May 1, 2022

Shock As Bodies With Hands Tied Are Discovered In Ukraine

Shock As Bodies With Hands Tied Discovered In Ukraine

May 1, 2022 12:54 am

Ukrainian police on Saturday reported the discovery of three bodies with their hands tied behind their backs as Russia stepped up the shelling the east even as Washington slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ‘depravity’.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the bodies were sighted on Friday in a pit very close to Bucha, a town close to Kyiv that has recently become synonymous with allegations of Russian war crimes.

In a statement on Saturday, the Ukrainian police said; ‘The victims’ hands were tied, cloths were covering their eyes and some were gagged. There are traces of torture on the …

India Seizes $725m From Xiaomi Over ‘Illegal’ Remittances

India Seizes $725m From Xiaomi Over ‘Illegal’ Remittances

May 1, 2022 12:47 am

India have announced the seizure of $725 million from the local bank accounts of Xiaomi following a probe which found out that the Chinese smartphone giant had unlawfully sent money abroad in the guise of royalty payments, authorities.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that India’s financial crime investigations agency had began investigating the company in February and revealed that it seized the money from the firm’s local arm after discovering it had made remittances to three foreign-based entities.

The Enforcement Directorate in a statement on Saturday said; ‘Such huge amounts in the name of royalties were remitted on the …

2023 Losing Primary Would Not Push Me Out Of APC– Amaechi

2023: Losing Primary Would Not Push Me Out Of APC– Amaechi

May 1, 2022 12:36 am

A Presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rotimi Amaechi on Saturday expressed his loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the Presidential primaries of the party.

Amaechi pledged the loyalty during a consultative meeting with executives, delegates and other party faithful at the Rivers APC Secretariat yesterday.

The Minister of Transportation pointed out that in his bid to become the President of Nigeria, which he is thoroughly qualified for, he was neither desperate nor disloyal stressing that not even the outcome of the Party primaries would change that.…

Real Madrid Make History, Win 35th Spanish La Liga Title

Real Madrid Make History, Win 35th Spanish La Liga Title

May 1, 2022 12:29 am

Spanish giants Real Madrid secured a resounding 35th La Liga title on Saturday with four games to spare after a 4-0 home win over Espanyol fuelled by two goals from Rodrygo.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Madrid who needed just a point to secure the trophy struck twice through the Brazilian in the first half at the Santiago Bernabeu before goals from Marco Asensio and Karim Benzema.

Following the victory, Madrid moved 17 points clear of second-placed Sevilla with four matches to play. Barcelona have a game in hand but are 18 points adrift.

Given they have been …

Labour Day 'Remain Productive', Sanwo-Olu Urges Workers

Labour Day: ‘Remain Productive’, Sanwo-Olu Urges Workers

May 1, 2022 12:17 am

As workers across the world celebrate International Workers’ Day today, Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged Nigerian workers, especially public and private workers in the State to remain productive and committed to carrying out their duties.

Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued on Saturday by his spokesperson, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, in commemoration of the Year 2022 International Workers’ Day, described workers as the lifeblood of the economy.

He commended all the workers in the state for their patience, strength, passion and commitment to the development of Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole, urging them not to …

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