August 2021

US, UK Send 3,600 Troops To Afghanistan

US, UK To Send 3,600 Troops To Afghanistan

The United States and Britain on Thursday concluded plans to send no fewer than 3,600 troops to Afghanistan as a means to help protect and help evacuate civilians, as the Taliban blitzkrieg continues.

In response to the militants’ lightning offensive, the Pentagon said it would temporarily send about 3,000 extra troops within 48 hours to help evacuate embassy staff.

Britain said it would deploy around 600 troops to help its nationals and local translators get out. read more

The U.S. reinforcements will fly in just weeks before the departure of the last of the U.S.-led international force that has had …

EPL Why I Returned To Chelsea – Lukaku

EPL: Why I Returned To Chelsea – Lukaku

New Chelsea signing, Romelu Lukaku has opened up about his return to his boyhood club after the club unveiled him officially on Thursday.

The Blues agreed a £97.5m fee with Inter Milan for the 28-year-old striker.

“I’m happy, blessed to be back at this wonderful club. I have supported Chelsea as a kid.

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‘The way the club is going fits my ambitions perfectly and just coming off winning Serie A.

“This opportunity comes at the right time and we can have a lot of success together,’ Lukaku said.

Africa Daily News, New

Gaddafi's Son Faces Possible Arrest Over Russia Mercenaries

Gaddafi’s Son Faces Possible Arrest Over Russia Mercenaries

Prosecutors in Libya have issued an arrest warrant for the son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, who has been identified as Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, over alleged ties to Russian mercenaries.

A BBC World Service investigation which has been obtained by Africa Daily News, New York had earlier revealed links between the shadowy Wagner group’s activities in Libya and war crimes committed against Libyan citizens.

Russian fighters first appeared in Libya in 2019 when they joined the forces of a rebel general, Khalifa Haftar, in attacking the UN-backed government in the capital Tripoli. The conflict ended in a

Delta Variant: Why We Won’t Consider New Lockdown - Minister

Delta Variant: Why We Won’t Consider New Lockdown – Minister

Nigeria’s Health Minister, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has disclosed why the federal government is not including another lockdown as part of its strategies for containing the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19.

According to the health minister, aside from the vaccines sourced free of charge, Nigeria has paid for about 30 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson specification.

The minister gave this assurance on Thursday at the weekly ministerial press briefing organized by the Presidential Communications Team at the State House, Abuja.

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He noted that the recorded cases of the Delta …

Electoral Act INEC Suspends E-Voting Machines Procurement

Electoral Act: INEC Suspends E-Voting Machines Procurement

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended the processes of the procurement of electronic voting machines due to the non-passage of the Electoral Act amendment into law by the national assembly.

A top official of the commission told reporters on Thursday in Abuja that there is nothing the commission could do about the situation now because a major aspect of the Act, concerning the electronic transmission of results, was rejected by the National Assembly.

He said; ‘There is no problem; it is natural that the commission stays action on the procurement process of the machines. The commission as

Boko Haram Terrorists Invade Yobe Community

Surprise As Notorious Boko Haram Commander Surrenders

A top Boko Haram insurgent, (Amir)  Senior Commander and his family have surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that Amir Adamu Rugu Rugu was known for deadly activities against troops and commuters around Mandara hill and Sambisa forest in Gwoza area.

A top security source confirmed that Amir Adamu surrendered alongside three wives and children in Gwoza town.

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A resident of Gwoza told reporters that the surrendered terrorist is well known in the town.

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Shehu Shagari’s Wife Dies Of COVID-19

Shehu Shagari’s Wife Dies Of COVID-19

The wife of former Nigerian President, Shehu Shagari, Mrs Hadiza Shagari, is dead, Africa Daily News, New York reports.

According to highly placed sources, Mrs. Shagari died of COVID-19 complications on Thursday morning.

A statement issued by her Grandson, Bello Shagari on his Facebook page which was sighted by Africa Daily News, said the deceased died at the Gwagwalada Isolation Center in Abuja.

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She will be buried according to Islamic rites at the National Mosque, Abuja.

‘Hajiya Hadiza Shehu Shagari was 80 years old. Her Jana’iza (Funeral Prayer) will

Rising Out-Of-School Children Numbers Unacceptable – Minister

Rising Out-Of-School Children Numbers Unacceptable – Minister

Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Alhaji Adamu Adamu expressed worry and disappointment over the rising numbers of out-of-school children in the country, stating that it is unacceptable and must be tackled head-on by all stakeholders.

Adamu made this disclosure at the ongoing 65th National Council on Education (NCE) meeting in Jalingo with the theme “Eradicating out-of-school children phenomenon: A tool for the achievement of education 2030 agenda”.

According to him, the situation has become more worrisome, going by a United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) survey which reports that Nigeria ranks top among countries with out-of-school children.

Adamu noted that …

Ada-Vinn Hotel And Suites: Hospitality At Its Peak

Ada Vinn Hotel And Suites: Hospitality At Its Peak

Take a trip to Emekukwu and its environs and you would never miss one of its greatest landmarks, the elegant Ada Vinn Hotel and Suites. Situated in Umuocham-Azaraowalla Road, the hotel ranks as one of the best in terms of quality and service delivery. 

Its services have a wide range of offers for both individuals and corporate bodies and its staff are well suited to meet a variety of needs that encompass the needs of prospective customers who need a safe place to rest their heads. Ada Vinn Hotel and Suites also has exquisite rooms that are far above …

BBNaija: The Irresponsibility And Unprofessionalism Of NBC

BBNaija: The Irresponsibility And Unprofessionalism Of NBC

The regulator of Nigeria’s electronic and traditional media space has over the years continued to fritter away any modicum of respect it should ordinarily have a grasp of. Due to its actions and inactions, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has completely fashioned itself into one of the most irresponsibly decadent institutions in the ailing Nigerian polity; the agency now signs off more like a lapdog of the government in power, a sharp contrast from the mandate of ensuring that the media space in Nigeria is morally and ethically sane. 

The Nigerian National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) is an independent statutory agency …

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Twitter Reacts To Nigerian Govt’s Plan To Lift Ban

Popular Micro-blogging platform, Twitter has reacted to the decision by the Federal Government of Nigeria to lift the ban on the use of its platform in Nigeria.

‘We recently met with the Nigerian government to discuss why Twitter has been blocked and ways to resolve the matter,’ a spokesperson for the microblogging site was quoted as saying.

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‘Our aim is to chart a path forward to the restoration of Twitter for everyone in Nigeria. We look forward to ongoing discussions with the Nigerian government and seeing the service

Perez Opens On Influencing Messi’s Departure From Barcelona

Perez Opens On Influencing Messi’s Departure From Barcelona

Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, has insisted he didn’t influence Barcelona’s decision to allow Lionel Messi leave the club.

Messi had agreed to a 50 percent reduction in salary with the Catalans, only for a dramatic U-turn to happen last Thursday.

This has led to the 34-year-old signing for Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent.

Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, blamed the club’s decision on LaLiga’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) controls.

However, Jaume Llopis, a former board member of the Espai Barca project accused Laporta of bending to Perez’s will, after resigning from his position.

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