May 22, 2022

x'I'll Repair Australia's Image Overseas' - Albanese

‘I’ll Repair Australia’s Image Overseas’ – Albanese

May 22, 2022 3:30 pm

The newly elected Prime minster of Australia, Anthony Albanese has vowed to end Australia’s reputation as a climate laggard and also try to reset their relations with the rest of the world he pledged to to form and categorise his government in time for the Tokyo summit.

Fresh from an electoral victory that ended a decade of conservative rule, Albanese signalled an era of fairer, greener, and less pugilistic politics for Australia.

“I want to change the country,” the 59-year-old centre-left leader said. “I want to change the way that politics operates in this country.”

It is still unclear whether …

Mbappe Clause: PSG Begins Moves To Get Rid Of Neymar

Mbappe Clause: PSG Begins Moves To Get Rid Of Neymar

May 22, 2022 3:14 pm

Paris Saint-Germain have started making fresh moves to sell Neymar which have been revealed to be part of Kylian Mbappe’s demands in his new renewal clause.

Mbappe will remain at PSG next season after he signed a three-year deal with the French Ligue 1 champions that will see him remain at the Parc des Princes until 2025.

According to respected Spanish journalist Sergio Santos, the World Cup winner has apparently instructed PSG to sell his Brazilian teammate and sign French forward Ousmane Dembele. Mbappe and Neymar have flourished together with the Parisians, playing 112 games and combining for 47 goals …

Catholic Priest Suspended For Joining Benue Guber Race

May 22, 2022 2:40 pm

Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, a well known catholic priest in Benue State got has gotten a suspension from the Catholic Diocese of Gboko in Benue State has suspended a priest, for joining the governorship race in the state.

Alia who had been warned against the move had gone ahead to pick up the ₦50m governorship form of the All Progressives Congress and had been cleared by the ruling party to participate alongside 11 successful aspirants in the party’s primary.

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But the Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Gboko, William Avenya, in …

MTN Nigeria Now Valued More Than Nigerian Financial Institutions

MTN Nigeria Now Valued More Than Financial Institutions

May 22, 2022 2:40 pm

A recent market forcast has put MTN Nigeria as being worth an estimated ₦5 trillion which has skyrocketed its value and made it much valuable than all banks, insurance companies, and the entire financial services companies in Nigeria.

Nigeria’s telecommunication giant, MTN Nigeria is now worth ₦5 trillion making it more valuable than all banks, insurance companies, and the entire financial services companies listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange combined. This is according to market valuation data as of May 20th, 2022, tracked and compiled by Nairametrics from the Nigerian Exchange.

As of Friday, MTN Nigeria closed with a total …

2023 Physical Strength Not Needed To President – Tinubu

2023: Tinubu Debunks Rumours About Being Sick

May 22, 2022 2:01 pm

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu who is the National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has debunked the rumours surrounding his health status.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that there have been huge speculations that the former Lagos State Governor who is one of the frontline presidential aspirants under the platform of APC, has some serious medical issues that he has been battling with for some time. Several video clips had emerged on social media indicating how physically unfit the Asiwaju of Lagos is.

However, speaking at the Nasarawa Government House, Lafia, on Friday while pleading with state delegates …

Liverpool, Man City Set For Showdown In Title Race

Liverpool, Man City Set For Showdown In Title Race

May 22, 2022 12:27 pm

As the Premier League competition wraps up with its competition, things have heated up as the two top sides hussle for a place in the peak position. Pep Guardiola has also urged his Manchester City side to openly grasp the chance at greatness by claiming a fourth Premier League title in five seasons by holding off Liverpool’s title charge on Sunday.

Guardiola’s side are one point clear of the quadruple-chasing Reds heading into the final day of the season.

City face Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium knowing a victory is enough to seal the title. But if City drop …

Market Capitalisation Drowns In A ₦159bn Massive Dip

Market Capitalisation Drowns In A ₦159bn Massive Dip

May 22, 2022 12:26 pm

Nigeria’s market trading closed on a downward trend on Saturday with red points as the market capitalisation dropped by ₦159 billion to close at ₦28.562 trillion compared with ₦28.721 trillion achieved on Thursday.

In the same vein, the All-Share Index lost 295.53 points or 0.55 per cent to close at 52,979.96 points against 53,275.49 on Thursday. Hence, the Year-to-Date (YTD) performance of the index decreased to 24.03 per cent.

The downturn was impacted by losses recorded in large and medium capitalised stocks, amongst which are; Royal Exchange Assurance, Academy Press, amongst others. However, market closed with 28 gainers relative to …

Bomb Laden Vechicle Intercepted In Kano State

Bomb Laden Vechicle Intercepted In Kano State

May 22, 2022 7:29 am

Fresh reports hitting the desk of Africa Daily News, New York have it that the Kano State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has intercepted a vehicle laden with deadly explosive devices and sophisticated weapons in Kano state.

DSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa who is the Police Public Relations Officer in the State, made this known in a statement released on Saturday.

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DSP Kigawa said the Mercedes Benz was intercepted following an intelligence report.

However, the suspects abandoned the vehicle at Bubbugaje Quarters Kumbotso LGA Kano State at 4 pm following a …

One Dead, Many Recused As Another Building Collapses In Lagos

One Dead, Many Recused As Another Building Collapses In Lagos

May 22, 2022 2:40 am

One person has been confirmed dead following a building collapse on Freeman Street, Lagos Island, on Saturday as rescue efforts continue.

Africa Daily News, New York learnt that the building collapsed after heavy rainfall at Freeman Road, Lagos Island.

The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Agency confirmed the collapse in a preliminary report titled, ‘Situation report on collapsed four-floor building at 4 Alayaki Lane, Lagos Island on Saturday, 21st May, 2022’.

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The report read, “The Agency responded to the above incident, which was already in violation …

Nigeria, UAE To Extend Bilateral Ties After Buhari's Visit

Nigeria, UAE To Extend Bilateral Ties After Buhari’s Visit

May 22, 2022 2:34 am

The President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his determination to intensify and sustain the growth of the strategic partnership between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in a statement disclosed that Buhari said this during a short interaction with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the new ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the UAE during a condolence visit to the Presidential Palace on Friday.

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The president expressed his condolences and that …

Insecurity Bandits Release Abducted Kano University Lecturer

Insecurity: Bandits Release Abducted Kano University Lecturer

May 22, 2022 2:30 am

The Associate Professor with the Kano University of Science and Technology (KUST), Wudil, Huzaifa Karfi, who was held back by bandits after he delivered ransom for the release of a district head in Kano community, has been released his abductors.

Gunmen had on May 26, 2022, stormed Karfi village, Takai Local Council of Kano State and abducted the village head, Yahaya Ilu.

After much negotiations with the bandits, Professor Karfi took the ransom to the bandits who released the village head and held him back.

Read Also: Pandemonium As Bandits Kidnap Student, FRSC Staff

However, a family source told DAILY …

CAN Issues New Directive To Christians On Sunday's Protest

CAN Issues New Directive To Christians On Sunday’s Protest

May 22, 2022 2:28 am

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has made an adjustment to the protest over the murder of Deborah Samuel which is billed to hold on Sunday (Today).

The President, Rev. Samson Ayokunle issued a circular to churches on Saturday.

The religious leader informed them of the plans by Muslims to counter the demonstration.

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Ayokunle noted that their intention “is to cause chaos and attribute it to us”.

“In view of the foregoing, I urge you all to do the protest of placard-carrying within the premises of your churches or …

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