May 2022

Amotekun Nabs Man Impersonating DSS In Ekiti

Amotekun Nabs Man Impersonating DSS In Ekiti

May 16, 2022 5:01 am

Operatives of Ekiti State Amotekun Corps have arrested a man, identified simply as Fatoba, along Efon–Ado Road for illegal possession of a gun and impersonating the country’s secret police.

Amotekun Corps Commandant, Brig. Gen. Joe Komolafe (retd.), made this disclosure in Ado Ekiti yesterday saying that a gun was discovered in the suspect’s car upon search by operatives of the corps, following which he identified himself as an officer of the Department of State Services.

The Amotekun commander also disclosed that a suspected human trafficker, identified as Olabode, was arrested for alleged human trafficking to Mali.

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Blasphemy Deborah’s Parents Break Silence, Make Revelations

Blasphemy: Deborah’s Parents Break Silence, Make Revelations

May 16, 2022 4:57 am

The parents of the late Christian girl whose name was given as Deborah Samuel of Shagari College of Education Sokoto, Sokoto State have described the death of their daughter as sad and painful, stating that they have left her killers to God.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the remains of Deborah were on Saturday evening laid to rest in her hometown, Tungan Magajiya in Rijau Local Government Area of Niger State.

She was stoned to death and set ablaze on Thursday by her fellow students for allegedly making a blasphemous statement on a WhatsApp group against Prophet Mohammed.…

Sheikh Gumi Condemns Deborah Samuel's Murder

Sheikh Gumi Condemns Deborah Samuel’s Murder

May 16, 2022 4:51 am

Controversial Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has condemned the gruesome murder of Deborah Samuel in Sokoto State which has sparked so much outrage amongst Nigerians.

The Shehu Shagari College of Education student was stoned and burnt alive for alleged blasphemy.

Gumi asserted that Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) never killed anyone despite insults by non-Muslims.

The cleric made the comment at a religious teaching in his Juma’at mosque in Kaduna.

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In the message translated by Africa Daily News, New York, Gumi said the best way Muslims can prove their …

Gunmen Invade Bayelsa, Kill 2 Police Officers, Injure Many

Gunmen Invade Bayelsa, Kill 2 Police Officers, Injure Many

May 16, 2022 4:47 am

Some yet-to-be-identified Gunmen have attacked and killed two policemen, three civilians, and left several others injured in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that a vehicle that was conveying the police officers and some civilians were attacked by the gunmen while coming from a colleague’s burial on Saturday.

In a statement, signed and sent to Africa Daily News, New York on Sunday, through the State’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Asinim Butswat, he stated that ‘On 14 May, 2022, at about 0745 hours, gunmen ambushed Policemen serving at Rivers Command, at Idema- Otuabagi …

Lagos Sets Up Taskforce Against Street Traders

Lagos Sets Up Taskforce Against Street Traders

May 15, 2022 6:43 pm

CSP Shola Jejeloye, the Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental Offences, on Sunday have opened up that serious steps were being taken to address street trading and other vices in the state.

The chairman had opened up about this while addressing officers of the task force on the negative and harmful effects street trading was having on the state.

He said officers would be deployed to carry out an all-round operation in areas like Iyana-Ipaja, Oshodi, Ikeja Along, Yaba amongst others.

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The Taskforce chairman said that residents of the state …

Jose Peseiro Becomes Super Eagles' New Head Coach

Jose Peseiro Becomes Super Eagles’ New Head Coach

May 15, 2022 4:47 pm

After days of jostling candidates for the position, Jose Peseiro has finally made the Nigerian head coach as he has been appointed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, the country’s senior national men’s football team.

NFF’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire made this disclosure in a statement said that Peseiro’s appointment is with immediate effect and subject to the signing of agreed terms between him and the Federation.

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The NFF also announced that former Nigeria international forward, Finidi George, will be …

There Should Be Increased Funding For Universities - Onyema

There Should Be Increased Funding For Universities – Onyema

May 15, 2022 4:43 pm

Mr. Allen Onyema, the Chairman of Air Peace, has made a general call for increased funding for Nigeria’s university system, while he inaugurated an imposing guest house at the University of Ibadan, as an alumnus, under the auspices of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association, (UIAA).

The Media Executive of Air Peace, Mr Stanley Olisa made this disclosure in a statement in Lagos on Sunday that the inauguration took place at a special ceremony organised by the UIAA at the University.

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Olisa said that the event was attended …

NNPP Receives 3 Aspirants For Presidential Ticket - Aniebonam

NNPP Receives 3 Aspirants For Presidential Ticket – Aniebonam

May 15, 2022 4:41 pm

Fresh reports reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York have shown that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have gotten at least three aspirants have indicated their intentions to vie for its ticket to contest for the nation’s presidency in the 2023 general elections.

NNPP pioneer National Chairman and founder, Dr Boniface Aniebonam made this disclosure in an interview on Sunday in Lagos.

Aniebonam, who noted that the future of the party was bright with top politicians coming into the fold, singled out former Kano governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso as one of the big wigs that had attracted a …

Oilserv To Takeover Maintenance Of NNPC Pipelines

Oilserv To Takeover Maintenance Of NNPC Pipelines

May 15, 2022 12:26 pm

Oilserv Limited, an indigenous Engineering Procurement, and Contract (EPC) company has announced its plans to bid for all moribund Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC) pipeline distribution systems to ease products distribution chain.

The Group Chairman of Oilserv Ltd., Mr Emeka Okwuosa made it known to reporters on the sidelines of the just-concluded Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas, U.S.

He said that Frazimex Engineering Ltd., a subsidiary of Oilserv, had submitted a tender to NNPC in this regard.

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Oilserv Group is the company handling the …

LAGFERRY Lauded For 2 Year Milestone

LAGFERRY Lauded For 2 Year Milestone

May 15, 2022 12:15 pm

Mr. Jimoh Wasiu, an ICT expert has openly lauded the Lagos Ferry Services Company (LAGFERRY) for transporting over 700,000 passengers since it started full waterways operations in February 2020 and completing a two-year milestone.

Wasiu gave the commendation during a two-day retreat with the theme: “Innovative Water Transportation for 21st century Economy” held in Lagos on Saturday.

He also gave full commendations to the ferry service for already having a fleet of 20 in two years of its operation.

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Wasiu urged Lagferry management to engage in continuous training of …

2023 Nigeria Sliding Towards Failed State, Tambuwal Cries Out

Religious Riots: Tambuwal Slams 24 Hours Curfew In Sokoto

May 15, 2022 12:04 pm

As things got heated up in Sokoto State yesterday, Governor Aminu Tambuwal was forced to impose a 24 hours curfew to contain the rising protests across township streets over alleged religious blasphemy and the death of Deborah Samuel, a student of one of the Colleges of Education in the State who was recently lynched for blasphemy.

Governor Tambuwal, in a broadcast had beckoned on the people to remain indoors as security operatives were being deployed to safeguard lives and properties.

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The protests were caused by an alleged religious blasphemy …

8th AMVCA Stuns Viewers With Pomp, Glitz And Glamour

8th AMVCA Stuns Viewers With Pomp, Glitz And Glamour

May 15, 2022 11:57 am

The 8th edition of the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) awards which was held has surely proven its mettle as it was all glitz and glamour at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos where it was hosted.

Popular TV host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu; TV personality, Uti Nwachukwu and Popular On-Air Personality, Toke Makinwa and Ghanian actress, Sika Osei, were on the red carpets talking to celebrities about their choice of outfits.

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The AMVCA red carpet started with John Ugbe, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Multichoice reading …

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