December 16, 2021

APC Will Retain Power Beyond 2023 Under Me — Al-Makura

December 16, 2021 11:58 pm

Former Governor of Nasarawa State, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, has given reasons why he believes that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will retain power beyond 2023 under his leadership.

He spoke in Abuja on Thursday, at an APC Press Corps Second Annual Public Lecture Summit, boasting that not even the exit of President Muhammadu Buhari will threaten the chances of the ruling party continuing.

Al-Makura, who is contesting for the National Chairmanship of the party in the February National Convention, submitted that: ‘We may not realise, the grave situation the party is in until we think deeply and see certain things …

Lassa Fever: 434 Cases, 80 Deaths Recorded In 2021 – NCDC

December 16, 2021 4:42 pm

The statistics by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have revealed that 434 cases of Lassa fever have been recorded in Nigeria in 2021.

According to NCDC’s recent Lassa Fever situation report which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York, no fewer than 80 persons were confirmed to have died of the disease this year.

The states affected by the infections include Edo (192), Ondo (150), Taraba (21), Ebonyi (17), Bauchi (15), Benue (8), Plateau (8), Kaduna (7), Enugu (5), Nasarawa (3), Kogi (3), Cross River (1), Imo (1), Anambra (1), Delta (1), and Abia (1).

‘The disease …

Super Eagles Can Win AFCON 2021 – Eguavoen

December 16, 2021 3:52 pm

Interim coach of the Super Eagles, Austine Eguavoen has reiterated that the senior national team can lift the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations regardless of the time frame left for them to prepare.

Eguavoen made this known in an interview with reporters, where he stressed that he’s optimistic of Nigeria’s chances at the tournament in Cameroon.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the three-time AFCON champions are pitted alongside Egypt, Guinea-Bissau and Sudan in Group D, with the team facing the Pharaohs in the opening game on January 11.

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Rwanda Detects Six Omicron Cases, Escalates Covid Curbs

December 16, 2021 2:29 am

Rwanda on Thursday detected its first six cases of the fast-spreading Covid-19 Omicron variant, prompting the government to escalate pandemic measures, including shutting down nightclubs and extending quarantines for international travellers.

Africa Dai;y News, New York gathered that visitors will now be required to quarantine for three days instead of the current 24 hours, the government announced, after recording six cases of the Omicron variant in travellers and their contacts.

‘A Covid-19 PCR test will be taken upon arrival and an additional test, taken on day three and on day seven at own cost, from the arrival date,’ the …

Insecurity: Why Bandits Started Killing Victims – Sheikh Gumi

December 16, 2021 2:01 am

Controversial Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has explained why he feels bandits were pushed to start killing their victims.

Gumi said bandits were out to avenge the killing of their family members by the military through airstrikes.

Speaking at a retreat on inclusive security organized by the Global Peace Foundation and Vision Africa in Abuja, the Kaduna-based Islamic scholar said that the bandits were victims seeking justice.

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He noted that it was important for the federal government to meet with bandits urgently before they become uncontrollable.

Gumi said: ‘We all …

277bn: Buhari Seeks Senate Approval To Utilise Funds

Infrastructure: Buhari Gets Fresh $5.8bn Loan

December 16, 2021 1:20 am

The Nigerian Senate, on Thursday, approved $5,803,364,553.50 and a grant component of $10 million under the 2018-2020 External Borrowing (Rolling) plan for the Muhammadu Buhari administration.

The approval followed the consideration of a report by the Committee on Local and Foreign Debts.

Chairman of the Committee, Clifford Ordia, in his presentation, said the $2,300,000,000 would be sourced from the World Bank, $2,300,000,000 from the German Consortium, $90,000,000 from the Islamic Development, 786,382,967 from the China Exim Bank, $276,981,586.50 from the Bank of China, and $50,000,000 from the International Fund for Agricultural Development.