January 2022

Russian authorities have announced that they on Tuesday added jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny to a list of ‘terrorists and extremists’, in a move that has been interpreted as desperation to clampdown on the opposition.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Navalny and several of his allies, including key aide Lyubov Sobol, appeared Tuesday on a database of banned individuals compiled by the Federal Service for Financial Monitoring (Rosfinmonitoring).

According to Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation — which was declared extremist and shut down last year — nine other Navalny allies were added to the list on Tuesday.

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The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday launched the National Policy on Fifth Generation (5G) technology for Nigeria’s Digital Economy.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the President also directed all security institutions to immediately fashion out ways of leveraging the new technology to enhance security in the country.

He disclosed that the Federal Government will take full advantage of the opportunities provided by5G for the economy, security, and well-being of the nation.

He spoke at the presentation of the national policy on 5G, approved at the Federal Executive Council meeting.

Buhari also allayed fears over the health …

The President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera on Monday announced the sack of his entire cabinet over graft concerns, vowing to ‘confront all forms of lawless conduct by public officials’.

Speaking in a national address, Chakwera said; ‘I have dissolved my entire cabinet effective immediately, and all the functions of cabinet revert to my office until I announce a reconfigured cabinet in two days,’

He added that the reconfigured cabinet will exclude Minister of Lands Kezzie Msukwa, who was arrested last month in a bribery case.

‘This is to allow him to answer the corruption charges he is facing …

Armenian President Armen Sarkisian yesterday announced that he was resigning his position which is largely ceremonial, citing the inability of his office to influence policy during times of difficulties and national crisis.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the announcement is coming on the back of a period instability in the small and economically struggling ex-Soviet Caucasus nation in the wake of a war with its long-standing rival Azerbaijan.

Armenia’s humiliating defeat and loss of disputed territory in late 2020 ultimately sparked massive street rallies and a domestic crisis that pitted Sarkisian against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

‘This is …

Billionaire former premier, Silvio Berlusconi on Saturday withdrew from the race for Italy’s presidency just barely two days before voting commences.

The highly connected billionaire however, repeated his opposition to Prime Minister Mario Draghi taking the job.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the 85-year-old media mogul, who is still embroiled in legal proceedings over his infamous ‘Bunga Bunga’ sex parties, insisted he had the support in parliament to win something analysts doubted.

But in a statement issued to the media which went viral on Sunday morning, he said he was withdrawing in the spirit of ‘national responsibility’, to …

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that he would do everything within his powers to crush terrorists before he hands over to his successor in 2023.

This was even as he said residents of Kaduna should be assured of his government’s determination to crush terrorists and criminal gangs operating in the state and in other parts of Nigeria.

He made the assertion while speaking at a state banquet organised by Governor Nasir el-Rufa’i of Kaduna State to round up his visit to the state.

He also commended the state government’s support to security agencies, saying the establishment of a ministry …

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday reiterated that he is no longer interested in partisan politics of any kind.

The Ex-leader made the remark while meeting with leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party who paid a courtesy visit to his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The PDP delegation was led by party chairman Iyorcha Ayu, who applauded Obasanjo’s leadership style.

‘I retired 14 years ago, and I remain retired,’ Obasanjo said. ‘And I will remain retired by the Grace of God. But if I retire from partisan politics – if politics is the welfare of people – I …

The Minister of Transportation and former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, will be turbaned as Dan Amanar Daura, meaning ‘Trusted Son of Daura’ on Feb. 5th.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the honour is in recognition of Amaechi’s contributions to the socio-economic development of the country.

The Director of Press and Public Relations in the ministry, Mr Eric Ojiekwe, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.

He said Amaechi will be honoured, especially for his effort in bringing to life the rail sector that has been moribund for over three decades.

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