May 4, 2022

Guterres Set To Meet Ex-Boko Haram Terrorists In Nigeria

Guterres Set To Meet Ex-Boko Haram Terrorists In Nigeria

May 4, 2022 2:04 am

UN Secretary General António Guterres on Tuesday arrived in the north-eastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri on the third and final leg of his tour of West Africa.

Mr Guterres was initially scheduled to travel to the town of Banki, near the Cameroonian border, to meet victims of the Boko Haram insurgency to highlight the humanitarian crisis in the region. But officials say that trip has now been cancelled.

Rather, Mr Guterres is meeting victims of the conflict in the city of Maiduguri as well as former Boko Haram militants who have laid down their arms, renounced violence and surrendered to …

US Working Hard To Ensure Russia Strategic ‘Failure’ - Biden

US Working Hard To Ensure Russia Strategic ‘Failure’ – Biden

May 4, 2022 1:59 am

US President, Joe Biden has called the US military aid to Ukraine a ‘direct investment’ to protect democracy stressing that the country was doing everything possible to ensure the strategic failure of Russia. 

Speaking to pressmen on Tuesday Biden said; ‘Since Russia invaded Ukraine just over two months ago, we have sent more than $3bn in security assistance to Ukraine – alone us, not counting our allies’.

‘That money is a direct investment in defending freedom and democracy itself, because if you don’t stand up to dictators, history has shown us they keep coming… their appetite for power continues to …

Don't Jettison Zoning At This Time, Ndume Warns APC NWC

2023: Don’t Jettison Zoning At This Time, Ndume Warns APC NWC

May 4, 2022 1:52 am

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Senator representing Borno South in the National Assembly, Ali Ndume, has expressed serious concerns over plots by the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to throw open the presidential ticket of the party ahead of the primaries of the party.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the presidential convention is expected to hold on the 30th of this month.

Speaking last Friday at the Presidential Villa, the National Chairman of the APC, Senator Abdullahi Adamu dropped the hint that no geo-political zone would be precluded from the …

Uproar As PSC Promotes Magu To AIG Ahead Of Retirement

Uproar As PSC Promotes Magu To AIG Ahead Of Retirement

May 4, 2022 1:45 am

There are strong indications that the the Police Service Commission (PSC) have concluded plans to promote a former acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, to Assistant Inspector-General of Police.

Africa Daily News,  New York reports that Magu, a Commissioner of Police, has already tendered his pre-retirement notice and will officially retire from the force on May 5.

However, it was gathered on Monday that the PSC Standing Committee has recommended him for elevation to AIG, a development that as well may set the commission on a collision course with the Attorney-General of the Federation, …

Obesity ‘Epidemic’ In Europe Very Likely, WHO Warns

Obesity ‘Epidemic’ In Europe Very Likely, WHO Warns

May 4, 2022 1:40 am

The World Health Organisation, WHO have declared that ‘epidemic’ overweight and obesity rates are linked to at least 1.2 million deaths annually across Europe, calling for swift policy changes to reverse the dangerous trend which could take more lives this year.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that obesity rates in the region have over the past five decades ballooned by 138% according to the World Health Organization in a new report. The health body’s report also linked it to a series of cancers and cardiovascular diseases.

Nearly a quarter of adults are now obese in Europe, higher than in …

200 Protesters Detained In Armenia As Presure On PM Mounts

200 Protesters Detained In Armenia As Presure On PM Mounts

May 4, 2022 1:23 am

Police in Armenia on Tuesday detained no fewer than 200 anti-government protesters as opposition parties heightened pressure on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan over his handling of a territorial dispute with Azerbaijan.

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that protests erupted in Yerevan on Sunday with the opposition demanding Pashinyan’s immediate resignation accusing him of plotting to cede to Baku all the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region over which the two countries went to war in 2020.

Also. fresh demonstrations took place on Monday and on Tuesday police cracked down on protesters who blocked traffic in central Yerevan, provoking chaotic scenes …

Journalists Facing Attempts To Silence Them On Many Fronts –UN

Journalists Facing Attempts To Silence Them On Many Fronts –UN

May 4, 2022 1:18 am

The United Nations has called governments at all levels worldwide to respect the rights and protect journalists and media workers in their respective countries.

UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, made the call on Tuesday in his message to commemorate this year’s World Press Freedom Day tagged ‘journalism under digital siege’.

He pointed out the need to shine a spotlight on the essential work of journalists and other media workers who seek transparency and accountability from those in power, often at great personal risk.

‘Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many media workers have been on the frontlines, providing accurate, science-based …

2023 Vehicles I Distributed Were Donated By Friends –Malami

2023: Vehicles I Distributed Were Donated By Friends –Malami

May 4, 2022 1:13 am

Following the uproar generated by the distribution of expensive cars to his foot soldiers ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Tuesday claimed it was his friends and political associates that donated N135 million worth of vehicles in Kebbi State and not himself.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Malami, who is a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) recently declared his ambition to succeed outgoing Governor Atiku Bagudu.

Addressing journalists in Birnin-Kebbi, the minister said he did not donate vehicles to any Kebbi State …

2023 Wike, Masari Makes Strong Case For Nigeria’s Unity

2023: Wike, Masari Make Strong Case For Nigeria’s Unity

May 4, 2022 1:05 am

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, and his Katsina State counterpart, Aminu Masari, have called on Nigerians, irrespective of political leanings, to make unity a priority to ensure the speedy development of the country.

The governors made this call when they met at the Government House, Katsina, Katsina State on Tuesday, stressing that sustenance of the unity in diversity of Nigeria over the years have played a citical role in the growth and development of the country.

Africa Daily News, new York reports that Governor Wike, who is a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, disclosed that he …

2023 Zoning Akeredolu Sends Strong Message To APC

2023 Zoning Akeredolu Sends Strong Message To APC

May 4, 2022 12:58 am

Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has sent a strong-worded message to the recently inaugurated leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), calling on the party to declare its position on zoning its 2023 presidential candidate ahead of its primaries later this month.

According to Akeredolu, the next president must come from the southern part of the country.

This, the governor maintained, was the reason why the party zoned its national chairmanship position to the north.

He condemned the refusal of the leadership of the APC to announce to aspirants that the presidential slot would be for the south …

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