August 2021

Pharaoh's 'Solar Boat' Moved To Egyptian Museum

Pharaoh’s ‘Solar Boat’ Moved To Egyptian Museum

August 9, 2021 1:55 am

The oldest and largest surviving Pharaohs commissioned solar boats which were intended to be taken to the afterlife have instead been transported 7.5 kilometers (5 miles) away to a new museum.

According to a statement released by the country’s Tourism and Antiquities Ministry on Saturday, they stated that King Khufu’s 4,600-year-old solar boat, intended to bring him to heaven, was instead transported a few kilometers to a new antiquities museum.

The 42-meter-long (138-foot), the 20-ton vessel made of cedarwood was brought to the soon-to-open Grand Egyptian Museum inside a metal cage on a remote-controlled vehicle imported from Belgium for the

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Onyeka Onwenu Opens Up On ‘Secret Marriage With Obasanjo’

Onyeka Onwenu Opens Up On ‘Secret Marriage With Obasanjo’

August 9, 2021 1:37 am

Veteran singer and Nigerian entertainer, Onyeka Onwenu has finally responded to rumours that she had a secret marriage with former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo.

In an interview with popular media personality, Chude Jideonwo, Onwenu emphasised that the accusations that she slept with Obasanjo and had a secret marriage with the former President is false.

She also revealed she was accused while growing up of sleeping with many big men in Nigeria.

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The veteran singer said: “I was accused of sleeping with Sunny Ade, Fela, and Obasanjo.

‘They even went to

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Rwanda, Mozambique Regain Control Of Port Held By Jihadists

Rwanda, Mozambique Regain Control Of Port Held By Jihadists

August 9, 2021 1:25 am

Rwandan forces deployed last month to help Mozambique’s army battle jihadists on Sunday declared that they have now recaptured and taken control of the key northern port of Mocimboa da Praia from the extremist militants.

In a tweet sighted on Monday, the Rwandan Defence Forces stated that; ‘The port city of Mocimboa da Praia, a major stronghold of the insurgency for more than two years has been captured by Rwandan and Mozambican security forces’.

Force spokesman colonel Ronald Rwivanga confirmed this to correspondents, saying ‘yes (Mocimboa da Praia) has fallen’.

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Igboho Why Obasanjo, Ooni, Others Intervened - Afenifere

Igboho: Why Obasanjo, Ooni, Others Intervened – Afenifere

August 9, 2021 1:04 am

Pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere, has explained why former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and Olubadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, and others had to intervene in Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho’s matter.

Africa Daily News, New York understands that Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, had been declared wanted by Nigeria’s security outfit, Department of State Services (DSS), and he is currently detained in Benin Republic.

The activist’s lawyers have applied for asylum on his behalf but the Benin Republic government has yet to respond to that request.

Amid Igboho’s travails, the Ooni of Ife set …

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Confusion As Kanu’s Brother Suspends IPOB Sit-At-Home Order

August 9, 2021 12:47 am

The planned sit-at-home ordered by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) scheduled for Today, yesterday suffered a setback after it was suspended yesterday due to the ongoing National Examination Council (NECO) Exam for junior secondary schools.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that a man identified as Kanunta Kanu, believed to a younger brother to the IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in a statement, stated that a new date for commencement of the sit-at-home order would be announced later.

Recall that the pro-Biafra group had ordered for sit-at-home would be observed every Monday throughout Igbo land, starting from August 9 …

Northern Coalition Demand Review Of Abba Kyari’s Suspension

Northern Coalition Demand Review Of Abba Kyari’s Suspension

August 9, 2021 12:31 am
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) and other Arewa Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have demanded an immediate review of the suspension of DCP Abba Kyari who was indicted by the FBI.
Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that the Police Service Commission had suspended Kyari following his indictment by the FBI.
The FBI had alleged that suspected billionaire fraudster, Ramon Abbas, better known as Hushpuppi, paid a bribe to Kyari, an allegation the police officer has severally denied with different stories.
The police had set up a panel to probe Kyari while he was replaced as head of
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Banditry Tell Buhari He Has Failed, PDP Lambast Masari

Banditry: Tell Buhari He Has Failed, PDP Lambast Masari

August 9, 2021 12:12 am
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has come heavy on the Governor of Kastina State, Aminu Masari of  Katsina State asking him to stop his empty lamentations over the persistent banditry in the state.
The opposition party also encouraged Masari to be on the side of the people by looking President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s Federal Government in the face and telling them that they have failed.
The PDP,  in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, said that Governor Masari is doing a great disservice to his people, who have fallen victims to persistent
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Nigeria’s Constitution Must Be Reconstructed – Akeredolu

Nigeria’s Constitution Must Be Reconstructed – Akeredolu

August 8, 2021 7:52 am

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has reiterated his call that the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria should be dismantled and re-written.

According to Akeredolu, the yearnings and aspirations of the people must be reflected, as well as the interests of the various ethnic groups in the country well taken care of.

The Governor made these remarks at the 67th Anniversary and Annual Reunion of the Loyola College Ibadan Old Boys Association (LOCOBA).

He observed that the current agitations in the country were a pointer to the necessity and exigency of fundamental adjustments in the constitution of the country.…

Anambra Govt Alleges Plot To Arrest Officials

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

August 8, 2021 7:38 am

The Anambra State Government has threatened to withhold the August Salary of any worker who abstains from work on Monday in obedience to IPOB sit-at-home directive.

This is contained in a public announcement by the Head of Service, Barry Harry Uduh which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York on Sunday.

Uduh directed Commissioners and permanent secretaries to monitor the situation and report accordingly.

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The announcement reads: ‘The Government of Anambra State has directed that all workers in the State must attend to their duties on Monday …

Court Cases I’m Fighting My Battles Alone – Igboho

Court Cases: I’m Fighting My Battles Alone – Igboho

August 8, 2021 7:25 am

Yoruba nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, who is popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has explained that he has not been soliciting financial supports from individuals or groups to assist him in the two court cases involving him and his aides in Nigeria.

Africa Daily News, New York understands that the two court cases are the ones before an Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan, and Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja.

Igboho had last week Wednesday secured an injunction before Justice Ladiran Akintola of the Oyo State High Court against the Department of State Security (DSS) and the …

How We Rescued Another Chibok Schoolgirl - Zulum

How We Rescued Another Chibok Schoolgirl – Zulum

August 8, 2021 7:05 am

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum on Saturday revealed that another Chibok girl has been rescued from captivity.

According to the Governor, the rescued girl was identified as Ruth Ngladar Pogu. She was reportedly married to a Boko Haram fighter and returned with two kids she delivered while in captivity.

The governor made this revealation at the Government House in Maiduguri where she was reunited with her mother.

According to statement signed by Zulum’s spokesperson Isa Gusau which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York, Ruth and her apparently repentant husband surrendered themselves to the Nigerian military on July 28 …

Mr Zico Blasts Soundwaves Again With 'Jaa Ya Mma'

Mr Zico Blasts Soundwaves Again With ‘Jaa Ya Mma’

August 7, 2021 12:17 pm

With a huge storm, veteran gospel music maestro and instrumentalist, Mr. Zico has taken the Nigerian media waves by storm as he released another reggae-fused indigenous banger titled Jaa ya Mma which is translated from the Igbo dialect as ‘Praise Him‘.

He also featured another top reggae-gospel singer, Buchi on the track.music

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The jam was produced by one of the top veteran music producers in Nigeria, Dr Chris Okoro who was the brains behind the major controversial hit track Jaga Jaga by Eedris Abdulkareem. Dr Chris Okoro …

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