December 2021

Amaechi Lying Against Jonathan For 2023 VP Ticket – Omokri

Amaechi Lying Against Jonathan For 2023 VP Ticket – Omokri

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

Panic As Gunmen Abduct 20 Women In Zamfara

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

I Don’t Have COVID-19, Lai Mohammed Cries Out

I Don’t Have COVID-19, Lai Mohammed Cries Out

Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has debunked the report that he has tested positive for COVID-19 describing it as false.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that amid reports that some presidential aides have contracted the virus, the minister stated that he was neither in isolation nor received treatment for the disease.

‘For the record, the minister does not have COVID-19, hence he is neither in isolation nor receiving treatment anywhere,’ his media aide, Segun Adeyemi, said in a statement on Sunday.

‘That report, which was first published by an online newspaper and then latched on to

Nigeria financing Projects From Recovered Loots – Malami

Nigeria financing Projects From Recovered Loots – Malami

Nigeria’s Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister for Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Monday claimed that the federal government is judiciously utilizing the funds recovered from looted assets by some Nigerians in financing capital projects in the country.

Malami made this assertion while featuring at a two-hour program aired by Radio Kano which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

He said President Muhammadu Buhari’s led administration has so far executed many capital projects in all nooks and crannies of Nigeria with the recovered assets, adding that all was successful as a result of their policies to …

Why I Am Deeply Saddened By Tutu's Death - Queen Elizabeth

Why I Am Deeply Saddened By Tutu’s Death – Queen Elizabeth

The Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth and the royal family have said that they’re saddened by the death of anti-apartheid veteran Archbishop Desmond Tutu who was reported dead on Sunday.

The Queen described the late leader him as a man who ‘tirelessly championed human rights in South Africa and across the world’.

In a message of condolence, she said: ‘I am joined by the whole Royal Family in being deeply saddened by the news of the death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a man who tirelessly championed human rights in South Africa and across the world.

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Lukaku Shines, Revives Chelsea's Title Dreams

EPL: Lukaku Shines, Revives Chelsea’s Title Dreams

Out of form Chelsea striker, Romelu Lukaku came on in the second half to score his first Premier League goal since September to keep the European champions in the title race as they came from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-1.

Reece James’ own goal gave Villa the lead, but Jorginho quickly restored parity from the penalty spot in a clash between two of the many English sides hit by cases of coronavirus.

Lukaku was one of Chelsea’s absentees due to a positive test for draws against Everton and Wolves last week that saw them lose ground in the title …

Zulum Announces Return Of Naval Base To Baga

Gov. Zulum Salutes Troops Celebrating Christmas On Battlefield

Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno, has applauded men and women of the armed forces, who are celebrating Christmas while fighting Boko Haram insurgents to fully restore peace to the state.

The governor, in a goodwill message on Saturday in Maiduguri by his spokesman, Mr Isa Gusau, said the armed forces and other security agencies who were working towards ensuring peaceful celebration and protection of the citizens deserve our respect, love, trust and prayers.

Zulum said that the security personnel deserve empathy, especially when civilians think about celebrating the season, soldiers in particular and other security personnel as well as volunteers …

Over 2,000 Flights Cancelled Worldwide As Omicron Rages

Over 2,000 Flights Cancelled Worldwide As Omicron Rages

Over 2,000 flights have been cancelled and thousands delayed around the world as the highly infectious Omicron variant disrupts holiday travel.

According to tracking website Flightaware.com at 1540 GMT on Friday, a total of 2,118 flights had been cancelled worldwide, including 500 flights originating from or headed to US airports, and over 5,700 delayed.

Pilots, flights attendants and other staff have been calling in sick or having to quarantine after exposure to Covid, forcing Lufthansa, Delta, United Airlines and many other airlines to cancel flights.

According to Flightaware, United cancelled more than 170 flights on Friday, or nine percent of …

President Buhari Doles Out Christmas Message To Nigerians

President Buhari Doles Out Christmas Message To Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said his administration remains resolute at ensuring that the standard of living of the average Nigerian is elevated.

President Buhari in his Christmas message to Christians which he signed and is titled ‘PRESIDENT BUHARI’S 2021 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE’ said his administration will not abandon all its campaign promises before the end of his tenure.

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Read his full message below.

“I rejoice with Christians in Nigeria as they join fellow believers all over the world to celebrate this season.

“It is a special …

\NYSC Trust Fund Will Decline Insurgency, Joblessness – HURIWA

NYSC Trust Fund Will Decline Insurgency, Joblessness – HURIWA

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA has asked the Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila-led legislative chamber to carry through with the passage of the bill to create the National Youth Service Corps Youths Trust Fund, adding that when passed, the bill would serve strategic national security interests.

HURIWA applauded the committee on youths and sports of the House of Representatives for pushing for the legislative mechanisms to be activated to ensure seamless passage of the proposed bill that will give teeth to the clarion call for the creation of the NYSC Youths Trust Fund.

HURIWA noted …

Electoral Bill: There Would Be Crisis If We Override Buhari – Lawmaker

Electoral Bill: There Would Be Crisis If We Override Buhari – Lawmaker

Senator Sadiq Umar (APC -Kwara) on Friday said overriding President Muhammadu Buhari on the Electoral Amendment Act Bill by the National Assembly will have plunged the country into a constitutional crisis.

Umar disclosed this when he interacted with the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ilorin.

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The Chairman, Senate Committee on Rules and Business said the senators decided not to act on the matter following the decision of the House of Representatives to stand down debate on the President’s letter.

Africa Daily News, New …

Timipre Sylva: Nobody Will Repair Nigeria For Us

Timipre Sylva: Nobody Will Repair Nigeria For Us

Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, has enjoined Nigerians to use the Christmas period to reflect as “nobody will repair the country for us”.

In a Christmas message on Friday, Sylva urged Nigerians to eschew bitterness and embrace love and the spirit of forgiveness.

According to him, Nigeria could achieve greatness as a nation but not through attacks, promotion of hatred and condemnation.

He urged every Nigerian, irrespective of political and social leaning, to support the government’s efforts in finding permanent solutions to the nation’s economic and security challenges.

‘We must stop the blame games and focus on