October 18, 2021

China Expanding Its Nuclear Arsenal Faster Than Normal – Pentagon

China Denies Report Of Hypersonic Missile Test

October 18, 2021 6:20 pm

China on Monday denied a report that it tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile earlier this year. It rather insisted that it was carrying out a spacecraft check focused on reusable technology.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the Financial Times (FT) who cited multiple sources familiar with the matter reported on Saturday that China had carried out the projectile test in August.

The trial allegedly saw the nuclear-capable hypersonic missile circle around the globe at low orbit before cruising down towards its target, which it missed by about 38km (24 miles).

However, China’s foreign ministry has now denied the …

Federer Drops Out Of Top 10 As Norrie Climbs Rankings

Tennis: Federer Drops Out Of Top 10 As Norrie Climbs Rankings

October 18, 2021 5:03 pm

Tennis heavyweight Roger Federer on Monday dropped out of the top 10 in the ATP rankings for the first time in almost five years, as newly-crowned Indian Wells champion Cameron Norrie jumped 11 spots.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that Federer, 40, has not played due to a right knee injury since losing in the Wimbledon quarter-finals to Hubert Hurkacz in July.

Poland’s Hurkacz climbed two places to 10th after making the Indian Wells last eight last week, knocking Federer down to 11th.

Read Also: Roger Federer Knocked Out Of Tennis By Knee Surgery

It is the first time …

South Africa Rejects Russian Sputnik Vaccine Over HIV Fears

October 18, 2021 4:44 pm

South Africa’s health products regulator on Monday disclosed that it would not approve Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine due to serious concerns that it could increase the risk of HIV infection among men.

The decision was based on earlier studies testing the safety of a modified form of adenovirus — a type of virus that causes respiratory infections — known as the Ad5 and contained in the Russian jab.

In a statement which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York, the South African Health Product Regulatory Authority said, ‘Use of the Sputnik V vaccine in South Africa, a setting …

Uganda Vow Not To Increase Terror Level Despite UK Warning

Uganda Vow Not To Increase Terror Level Despite UK Warning

October 18, 2021 4:25 pm

Ugandan police has stated that the country will not heighten its terror-alert threat level despite recent travel advisories by the UK and French embassies warning their citizens of a likely attack.

 Speaking to journalists on Monday, Police spokesperson Fred Enanga stated that the threat levels would not be raised until security teams have more tangible information.

He revealed that the government has also contacted the British and French embassies to find out what specific information they had.

Read Also: Tigray Conflict Risks Engulfing Horn Of Africa – UN

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the UK’s travel advice, …

Banditry Deploy More Troops To Sokoto, Tambuwal Urges Army

Banditry: Deploy More Troops To Sokoto, Tambuwal Urges Army

October 18, 2021 2:53 pm

Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal has appealed to the Federal Government to deploy additional troops to the state, in a bid to stem the rising insecurity currently being experienced.

Tambuwal made the appeal on Monday when the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya paid a courtesy visit to the state.

The governor lamented that as a result of the ongoing military operations in Zamfara State, criminals have been migrating to Sokoto, rendering the state insecure.

He urged the military to carry out a simultaneous operation in all states facing the challenges of banditry and other related security issues …

Mass Defection From APC To PDP Imminent- Sen Anyanwu

Mass Defection From APC To PDP Imminent- Sen Anyanwu

October 18, 2021 2:29 pm

Former federal lawmaker and National secretary consensus candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the October 31 elective convention, Senator Samuel Anyanwu has urged party faithful to look forward to mass defection of chieftains and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the PDP in the weeks ahead.

Anyanwu made this disclosure shortly after obtaining his expression of interest and nomination forms at the party’s national secretariat, Abuja. He stated that all that is left for the development to take place is for him to emerge secretary of the party in a fortnight.

Addressing journalists at the ocassion, …

Security Neutralise 10 Bandits, Rescue One Hostage In Kaduna

Security Neutralise 10 Bandits, Rescue One Hostage In Kaduna

October 18, 2021 1:43 pm

The Kaduna State Government has revealed that security forces have killed no fewer than 10 bandits and rescued one hostage in Giwa Local Government Area during an operation.

The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, made this disclosure in a statement issued on Monday which was made available to Africa Daily News, New York.

Aruwan narrated that the 10 bandits who were lurking around some flashpoints in the state met their disastrous end.

He said, ‘The joint security forces came in contact with the heavily armed bandits in Kwanan Bataru on the outskirts of Fatika in Giwa …

Nigeria Is A Crime Scene Of Insecurity, Corruption – Moghalu

2019 Election: Why I Didn’t Join APC, PDP – Moghalu

October 18, 2021 1:24 pm

A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, has opened up on why he refused to join the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in 2019 despite being given the opportunity.

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television Programme, The Chat which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York, Moghalu explained that neither of the parties can help to actualise his vision for Nigeria.

Read Also: How Buhari’s Govt Is Crippling Nigeria – Moghalu

He pointed out that he doesn’t believe that the Nigerian political leadership class is sincere or …

I’m Not Under Pressure To Withdraw Court Case – Secondus

I’m Not Under Pressure To Withdraw Court Case – Secondus

October 18, 2021 12:58 pm

The former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Uche Secondus on Monday disclosed that he has no intention of withdrawing the suit challenging his removal from court.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that a Rivers State High Court had restrained Secondus from exercising the functions of the National Chairman of the PDP.

The judge, Justice O. Gbasam who gave the order, also approved the suspension of Secondus as a member of the party pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice for interlocutory injunction.

Secondus had also vowed to defend himself in court if …

Rice: Thai Merchants Slam $300m Rates On Nigerian Importers

Rice: Thai Merchants Slam $300m Rates On Nigerian Importers

October 18, 2021 10:55 am

Following scarcity of containers, a total of ₦290 billion ($579.75 million) will be paid to shipping lines as freight rates by rice importers before the end of the year. The affected rice importers, who have their rice trapped in Thailand and other Asian countries, are from Nigeria, Ghana, Togo and the Republic of Benin.

Findings by Africa Daily News, New York revealed that in the first week of October 2021, the shipping lines imposed $150 on a tonne of parboiled rice valued at $405 because of scarcity of containers. Of the total amount, it was revealed by the Thai Rice …

Breaking: Colin Powell, Ex-U.S. Secretary Of State Is Dead

Breaking: Colin Powell, Ex-U.S. Secretary Of State Is Dead

October 18, 2021 10:41 am

Colin Powell, the former United States secretary of state and the first Black person in the country’s history to fill the position, has died due to complications from COVID-19, his family has said.

Powell, a four-star general who last held public office in 2005, died on Monday, the family said in a statement on Facebook. He was 84.

‘He was fully vaccinated. We want to thank the medical staff at Walter Reed National Medical Center for their caring treatment. We have lost a remarkable and loving husband, father, grandfather and a great American,’ the Powell family said.

Colin Powell, who …

Erdogan Steps Back From Threat To Expel Western Ambassadors

Islamic Group Warns Turkey President, As He Arrives Nigeria

October 18, 2021 2:40 am

Ahead of his scheduled visit to Nigeria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been warned by a Nigerian Muslim group to stop prosecuting opposition leaders back home in Turkey.

The warning came from the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) who berated the president ahead of his arrival in Nigeria today, Monday, on a state visit.

The Muslim rights group, in a statement signed by its director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, accused Erdogan of arbitrary arrest, torture, political killings, long imprisonment of opposition figures and critics, particularly members of the Hizmet Movement.

The President is expected to sign some business deals with the …

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