December 28, 2021

2023 Presidency: Abaraibe, Wabara, Others Endorse Anyim

December 28, 2021 7:24 am

A former President of the Senate, Adolphus Wabara and current Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe were among other notable politicians who have tipped the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Sen. Pius Anyim Pius to become the next President of Nigeria.

Wabara, who represented Abia South Senatorial Zone in the National Assembly, and Abaribe made this known while addressing southeast stakeholders during a civic reception organized by the Obingwa community to honour prominent Nigerians.

In their separate responses to questions being asked, Wabara described Anyim as one of the prominent Igbo men that has the capacity …

AFCON 2021: Why I Am Worried – Nigeria Coach, Eguavoen

December 28, 2021 6:57 am

The Interim coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavoen has admitted he is worried due to the fact that a majority of European clubs don’t want to release players for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), on time.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that a number of managers of top European clubs with African players have recently criticised the timing of AFCON, even as the fourth wave of COVID-19 creating more fears.

Eguavoen, who replaced Gernot Rohr as coach of Nigeria national team, said he is worried because he has a list and if he doesn’t release …

Ghana Police Warns Pastors Against 2022 Prophecies

December 28, 2021 6:17 am

The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has issued a warning to religious leaders against making misleading prophecies for 2022 warning that the punishments await defaulters.

In a statement which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York titled ‘Communication of prophecies and their legal implication‘, the security agency to warn clerics against instilling fear in people’s minds under the guise of making new year prophesies.

The GPS opined that misleading prophecies have resulted in public tensions, anxiety and panic among citizens.

Pointing out that religious groups have the liberty of freedom of worship and free speech, they must respect …

Amaechi Lying Against Jonathan For 2023 VP Ticket – Omokri

December 28, 2021 5:38 am

A former presidential media aide to President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr. Reno Omokri, has lambasted the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, for what he described as lies against the former president.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the minister had in a recent television interview claimed that the money left behind by Goodluck Jonathan when he left office in 2015, could not have sustained Nigeria for three weeks. emphasising that the Jonathan administration left almost an empty treasury for the government of President Muhammadu Buhari who assumed office in 2015.

Reacting to Amaechi the claim via his Instagram …

Panic As Gunmen Abduct 20 Women In Zamfara

December 28, 2021 3:52 am

Residents of Zamfara communities were yesterday thrown into panic mode as gunmen again abducted no fewer than 20 women and destroyed property, after carrying out attacks in 15 villages around Gusau, the capital of the State.

Some locals in Geba and Gidan Kaura villages, and others in communities within the Gusau Local Government Area who spoke to newsmen confirmed the attacks, expressing sadness.

‘The bandits kidnapped women and girls, took them away. The bandits kidnapped 10 women in Kura at Bayauri they kidnapped nine. They also entered a village called Gana and kidnapped seven before proceeding to Duma and kidnapped …