May 10, 2022

EU Charges Nigeria To Bring Deborah's Murderers To Justice

EU And Nigeria Collaborate To Solve Security Issues

May 10, 2022 3:25 pm

As part of their intensive efforts to combat insecurity, the Europe Union (EU) has put out initiatives to continue working with Nigeria to enhance security, economic development and its vision for the future.

The Ambassador to the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms Samuela Isopi said this at the Europe Day celebration in Abuja.

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The Europe Day is a day set aside for celebrating peace and unity among the European countries that form the EU since 1950.

The theme of the 2022 Europe Day celebration is; ‘ Peace , …

Land Restoration: UN Deputy Pleads For More Intervention

Land Restoration: UN Deputy Pleads For More Intervention

May 10, 2022 11:13 am

Amina Mohammed, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, on Monday called on countries to invest in as much land restoration initiatives as they can.

She made the plea for this at the opening of the the15th session of the Conference of Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

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With certain reports, she noted that half of the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and its grain supplies depended on addressing land degradation.

“We are faced with a crucial choice.

“We

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FG Approves Purchase Of ₦660bn Innoson Vehicles For FRSC

Eid-el Fitr Patrol: FRSC Records 360 Rescues From 119 Crashes

May 10, 2022 5:19 am

The office of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reported that it rescued 360 people without injuries from 119 crashes nationwide involving 701 people, during 2022 Eid-el-Fitri special patrol from April 29 to May 4.

This is contained in a statement by Bisi Kazeem who is the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM)  on Monday in Abuja.

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Mr. Kazeem said that the figure, according to the data released by the Corps, represented 35.3 per cent increase in total number of people rescued without injuries. He …

I'm The Most Courageous And Selfless Aspirant - Gov Wike

I’m The Most Courageous And Selfless Aspirant – Gov Wike

May 10, 2022 5:16 am

As the tussle for the Presidential seat takes a new dimension, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State who is also a presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reiterated that when it comes to leadership, he is the most courageous and selfless leader to handle the issues beseigning Nigeria.

Governor Nyesom Wike made this statement on Monday in Akure, when he visited the PDP Secretariat to woo delegates ahead of the party’s primary election scheduled for May 28 and May 29.

He said the delegates knew he had the best chance to win the election …

US Temporarily Halts Tariffs On Ukraine Steel Imports

US Temporarily Halts Tariffs On Steel Imports From Ukraine

May 10, 2022 4:02 am

The United States has announced the suspension the tariffs imposed on Ukrainian steel imports for one year, a move designed to help the war-torn nation’s economy.

Africa Daily News, New York reports on the aftermath of the dramatic evacuation of civilians sheltering in a steel plant in Mariupol after Russian forces bombarded the port city, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo hailed the importance of the industry that continues to operate and employ one in every 13 Ukrainians, providing them with an ‘economic lifeline.’

‘We can’t just admire the fortitude and spirit of the Ukrainian people — we need to …

US Calls For UN Security Council Meeting Over North Korea

US Calls For UN Security Council Meeting Over North Korea

May 10, 2022 3:56 am

The United States has requested that an emergency UN Security Council meeting be held on Wednesday to discuss North Korea, according to diplomats, amid fears that Pyongyang will resume nuclear testing in the coming weeks.

Washington holds the Security Council presidency for the month of May and has been considering calling a meeting since late last week, the same diplomats said Monday. The public meeting is scheduled for 1900 GMT.

It comes as Pyongyang has dramatically ramped up its sanctions-busting missile launches, conducting 15 weapons tests since January including firing an intercontinental ballistic missile at full range for the …

Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest In Akwa Ibom, Residents Lament

Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest In Akwa Ibom, Residents Lament

May 10, 2022 3:50 am

There is serious tension in the communities of Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State following the persistent kidnapping and killing of innocent individuals in the area which has made the area very unsafe.

The latest ugly incident was the kidnap of a catholic priest, identified as Rev.Fr Alphonsus Uboh, at the premises of his parish located at Ikot Abasi Akpan along Ekparakwa Etinan road in Mkpat Enin LGA.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered from the community that about 18 persons have so far been kidnapped between November 2021 and May of this year.

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Contract FIFA Orders NFF To Pay Rohr Over N156m Compensation

Contract: FIFA Orders NFF To Pay Rohr N156m In Compensation

May 10, 2022 3:38 am

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has been ordered to pay former Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr $378,000 for sacking him before the end of his contract.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Rohr was sacked in December just four weeks to the commencement of the delayed Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon and was replaced by Austin Eguavoen.

Although the NFF had agreed to pay the Franco-German tactician’s salary until the end of his contract, Rohr dragged the NFF to football’s world governing body FIFA to demand an additional sum for breach of contract without justifications.

Rohr’s request of …

Ex-Rwandan Official Arraigned In France Over Role In Genocide

Ex-Rwandan Official Arraigned In France Over Role In Genocide

May 10, 2022 3:34 am

Former Rwandan official by name, Laurent Bucyibaruta has gone on for trial in France for his alleged role in the 1994 genocide where more than 800,000 people, mostly ethnic Tutsis, were killed by Hutu militias.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Mr Bucyibaruta is one of the most senior figures to face court in France, where activists have long campaigned for him to stand trial for his past actions.

The 78-year-old man is standing trial on charges of genocide, complicity in genocide and complicity in crimes against humanity.

The suspect was brought to the courtroom in a wheelchair as …

You’re Not Fit To Be President – Asari Dokubo Blasts Osinbajo

You’re Not Fit To Be President – Asari Dokubo Blasts Osinbajo

May 10, 2022 3:30 am

A former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has lambasted Vice President and a Presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yemi Osinbajo over his 2023 ambition.

Dokubo claimed that Osinbajo was unfit to rule Nigeria because his track record was questionable.

The former militant leader claimed the All Progressives Congress, APC Presidential aspirant has no solid manifesto to refer Nigerians to, stressing that if President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration was disastrous, the Vice President failed too.

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In a Facebook live post which was monitored by Africa Daily News, …

Pope Postpones Trip To Lebanon Over Health Concerns

Pope Postpones Trip To Lebanon Over Health Concerns

May 10, 2022 3:25 am

Pope Francis has postponed a trip to Lebanon which was initially scheduled for June over health concerns, Lebanon’s tourism minister Walid Nassar confirmed Monday.

Nassar however did not provide further details on the ‘health reasons’ behind the postponement, but the pope who has suffered from pain in his knee was seen using a wheelchair for the first time at a public event Thursday.

‘Lebanon received a letter from the Vatican officially informing it of the decision to postpone the scheduled visit of the Pope to Lebanon,’ Nassar said in a statement which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York.…

Eleven Declared Missing After Fishing Boat Sank In Ghana

Eleven Declared Missing After Fishing Boat Sank In Ghana

May 10, 2022 3:04 am

A search operation is currently under way for 11 people who have been declared missing following the sinking of a fishing vessel off Ghana’s coast on Monday.

Africa Daily News, New York can however confirm that rescuers have so far been able to retrieve the body of the captain, one of six Chinese nationals on board.

An official from the Ministry of Fisheries told reporters on Tuesday morning that the incident occurred after the crew had difficulty hauling in a net full of fish, and stormy weather conditions led the vessel to capsize. Some crew members were able to swim …

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