September 15, 2021

We’ll Lift Twitter Suspension Soon - FG

We’ll Lift Twitter Suspension Soon – FG

September 15, 2021 4:14 pm
The Federal Government has again assured Nigerians that all issues that led to the suspension of activities of the popular microblogging platform, Twitter, will be sorted out soon which would lead to bringing it back.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, gave the assurance while fielding questions from State House correspondents after the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Mohammed, who declined to give a specific timeline on when the suspension would be lifted, said the ongoing discussions between government and Twitter had been ‘productive’ and ‘respective’.
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Fresh Strike Imminent Any Moment From Now, ASUU Warns

Fresh Strike Imminent Any Moment From Now, ASUU Warns

September 15, 2021 3:34 pm

The Yola zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the public to prevail on the federal and state governments to accede to the union’s demands to avoid a fresh strike.

Mr Reuben Jonathan, Zonal Coordinator made the appeal at a news conference on Thursday which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York.

He said the zone had met and reviewed the MoA of 23rd December 2020 signed with the Federal government; the issues related to the draft renegotiation agreement of May, 2021, and other matters affecting the university system generally.

According to him, the …

Abducted Catholic Priest Regains Freedom In Kaduna

Abducted Catholic Priest Regains Freedom In Kaduna

September 15, 2021 2:54 pm

An abducted Catholic priest identified Reverend Father Luka Yakusak, in charge of St. Mathew’s Catholic Church, Anchuna in Zango-Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has been set free by his abductors.

Africa Daily News, New York suspected bandits had on Monday night kidnapped Yakusak.

However, in a statement on Wednesday by Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Uchechukwu Okolo, Kafanchan Catholic Diocese confirmed that Fr. Luka Benson Yakusak has regained freedom from bandits.

Read Also: Scores Of Students Abducted By Bandits In Kebbi

The statement did not say whether ransom was paid, but it was learnt, that the victim spent …

Despite Suspension, Magu Still On FG’s Payroll – Minister

Despite Suspension, Magu Still On FG’s Payroll – Minister

September 15, 2021 12:17 pm

Nigeria’s Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi has revealed that former acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), CP Ibrahim Magu, is still on the Federal Government’s payroll as a police officer despite his suspension by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Dingyadi made this revelation when spoke as a guest on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ current affairs program which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

He said, ‘The matter is investigated and the man [Ibrahim Magu] is still in the service, he is still in the Force Headquarters, I don’t want to expatiate at this material …

Rising Unemployment Can Wipe Out Nigeria – Ngige

Rising Unemployment Can Wipe Out Nigeria – Ngige

September 15, 2021 8:13 am

Nigeria’s Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige, has stated the rising rate of unemployment portends danger for the country.

He blamed this on Tuesday and lack of education on the problems bedevilling the country, warning that if not tackled the country might be ‘completely wiped out.’

The minister said this at the inaugural partnership economy summit organised by the Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs in Abuja.

The summit was tagged, ‘Translating Sustainable Development Goals to local businesses in Nigeria.’

Ngige said, ‘We are in trouble as a country. We are in trouble and anybody who …

Fresh $4bn, €710m Loans Buhari, APC Selling Nigeria – PDP

Fresh $4bn, €710m Loans: Buhari, APC Selling Nigeria – PDP

September 15, 2021 7:12 am

The party is enraged by the ‘further mortgage’ of the country and warned the National Assembly to protect generations unborn.

The PDP condemned the demand for another $4billion and €710million loans by the President.

A statement by Kola Ologbondiyan, National Publicity Secretary said with the “reckless borrowing”, Nigerians might eventually not have a nation after the APC leaves power.

Read Also: Buhari Writes Senate, Requests Fresh $4bn, €710m Loans

The spokesman lamented that the Buhari administration …

How Zamfara Emir Was Kidnapped – Police

How Zamfara Emir Was Kidnapped – Police

September 15, 2021 6:35 am

The Kaduna Police Command has confirmed the abduction of the Emir of Bungudu, Zamfara State, Alhaji Hassan Atto, and an unspecified number of commuters, along the Kaduna – Abuja highway.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige, confirmed the incident in a statement which was made available to Africa Daily News, New York.

‘Today, Sept 14, at about 3.10 pm, the Kaduna Police Command received a tragic report of an attack and kidnapping incident around Dutse village along the Kaduna-Abuja road.

Read Also: ‘Let’s Dialogue Now’, Zamfara Bandits Appeal

‘An unspecified number of people were suspected to have …

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