May 3, 2022

Germany Getting ‘Ready’ To Ban Russian Oil - Economy Minister

Germany Getting ‘Ready’ To Ban Russian Oil – Economy Minister

May 3, 2022 2:30 am

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Monday disclosed that Berlin was ready to support a gradual, EU-wide embargo on Russian oil imports which could come in place before the end of the year.

Speaking on Germany’s ARD television which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York which was monitored, Baerbock said; ‘And we are preparing this in such a way, that we could if necessary keep it up over the coming years’.

Her statement comes a few days after Economy and Climate Minister Robert Habeck disclosed that he expects Germany could be fully independent of Russian crude oil …

I Am A Supporter Of IPOB’s Agitation, Wike Claims

I Am A Supporter Of IPOB’s Agitation, Wike Claims

May 3, 2022 2:24 am

Rivers State Governor and 2023 Presidential aspirant, Nyesom Wike has declared that he supports the agitation of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB recalling that the leader of the group, Nnamdi Kanu once sang his praises.

He made these assertions when he appeared on a Channels Television’s Politics Today program which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

Wike claimed that he supports IPOB’s agitation, however, he frowns against the group’s violent approach to solving problems.

He, however, called on the Federal Government to listen and discuss with IPOB over their agitation.

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Record 16m Birds Culled In France Flu Outbreak - Official

Record 16m Birds Culled In France Flu Outbreak – Official

May 3, 2022 2:20 am

A record 16 million chickens, ducks and other poultry have been culled in France since November 2021 in one of the most drastic bird flu outbreaks in many years, the agriculture ministry disclosed on Monday.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the European country has been hit by several epidemics since 2015 but they have mainly been restricted to the southwest, where ducks are bred for the lucrative foie gras liver pate industry.

However, for the first time this winter, wild birds which are reportedly migrating back from the south contaminated farmed poultry, sparking a second wave of infections …

Allow Peace To Reign, Oyetola Appeals To politicians

Polls: Allow Peace To Reign, Oyetola Appeals To Politicians

May 3, 2022 2:14 am

Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola has appealed to politicians in the state to play according to the rules, as the campaign for the governorship election billed for July 16 takes shape.

Oyetola, who stated this while addressing journalists after observing the Eid-el-Fitr prayers at Osogbo Central Eid Praying Ground on Monday, also called on them to desist from anything that could threaten the peace of the state.

The governor asserted that politics should not be seen as a do-or-die, hence the need for loyalists and supporters of candidates and political parties to maintain decorum and guide their public conducts before, …

FIFA Slams Sanctions On Nigeria Over Abuja Stadium Violence

FIFA Slams Sanctions On Nigeria Over Abuja Stadium Violence

May 3, 2022 2:10 am

World soccer ruling body, FIFA, has announced that it had imposed a 150,000 Swiss Franc fine on Nigeria following the unruly behaviour of her fans at the end of the second leg Qatar 2022 World Cup play-off between the Super Eagles and Black Stars of Ghana which was held at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, on March 29.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the fine is about $154,128.75 or ₦63,992,404 in Nigerian Naira.

Recall that there was a reported breakdown of law and order after the encounter as the Black Stars edged Nigeria out of the Qatar …

CAN Calls For 3 Days 'Serious' Prayers For Nigeria

CAN Calls For 3 Days ‘Serious’ Prayers For Nigeria

May 3, 2022 2:03 am

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on Nigerians to embark on a three days prayers for Nigeria to seek spiritual help for the troubled country. 

A statement signed by CAN General Secretary, Daramola Bade which was made available to Africa Daily News, New York disclosed that the directive was issued by the CAN President, Rev. Samson Ayokunle.

Ayokunle disclosed that the  request was made to all church leaders, through their  various Churches.

‘Organise a solemn assembly to pray for Nigeria on  May, 13,14,and 15 2022.

‘We are to passionately call upon the Lord to:one  Show Nigeria mercy and …

Spain Claims Mobile Phones Of PM, Defence Min Were Tapped

Spain Claims Mobile Phones Of PM, Defence Min Were Tapped

May 3, 2022 1:57 am

Spain on Monday alleged that the mobile phones of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Defence Minister Margarita Robles were recently tapped using Pegasus spyware in an ‘illicit and external’ intervention which they are presently investigating.

Speaking in a press conference which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York, the minister of the presidency, Felix Bolanos, said; ‘It is not a supposition, they are facts of enormous gravity’.

‘We are absolutely certain that it was an external attack… because in Spain, in a democracy like ours, all such interventions are carried out by official bodies and with judicial authorisation,’ he …

Residents Block Road, Protest Rising Kidnapping In Ekiti

Residents Block Road, Protest Rising Kidnapping In Ekiti

May 3, 2022 1:25 am

Commuters travelling along Ado-Ikere- Akure road in Ekiti State, had a difficult day yesterday, as residents blocked the road to protest incessant kidnapping and robbery which was become unbearable in that section of the capital city.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the protesters, who were from Irede community, Ajebandele area of the capital city, were protesting the alleged kidnapping of a Pastor, Julius Osunluyi, in the area, on Sunday evening, by suspected abductors.

The placard-carrying protesters blocked the major highway, thereby causing chaotic traffic jams in the axis for over four hours.

Commuters coming into Ado Ekiti …

Yoruba Nation Soyinka Visits Igboho In Cotonou

Yoruba Nation: Soyinka Visits Igboho In Cotonou

May 3, 2022 1:21 am

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, yesterday, travelled to Cotonou, Benin Republic, to visit Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho where he held a meeting with the activist.

He was sighted at the Seme border around noon crossing to Cotonou, the capital city of Benin Republic, where he was ‘mobbed’ by a crowd while waiting to complete immigration formalities.

He was repeatedly quizzed by journalists where he was headed. His response was that he was on a visit to the Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Igboho to ‘break the Muslim fast with him.’

Reminded that neither he …

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