May 17, 2022

Newcastle Leaves Arsenal’s Champions League Dreams Hanging

Newcastle Leaves Arsenal’s Champions League Dreams Hanging

May 17, 2022 4:26 am

Arsenal’s absence from the Champions League looks set to extend into a sixth season after losing 2-0 at Newcastle on Monday to dent their chances of qualifying for the elite tournament.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that following the development, Tottenham remains two points above their north London rivals in fourth place in the Premier League.

Spurs now realistically only need a draw away to already-relegated Norwich on Sunday to secure a top-four finish thanks to their superior goal difference.

Arsenal’s defeat also guaranteed third-place Chelsea’s place in the Champions League next season.

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We Have Run Out Of Petrol, Sri Lanka New PM Tells Citizens

We Have Run Out Of Petrol, Sri Lanka New PM Tells Citizens

May 17, 2022 4:19 am

Sri Lanka’s newly appointed prime minister has disclosed that the cash-strapped island nation has run out of petrol stock, even as he pointed out that the country desperately needed to obtain $75m in foreign exchange over the next few days to pay for essential imports, including medicine.

Speaking on Monday in an address to the nation, as the country suffers from fuel and medicine shortages Ranil Wickremesinghe lamented; ‘We have run out of petrol … At the moment, we only have petrol stocks for a single day’.

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Money Ritual Not Known To Yoruba Culture – Gani Adams

Money Ritual Not Known To Yoruba Culture – Gani Adams

May 17, 2022 4:11 am

The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has bitterly condemned the use of human parts for money rituals, noting that such it was strange to the Yoruba culture and traditions.

He made this assertion while speaking on Monday at the 2022 edition of Wealth Festival (Odun Aje), which was held at the Powerline Praying Ground in Orile Agege, Lagos State. He stated that he had in recent times, monitored the various stories of ritual abuse and money-making across the South-West.

Adams pointed out that there was an urgent need to speak up against the barbaric act.

‘It is sad though …

2023 How Buhari Sacked Ministers Who Failed To Resign ―Falana

2023: How Buhari Sacked Ministers Who Failed To Resign ―Falana

May 17, 2022 4:04 am

Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has shared insights as to how President Muhammadu Buhari summoned and sacked ministers involved in politics who failed to submit their letters of resignation.

Africa Daily News, New York had a few days ago reported that the Minister of Labour and Employment Media Office had dismissed the claims by Falana, that the Minister, Chris Ngige withdrew his resignation letter after the valedictory session with the President, Buhari last Friday.

In a statement in Abuja, the office said the minister neither wrote nor submitted a resignation letter, adding that ‘Falana is embarrassing the public …

Deborah Every Christian Must Rise And Defend Faith – Mbaka

Deborah: Every Christian Must Rise And Defend Faith – Mbaka

May 17, 2022 3:56 am

The Founder and spiritual director of Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria, AMEN, Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has called on Christians in the country to stand up and defend their faith.

Mbaka made this disclosure while reacting to the death of Deborah Samuel who was lynched on Thursday in Sokoto over alleged blasphemy.

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that Deborah was buried on Saturday in her hometown, Tunga Magajiya, in Rijau local government area of Niger State.

Reacting to the dastardly act during mass on Sunday which was monitored by our correspondents, Fr. Mbaka said: ‘They have killed this …

LPGC, Mobil, MTN, Others Declared Top Taxpayers In Nigeria

LPGC, Mobil, MTN, Others Declared Top Taxpayers In Nigeria

May 17, 2022 3:51 am

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has listed some firms in Nigeria who were the top-performing taxpayers in 2021.

It also commended them for their exceptional efforts in contributing towards generating N6.405 trillion revenue for the government to meet its social contract with the Nigerian citizens, despite the harsh economic conditions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The companies are; the Nigeria Liquified Petroleum Gas Company Ltd, which was recognized as the Most Supportive Taxpayer; while the Nigeria National Petroleum Company was listed as the Highest Taxpayer.

Others on the list of Top-Performing Taxpayers included Mobil Producing Limited, Star Deep Water …

EFCC Arrests Accountant Gen of the Federation Over Corruption

EFCC Arrests Accountant Gen of the Federation Over Corruption

May 17, 2022 3:48 am

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday confirmed the arrest of the Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris, over the alleged mismanagement of ₦80billion.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has confirmed the arrest the of the Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris, in connection with  diversion of funds and money laundering activities to the tune of N80 billion.

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported the arrest of Idris by the anti-graft agency.A statement by EFCC Monday night said ‘its verified intelligence showed that the AGF  raked off the funds through bogus …

FG Caution Nigerians About Cyberattacks Over Ukraine War

FG Caution Nigerians About Cyberattacks Over Ukraine War

May 17, 2022 3:44 am

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a warning to Nigerians that there are possible spillover cyberattacks against non-primary targets following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

This warning came from the Head, Corporate Affairs and External Relations of NITDA, Mrs Hadiza Umar via a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. She stated that the invasion had increased cyberattacks on businesses and government organisations.

‘There is a greater danger for countries doing business in or with these countries’ governments, as well as businesses or countries that apply sanctions or are believed to intervene’ she stated.

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Blasphemy Tambuwal Announces Lifting Of Curfew In Sokoto

Blasphemy: Tambuwal Announces Lifting Of Curfew In Sokoto

May 17, 2022 3:39 am

Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has announced the relaxation of the 24-hour curfew imposed on the state following riots by youths following last weeks murder of a Christain girl by name, Deborah Samuel for alleged blasphemy. 

In a statement which was issued on Monday by the state commissioner of information, Isah Galadanci, Tambuwal ordered the relaxation of the 24-hour curfew following a security report.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that some youths had taken to the streets on Saturday to protest against the arrest of the suspected killers of Deborah Samuel, a female student of Shehu Shagari College …

Surprise As Police Comm. Promotes Ex-EFCC Boss Magu To AIG

Surprise As Police Comm. Promotes Ex-EFCC Boss Magu To AIG

May 17, 2022 3:35 am

The suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, was yesterday promoted to the level of Assistant Inspector-General of Police despite outburst against the move from several quarters. 

The Police Service Commission’s spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, made this announcement on Monday in a statement which was made available to Africa Daily News, New York.

According to Ani, Magu was promoted alongside some senior officers at the 15th Plenary Meeting of the commission on Friday.

He said aside Magu, seven Commissioners of Police were promoted to Assistant Inspectors General of Police.

He said the commission also approved …

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