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Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest In Akwa Ibom, Residents Lament

Panic As Gunmen Kidnap HYPPADEC Board Member, Kill 3

May 26, 2022 12:13 pm

There was huge pandemonium in an area in Kogi State  as one of the board members of the Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC), Alhaji Isah Ozi Salami, was brazenly kidnapped in his country home in Ogaminana Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State after a gun battle with the kidnappers which saw to the death of three other individuals.

Salami was kidnapped on Thursday morning on his to the mosque.

A source told Newsmen that the kidnappers came with a vehicle parked close to the victim’s residence and zoomed off with the old man at about 5 am.…

Foreign Secretary, Truss Airs Disadvantage Of Appeasing Putin

Foreign Secretary, Truss Airs Disadvantage Of Appeasing Putin

May 26, 2022 12:10 pm

Liz Truss who is the British Foreign Secretary has highlighted that ttempts to “appease” Russian Vladimir Putin would be very dangerous amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

Truss said this in a press release ahead of her trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday.

“Russian aggression cannot be appeased. It must be met with force. We must be adamant in ensuring the victory of Ukraine with military assistance and sanctions.

“Now we can no longer take our foot off the gas pedal,” she was quoted by BBC as saying.

Truss will be addressing the armed forces in Bosnia …

Islamic Leaders Harp On Uncontrollable Insecurity In Nigeria

Islamic Leaders Harp On Uncontrollable Insecurity In Nigeria

May 26, 2022 12:10 pm

While decrying the rising spate of insecurity in the Nigeria, the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has on Thursday warned that insecurity in Nigeria may become uncontrollable.

The body had openly urged the Federal Government of Nigeria and the State Governments to take concrete actions against enemies.

A statement by the Secretary-General, Khalid Aliyu told the authorities to immediately take control of forests and swampy areas occupied by outlaws.

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The Islamic leaders also demanded the arrest and prosecution of all criminals and gangs.

“Proactive measures should be taken

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Gambian Government Moves To Prosecute Ex-dictator Jammeh

Gambian Government Moves To Prosecute Ex-dictator Jammeh

May 26, 2022 6:11 am

The Gambian government has disclosed that it is willing to prosecute former dictator Yahya Jammeh for a ‘myriad of crimes’ committed by the regime during his more than 20-year rule.

The Ministry of Justice revealed in a statement which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York that it accepted all but two of the 265 recommendations made by the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC), ‘notably the prosecution of ex-President Yahya Jammeh, for a myriad of crimes committed between 1994 and 2017’.

The former dictator is living in exile in Equatorial Guinea, which has no extradition treaty with The …

At Least 12 Killed In Bomb Explosions In Afghanistan

At Least 12 Killed In Bomb Explosions In Afghanistan

May 26, 2022 6:08 am

About four bomb explosions ripped through minibuses and a mosque in Afghanistan yesterday, killing no fewer than 12 people, officials have confirmed.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the number of bomb attacks have dropped across the country since the Taliban seized power last year in August, but several deadly bombings had rocked the country during the holy month of Ramadan.

However, on Wednesday, at least 10 people were killed when three bombs placed on board separate minibuses exploded in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif, a health official and police disclosed.

‘The bombs were placed on three minibuses in …

How Insurgents Killed 32 Youths In Kala-Balge – Borno Govt

How Insurgents Killed 32 Youths In Kala-Balge – Borno Govt

May 26, 2022 5:58 am

No fewer than 32 locals were killed over the weekend by Boko Haram/ Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents in Borno State, authorities have confirmed.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that those killed were said to be youths trapped in an ambush by the insurgents around Mudu village – some 45 kilometres away from Rann, the headquarters of Kala-Balge Local Government Area of the state

The spokesman for Governor Babagana Zulum, Isa Gusau, confirmed the figure on Wednesday in a statement released to journalists in Maiduguri, the state capital.

‘Governor Babagana Umara Zulum is very disturbed …

Presidency Why Consensus May Not Work For Us – APC Chairman

Presidency: Why Consensus May Not Work For Us – APC Chairman

May 26, 2022 5:54 am

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, has explained why he thinks that the consensus method which was used in electing party officers during the March 26, 2022 convention may not be feasible for the party’s presidential primary which begins on Sunday.

The APC chairman made this known during a chat with Voice of America Hausa service in Abuja on Wednesday which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

Adamu emerged as the APC chairman in March after the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), endorsed him and asked other aspirants to step down …

Nekky's Media Concepts Social Media Solutions

Nekky’s Media Concepts Social Media Solutions

May 26, 2022 5:49 am

The business and service branding world is a very competitive one which is why it is always better to be one step ahead in terms of media branding and services for your business to grow as fast as possible and Nekky’s Media Concept is the perfect solution for this.

Like a square peg in a square hole, Nekky’s Media Concepts which is a social media agency provides services that suit the needs and wants of every business institution or organisation. And with their wide range of products and services, it’s a little wonder to note that they are one of …

Nigeria Fast Becoming A Lawless Country, CAN Cries Out

Nigeria Fast Becoming A Lawless Country, CAN Cries Out

May 26, 2022 5:44 am

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has raised concerns that Nigeria is fast becoming a lawless country where criminals and other non-state actors operate without any form of resistance. 

CAN pointed out that criminals are now emboldened and operate with impunity across the country while security agents that are expected to stop or apprehend them appear powerless.

CAN President, Dr. Samson Ayokunle Olasupo, in a statement which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York, referred to the murder of Lady Fatima and her four innocent children by some “unknown gunmen” in Anambra State few days ago.

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CBN Breaks Silence On Alleged Sack Of Emefiele

CBN Breaks Silence On Alleged Sack Of Emefiele

May 26, 2022 5:35 am

The Central Banks of Nigeria (CBN) has officially denied reports that its Governor, Godwin Emefiele was sacked by the Presidency yesterday widely reported. 

Africa Daily News, New York reports that several online media platforms particularly blogs had reported that the CBN governor was sacked by President Muhammadu Buhari.

While some social media users believe the president may need to go through legislative processes before sacking the governor, others have continued to spread rumours of his alleged sack.

While making the clarification, the Head of Corporate Communications of the Central Bank, Osita Nwanisiobi said the purported sack was not true.

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‘Stop The Carnage In Anambra’ – Ohanaeze Urges Soludo

‘Stop The Carnage In Anambra’ – Ohanaeze Urges Soludo

May 26, 2022 5:19 am

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called on the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Soludo to stop the blame game and face the insecurity ravaging the State.

Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Secretary-General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, made this known in a statement made available to Africa Daily News, New York on Thursday while reacting to the gruesome killing of a woman and her four children in Anambra State.

The group who accused the Governor of not doing enough to defend the oath of office he took as the Chief Security Officer of the State, Isiguzoro said Gov. Soludo must go …

Marketers Lament As Cooking Gas Demand Crashes

May 25, 2022 2:48 pm

It was marketers’ doom as Wednesday saw the demand for Liquefied Natural Gas (LPG) popularly known as cooking gas dropped to a record low across the country.

The consecutive market report gathered on Tuesday showed that consumers had lately either reduced consumption or ditched the commodity for cheaper alternatives such as coal and firewood.

President, Nigerian Gas Association, Ed Ubong, said during a downstream event in Lagos that national annual consumption was currently between 1.3mn and 1.5mn metric tons from the Federal Government’s annual target of 5mn metric tons.

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