February 2022

US Dispatches Troop Reinforcements Near Poland-Ukraine Border

US Dispatches Troop Reinforcements Near Poland-Ukraine Border

February 17, 2022 4:13 am

Hundreds of US paratroopers landed at a Polish airport near the Ukrainian border yesterday as part of a deployment of several thousand others to bolster NATO’s eastern flank as tensions with Russia continue to build up.

On Thursday morning, a number of soldiers were sighted leaving a Boeing C-17 military transport plane and boarding buses at Rzeszow Airport, located around 100 kilometres (62 miles) from the border with Ukraine.

Another group of soldiers, around a dozen, boarded two Black Hawk helicopters which was also sighted taking off.

Two Chinook helicopters were also seen landing.

Armoured cars, military trucks, containers and …

NNPC Apologises To Nigerians Over Toxic Petrol, Scarcity

NNPC Apologises To Nigerians Over Toxic Petrol, Scarcity

February 17, 2022 3:50 am

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has tendered an apology to Nigerians over the importation of toxic Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, into the country.

The national oil company also regretted the damages which was done to the vehicles of motorists by the toxic fuel, as well as the resulting scarcity and long queues at filling stations in various parts of the country.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the Group Managing Director (GMD), of NNPC, Mele Kyari, offered the apology on Wednesday during an interaction with the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee investigating the circumstances …

Release Nnamdi Kanu, Hold Dialogue, Yul Edochie Advices FG

Release Kanu, Consider Dialogue, Yul Edochie Advices FG

February 16, 2022 3:29 pm

Popular Nollywood Actor, Yul Edochie, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

Edochie, in a tweet via his Twitter handle on Wednesday while seeking the release of Kanu, called for dialogue.

His tweets which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York read: ‘Release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and call for dialogue.

‘In a multi-tribal country like Nigeria, there’ll always be agitation from different quarters.

‘To keep the country united you should listen to your people, know why they’re agitating and resolve it peacefully. Not by …

2023 There Will Be Trouble In Nigeria If PDP Loses – Lamido

2023: There Will Be Trouble In Nigeria If PDP Loses – Lamido

February 16, 2022 4:28 am

Former Jigawa State Governor and a Chieftain of the opposition, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Sule Lamido has issued a warning to leaders and stakeholders of the party that if the party doesn’t get things right ahead of the 2023 general elections, Nigeria will be in trouble.

Lamido made the assertion while speaking on Tuesday during a meeting which the members of the National Working Committee (NWC), of the party held with past Governors and some zonal leaders of the party in Abuja.

The former Jigawa State Governor maintained that there was a strong need for the party to be …

UCL Mbappe's Late Strike Gives PSG Edge Over Real Madrid

UCL: Mbappe’s Late Strike Gives PSG Edge Over Real Madrid

February 16, 2022 4:22 am
French star, Kylian Mbappe scored in the fourth minute of injury time to give Paris Saint-German an important 1-0 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their heavyweight Champions League last-16 tie last night.

Mbappe who has been repeatedly tipped to join Madrid when his contract in Paris expires in June, struck with a last-gasp strike which now means that his current club have the edge heading into the return at the Santiago Bernabeu which is expected to happen on March 9th.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Balon d’Or winner, Messi was coming up against Madrid 

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Fuel Scarcity NNPC Distributes One Billion Litres PMS

Fuel Scarcity: NNPC Distributes One Billion Litres PMS

February 16, 2022 4:12 am

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC), has revealed that it is has commenced the process of distributing one billion litres of safe Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), known as petrol, in its stock to various fuel stations nationwide to ease the scarcity of the product.

The NNPC also disclosed that about 2.3 billion litres of PMS would arrive Nigeria between now and February ending to address the current situation and restore sufficiency.

Mr. Adetunji Adeyemi, Group Executive Director, Downstream, NNPC made this disclosure on Tuesday in Abuja while briefing newsmen.

Adeyemi said this would address the situation and restore sufficiency …

Six Locals Killed By Suspected ISWAP Landmine In Borno

Six Locals Killed By Suspected ISWAP Landmine In Borno

February 16, 2022 4:03 am

No fewer than six persons were confirmed dead yesterday with several others injured after suspected members of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) planted Improvised Explosive Devices along Gamboru-Ngala road in the Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State.

A humanitarian worker who spoke to newsmen on Tuesday narrated that first incident actually involved a commercial pickup vehicle in which three of its occupants died at the spot.

The source also added that another IED killed later two members of the local vigilantes who arrived at the scene to offer assistance for the injured victims.

Although the military …

Gunmen Ambush Miners In Plateau, Kill Two

Gunmen Ambush Miners In Plateau, Kill Two

February 15, 2022 3:33 pm

Some yet-to-be identified Gunmen on Tuesday killed two persons at a mining site in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered  that the victims who were identified as youths had gone to the mining site located at Yelwa- Zangam community on Tuesday morning when the gunmen attacked the youths, killing two of them on the spot while others escaped.

The people of Dong community in the same Council Area had last month staged a protest after gunmen killed four youths at a mining site in the locality

President of the Anaguta Development Association, …

2023 Presidency My Fate Is In God’s Hands, Emefiele Insists

2023 Presidency: My Fate Is In God’s Hands, Emefiele Insists

February 15, 2022 3:25 pm

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has reacted to the rumours making the rounds that he plans to contest for presidency in the 2023 presidential election.

According to him, it is the prerogative of the President Muhammadu Buhari, to map out his succession plan and if God permits, he would would be no one to say no.

The CBN governor was quoted as speaking when a ‘group of his friends’, tagged ‘Friends of Godwin Emefiele’, visited him to discuss the controversy over his rumoured presidential ambition in 2023.

In a statement issued by the …

Abba Kyari We Won't Cover-Up Anyone Involved — NDLEA

Abba Kyari: We Won’t Cover-Up Anyone Involved — NDLEA

February 15, 2022 3:16 pm

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared that there would be no cover-up for anyone that may be involved in the ongoing investigations into alleged drug dealing of the suspended DCP Abba Kyari, the suspended Commander of Intelligence Response Team (IRT) at the Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB) of the Nigerian Police Force.

This was coming even as the agency urged Nigerians to be patient on the ongoing investigations to unravel the mystery behind the 25kgs of cocaine intercepted at the Enugu Airport.

The spokesman of the agency, Femi Babafemi, confirmed to Daily Trust that, the commission would not …

Focus On Talents Not Certificates, Pantami Advices Youths

Focus On Talents Not Certificates, Pantami Advices Youths

February 15, 2022 3:10 pm

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy in Nigeria, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami, has reiterated the need for government at all levels and other government institutions to focus more on talent and not ‘certificates’ as that is the only way forward.

He explained that it will go a long way in not only creating more job opportunities but addressing problems of unemployment and by extension, solving the challenges bedeviling the country.

Panatami made these assertions while speaking on Tuesday during the prize presentation ceremony and the Grand Finale of Katsina National Talent Hunt Challenge in Katsina further urged organisers …

2023 Will Determine Igbo’s Status In Nigeria, Ohanaeze Hints

2023 Will Determine Igbo’s Status In Nigeria, Says Ohanaeze

February 15, 2022 5:26 am

The President General of apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Prof. George Obiozor, has declared that the status of Ndigbo in Nigeria will be determined largely by where the next President of Nigeria emerges from.

‘Wherever the country picks its president from in 2023 will send a strong message to Ndigbo,’ Obiozor said in a statement he issued in Owerri on Monday.

He said to avoid the potholes of the past and to secure the future and preserve national unity, “the Nigerian political elite must avoid the prevailing political myopia and contrived amnesia surrounding Nigerian political history over the …

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