December 8, 2021

Five Killed In Unilorin Campus Auto Accident

Five Killed In Unilorin Campus Auto Accident

December 8, 2021 11:47 pm

No fewer than five persons, including a family of four, were confirmed dead in an auto crash inside the campus of the University of Ilorin on Wednesday.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the family of four included a father, mother and their two kids, while the fifth person involved in the accident was said to have been a student of the university.

The incident, which was confirmed by the university authorities, reportedly happened at about 9:00 pm on Monday along the university dam with some other victims sustaining varying degrees of injury.

In a statement which was sighted …

US Sanctions Won’t Create Leverage In Nuclear Talks – Iran

December 8, 2021 1:43 am

Iran and the United States exchanged strong words on Tuesday after the Biden administration imposed fresh sanctions on Iranian entities and officials, with Tehran warning Washington that the measures would not ‘create leverage’ in the ongoing nuclear deal talks.

The US Treasury Department blacklisted the Special Units of Iran’s Law Enforcement Forces and Counter-Terror Special Forces and several officials linked to the agencies, accusing them of human rights abuses.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh rebuked Washington for announcing the sanctions while the two countries are engaging in indirect talks to revive a multilateral 2015 nuclear deal.

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EPL Rice Best Midfielder In England - Moyes

EPL: Rice Is The Best Midfielder In England – Moyes

December 8, 2021 1:15 am

West Ham coach, David Moyes has declared Declan Rice is the best midfielder in the English Premier League this season following his dazzling performances this season.

The England international has gone to another level this season as the Hammers make a remarkable push for the Champions League places.

Asked whether Rice was the best in the country, Moyes told the Scottish Football Podcast: “I think I’ve said a couple of times that I do believe he is [the best in the country].

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‘He is young and improving and has …

Policeman Kills Wife, Four Others, Self In Kenya

Policeman Kills Wife, Four Others, Self In Kenya

December 8, 2021 12:50 am

A Kenyan police officer on Tuesday went on a shooting spree, shooting dead six people, including his wife, and wounded two others before turning the gun on himself.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the rampage in a poor area of the capital Nairobi yesterday sparked protests by angry residents who blocked the road with burning tyres.

Police said the AK-47-rifle-wielding officer first shot his wife in the neck before firing indiscriminately at neighbours.

‘We have lost six people all shot by the police officer before he committed suicide,‘ area police chief, Francis Wahome said.

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Akeredolu Commissions N15bn Cocoa Processing Plant In Ondo

Akeredolu Commissions ₦15bn Cocoa Processing Plant In Ondo

December 8, 2021 12:19 am

An indigenous-owned agribusiness and a subsidiary of Capitalsage, Johnvents Industries Limited, on Tuesday, commissioned its upgraded ₦15 billion cocoa processing plant in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

Africa Daily News, New York the Factory which was commissioned by the governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu will create 300 direct jobs and over 17,000 indirect jobs and thereby becoming an economic powerhouse for the State and Nigeria as a whole.

Johnvents Industries Limited, owners of Johnvents Cocoa Processing Factory, was incorporated in 2016.

Dignitaries present at the ceremony, include the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, the Jegun of Ile …

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