March 2022

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

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.’…

UK Freezes Assets Of Abramovich, Six Others

UK Freezes Assets Of Abramovich, Six Others

March 10, 2022 10:22 am

Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich has been hit with an assets freeze and travel ban as part of new UK government’s new sanctions which targeted seven Russian oligarchs.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that among others sanctioned are leading industrialist Oleg Deripaska, Rosneft chief executive Igor Sechin and the head of Gazprom Alexey Miller, the government announced on Thursday.

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Over the last couple of weeks, there has been a lot of speculations over Abramovich with some wondering whether he would be included in the targeted action against Russian billionaires perceived to be close to the …

US Set To Send $13bn In Military, Humanitarian Aid To Ukraine

US Set To Send $13bn In Military, Humanitarian Aid To Ukraine

March 10, 2022 10:14 am

The Government of the United States has concluded plans to send $13.6 billion in humanitarian and military aid to Ukraine after the US House approved a $1.5 trillion spending bill to keep the government’s doors open for the next six months.

Africa Daily News,, New York gathered that the bill included more than $4 billion which would enable the country assist Ukraine and others in Eastern Europe grappling with the millions of refugees fleeing the former Soviet republic following Russia’s invasion two weeks ago.

Nearly $7 billion would backfill the transfer of US military equipment to Ukraine and its allies, …

MC Oluomo Suspended Indefinitely, NURTW Insists

MC Oluomo Suspended Indefinitely, NURTW Insists

March 10, 2022 10:06 am

The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has suspended its Lagos State chapter’s Chairman, Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo, indefinitely following major disagreements.

The National Public Relations Officer of the union, Chukwudi Asogwa, confirmed the suspension to newsmen on Thursday.

‘Yes, it is true. The letter you saw in circulation is from the national headquarters,’ he said when asked to confirm the suspension..

Africa Daily News, New York sighted the suspension letter which was signed by NURTW’s General Secretary, Kabiru Yau, and dated March 9th, 2022.

In the letter, the union leader was suspended over alleged misconduct, insubordination, …

Insecurity We Will Flush Out Bandits, Informants - Tambuwal

Insecurity: We Will Flush Out Bandits, Informants – Tambuwal

March 10, 2022 4:48 am

Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has warned marauders and bandits who are wrecking havoc and their collaborators to stay clear of the state or face the full wrath of the law once apprehended.

Tambuwal, who reportedly cut short an official trip yesterday to address the reported influx of suspected bandits and their informants into the village of Sabon Garin Liman in Wurno Local Government Area of the State, disclosed that his administration, with the assistance of security agencies and the Federal Government, will not allow criminals to roll back the gains being made to stem the tide of their …

How Buhari Ordered Buni’s Removal As Chairman – Gov El-rufai

How Buhari Ordered Buni’s Removal As Chairman – Gov El-rufai

March 10, 2022 4:44 am

The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has revealed that it was President Muhammadu Buhari who instructed Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger State to take over the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Governor Bello had earlier in the week declared himself the acting National Chairman of the APC.

He made the call to the APC leaders at a meeting where he addressed State chairmen of the party.

Read Also: APC Still ‘Discussing’ Zoning Presidency To South – El-Rufai

Reacting on a Channels Television proogram which was monitored by Africa Daily News, …

Hundreds Flee Homes As Volcano Erupts In Indonesia

Hundreds Flee Homes As Volcano Erupts In Indonesia

March 10, 2022 4:39 am

Indonesia’s Mount Merapi unleashed a torrent of hot clouds on Thursday morning, turning the sky a fiery red, as molten lava flowed down its slopes with the eruption forcing over 250 people to flee their homes, authorities have confirmed.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the volcano — one of the most active in the world – erupted multiple times overnight, spewing so much gas, volcanic ash, and rocks that flowed over five kilometres down its slopes, the head of Indonesia’s National Disaster Management and Mitigation Agency confirmed to newsmen on Thursday morning.

‘Due to the avalanches of hot …

NBA Lambastes Umahi Over Response To Court Ruling

NBA Lambastes Umahi Over Response To Court Ruling

March 9, 2022 10:28 am

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Wednesday slammed Ebonyi State Governor Dave Umahi over his comments and his blunt refusal to obey a court order which has asked him to vacate office as governor of the State.

In a statement by NBA President, Olumide Akpata which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York described Umahi’s response as ‘impunity of the highest order and executive rascality taken too far.’

Mr Akpata stressed that the NBA has absolutely no interest in the outcome of the case in question and will continue to stay away from partisan politics.

Read Also: PDP Sends

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Insecurity Five Killed As Gunmen Attack Benue Community

Insecurity: Five Killed As Gunmen Attack Benue Community

March 9, 2022 10:23 am

Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have murdered no fewer than five people in Tse-Ahentse village in Ndzorov council ward of Guma Local Government Area in Benue State.

Villagers who spoke to newsmen under the condition of anonymity disclosed that several others sustained gun wounds following the attack which took place on Tuesday.

The villagers said they were sleeping at night when the attackers whom they suspected to be armed herders stormed the community and began to fire gunshots indiscriminately.

Chairman of Guma LGA, Caleb Aba, confirmed the sad development to reporters disclosing that the incident happened early hours of Tuesday …

Electoral Act Senate Rejects Buhari’s New Amendment Bill

Electoral Act: Senate Rejects Buhari’s New Amendment Bill

March 9, 2022 10:14 am

The Senate on Wednesday vehemently turned down President Muhammdu Buhari’s Bill seeking to amend the Electoral Act, 2022 which he recently signed into law.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the Bill which was titled: ‘A Bill for an Act to amend the Electoral Act 2022 and for related matters, 2022,’ was overwhelmingly rejected by Senators, a development that effectively stopped its second reading.

The Bill was thrown out on Wednesday during plenary by the legislators.

Recall that the Bill had on Tuesday  scaled first reading despite a court order stopping the Senate from acting on it.

The  …

PDP Sends New Names To INEC To Replace Umahi, Deputy

PDP Sends New Names To INEC To Replace Umahi, Deputy

March 9, 2022 3:58 am

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has nominated Iduma Enwo Igariwey as a replacement for Governor David Umahi, and Mr Fred Udeogu as Deputy Governor.

This came just a few hours after a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi and his Deputy, Eric Igwe, to vacate their seats as Governor and Deputy respectively, on grounds that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won the election on March 2019 and not the candidates.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the governor and his deputy were elected into office in the 2015 and 2019 general elections on …

Second Niger Bridge Would Be Ready Next Month - FG

Second Niger Bridge Would Be Ready Next Month – FG

March 9, 2022 3:52 am

Federal Government has revealed that it will complete the second Niger bridge next month and ensure that it is commissioned before the end of the year before President Buhari leaves office.

Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari made this revelation at the toll gates mounted at the Oko end of the bridge in Delta State on Tuesday when he visited the site.

He pointed out that tolling of the road and its concession were secondary issues to the government for now.

‘Let us finish this road and that is the responsibility of the Presidential Infrastructure …

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