March 8, 2022

2023 APC Adopts Zoning Report Submitted By Committee

2023: APC Adopts Zoning Report Submitted By Committee

March 8, 2022 1:30 pm

The interim caretaker chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) temporarily headed by the Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Bello, has revealed that the zoning report submitted by the committee led by the Governor of Kwara State has been adopted and will be released later today.

He also revealed that the National Executive Council meeting of the party will hold next week with President Muhammadu Buhari joining remotely.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the ruling APC had last Monday announced the postponement of its national convention to March 26. This was however the third time the party would …

Drivers In Morocco Go On Strike Over F

Drivers In Morocco Go On Strike Over Fuel Price Spike

March 8, 2022 1:16 pm

Truck and taxi drivers Moroccan are observing a three-day strike in protest at spiraling fuel costs, a union said Tuesday, as oil prices spike over Russia’s war in Ukraine.

About three quarters of drivers are observing the strike, Mounir Benazouz of the SNPTR truckers’ union clarified.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that no fewer than four other unions have also joined the action which is expected to end on Wednesday.

‘We are calling on the government to put a ceiling on fuel prices and the profit margins of distributors, because the situation is becoming more and more critical,’ Benazouz …

Shell Moves To Block Russian Energy Purchases

Shell Moves To Block Russian Energy Purchases

March 8, 2022 1:02 pm

Energy giant Shell on Tuesday revealed that it will withdraw from Russian gas and oil and immediately discontinue purchases of its crude, citing the country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

The company also apologised for buying a cargo of Russian oil last week, adding that it shouldn’t have happened and would never happen again.

‘Shell today announced its intent to withdraw from its involvement in all Russian hydrocarbons, including crude oil, petroleum products, gas and liquefied natural gas in a phased manner, aligned with new (UK) government guidance,’ it said in a statement.

‘As an immediate first step, the company …

Senate Moves To Amend Electoral Act, Despite Court Ruling

Senate Moves To Amend Electoral Act, Despite Court Ruling

March 8, 2022 9:03 am

The Nigerian Senate has begun moves to amend the 2022 Electoral Act, ignoring a Federal High Court order which actually restrained the National Assembly from tampering with the newly amended Act which was signed into law by the President two weeks ago.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that Senate President Ahmad Lawan during plenary on Tuesday disclosed that the constitution stipulates separation of powers and the judiciary cannot stop another arm of government in performing its roles in a democracy.

Lawan said this during the first reading of the amendment of the Electoral Act during the legislative proceedings.

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Court Sacks Ebonyi State Governor Umahi And His Deputy

Court Kicks Out Ebonyi State Governor Umahi And His Deputy

March 8, 2022 8:56 am

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday directed the Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi and his deputy, Mr Eric Igwe, to vacate their seats as the sitting governor and deputy respectively.

The court gave the ruling on the grounds that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won the election on March 2019 and not its candidate. The court held that having defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Umahi and his deputy cannot transfer the mandate of the PDP to the APC.

Citing section 221 of the constitution, Justice Inyang Ekwo ordered the PDP immediately send names of …

Rejected Bills Again, Women Storm National Assembly Complex

Rejected Bills: Again, Women Storm National Assembly Complex

March 8, 2022 8:23 am

Women in very large numbers on Tuesday stormed the National Assembly following the rejection of women-related bills by the members of the legislature two weeks ago.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that last week, women who came under the aegis of Nigerian Women Groups, had protested against the action of the lawmakers.

They had also promised to return if the decision was not reversed.

They made good their promise as they returned in larger numbers, on Tuesday, promising to continue the protest until the lawmakers bowed to their demands.

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Fuel Scarcity Why Buhari Should Resign As Minster –Ohanaeze

Fuel Scarcity: Why Buhari Should Resign As Minster –Ohanaeze

March 8, 2022 8:00 am

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to resign honourably as the Minister of Petroleum over the fuel scarcity being witnesses in the country.

The secretary general of Ohanaeze, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, stated that Buhari should appoint a more competent person to tackle the challenges and create more opportunities to end the dominant cartel leverages in the oil and gas sector.

Isiguzoro said Buhari’s continued stay as the minister would lead to more hardship for Nigerians.

Read Also: Buhari Has Grossly Failed North, Nigerians, Saraki Declares

In a statement he signed and forwarded to DAILY …

Philippines Raises Age Of Sexual Consent To 16

Philippines Raises Age Of Sexual Consent To 16

March 8, 2022 7:53 am

The Philippines on Tuesday announced that she has raised the age of sexual consent to 16 after amending a near century-old law, a move child rights activists have maintained would help protect youngsters from rape and abuse.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that before the amendment, the Catholic-majority nation had one of the lowest ages of consent in the world, allowing adults to have sex with children as young as 12 if they agreed.

Under the revised law signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday and made public Monday, sex with a person under 16 will be illegal and …

I Will Remain In Kiev, Not Afraid Of Anyone – Zelensky

I Will Remain In Ukraine, Not Afraid Of Anyone – Zelensky

March 8, 2022 7:50 am

President Volodymyr Zelensky has sworn to remain in the Ukrainian capital city of Kiev inspite of the ongoing fighting there which many people believe could be dangerous.

In a video message released on Tuesday, Zelensky reiterated that he would not hide and wasn’t afraid of anyone and was ready to face whatever the challenge was.

‘I am staying in Kiev. Today is the 12th night of our struggle, our defence.

‘We are all on site, everyone is working, everyone is where he has to.

‘I’m in Kiev, my team is with me,’ Zelensky added.

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Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest, Kill Many In Kaduna Community

Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest, Kill Many In Kaduna Community

March 8, 2022 5:11 am

Suspected bandits on Tuesday morning invaded Kudendan community, in Kaduna State and abducted a Catholic Church priest whose name was given as Reverend Fr. Joseph Akeke while also shooting a yet-to-be-identified number of people.

The incident sent many residents into serious panic, as they heard sounds of gunshots, thinking it was from the security operatives who were meant to be protecting the community.

A resident, Sunday Moses who spoke to newsmen said, ‘the kidnappers killed two security guards before gaining access to the Reverend Father’s house.’

Read Also: Insecurity: Nine Abducted As Bandits Attack Sokoto

He went on to explain …

Dr. MarkAnthony Nze Literary Prize A Lifetime Opportunit

Dr. MarkAnthony Nze Literary Prize: A Lifetime Opportunity

March 8, 2022 4:49 am

Last week’s announcement that popular social critic, literary guru and media executive, Dr MarkAnthony Nze has instituted a very rare opportunity for young people has sent tongues wagging and mouths salivating. Many people from all corners of the world have been seeking answers to the many questions on their minds as to how to be a part of the opportunity.

An opportunity like that doesn’t come everyday and that’s a fact. This underscores why many people have so far shown interest in becoming the first winner of the Dr. MarkAnthony Nze Literary Prize.

Anyone who has come across Dr. Nze …

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