June 16, 2022

Gov Akeredolu Orders Installation Of CCTV In Worship Places

Akeredolu Charges Monarchs To Rid Ondo Forests Of Criminals

June 16, 2022 6:17 pm

Oluwarotimi Akeredolu who is the Ondo governor has charged some of the traditional rulers in the state to employ the use of hunters and vigilantees to rid the forests around them of criminals and other miscreants as part of efforts to curb crimes and criminality in the state.

Governor Akeredolu made this decree known when he received the members of Ondo State Council of Obas who was led by their chairman and Deji of Akure kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi who actually came for a condolence visit over the Owo terror attack in Akure, the state capital on Wednesday.

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Supreme Court Suffers From Poor Funding - Onnoghen

Supreme Court Suffers From Poor Funding – Onnoghen

June 16, 2022 6:15 pm

Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen who was the former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), has made an open warning that unless the Supreme Court of Nigeria would be well funded, the apex Court may soon end up with the standing of a glorified High Court.

Justice Onnoghen openly lamented that most of the Justices of the apex court have been suffering in silence since 2008 when their salaries and emoluments were last reviewed by the Nigerian Government. Onnoghen, who spoke in Abuja, at a function on Thursday revealed that some Justices of the apex court still live in rented accommodations …

Tanker Driver Who Averted Disaster Honoured By Gov Okowa

Tanker Driver Who Averted Disaster Honoured By Gov Okowa

June 16, 2022 6:07 pm

Congratulations are in order for Mr. Ejiro Otarigho, a tanker driver who gained overnight popularity for his exhibition of a rare display of heroism for which the Delta State Government has honoured and given him encomiums.

Otarigho went viral after he was reported to have driven a burning tanker away to a safe location, where it later exploded into an inferno with less damage to lives and properties.

The Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa who was duly represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Patrick Ukah, had made a presentation of a cheque to Mr. Otarigho in …

China Pledges Support For Russia In War Against Ukraine

China Pledges Support For Russia In War Against Ukraine

June 16, 2022 6:07 pm

As the conflict between Ukraine and Russia trudges on, China has again reiterated its full support for the Russian side while citing its participation in “sovereignty and security” matters.

Xi Jinping who is the Chinese President had made the open promise in a call with Russian leader, Vladimir Putin on Wednesday which was reported  by CNN.

This recent action would be in tandem to upholding China’s backing for the  Russia’s partnership despite the global backlash against Putin over the ongoing conflict with Ukraine which has been raging for months.

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Nigerian Army Receives 204 Repentant Boko Haram Terrorists

Nigerian Army Receives 204 Repentant Boko Haram Terrorists

June 16, 2022 1:05 pm

Africa Daily News, New York reports that no fewer than 204 Boko Haram terrorists and their family members have announced their unconditional surrender to the Nigerian Army which was orchestrated through a fresh Operation nicknamed Hadin Kai.

The handover ceremony was in Bama Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State.

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According to the Nigerian Army on Wednesday, “profiling of the surrendered Boko Haram terrorists is ongoing.”

The statement reads: “The ongoing offensive onslaught against terrorism in the North East region recorded another feat today, 15 June 2022 as 204

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Omokri Throws Support Behind Muslim-Muslim Presidential Ticket

Reno Omokri Slams $500 Bounty On Peter Obi’s Supporter

June 16, 2022 1:01 pm

Controversial social critic and former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri has announced a $500 bounty reward for anyone who would be able to reveal the true identity of @realex_2x who has been identified as an online supporter of Peter Obi.

The former presidential aide announced the bounty after @realex_2x made an open threat to his daughter in his social media page.

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Reno Omokri had shared a video where Fr. Mbaka said Peter Obi can not be president and reacting to the post by Omokri, the culprit with an Instagram …

Stella Oduah Reiterates That Labour Party Not A Threat To PDP

Stella Oduah Reiterates That Labour Party Not A Threat To PDP

June 16, 2022 12:56 pm

One of the foremost female members of the PDP, Senator Stella Oduah (PDP-Anambra) has reiterated her earlier claims that the incursion of the Labour Party into Anambra through former governor Peter Obi as its Presidential Candidate does not in any way pose a threat to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and their political standings in the Country.

Senator Stella Oduah made this statement at a news conference which was hosted during the presentation of certificates of return to the 30 PDP candidates who won the party primaries for both the House of Assembly and National Assembly in the previously conducted …

2023 Election Wike Breaks Silence On Dumping PDP

PDP Fields Gov Wike As Foremost Candidate For Atiku’s VP Slot

June 16, 2022 12:55 pm

Fresh reports hitting the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has it that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised Nigerians to ignore the rumoured news that it has ruled out Governor Nyesom Wike from the list of candidates for the Vice-Presidential position.

Mr. Debo Ologunagba who is the National Publicity Secretary for PDP made this statement on Wednesday night. According to Debo, the report about Wike’s expulsion was mischievous and misleading.

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He had  noted that the party places a lot of value on Wike and the governor …

Worsening Insecurity In Nigeria A Cause For Concern - IMF

Worsening Insecurity In Nigeria A Cause For Concern – IMF

June 16, 2022 4:52 am

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed serious concerns over the worsening level of security conditions in Nigeria, maintaining that it was contributing to the subdued Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures in the country.

The global financial body also listed other negative risks in the near-term to include the elections, low vaccination against Covid-19 and higher global interest rates.

The Washington-based institution made these claims in an end-of-mission statement on Wednesday at the end of its staff visit with Nigeria.

It disclsoed that an IMF team led by the Country Director, Ms. Jesmin Rahman, held meetings with Nigerian authorities from …

2023 Election Wike Breaks Silence On Dumping PDP

2023 Election: Wike Breaks Silence On Reportedly Dumping PDP

June 16, 2022 4:48 am

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has debunked rumours that he is on his way out of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of next year’s general elections.

In a statement signed by his media aide, Kelvin Ebiri, Wike put out his reaction to a viral video that claimed the governor was threatening to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a statement released on Wednesday night which was made available to Africa Daily News, New York, Ebiri insisted the video was intended to mislead members of the …

2023 Peter Obi Too Stingy, Can Never Be President – Mbaka

2023: Peter Obi Too Stingy, Can Never Be President – Mbaka

June 16, 2022 4:43 am

Controversial Enugu Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has declared that the Presidential candidate of Labour Party in next year’s elections, Mr. Peter Obi can never become Nigeria’s President because he is too stingy.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the fiery preacher made the declaration at a mass which was held at his Adoration Ministry, Enugu State.

Without mincing words, Mbaka declared unless God stops existing, Obi would never smell the seat of the President.

He pointed out that it was better to have an old man as President than a ‘stingy young man’.

He said, ‘A …

Our Lawyers Studying UK’s Oil Fraud Judgment - Nigerian Govt

Our Lawyers Studying UK’s Oil Fraud Judgment – Nigerian Govt

June 16, 2022 4:38 am

The Federal Government has disclosed that its lawyers were still studying the recent judgment of a United Kingdom Commercial Court that dismissed fraud claims in the Oil Processing Licence 245 transaction between Nigeria and JP Morgan Chase Bank.

Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, made this disclosure while answering questions from State House correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He pointed out that government’s lawyers will study the judgment after which they would decide whether to appeal or not.

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