September 2021

DreamsAlive: African Nurses' Sure-Way To Work Abroad

DreamsAlive: African Nurses’ Sure-Way To Work Abroad

After years of painstaking efforts to study, investing your time and life, after exhausting your resources, after intensifying use your efforts to pursue passion and a life of fulfillment as a nurse, not forgetting the possible extra years of an unsettled higher education system in most African countries and the intentional attempt at frustrating the efforts of students by the lecturers and some of those in authority; you eventually graduate and that’s when the reality of the hopeless situation stares you right in the face.

You are reminded that there are so many others like you who look to achieve …

Declare Bandits Federal Workers' – Shehu Sani To FG

Why Bandits Can’t Seize Nigeria’s Tucano Jets – Shehu Sani

A former senator and socio-political activist, Shehu Sani, has explained why he believes that bandits in the North can not seize the newly-purchased Tucano fighter jets.

Sani, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th Senate revealed that bandits in the North can not take over the Tucano jets because they are not Talibans.

In a tweet, the former lawmaker explained that bandits use motorcycles to achieve their targets.

He, however, admitted that these bandits have shown some anti-aircraft capabilities.

According to Sani: ‘The terrorists and bandits in our Northern part of Nigeria don’t have the capacity to seize

Why I Wanted To Drop My Father’s Name — Yul Edochie

Why I Wanted To Drop My Father’s Name — Yul Edochie

Popular Nollywood Actor, filmmaker, and politician, Yul Edochie, has revealed that while trying to establish himself in the movie industry, he was tempted to drop his father’s name, (Pete) Edochie.

Yul made this revelation yesterday during the Life Continental Beer’s socio-cultural discourse with the theme, ‘Bringing Home the Glory: A toast to Progress and Success’ held at the Base Event Centre, Enugu.

The Actor turned politician stated that when he completed his secondary education, he had the option of doing something else other than being an actor or filmmaker because he did not want to be under the shadow …

Russia Accuses Google, Apple Of interfering In Elections

Russia Accuses Google, Apple Of interfering In Elections

Russia on Thursday asserted that Google and Apple’s refusal to remove jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny’s app ahead of elections could be seen as interference in the country’s domestic affairs.

Africa Daily News, New York understands that the country is holding her parliamentary elections later this month, with nearly all vocal Kremlin critics including Navalny’s allies barred from running.

Last month Russian communications watchdog Roskomnadzor demanded that Google and Apple remove Navalny’s app from their stores.

On Thursday, Roskomnadzor heightened pressure on the Western tech giants alleging that they could be held criminally liable if they continue to refuse to …

Western Union, MoneyGram Restart Transactions With Afghan

Western Union, MoneyGram Restart Transactions With Afghans

Things appear to be gradually shaping up in Afghanistan as Western Union and MoneyGram have announced that they would resume money transfer services to Afghanistan, allowing vital remittances into a country that faces huge economic hurdles following the Taliban’s takeover last month.

Speaking to reporters yesterday, a spokesperson stated that; ‘Western Union is pleased to share that it is resuming its money transfer services into Afghanistan, starting September 2, so that our customers can once again send money and support their loved ones at this time’.

‘We understand the urgent needs of our customers and their families and are

Twelve Die In DR Congo From Angola Toxic Mine Leak

Twelve Die In DR Congo From Angola Toxic Mine Leak

Approximately 4,500 people have fallen sick in the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo following a toxic leak from a diamond mine in neighbouring Angola, the environment minister have disclosed.

The minister of Environment, Eve Bazaiba explained that no fewer than 12 people had died.

According to her, the DR Congo would ask for reparations for the damage caused but did not specify an amount.

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There has been no response so far from the mining company.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that last month’s leak from a …

Wenger Opens Up On Where Haaland Will Play Next

Wenger Opens Up On Where Haaland Will Play Next

Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has asserted that Borussia Dortmund’s star man Erling Haaland will find it hard to reject the chance of playing in the Premier League.

Africa Daily News, New York understands that Haaland has been heavily linked with Europe’s top teams including Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea over the last few months.

However, other non-English clubs like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain have continued to monitor the situation while keeping tabs on the 21-year-old.

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Wenger believes Haaland, 21, will return to the country where he …

Attempt To Legalise Marijuana In Nigeria Will Fail – Marwa

Attempt To Legalise Marijuana In Nigeria Will Fail – Marwa

The chairman of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, has asserted that the pressure to get marijuana legalised at the National Assembly would never happen.

Speaking while briefing State House Correspondents after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Marwa stated that more than 90% of the members of the National Assembly will not dare vote in support of marijuana legalisation because they know their constituents will not take it kindly with them.

This, he said, informed his optimism the move will fail.

Read Also: Drug Addicts Not Our Problem

Gunmen Break Into Abuja Home, Abduct Father And Son

Gunmen Break Into Abuja Home, Abduct Father And Son

Gunmen on Friday invaded the home of a man identified as Abdullahi Benda, abducting him as well as his 23-year-old son, Jibrin Abdullahi Benda.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that this happened in Yangoji village in Kwali Area Council of Abuja.

A neighbour simply identified as Zakari stated that the incident happened in the wee hours of Friday.

He narrated that the kidnappers, who positioned themselves at strategic places, scaled the fence of the victim’s house.

‘In fact, one of the kidnappers was even standing at a window at the back of my room shooting into the air, because

EFCC Releases List Of Nine Internet Fraud Hubs In Lagos

EFCC Releases List Of Nine Internet Fraud Hubs In Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has listed nine areas in Lagos State as hotbeds where suspected internet fraudsters mostly operate from.

According to the data released by the anti-graft agency on Friday which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York, most of the areas are in Lekki.

It was gathered that while seven of the areas are on the Island, two are on Mainland.

The data showed that no fewer than 159 suspects were arrested in the areas in three months, from which 13 convictions were made.

Amongst the areas listed are – Ajah, Badore, Victoria Garden …

Insecurity FG Approves Recruitment Of 20,000 Policemen

Insecurity: FG Approves Recruitment Of 20,000 Policemen

The federal Government of Nigeria has approved the recruitment of no fewer than 20,000 policemen in an effort to find solution to the security challenges bedeviling the country.

Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Baba Alkali made this disclosure when he paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Dutse at his Palace on Friday.

According to him, the reason behind of the visit was to seek the collaboration of all stallholders in addressing the insecurity situation of the country.

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‘Federal Government has approved the recruitment of police and provided

Real Reasons Buhari Sacked Two Ministers - Presidency

Real Reasons Buhari Sacked Two Ministers – Presidency

The Nigerian presidency has revealed the real reasons why President Muhammadu Buhari relieved two Ministers of their duties earlier this week.

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that Buhari had on Wednesday relieved Saleh Mamman, Minister of power, and Sabo Nanono, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Developments of their duties.

However, according to Presidential media aide, Femi Adesina both Ministers were not sacked due to poor performance as widely speculated.

Read Also: Nigerians Will Feel My Impact When I Leave Office – Buhari

Speaking on Channels Television programme, Sunrise Daily which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New …