May 13, 2022

2023 Anyim Slams PDP Over Decison To Disregard Zoning

2023: Anyim Reacts To PDP’s Decision To Disregard Zoning

May 13, 2022 4:01 am

Former Senate President and presidential aspirant on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Anyim Pius Anyim has told stakeholders of the party that he has accepted the National Executive Committee (NEC) decision that threw open the party’s presidential ticket.

Speaking on Thursday, he told the forum of former National Working Committee (NWC) members who paid him a courtesy visit that he accepted the decision of the NEC because the party would always be supreme.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that he PDP NEC had on Wednesday, after several intrigues, threw open the contest for the party’s …

Russia ‘Most Direct Threat To World Order’ – EU Chiefs

May 13, 2022 3:59 am

Top European officials have warned that Russia poses the ‘most direct threat’ to world order while urging China to play a more constructive role in the international scene as they held talks in Tokyo.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel are currently in Japan for talks that have touched on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but also growing concerns about China’s role in Asia and beyond.

Russia ‘is today the most direct threat to the world order with the barbaric war against Ukraine, and its worrying pact …

Buhari Signs Money Laundering, Terrorism Bills Into Law

May 13, 2022 3:56 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law, three bills which are designed to boost Nigeria’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing/proliferation financing framework.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the bills are: the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill, 2022, the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill, 2022, and the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Bill, 2022.

Speaking at a signing ceremony at the Council Chamber, State House, the President described the bills as being in tandem with this administration’s commitment to fight corruption and illicit financing activities, as well as critical to the governance agenda and the development …

Fresh Gas Explosion In Old Havana Injures Three

May 13, 2022 3:46 am

A gas explosion in Havana injured three people yesterday exaclty in the same neighbourhood where a similar blast that left 44 dead and destroyed an iconic hotel was reported last week, authorities have confirmed.

The victims were a father and son and a neighbour, local official Yamila Velazquez told state television.

“The child’s father had flipped the switch and there was an explosion. A neighbour suffered injuries to her legs and arms,” Velazquez said, adding that the three victims were taken to a hospital by neighbours while the fire brigade cut off the neighbourhood’s gas supply.

The latest explosion comes …

‘How To Stop Coups’, Jonathan Lectures African Leaders

May 13, 2022 3:37 am

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has lectured African leaders on policy measures to prioritise to prevent coups and deepen democracy in the continent.

The policies, he said must be anchored on the rule of law, rebuilding public trust and strengthening governance institutions.

Jonathan gave the advice at a two-day sub-regional dialogue on sustaining democratic principles in West Africa.

The dialogue held in Dakar, Senegal.

Jonathan also encouraged African leaders to promote transparency, accountability and inclusion in their state policies to be able to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people.