May 13, 2022

President, VP, Others Silent On Murder Of Deborah Samuel

May 13, 2022 12:52 pm

Reports reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York have shown that the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari and his cabinet are yet to comment on the gruesome murder of Deborah Samuel in Sokoto State.

In a sad turn of events, Deborah Samuel a 200-level student of Shehu Shagari College of Education was burnt alive by her colleagues on Thursday.

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She was accused of blasphemy against the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW).  A controversial voice note she had sent to a WhatsApp group and the replies she …

‘We’ll Be Sad And Joyful Too When Leaving’ – Ministers To Buhari

May 13, 2022 12:51 pm

Most of the outgoing Ministers in President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet have expressed a mixture of sadness and joy when they made it clear to the President that they will be leaving in sadness and joy.

They had appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari for providing ample opportunities to serve in his cabinet and contribute their quota to nation-building.

Speaking on behalf of the other ministers at a valedictory session for appointees leaving the cabinet to pursue political ambitions, the Minister of Niger Delta, Godswill Akpabio, who is among the presidential candidates on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, described working …

Postpone 2023 Census - HURIWA Charges Nigerian Govt

Zoning: PDP Is A Party Of Scammers – HURIWA Blows Hot

May 13, 2022 12:50 pm

After the reports about their stand on the Zoning formula in their political party, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has minced no words as they blasted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) while  describing them as scammers and a party filled with 419ers.

HURIWA had reportedly saw red after perusing the news that the former ruling party had thrown open its presidential ticket ahead of its primaries. The presidential primaries have already been slated for May 28-29, 2022.

HURIWA expressed its displeasure over the party’s decision in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko.

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Russia Deports Romanian Diplomats In Revenge Move

Russia Deports Romanian Diplomats In Revenge Move

May 13, 2022 12:31 pm

In a move which analytics have termed as ‘expected’, Russia has openly expelled 10 Romanian diplomats, as well as a Bulgarian, in retaliation for a similar move by the two countries following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The Romanian foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday that “the Russian Federation declared 10 employees of the Romanian embassy in Moscow persona non grata”.

The expulsion was also confirmed by Moscow and follows the April 5 expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats “whose activities breached the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations”, according to the Romanian foreign ministry.

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Gov Ortom Blasts EFCC Over Selective Impunity, Bias

May 13, 2022 12:31 pm

The controversial Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has come out to blast the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC about their method of fighting corruption. The Governor made it clear that the security outfit has a penchant for fighting corruption with a lot of bias and selectiveness.

Governor Ortom made this known on Friday when he received at the Benue Peoples House, a delegation of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 15 participants from the National Institute for Security Studies, Abuja, on study tour in the state.

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The Governor expressed displeasure over the …

Russian Kidnapping: UN Council Demands Access To Victims

Russian Kidnapping: UN Council Demands Access To Victims

May 13, 2022 6:57 am

The United Nations Human Rights Council Humanitarian movement have demanded that their workers should be granted access to individuals who have been forcibly taken to Russia amid the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

It cited allegations that some have been forced across the border.

The Geneva-based council also open up during a special session on Ukraine to condemn atrocities documented by experts in Russian-occupied territories. A resolution from the council pointed to cases of torture, shootings, and sexual violence, among other crimes documented by a UN team on ground.

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Tottenham Trash Arsenal To Stay In Race For Champions League

Tottenham Trash Arsenal To Stay In Race For Champions League

May 13, 2022 6:54 am

In a victorious moment for them, the premier league side Tottenham Hotspurs secured a huge victory in the UEFA Champions League qualification race on Thursday by winning 3-0 against Arsenal, who played an hour of the north London derby with 10 men.

A win for Arsenal would have been enough for them to clinch a top-four finish in the English Premier League for the first time since 2016 but unfortunately the clash saw them being one point clear of Spurs with two games remaining.

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Emefiele Reiterates Need For Africa To Finance Growth

May 13, 2022 6:54 am

Godwin Emefiele who is a presidential aspirant and also the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has opined that Africa needs to finance her own growth.

The CBN Governor made this clear at the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Live Infrastructure Solutions Summit held in Abuja on Thursday.

He said that over the past two years, Africa had suffered crises each with profound implications for the economies of the continent.

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Emefiele who was represented by his Deputy and Board Chairman of AFC, Dr Kingsley Obiora, said the COVID-19 crisis with …

CDS Irabor Stands Strong On Military's Devotion To Security

CDS Irabor Stands Strong On Military’s Devotion To Security

May 13, 2022 6:52 am

General Leo Irabor who is the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) for Nigeria has reiterated that the military is strongly devoted to the eradication of the various security challenges confronting the nation.

Irabor said this in an interview with newsmen on Thursday at the end of a four-day Defence Retreat in Asaba.

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He appealed to Nigerians to have confidence in the ability of the military to put an end to the phenomenon.

He said: “Nigerians should be confident in the ability of the armed forces as we work in synergy with

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I Am Still The World's Best Forward - Mo Salah

I Am Still The World’s Best Forward – Mo Salah

May 13, 2022 6:51 am

Mohamed Salah, the sensational forward for the Liverpool football club did not mince his words when he defended his place and his self bestowed as he declared that he is indeed the best player in the world in his position.

The Egypt international who has had a sensational season and has been in top form is on track to win the English Premier League Golden Boot.

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He also boasts of the highest assist tally in the top-flight, being directly involved in 35 goals from his 34 appearances. Salah was …

Abducted Train Victims Pay Ransom To Terrorists, Gumi To FG

Abducted Train Victims: Pay Ransom To Terrorists, Gumi To FG

May 13, 2022 4:05 am

Controversial Kaduna-based Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has called on the federal government to pay ransom to the terrorists who are currently holding the 62 abducted passengers of the Abuja-Kaduna train.

The renowned cleric made the call when he spoke during the special prayers organised for the victims by the Jama’iyyar Matan Arewa (JMA), yesterday in Kaduna.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that terrorists had on March 28 attacked the train, killing no fewer than passengers and abducting 62 others.

Gumi stated that, ‘Just imagine now, people are paying up to N25 billion to buy forms instead …

2023 INEC May Relocate Sensitive Materials From CBN - Yakubu

2023: INEC May Relocate Sensitive Materials From CBN – Yakubu

May 13, 2022 4:03 am

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it would employ both the manual and electronic methods of transmission in transmitting the 2023 election results even as it disclosed that the commission is considering moving sensitive materials from the Central Bank of Nigeria to another location following the involvement of the bank chief in politics.

The chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made these assertions during a consultative meeting with the media in Abuja on Thursday which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

While responding to a question on the political ambition and partisanship of the governor …

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