September 26, 2021

I Will Fight Tyson Fury Without My Belts – Anthony Joshua

I Will Fight Tyson Fury Without My Belts – Anthony Joshua

September 26, 2021 6:42 pm

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that Joshua lost his WBA, IBF, and WBO belts to Oleksandr Usyk via a unanimous decision at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.

A rematch with Usyk has now been confirmed by his promoter, Eddie Hearn.

However, Joshua feels he can still fight Fury with or without his world titles.

Read Also: Anthony Joshua Rushed To Hospital After Losing To Usyk

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Many Killed As Bandits Hit Military Base In Sokoto

Many Killed As Bandits Hit Military Base In Sokoto

September 26, 2021 6:15 pm

Bandits on Sunday attacked a joint military base in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing scores of people.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the base located at Dama village is codenamed “Burkusuma camp”.

Sources revealed that the attack happened in the early hours of Friday.

A former chairman of Sabon Birni, Idris Muhammad Gobir, fondly called Danchadi who confirmed the attack, said many security operatives were missing.

The marauders also burnt down two patrol vehicles and carted away another which was used to convey food items stolen from the village.

Read Also: Nigerian Troops Lose

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Nigeria @ 61 Only God Can Save The Country - Wike

Nigeria @ 61: Only God Can Save The Country – Wike

September 26, 2021 5:40 pm

Ahead of Nigeria’s 61st Independence Anniversary on Friday, Governor Nyesom Wike has stated that Nigeria is at such a point of destruction that only God, not man, can reverse the impending doom.

Wike made this assertion at an Interdenominational Church Service to mark the 61st Independence Anniversary at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Sunday said it is regrettable that at 61, Nigeria still grapples with leadership failure.

He said, ‘This is the time Nigeria needs God more. The country is gone. Insecurity everywhere. Everyone needs to say, God, we need you because man’s leadership has failed …

Any Northerner Eyeing Presidency Hates Nigeria – CAC President

Any Northerner Eyeing Presidency Hates Nigeria – CAC President

September 26, 2021 4:32 pm

The President of the Christ Apostolic Church Nigeria and overseas, Pastor Samuel Oladele, has asserted that anybody from the north who is planning to contest for the presidency in 2023 hates the country.

He stated this during a press conference held at the Ikeja Arakeji branch of the church during the week.

Oladele said, “Presidency should rotate between the north and the south. That’s not a perfect arrangement either, because when you talk about the north, it is not one. The South is also not one either. To allow for peace to reign in this country, I want to say …

Fuel Scarcity Looms As NUPENG Extends 14-Day Strike Notice

Fresh Oil Crisis Looms As NUPENG Begins Strike On October 8

September 26, 2021 3:30 pm

Petroleum tanker drivers’ arm of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has concluded plans to embark on an industrial action from October 8, 2021, should the Federal Government fail to address all the contentious issues confronting the union.

 It has also directed all the tanker drivers to commence a work-to-rule action from Monday.

 The union in a communiqué sighted by Africa Daily News, New York which was signed by the chairman of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers branch, Salmon Akanni Oladiti, after its executive meeting in Enugu yesterday, listed three actions which bordered on the safety of …

Dr MarkAnthony Nze’s ‘The Street Hustler’ Hits The Shelves

Dr MarkAnthony Nze’s ‘The Street Hustler’ Hits The Shelves

September 26, 2021 9:03 am

As the year draws to an end, the New York-based conscious writer, publisher, renowned academician and social critic; Dr MarkAnthony Nze has whetted the appetite of his fans as he reels out the cover page posters and price listing for his new thriller blockbuster novel which he titled ‘The Street Hustler’, that is part of the trilogy that revolves around Ikenna.

Like the title of the novel suggests, the book is full of thrilling scenes which depict Dr MarkAnthony Nze ’s profound writing style which is always laden with suspense-filled scenes, intelligent dialogues and witty storylines which would leave the …

Anthony Joshua Rushed To Hospital After Losing To Usyk

Anthony Joshua Rushed To Hospital After Losing To Usyk

September 26, 2021 6:21 am

Anthony Joshua was taken to hospital for assessment following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night.

The British-Nigerian boxer is suspected to have suffered eye socket damage.

Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has revealed that he could not see properly after the ninth round.

By the 10th round, ‘AJ’ was carrying a black and swollen eye, as Usyk continued to batter him at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Read Also: Shock As Anthony Joshua Loses World Titles

The Ukrainian almost knocked him down in the final seconds, but won via unanimous decision 117-112, 116-112 and 115-113.

‘He will go to hospital.

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Kaduna: PDP Floors APC Again, Wins Kajuru LG Election

Kaduna: PDP Floors APC Again, Wins Kajuru LG Election

September 26, 2021 6:21 am

Ibrahim Gajere of Peoples Democratic, Party (PDP) has been declared winner of the Kajuru Local Government chairmanship election.

The Returning Officer, Dr Ibrahim DanMaraya, announced the results of the election on Sunday.

DanMaraya said Gajere polled 14,432 votes to defeat the immediate past LG Chairman and All Progressives (APC) candidate, Cafra Caino, who scored 9,095 votes.

Read Also: Kaduna Gov, el-Rufai Sacks 19 Political Aides

Additionally, the PDP won nine councillorship seats, while the ruling APC took one.

The Kaduna State lndependent National Electoral Commission (KADSIECOM) moved the conduct from September 4 to September 25 over security concerns.

Three weeks …

Real Men Of God Don’t Preach Prosperity - Uti Nwachukwu

Real Men Of God Don’t Preach Prosperity – Uti Nwachukwu

September 26, 2021 1:56 am

Media personality, Uti Nwachukwu has asserted that men of God who only preach about prosperity are fake.

The reality TV star made his opinions about religious leaders known in a series of social media posts on Saturday

Nwachukwu noted that while most preachers focus on prosperity, perpetuate hate and intolerance and encourage praying for one’s enemies to die, real religion should be about consistently preaching about love and forgiveness.

Read Also: Those Criticising Pastors, Men Of God Are Cursed – Oyakhilome

‘If ur MOG (Man of God) preaches mostly about prosperity, perpetuates hate and intolerance, encourages you to pray …

Shock As Anthony Joshua Loses World Titles

Shock As Anthony Joshua Loses World Titles

September 26, 2021 1:20 am

Nigerian-born British fighter, Anthony Joshua, has lost his titles, Africa Daily News, New York can confirm.

Joshua lost his titles in a clash with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk at Tottenham on Saturday.

The Ukrainian, who has never been defeated in his career, has now taken Joshua’s IBF, WBO, and WBA heavyweight titles.

The win came via a clean sweep of the judges’ scorecards, 117-112, 116-112, 115-113 in the favour of Usyk.

Usyk started the contest superbly, working intelligent angles to catch Joshua upstairs and to the body as the champion struggled to deal with his opponent’s.

Joshua had hoped …

Buhari At UN Calls For Term Limits For African Leaders

Buhari At UN Calls For Term Limits For African Leaders

September 26, 2021 12:52 am

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari told world leaders at the just concluded 76th Session of the high-level General Debate of the UN General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York to set term limits, especially for African leaders.

His call is coming after the continent has experienced three successful coups (two in Mali and one recently in Guinea), and one unsuccessful coup attempt in Niger, as well as an arbitrary military transfer of power in Chad following the assassination of its president.

President Buhari insisted that the recent trend of unconstitutional takeover of power on the continent must not be …

Two-Year-Old Boy Accidently Kills Self In Texas

Two-Year-Old Boy Accidently Kills Self In Texas

September 26, 2021 12:20 am

A two-year-old died on Saturday in Texas after shooting himself with a gun he found in a family member’s backpack, officials have revealed.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that this is the latest in a string of similar accidents by US children which have become tragically ordinary.

The boy in the city of Waco sustained a gunshot wound to his head and was taken to a hospital where he later died, according to a statement by local police released Thursday.

Investigators believe the boy killed himself by accident.

Read Also: Two Police Officers, Suspect Killed In Texas Shooting

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