June 2022

Panic As Bandits Kill Over 30 Vigilante Men In Zamfara

Turmoil Among Taraba Politicians As Bandits Threaten Attacks

June 9, 2022 10:43 am

The outer echelon of Taraba State politicians have been thrown into a serious state of turmoil after some group of bandits reportedly warned them against election campaigns.

Although there is a ban on campaigns in the state, the bandits’ warning is said to have heightened tension among the politicians.

The bandits are alleged to have taken over forests surrounding the state.

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Confirming the threat, the Chairman of Gassol Local Government Area, Musa Abdullahi Chul, said some parts of the local government had been tagged as ‘no go areas’ as the …

UEFA Finals: French Police Chief Tenders Apology To Fans

UEFA Finals: French Police Chief Tenders Apology To Fans

June 9, 2022 10:42 am

Didier Lallement who is the Paris police chief has apologised to Liverpool FC fans for using teargas canisters on them at the 2021/2022 UEFA Champions League final match on May 28.

Lallement also apologised for his wrong estimation of the number of fake tickets which were in circulation before and during the match.

The European showpiece in Paris was twice delayed due to what European football governing body UEFA initially described as “security reasons” outside the Stade de France due to crowd congestion.

Real Madrid went on to lift the trophy by defeating Liverpool FC1-0 after the match started 36 …

NIMC Debunks Controversial Reports Of NIN Database Loss

NIMC Debunks Controversial Reports Of NIN Database Loss

June 9, 2022 10:41 am

The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, in a freshly vetted report which is a response to the News that has been making rounds about the loss of some NIN details in their database has openly refuted reports that the National Identity Number, NIN, records of Nigerians are missing from its database.

NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, said reports that the commission lost 7.9 million NIN of Nigerians were false and misleading.

A news platform had reported that NIMC may have lost 7.9m NIN records of Nigerians.

Read Also: NIN Registration: NIMC Workers Threaten Total Shutdown

Reacting, Adegoke, in …

2023 Why APC Must Unite Behind Tinubu – Buhari

2023: Why APC Must Unite Behind Tinubu – Buhari

June 9, 2022 5:59 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to unite behind its presidential flagbearer in the 2023 elections, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The President made the call in a congratulatory statement signed by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York.

‘Having emerged victorious he has our full and unwavering support,’ he said.

‘Now our party must unite behind our candidate to achieve victory at the 2023 elections so that our government will continue to secure our communities, grow our economy and continue the fight against corruption.

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U.S. Okays $120M Sale To Maintain Taiwanese Warships

U.S. Okays $120M Sale To Maintain Taiwanese Warships

June 9, 2022 5:56 am

The United States has given an approval which could be worth over $120 million sale of parts to help Taiwan maintain its warships, which the island’s defence ministry disclosed would help ensure combat readiness in the face of China’s ‘frequent activities’ near the island.

The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement on Thursday that it had delivered the required certification notifying Congress following State Department approval for the sale, which was requested by Taiwan’s de facto embassy in Washington.

It said the sale covered unclassified spare and repair parts for ships and ship systems, logistical technical assistance, …

2023 Tambuwal Shares Details Of PDP Govs Meeting With Atiku

2023 Tambuwal Shares Details Of PDP Govs Meeting With Atiku

June 9, 2022 5:48 am

Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum and Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal has revealed details of Atiku Abubakar’s meeting with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governors.

Tambuwal said Atiku on Wednesday met with governors to strategise on securing victory for PDP in the 2023 general elections.
He told newsmen that the meeting was more of a consultative meeting.

The politician along with the candidate came to thank the governors for their roles at the convention.

Tambuwal said, ‘We talked about cooperation and collaboration in prosecuting a very successful electioneering campaign that will result in victories for the PDP at …

2023 Tinubu Is No Match For Atiku - PDP

2023: Tinubu Is No Match For Atiku – PDP Boasts

June 9, 2022 5:45 am

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has claimed that the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Ahmed Tinubu has no chance of defeating its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the 2023 general elections. 

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that Tinubu had clinched the presidential ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in a primary election which was held at Eagles Sqaure in Abuja on Tuesday night.

In a statement signed by the spokesperson of the opposition party, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP said Tinubu had clinched the ticket ‘at a very great price.’

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Algeria Halts Cooperation With Spain Over Western Sahara

Algeria Halts Cooperation With Spain Over Western Sahara

June 9, 2022 5:40 am

Algeria has suspended a two-decades-old friendship treaty with Spain with immediate effect after Madrid reversed decades of neutrality in the Western Sahara dispute.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the move has now become the latest blow to increasingly fragile relations between Algiers and Madrid, which depends on Algeria for its natural gas supply.

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‘Algeria has decided to immediately suspend the treaty of friendship, good neighbourliness and cooperation’ signed with Madrid in 2002, the president’s office said in a statement on Wednesday.

Spain’s government said it regretted Algeria’s decision and reaffirmed its commitment to the friendship …

North Korea Has Ignored Multiple Overtures For Talks

North Korea Has Ignored Multiple Overtures For Talks – US

June 9, 2022 5:35 am

North Korea, believed poised to test a new nuclear weapon, has ignored multiple US overtures for serious talks as well as offers to help in its Covid-19 outbreak, a US diplomat has revealed. 

Speaking after Pyongyang test-launched eight ballistic missiles in a single day Sunday, Sung Kim, the US Special Representative to North Korea, said the country has not responded to months of public and private communications seeking to engage over tensions.

President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken have repeatedly said publicly that Washington seeks diplomatic talks with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea “without preconditions,” …

2023 Real Reason I Contested Against Tinubu - Lawan

2023: Real Reason I Contested Against Tinubu – Lawan

June 9, 2022 5:30 am

The President of the Nigerian Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has opened up on the real reasons why he contested against the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, in the presidential primary of the party which was concluded.

Lawan revealed that he contested with the belief that he had the popularity and experience to lead the country and not because he had issues with anybody.

In a letter on Wednesday, Lawan expressed optimism that APC would emerge victorious in the the 2023 presidential poll with Tinubu as its candidate.

Lawan who was also an aspirant in the …

Marwa Makes Case For Drug Tests For NYSC Members

Marwa Makes Case For Drug Tests For NYSC Members

June 9, 2022 5:14 am

In a bid to intensify efforts in the ongoing war against drug abuse in the country, the Chairman/Chief Executive of theNational Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd), has called for a mandatory drug test for youth corps members as they report for national service at the various orientation camps across the country.

Marwa made the call when he hosted the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Mohammed Fadah, who led his management team on a courtesy visit to the NDLEA headquarters, in Abuja, on Thursday.

In a statement …

APC Primaries Our Wish Was To Make Sure Tinubu Wins - Fayemi

APC Primaries: Our Wish Was To Make Sure Tinubu Wins – Fayemi

June 9, 2022 5:09 am

Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has claimed that the emergence of Sen. Bola Tinubu as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a collective wish of party members.

Fayemi made the assertion in a statement signed by Mr Yinka Oyebode, his Chief Press Secretary which was made available to Africa Daily News, New York.

The governor said Tinubu had proven his dedication and competence to lead Nigeria at a very important time in the country’s history.

Recall that Fayemi was one of the seven persons who stepped down for Tinubu at the just-concluded APC Special Convention in …

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