November 2021

Nigerian Flights to Dubai Still On Hold – Emirates Airlines

Nigerian Flights to Dubai Still On Hold – Emirates Airlines

November 29, 2021 1:52 pm

Notwithstanding the lifting of the suspension of the ban on flights to and from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) into Nigeria by the Federal Government, Emirates Airlines has revealed that flight operations are still on hold while also adding that affected flight bookings have been cancelled.

The airline took to its website on Monday to write: ‘Affected flight bookings have been cancelled. If your flight has been cancelled or impacted by route suspensions due to COVID 19 restrictions, you don’t need to call us immediately for rebooking.

‘You can simply hold on to your Emirates ticket and when flights …

FG Bans 91 Billionaires, Vips’ Jets, Insists On ₦30bn Duty

FG Bans 91 Billionaires, Vips’ Jets, Insists On ₦30bn Duty

November 29, 2021 9:15 am

The Federal Government has directed the Nigeria Customs Service to ground 91 private jets belonging to some wealthy Nigerians over their alleged refusal to pay import duties running to over ₦30bn, documents obtained by Africa Daily News, New York have revealed.

As such, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Col Hameed Ali, (retd.) following a directive from the Presidency, has written a letter to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency asking the agencies to ground the affected private jets with immediate effect.

The letter, with reference number NCS/T&T/ACG/042/s.100/VOL.II, which was dated …

WHO Scientists Study Omicron COVID Variant

WHO Scientists Study Omicron COVID Variant

November 29, 2021 9:10 am

World Health Organisation (WHO) said its experts, researchers in South Africa and around the world are conducting studies to better understand Omicron variant.

In a statement released Sunday, the global health agency said it is ‘not clear’ whether Omicron COVID variant is more transmissible or more severe than Delta variant.

On Friday, WHO labelled the COVID-19 variant identified in South Africa, ‘Omicron’, and described it a variant of concern due to its large number of mutations and possible faster rate of infection.

“The number of people testing positive has risen in areas of South Africa affected by this variant, but

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Lalong Condemns Attack On Custodial Facility In Jos

Lalong Condemns Attack On Custodial Facility In Jos

November 29, 2021 9:09 am

Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has condemned the attack on Jos custodial centre by unknown gunmen on Sunday.

The Governor spoke in a statement on Monday by Dr. Makut Macham, Director of Press and Public Affairs.

Lalong praised the gallant officers and men of the Jos Custodial Centre who resisted the attack.

The governor also praised the quick reaction of other security agencies including the Police, Operation Safe Haven, Department of States Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and Operation Rainbow who responded swiftly to the situation and took charge of the general area leading to the …

Jailbreaks Now A Trend In Nigeria, APC Laments

Jailbreaks Now A Trend In Nigeria, APC Laments

November 29, 2021 5:08 am

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday condemned Sunday’s gunmen attack on the Jos Correctional Centre.

In a statement on Monday morning, the party warned that jailbreaks had become a new trend which poses a great threat to the nation.

Sylvanus Namang, the Publicity Secretary in the State, commended security agencies for their gallantry.

State Chairman, Rufus Bature, said quick response and collaboration by operatives was key in the fight against insecurity.

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The escaping inmates were arrested while one submitted himself to the police.

Bature demanded that the perpetrators of …

Omicron Variant Israel Closes Borders To All Foreigners

Omicron Variant: Israel Closes Borders To All Foreigners

November 29, 2021 2:14 am

Israel on Sunday opted to close its borders to foreign tourists and re-authorise the highly criticised cellphone tracking programme in a bid to stop the spread of the newly discovered Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

In a statement on Sunday, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s office explained that the measure would take effect from Sunday evening. It said; ‘The entry of foreign nationals into Israel is banned except for cases approved by a special committee’.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that what this means is that Israeli citizens will be required to present a negative PCR test and quarantine themselves …

EPL Tuchel Blames Floodlight For Jorginho’s Error

EPL: Tuchel Blames Floodlight For Jorginho’s Error

November 29, 2021 1:57 am

Chelsea coach, Thomas Tuchel has come in defence of Jorginho following his error that gave Jadon Sancho his first Premier League goal for Manchester United on Sunday.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw at home by United with Jorginho scoring a penalty to make amends for his error.

Jorginho found himself as the last line of defence when dealing with a high ball that’d been booted clear by Bruno Fernandes.

The German tactician blamed the Stamford Bridge floodlights for the error which came against the run of play in the game.…

Over 22 Killed In Attack On DR Congo Camp

Over 22 Killed In Attack On DR Congo Camp

November 29, 2021 1:33 am

No fewer than 22 people were on Sunday murdered in an attack in a camp for displaced people in Ituri province in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the armed group Cooperative for the Development of the Congo (Codeco) who are said to have opened fire on the camp have been blamed for the attack.

Twenty people were buried immediately in two common graves, while another two were buried later, the AFP news agency quoted a Red Cross official as saying.

Read Also: Gunmen Abduct Five Chinese Mine Workers In DR Congo

Africa …

Twitter Has Agreed To All FG’s Conditions – Keyamo

Twitter Has Agreed To All FG’s Conditions – Keyamo

November 29, 2021 1:02 am

The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has revealed that popular micro-blogging platform, Twitter, has agreed to all the conditions laid out by the Federal Government regarding its operations in Nigeria.

Keyamo who is also a member of a committee, set up to review the operations of the microblogging platform since its ban in the country, stated that the committee has made significant progress so far.

Read Also: We’ll Lift Twitter Suspension Soon – FG

‘The reason why the president took that step is to recalibrate our relationship with Twitter and not to drive them away …

IPOB Lambasts Gumi For Comparing It To Bandits

IPOB Lambasts Gumi For Comparing It To Bandits

November 29, 2021 12:35 am

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has knocked controversial Islamic cleric, Sheik Ahmad Gumi for comparing it to bandits recently pronounced as a terrorist group by a high court in Abuja.

Spokesperson of the group, Emma Powerful in a statement on Sunday described Gumi’s comparison as ‘sacrilegious and insanity taken too far’.

While pointing out similarities between the two groups, Powerful said ‘In case Gumi has forgotten, Fulani bandits and herdsmen have already designated the fourth deadliest terror organisation in the world. But IPOB as a peaceful Movement maintains its presence in over 100 countries of the world without …

2023 Atiku Is My Candidate – Mr Ibu Denies Endorsing Tinubu

2023: Atiku Is My Candidate – Mr Ibu Denies Endorsing Tinubu

November 29, 2021 12:04 am

Veteran Nollywood actor, Mr Ibu has put clarifications around the reports on the viral video of him endorsing the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ahmed Tinubu for 2023 presidency.

In a video shared on his Instagram page which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York, Mr Ibu said he was merely at the event where Tinubu was endorsed.

He however clarified that former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar is his candidate if he decides to run for presidency in 2023 and not Tinubu.

Read Also: 2023: Tinubu Visits Orji Kalu, Holds Closed-Door Meeting

According to the actor, …

EFCC I Have No Regrets Joining APC, Fani-Kayode Insists

EFCC: I Have No Regrets Joining APC, Fani-Kayode Insists

November 28, 2021 6:01 pm

Controversial Abuja-based politician, Femi Fani-Kayode has described himself as a proud member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that he has no regrets making the move as being widely speculated.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Fani-Kayode had few months ago dumped the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and made what appeared a shocking move to the APC, a Party he had criticised throughout its existence.

Fani-Kayode was one of the public figures who took it upon themselves to criticise every move of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration and the APC.

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