March 11, 2022

UK’s PM Warns ‘Barbaric’ Russia Over Ukraine Chemical Arms

March 11, 2022 9:38 am

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stated that the ‘barbaric’ Russian regime was carrying out what he described as ‘indulging in a tried-and-tested ruse’ as it lays the ground for the possible use of chemical weapons in Ukraine.

Speaking to newsmen on Thursday in an interview with Sky News which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York, he said; ‘The stuff which you are hearing about chemical weapons is straight out of the Russian playbook,’ echoing US warnings that President Vladimir Putin could be set on a horrifying escalation.

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Enugu 2023 Ekweremadu Publicly Declares Ambition

Enugu 2023: Ekweremadu Declares Guber Ambition

March 11, 2022 9:32 am

Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, on Friday, officially announced his intention to join the Enugu 2023 guber race ahead of next year’s general election.

His declaration has brought to an end several months of speculations on whether the Senator has an interest in the number one position in the State or not.

Africa Today News, New York reports there have been serious debates on the zoning of the governorship position in Enugu State, with the proponents insisting that it is the turn of Enugu East Senatorial zone to produce Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s successor.

However, Ekweremadu, representing Enugu …

Anxiety As Gunmen Kill Poultry Farmer in Ekiti

March 11, 2022 9:26 am

The residents of Ago Aduloju, a farmstead in Ado Ekiti metropolis have been gripped by palpable fear following the report that suspected gunmen killed a poultry farmer who was in his farm.

A resident of the area located on Ado-Ijan road Ado Ekiti, who spoke to newsmen on Thursday revealed that the incident occurred on Wednesday.

The source further narrated that the farmer had just rounded off work on his poultry farm and entered his vehicle to return home when the evil men struck.

He added that the deceased was shot in the head while the killers fled.

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Refugees From Ukraine Conflict Rises To 2.3 Million

March 11, 2022 4:11 am

No fewer than 2.3 million refugees have now fled Ukraine ever since Russia invaded her neighbours on February 24, according to United Nations figures issued on Friday.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the UNHCR, the UN’s refugee agency, has so far recorded 2,316,002 refugees on its dedicated website — 160,731 more than the previous count on Wednesday.

‘UNHCR needs about $500 million for its emergency work in Ukraine and neighbouring countries,’ the agency’s chief Filippo Grandi tweeted yesterday.

‘So far we have received over $300 million, of which almost $200 million from individuals, companies and foundations.

‘This is …

Police Arrests Man For Shooting Newborn Daughter 5 Times

March 11, 2022 4:05 am

A Pakistani father who was accused of killing his week-old daughter by shooting her five times because he wanted his firstborn to be a boy has been arrested, Africa Daily News, New York has learnt.

In the country which is deeply patriarchal, a son is often believed to offer better financial security to parents than daughters, even as girls and women face widespread violence.

Newborn Jannat Fatima was killed lasr Sunday in the city of Mianwali, in central Punjab province, sparking a manhunt for her father Shahzeb Khan, who was arrested on Wednesday night following a series of raids, according …

How We Freed APC From ‘Yahoo Yahoo Governors’ – Akeredolu

March 11, 2022 4:01 am

Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has explained how the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was rescued from the vice grip of ‘Yahoo Yahoo’ governors from its leadership positions.

Akerodolu explained that they were able to do this by ensuring the removal of Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State as chairman of the Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) earlier in the week.

He alleged that some ‘Yahoo Yahoo governors’ had backed Buni to circumvent the will of party members but noted that ‘true’ APC governors were determined to see the party ‘through these patchy parts at all cost.’…