March 2, 2022

Nigerian Women Protest At NASS Gate Over Rejected Bills

March 2, 2022 11:35 am

Nigerian Women on Wednesday thronged the National Assembly in their numbers to express their disdain over the rejection of women-related bills at the plenary session on Tuesday which has continued to generate a lot of reactions.

Africa Daily News, New York had on Tuesday reported that a number of women friendly bills did not make it through on the floor of the Nigerian National assembly on Tuesday.

For example, a bill seeking to give at least ten slots to women as ministers and commissioners in the federal and state governments failed at the upper legislative chamber.

No fewer than 88 …

2023: I Have What It Takes To Unite Nigeria – Okorocha

March 2, 2022 11:21 am

A former Governor of Imo State and the current lawmaker representing Imo West district in the National Assembly, Senator Rochas Okorocha, has declared that if given the chance to rule Nigeria come 2023, he will enhance the unity of the country.

Okorocha, who made this on on Wednesday while appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York, said Nigerians believe in his capability to unite the country based on his antecedents.

‘Most Nigerians believe in me because of some of the key issues I have raised – which ranges …

World Bank To Release Over $1bn Aid To Afghanistan

March 2, 2022 11:17 am

The World Bank has announced that it has earmarked over $1 billion in humanitarian aid for Afghanistan, stating the money will go to UN agencies and international NGOs while remaining ‘outside the control’ of the country’s Taliban rulers.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the reallocation from the Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF) follows the $280 million in ARTF funds disbursed last December and is aimed at supporting the humanitarian response over the critical winter months.

The funds, to be delivered in the form of grants, aim ‘to support the delivery of essential basic services, protect vulnerable Afghans, help …

Switss Billionaire Wyss Offers To Buy Chelsea

Swiss Billionaire Wyss Offers To Buy Chelsea

March 2, 2022 11:10 am

One of Switzerland’s richest men, Hansjorg Wyss on Wednesday disclosed that he had been offered the chance to buy Chelsea, with the European football champions’ Russian owner Roman Abramovich under growing scrutiny and now wiling to sell the club for the first time since 20 years.

Wyss currently aged 86, is the man who founded the medical device manufacturing firm Synthes.

Speaking to newsmen on Wednesday, he revealed that he and three others had been sounded out on Tuesday.

But Wyss wants Abramovich to lower his asking price for the English Premier League side.

Africa Daily News, New York …

Soaring Oil Price, Great Opportunity For Nigeria – Buhari

March 2, 2022 5:00 am

As crude oil prices continue to soar above $100 per barrel, the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has declared that there wouldn’t be any excuse for Nigeria not to reap the gains, especially with the current Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).

Africa Daily News, New York reports that was coming at a time when petrol scarcity has worsened as marketers increase the price above the N165 approved rate.

Buhari made the comments on Monday at the opening ceremony of the 5th edition of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2022) at the State House Abuja.

He said, ‘Crude oil …

Civilians Were Killed In Fresh Russian Shelling - Ukraine

Civilians Were Killed In Fresh Russian Air Strikes – Ukraine

March 2, 2022 4:54 am

Russian air strikes hit a residential block in Kharkiv and the main TV tower in the capital Kyiv, Ukrainian authorities have confirmed, as Moscow stepped up attacks as the invasion enters its seventh day despite sanctions and warnings of a humanitarian crisis.

Ukrainian authorities confirmed that about eight people were reported killed in the strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second biggest city.

Kharkiv officials disclosed that 10 more people had been killed by Russian shelling on a local government building, and 10 more were found alive under the rubble.

Ukrainian officials said the strike on the TV tower in Kyiv killed …

FG Loses Out, NASS Affirms States’ Power To Collect VAT

March 2, 2022 4:49 am

The Federal Government’s plan to retain the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) despite a Federal High Court ruling, on Tuesday faced a major hit as the National Assembly rejected a proposal seeking to shift the collection of VAT from the concurrent to the exclusive legislative list, effectively leaving the decision to the Supreme Court which is currently hearing the matter.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that last year, a Federal High Court had ruled that states had the powers to collect VAT, a ruling which the Federal Government vehemently opposed and have continued to collect VAT while it …