June 1, 2022

Pope Blows Hot On Use Of Wheat Scarcity As Weapon Of War

Pope Blows Hot On Use Of Wheat Scarcity As Weapon Of War

June 1, 2022 1:36 pm

The Overall Catholic leader, Pope Francis has on Wednesday pleaded against the use of grains and wheat as a weapon of war, as it has been reported that the global food crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

“Of great concern is the blockade of grain exports from Ukraine, on which the lives of millions of people depend, especially in the poorest countries,” Francis said at the end of his weekly general audience.

“Please do not use wheat, a staple food, as a weapon of war!” he said.

The pontiff appealed for “every effort to be made” to “guarantee the …

Recovery Of Unremitted Tax Deductions Initiated By FIRS

Recovery Of Unremitted Tax Deductions Initiated By FIRS

June 1, 2022 1:34 pm

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has said it will commence the process of enforcement and recovery of unremitted tax deductions owed by some States and Local Governments in Nigeria.

This decision is contained in a Public Notice, signed by its Executive Chairman, Muhammad Nami, where the tax authority noted that most States and Local Governments have failed to remit the Service Withholding Tax (WHT) and Value Added Tax (VAT) deductions from payments made to contractors and service providers by them as required by law.

Read Also: Court Arraigns First Bank Staff For Diverting Customer’s Funds

A statement by the …

Rwanda Minister, Biruta Issues Retaliation Warnings To Congo

Rwanda Minister, Biruta Issues Retaliation Warnings To Congo

June 1, 2022 1:24 pm

As a result of the rising spate of attacks between Rwanda and Congo, the Rwandan Foreign Ministry has reiterated its earlier warnings that the nation would fight back if it suffers further attacks from the neighbouring country, the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Foreign Minister, Vincent Biruta, told reporters on Wednesday after accusing Congo of firing shells across the border in May this year.

“If attacks continue, we will not sit idly by, Rwanda will have the right to respond to protect the security of the country, to protect the security of its citizens, and we’ve the means to do that,”

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Israel Breaks Record As It Pioneers First UAE Free Trade Deal

Israel Breaks Record As It Pioneers First UAE Free Trade Deal

June 1, 2022 1:24 pm

In a historical landmark deal, Israel has signed a free trade deal with the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, which would make it one of the first deals with an Arab country.

Israel’s ambassador to the oil-rich UAE, Amir Hayek, tweeted “mabruk” — congratulations in Arabic — with a photo of Emirati and Israeli officials holding documents at a signing ceremony in Dubai.

The Emirati envoy to Israel, Mohamed Al Khaja, hailed as an “unprecedented achievement” the deal that, according to the Israeli side, scraps customs duties on 96 percent of all products traded.

Read Also: Hungary Nabs Israeli-Led Money-Laundering

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Dino Melaye Decries Plan By Buhari To Impose President

Dino Melaye Decries Plan By Buhari To Impose President

June 1, 2022 1:23 pm

Controversial former lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye has made some open allegations that President Muhammadu Buhari is working towards imposing his successor on Nigerians.

In a video on his social media handles, Dino, who lost his bid to secure Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s ticket to run for the Kogi West Senatorial District in 2023, said the country is practicing democracy and would not allow the imposition of a president.

He stated this while reacting to Buhari’s comment asking the APC governors to support him in choosing his successor.

Read Also: Kogi: Dino Melaye Loses Senatorial Ticket To TJ Yusuf

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School Shootings: Trudeau To Ban Use Of Handguns In Canada

School Shootings: Trudeau To Ban Use Of Handguns In Canada

June 1, 2022 12:27 pm

The Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau has made an open announcement on Tuesday where he would okay an action on the proposed freeze on handgun ownership in Canada that would effectively ban their importation and sale, following recent mass shootings in the United States.

The bill must still be passed by Parliament, with the ruling Liberals holding only a minority of seats.

“We’re introducing legislation to implement a national freeze on handgun ownership,” Trudeau told a news conference, joined by dozens of families and friends of victims of gun violence.

“What this means is that it will no longer be

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Bandits Give Update On Kidnapped Abuja Train Passengers

Bandits Give Update On Kidnapped Abuja Train Passengers

June 1, 2022 12:27 pm

As the prolonged intermediary between the Federal Government and the bandits who had attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train wears on, one of the bandit leaders, Tukur Mamu, has affirmed that the 62 abducted passengers will be released soon if both parties keep to the current negotiations reached between them.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls how bandits had attacked Kaduna-Abuja train passengers, killing nine and wounding others, while over 62 others were kidnapped.

The bandits had indicated they would release the passengers after negotiating with the government, insisting that they do not want a monetary ransom.

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I Will Not Rest Until Peace Returns To Nigeria, Buhari Assures

President Buhari Mulls For Confident Flagbearer For APC

June 1, 2022 11:04 am

The recent meeting between the Nigerian President and APC Governors has seen the president explaining the kind of flagbearer he wants for the election. President Muhammadu Buhari had explained to the governors and stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that the forthcoming primary election slated for June 6 to 8 must produce a candidate that would give the Nigerian masses a sense of victory and confidence even before the elections.

Buhari, who held a brief meeting with the governors at the Presidential Villa Abuja, shortly before he was billed to travel to Spain, also charged the governors to …

Postpone 2023 Census - HURIWA Charges Nigerian Govt

HURIWA Blasts Police For Shooting At News Reporter

June 1, 2022 11:01 am

The aftermath of the recent assault on a News reporter by Policemen has had the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA blasting the police occasion while describing as an act of aggressive and misplaced terrorism, the shooting of The Nation’s correspondent by operatives of the Nigeria Police in Osun State.

The group condemned the shooting which happened on Tuesday when the Nation’s correspondent, Toba Adedeji was covering students’ protest at Orita Olaiya.

HURIWA said it is regrettable that the Nigeria Police force has not learnt any positive lessons from the nationwide protests last year in which millions of Nigerians …

Prof. MarkAnthony Scholarship 3rd Batch Winners Emerge

Prof. MarkAnthony Scholarship: 3rd Batch Winners Emerge

June 1, 2022 6:36 am

Information reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has it that the 3rd list of selected candidates for the prestigious Professor MarkAnthony Nze Scholarship with Apsley Business School London has emerged. Among the beneficiaries of the latest batch are, Apoyi Daniel Oloche, Oranugo Charles Ogochukwu, and 5 others. 

The Africa Daily News, New York, had a few weeks ago, reported that following Prof. MarkAnthony Nze’s appointment as an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Management, the academic guru and lover of humanity opted to invest all of his earnings into the institution for a year in exchange …

Buhari Embarks On state Visit To Spain

Buhari Embarks On State Visit To Spain

June 1, 2022 5:50 am

Amid the ongoing political activities in Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja for Madrid, Spain on a state visit.

The president’s spokesperson, Femi Adesina, in a statement, yesterday, said the visit is on the invitation of the Spanish President, Pedro Sanchez.

Buhari would also meet with the Head of State of the Spanish nation, His Majesty King Felipe VI during the visit.

‘During his engagements with both leaders, the Nigerian president will discuss issues of mutual interest to both countries, which will expectedly result in the signing of Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding on a wide range of topics …

Russia Advances In East Ukraine As EU Brainstorms On Oil Ban

Russia Advances In East Ukraine As EU Brainstorms On Oil Ban

June 1, 2022 5:30 am

Russian forces edged toward the centre of the eastern Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk on Wednesday, while President Volodymyr Zelensky is prepared to appeal to EU leaders at an emergency summit where a ban on Russian oil imports is on the agenda.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Zelensky is expected to press EU officials at the summit ‘to kill Russian exports’ as he seeks to crank up international pressure on Moscow.

Member states are searching for a compromise on a sixth round of sanctions, which has been delayed by resistance from within the bloc, namely from Hungary.

Meanwhile, Russia …

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