September 19, 2021

IS-linked terror group leader Killed in Indonesia’s jungle

IS-Linked Terror Group Leader Killed In Indonesia’s Jungle

September 19, 2021 5:42 am

The leader of an Islamic State-linked militant network in Indonesia was on Sunday killed in a shootout with security forces, the police has disclosed.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the head of the East Indonesia Mujahideen (MIT), who is known as Ali Kalorawas was shot dead Saturday in Sulawesi island’s jungle along with another member identified as Jaka Ramadhan.

Police said they have launched a manhunt for four more MIT militants.

‘We will keep looking until we get them,’ Rudy Sufahriadi, police chief of Central Sulawesi province, said on Sunday morning.

The weekend firefight took place two …

Bandits Attack Sokoto Community, Steal Foodstuff

Bandits Attack Sokoto Community, Steal Foodstuff

September 19, 2021 5:14 am

A group of about 50 bandits yesterday evening raided Tangaza, the headquarters of Gidan Madi Local Government Area of Sokoto, and carted away foodstuff, water, and other commodities.

Multiple sources confirmed to newmen that the bandits did not kill or abduct any resident during the raid that lasted about 40 minutes.

A witness who gave his name as Basharu Altine, narrated that the bandits stormed the town on motorcycles and went straight to the central motor park.

‘They came around 8:41 this night, Friday, and started shooting as they rode towards the central motor park. Residents were scared after the …

Don’t Zone 2023 Presidency To North, Okupe Warns PDP

Don’t Zone 2023 Presidency To North, Okupe Warns PDP

September 19, 2021 4:09 am

A former presidential spokesman, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has kicked against the alleged plan to zone 2023 presidency to the North by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

In a statement which was made available to Africa Daily News, New York yesterday, Okupe stated that; ‘There is a strong indication that the party is erroneously tilting towards zoning the presidency to the North. Zoning is a veritable instrument that ensures equity and balancing in the nation, gives hope and confidence and support to our national unity’.

‘The zoning arrangement which the PDP started since 1998 was based on the …

Catholic And Anglican Bishops Demand Buhari Resign

$4bn, €710m Loans: Why Buhari Is Borrowing – Presidency

September 19, 2021 3:49 am

The Presidency has explained that President Muhammadu Buhari is actually seeking foreign loans to fund projects and programmes Nigerians benefit from.

In a statement on Saturday on Saturday which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York, the presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu listed projects and beneficiaries of the loans.

The Buhari administration is under fire after the President wrote to the Senate to approve $4.054bn and €710million credit.

Shehu explained that 15 projects, across the six geo-political zones, are to be financed with the anticipated funds from multilateral institutions, under the 2018-2021 medium-term (rolling) external borrowing plan.

He said the …

2 Killed, 1 Abducted As Herdsmen Attack Benue Community Again

2 Killed, 1 Abducted As Herdsmen Attack Benue Community Again

September 19, 2021 3:14 am

No fewer than two persons were yesterday feared killed and one other abducted by suspected herdsmen at Yelwata community of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. 

Sources from the area told reporters that the attack which happened on Saturday night was unprovoked. 

An eyewitness who was identified as James Igbudu disclosed that his father-in-law was kidnapped in the attack. 

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His words: ‘Fulani herdsmen attacked Yelewata again, kidnapped my father-in-law, Mr. Iorver Igbo, and killed two others.’

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Catherine Anene, said …

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