June 10, 2022

Soaring Petrol Prices Fuels British PM’s Woes

Soaring Petrol Prices Fuels Boris Johnson’s Woes

June 10, 2022 4:36 am

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday moved to reset his embattled leadership with a policy blitz aimed at tackling Britain’s cost-of-living crisis, including contentious new measures to boost home ownership.

After narrowly escaping removal via a no-confidence vote among his own Conservative MPs on Monday, Johnson is now under pressure to turn the page on a series of scandals including lockdown-breaching parties in Downing Street.

In a speech later, he was to pledge ‘more affordable energy, childcare, transport, and housing’. according to excerpts released by Downing Street which were obtained by Africa Daily News, New York on Friday.

‘And, while …

2023 Amaechi Congratulates Tinubu, Pledges Full Support

2023: Amaechi Congratulates Tinubu, Pledges Full Support

June 10, 2022 4:32 am

Nigeria’s immediate former Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, has congratulated Bola Tinubu on his emergence as the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) while promising to give him all the support he needs to become President.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Ameachi was among those Tinubu defeated by a landslide to emerge as candidate of the party on Wednesday.

He polled a total of 1,271 votes – more than four times the votes scored by his closet rival, Amaechi who had 316 votes.

Following his victory, congratulatory messages have continued to pour in for the …

Nigerian Super Eagles Labour To 2-1 Victory Over Sierra Leone

Nigerian Super Eagles Labour To 2-1 Victory Over Sierra Leone

June 10, 2022 4:27 am

Nigeria’s Super Eagles returned to winning ways last night as the three-time African champions laboured to earn a 2-1 victory over Leone Stars of Sierra Leone in an AFCON 2023 Group A qualifier at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja.

The performance of the Eagles who are now being managed by Portuguese Head Coach, Jose Peseiro, was far from satisfactory.

The team appeared rusty and lacked the familiar flair of the senior Nigerian team.

The three points from the game appears as the only consolation to Nigerian fans who were locked out of the game as punishment for the crowd …

Thailand Intensifies Efforts Towards Legalising Cannabis

Thailand Intensifies Efforts Towards Legalising Cannabis

June 10, 2022 4:23 am

Thailand on Thursday officially relaxed its cannabis laws a move which would see users gain permission henceforth to possess and grow the plant — albeit under complicated new guidelines.

The change is coming on the heel of Thailand’s landmark 2018 legalisation of medicinal cannabis — the first such move by a country in Southeast Asia, where anti-drugs laws are notoriously harsh.

The kingdom’s public health ministry announced in February that marijuana would be removed from its banned narcotics list, and the rules came into effect on Thursday.

Activists welcomed the development and Bangkok cannabis shop Highland Cafe was doing a …

Zelensky Calls For Russia's Expulsion From UN Agency

Zelenskyy Calls For Russia’s Expulsion From UN Food Agency

June 10, 2022 4:20 am

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on world leaders to expel Russia from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, blaming Moscow for spurring the global grain crisis by invading his country.

‘There can’t be any discussion on prolonging Russia’s membership in the FAO,’ Zelenskyy told delegates at a Paris meeting of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) by video link on Thursday.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the FAO which is active in 130 countries worldwide, has the mission to ‘achieve food security for all’.

‘What is there for Russia to do (in the …

Democracy Day FG Declares Monday Public Holiday

Democracy Day: FG Declares Monday Public Holiday

June 10, 2022 3:58 am

The Nigerian federal government has announced Monday June 13 as a public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day.

Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who made this announcement on Thursday night also congratulated Nigerians on the occasion which commemorates the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the poll, won by the late business mogul M.K.O. Abiola, was canceled by the Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida regime.

Aregbesola urged citizens to support the President Muhammadu Buhari administration in its efforts at ensuring a united and prosperous nation.

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Southwestern US Raises Alert Over Dangerous Heatwave

Southwestern US Raises Alert Over Dangerous Heatwave

June 10, 2022 3:55 am

A large envelope of the southwestern United States was placed on red alert on Friday morning for a potentially deadly heatwave that could push temperatures as high as 47 degrees Celsius (117 Fahrenheit) over the coming days.

Millions of people in California, Nevada, and Arizona have now been warned to expect dangerous conditions for at least some of the weekend, with the National Weather Service advising residents to stay out of the sun.

While the region was usually heated up at this time of year, forecasters warned it would be considerably hotter than the average.

Africa Daily News, New York …

EFCC Apprehends 140 Suspected Yahoo Boys In Lagos

EFCC Apprehends 140 Suspected Yahoo Boys In Lagos

June 10, 2022 3:52 am

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have confirmed the arrest of no fewer than 140 suspected internet fraudsters otherwise known as ‘Yahoo boys’.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the suspects were apprehended in separate sting operations at popular hotels, Lakers Lounge Hotel and Bar and De Butlers, in Ikorodu, Lagos State, following credible intelligence on their involvement in internet-related fraud.

The commission in a statement issued by its Spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, said four of the suspects were released as no incriminating item was found on them.

The suspects, with ages between 16 and 40 years …

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Fumes Over Attack On Igbos In Lagos Over PVC

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Fumes Over Attack On Igbos In Lagos Over PVC

June 10, 2022 3:49 am

Apex socio-cultural organisation of all Igbo people worldwide, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has declared that it will not condone mindless and unprovoked attacks on her people in Lagos State for trying to register and secure their Permanent Voters Card (PVC).

The group consequently condemned the reported attack on the people of South-East residents in the state which occurred on Thursday.

In a reaction through a statement by its President-General, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike and made available to Africa Daily News, New York in Abuja, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide said Ndigbo should not be pushed beyond the walls.

He said: ‘Several …

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