September 27, 2021

Villagers Flee As Boko Haram Attacks Yobe Community

Villagers Flee As Boko Haram Attacks Yobe Community

September 27, 2021 6:50 pm

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked Babbangida village in Yobe State. The incident, which caused many of the villagers to flee, is coming one month after the terrorists launched an assault on the community. 

The latest attack on the headquarters of Tarmuwa Local Government Area was confirmed by a resident of the community, Audu Ali, who told reporters that there was a heavy gun battle between the military and the suspected Boko Haram members.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Babbangida, which is located 50 kilometres away from Damaturu the state capital, was last attacked on August 25, 2021.…

Kaduna: Bandits Attack Church During Service

Kaduna: Bandits Attack Church During Service

September 27, 2021 3:59 am

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked the Evangelical Church of Winning All (ECWA), Gavaciwa in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, gunning down a worshipper while several others were left injured.

Africa Daily News, New York learnt that the incident occured on Sunday morning while worship was going on in the church.

This was confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday night by the State Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan.

The Commissioner also disclosed that the gunmen killed one Nasiru Abdullahi of Gobirawan Kamacha in Bina community of Igabi Local Government Area after …

APC Plans To Be In Power For 50 Years – Ex-Borno Gov, Sheriff

APC Plans To Be In Power For 50 Years – Ex-Borno Gov, Sheriff

September 27, 2021 3:57 am

A former Governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, on Sunday said the plan of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is to remain in power in both Federal and State levels till 50 years.

He stated this on Sunday while addressing newsmen in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

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Sheriff, a 3-time Senator who is also a contender for the APC national chairmanship, called on stakeholders of the party to unite in an effort to remain in power after President Muhammadu Buhari’s exit in 2023.

He

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Insecurity, A Product Of Buhari, APC’s Campaign Lies – Lamido

Insecurity, A Product Of Buhari, APC’s Campaign Lies – Lamido

September 27, 2021 2:27 am

A former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has blamed the growing insecurity, especially in the northern part of Nigeria on the failure of the President Muhammadu Buhari led government, and the ruling All Progressives Congresses’ failure to fulfil their campaign promises.

According to Lamido, Buhari and the APC sold lies to Nigeria to raise the hopes of Nigerian youths and take power from the Peoples Democratic Party.

He maintained that the failure to meet their aspirations is a major cause of restiveness in the country.

Lamido spoke while featuring on Sunday Politics, a current affairs programme on Channels …

We Won't Recognise A Taliban Govt In Afghanistan - Italy

We Won’t Recognise A Taliban Govt In Afghanistan – Italy

September 27, 2021 2:04 am

Italian Foreign Affairs Minister Luigi Di Maio has explained why the Taliban government in Afghanistan would not be recognised.

He however, submitted that Afghans should start receiving the financial support that was frozen after the armed group took power last month.

The minister appealed to foreign governments to do whatever it could to prevent a financial collapse there that would result in a massive flow of migrants.

Explaining the reason for its decision, Di Maio said; ‘Recognition of the Taliban government is impossible since there are 17 terrorists among the ministers, and the human rights of women and girls …

Eruptions Shut Airport On Canaries Volcanic Island

Eruptions Shut Airport On Canaries Volcanic Island

September 27, 2021 1:18 am

Clouds of thick black ash from volcanic eruptions in Spain’s Canaries archipelago forced the closure of the airport on La Palma island yesterday Africa Daily News, New York has gathered.

The Cumbre Vieja volcano came to life a week ago and has intermittently spewed out lava and ash leading to the cancellation of all seven flights late Friday.

‘The airport is closed because of the accumulation of ash,’ said state-owned airport operator Aena.

‘Clean-up operations have begun but the situation can change at any moment,’ it added.

More evacuations were also ordered Friday at the town of El Paso as …

Rwanda's Kagame Visits Troops In Mozambique, Confirms Mission

Rwanda’s Kagame Visits Troops In Mozambique, Confirms Mission

September 27, 2021 1:00 am

Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Sunday visited the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado to reiterate the importance of collaboration between the two countries.

Kagame met with President Nyusi and restated that the conflict in northeastern Mozambique against armed jihadist groups, marked by some successes of joint Mozambican and Rwandan forces, is in a ‘consolidation phase’

‘I don’t see any insurmountable problem here; Whether it is fighting with insurgents, dealing with terrorists, and at the same time dealing with development matters that have been talked about. I don’t see any insurmountable problem,’ Kagame said.

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Taliban Ban Barbers From Shaving Beards, Playing Music

Taliban Ban Barbers From Shaving Beards, Playing Music

September 27, 2021 12:35 am

The Taliban have placed a ban on barbers in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province from shaving men’s beards and playing music in their shops.

In a statement on Sunday which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York, the Taliban-led Department of Promoting Virtue and Preventing Vice in the province ordered barbers to comply with the new regulation.

‘From today, shaving beards and playing music in barbershops and public baths is strictly prohibited.’

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‘If it is found that any barbershop or public bathroom has shaved anyone’s beard or played music, it will …

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