an Islamic government in the absence of foreigners,‘ Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told reporters in an interview.

‘If they create a situation for war and continue with their operations, the Islamic government… we will deal with them,’ he added.

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that devastating suicide bomb …

Messi’s Debut For PSG Breaks Viewing Records

Messi’s Debut For PSG Breaks Viewing Records

Lionel Messi’s first official Paris Saint-Germain appearance was watched by an average of over two million viewers in Spain, Africa Daily News, New York has learnt.

This made it the most-watched French football game in the country ever.

Messi made his first appearance for PSG in their 2-0 win at Reims, following his move from Barcelona on a free transfer this summer.

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The 34-year-old replaced Neymar for the last 30 minutes after Kylian Mbappe had netted the match-winning brace.

Messi’s debut was broadcast on the free-to-air channel Telecinco …

Ghana Police Shoot Men Suspected Of Killing Journalist

Ghana Police Shoot Men Suspected Of Killing Journalist

The Police in Ghana have reportedly gunned down two suspected armed robbers who were alleged to be behind the killing of a UK-based journalist on a major highway last week.

The late journalist whose name was given as Syyed Taalay Ahmed, was working on a film documentary in the West African country when armed robbers shot at the car he was in and left him lifeless.

Police have disclosed that they killed two of the gunmen and arrested four others on a highway linking central and northern Ghana.

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Weapons …

Wizkid's 'Essence' Becomes Most Shazamed Song In USA

Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ Becomes Most Shazamed Song In USA

Nigerian superstar singer, Wizkid’s song ‘Essence‘ featuring fast-rising singer Tems, has emerged as the ‘most Shazamed’ song in the United States, Africa Daily News, New York has learnt.

This new feat marks a remarkable achievement for Wizkid and Tems, who are signed to the same label and as well as for African music generally.

It is important to note that the song has been receiving wide acclaim since it was released off his fourth studio album, Made in Lagos in October last year.

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The music-search platform gave the announcement …

We Are Ready To Help Nigeria Unmask Boko Haram Sponsors - US

We Are Ready To Help Nigeria Unmask Boko Haram Sponsors – US

The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Leonard has revealed that her country is ready to partner and share intelligence with Nigeria to identify the sponsors of Boko Haram and extremism in the country.

She made the comment while speaking during a media briefing in Abuja on Monday which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

Leonard explained that partnering Nigeria to identify sponsors of Boko Haram was something the U.S. was very eager to do and has always wanted to do.

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She reiterated had had at least …