May 2022

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 …

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

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

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

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

‘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.

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