August 2021

Diesel Landing Cost Rises To ₦336.45/Litre - Marketers

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

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

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

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 …

Only Criminally Minded And Unscrupulous Politicians Join APC

Only Criminally Minded And Unscrupulous Politicians Join APC

August 26, 2021 10:50 am

In recent years, politicians and most members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have shown themselves to have one of the worst reputations of any political party in Nigeria. These politicians are well known for their unscrupulous, crime-filled leadership, callousness, sycophancy, nepotism, organised embezzlement and pilfering of public funds meant for other uses.

The gap between these APC leaders and their wards and constituents is horribly alarming and this is easily attributable to how the politicians and other members of the party who wield political power perceive the ‘common’ man. These APC leaders break rules and violate the constitution which …

Biden’s Nearly $5 Trillion Spending Plans Win Key House Vote

Biden’s Nearly $5 Trillion Spending Plans Win Key House Vote

August 26, 2021 5:02 am

US President Joe Biden’s plans to spend nearly $5 trillion to change the US economy got a major boost in the House of Representatives yesterday after Democratic leaders reached an agreement with centrist lawmakers to end a dispute threatening the bills.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Biden and his Democratic allies controlling the chamber are pushing for passage of both a $1.2 trillion infrastructure overhaul and a bill costing $3.5 trillion over 10 years that would pay for improvements to education, health care, and climate change resiliency.

According to reports, the dispute erupted when centrist Democrats in the …

Carabao Cup Man Utd, Chelsea, 3rd Round Opponents Revealed

Carabao Cup: Man Utd, Chelsea, 3rd Round Opponents Revealed

August 26, 2021 4:44 am

The draws for the third round of this season’s Carabao Cup was conducted on Wednesday night with Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City getting easy draws.

Holders Manchester City have been paired against Wycombe Wanderers.

Chelsea will welcome Aston Villa and Manchester United host West Ham.

Liverpool travel to Norwich, while Arsenal are at home against AFC Wimbledon.

These games will be played in the week of September 20.

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The draw in full:

QPR vs Everton

Preston vs Cheltenham

Man Utd vs West Ham

Fulham vs Leeds

Brentford vs …

Why 39M Africans May Fall Into Poverty This Year - Adesina

Why 39M Africans May Fall Into Poverty This Year – Adesina

August 26, 2021 4:24 am

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has revealed why he believes that another 39 million people in the continent could fall into poverty at the end of this year.

Speaking at the ongoing virtual Africa Singapore Business Forum. Adesina stated the 39 million people he is referring to could pass on as an added number to 30 million individuals rendered poor by the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to him, the ‘people impact’ is the worst negative consequence of the pandemic, with 30 million jobs lost and inflation spiraling out of control.

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Gunmen Kill 35 In Fresh Plateau Bloodbath

Gunmen Kill 35 In Fresh Plateau Bloodbath

August 26, 2021 3:21 am

Plateau State yesterday night witnessed another bloodbath as gunmen attacked Yelwan Zangam community, close to the permanent site of the University of Jos, killing no fewer than 35 persons.

Africa Daily News gathered that the attack took place about 9pm on Tuesday despite the dusk to dawn curfew imposed on the Jos North, Jos South, and Bassa local government areas of the state.

According to sources, the attackers shot sporadically into the air, gunning down some fleeing residents and burning others beyond recognition in their houses.

Before the attack, the bridge linking the community to other communities was allegedly destroyed …

Northern Elders Demand Sack Of NSA Over NDA Attack

Northern Elders Demand Sack Of NSA Over NDA Attack

August 26, 2021 2:52 am

Northern Elders have called for the review of security architecture and the immediate sack of the National Security Adviser, Major General Babagana Monguno (Rtd) over Tuesday’s attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA).

The group blamed the attack by bandits, which left no fewer than two military officers dead and one other abducted to failure of Nigeria’s intelligence network.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Nigerian Army had earlier confirmed the killing of two of its officers and abduction of a senior officer at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Afaka, Kaduna State.

Witnesses said the bandits came in …

Ex-Militants Issue Fresh Threats, Blame Sylva, Senators

PIA: Ex-Militants Issue Fresh Threats, Blame Sylva, Senators

August 26, 2021 1:53 am

Former Niger Delta agitators have threatened to make the region ungovernable until the provision in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) for oil-bearing communities is reviewed upward from the current three percent equity.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the ex-militants under the aegis of  Urhobo-Isoko Youth Wing and ex-agitator leaders of phase I, II, III of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), bemoaned the Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, and Niger Delta senators for the deprivation of the region in the Act.

According to him, the minister and senators from the region backed President Muhammadu Buhari in hurriedly …

Tax Evasion Tribunal Orders Multichoice To Pay FIRS ₦900bn

Tax Evasion: Tribunal Orders Multichoice To Pay FIRS ₦900bn

August 26, 2021 1:26 am

The Tax Appeal Tribunal sitting in Lagos has instructed Multichoice Nigeria Limited to pay the sum of ₦900 billion as a deposit to Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

This development was made known to newsmen on Wednesday through FIRS spokesman, Dr. Abdullahi Ahmad, who explained that the money was part of 50 percent of the ₦1.8 trillion which the revenue had determined through a forensic audit to be the amount in taxes that the company ought to have paid to the government.

Africa Daily News, New York understands that Multichoice – owners of DSTV – failed to pay its rightful …

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