June 2022

CAN Condemns ‘Outrageous’ Owo Attack, Calls For Action

CAN Condemns ‘Outrageous’ Owo Attack, Calls For Action

June 6, 2022 5:13 am

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned yesterday’s attack on St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, describing it as ‘outrageous’ just as it called for an overhaul of the country’s security architecture.

CAN’s comment was contained in a statement issued by Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, Media Assistant to the CAN President, His Eminence, Rev Dr Samson Ayokunle.

“The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the unprovoked attacks and killing of several innocent worshippers at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, Owo, and called on the security agencies to apprehend the perpetrators of the …

Russian General Kutuzov Killed In Ukraine As War Rages On

Russian General Kutuzov Killed In Ukraine As War Rages On

June 6, 2022 4:44 am

Russian Major General, Roman Kutuzov was on Sunday killed in eastern Ukraine, a Russian state media journalist confirmed on Monday morning. 

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Kutuzov’s death joins a long list of a string of high-ranking military casualties sustained by Moscow.

An estimated 11 Russian generals have died in the war.

The report, published on the Telegram messaging app by state television reporter Alexander Sladkov, did not say precisely when and where Kutuzov was killed.

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There was no immediate comment from the Russian defence ministry.…

'Please Protect Our Citizens', Lesotho Appeals To South Africa

‘Please Protect Our Citizens’, Lesotho Appeals To South Africa

June 6, 2022 4:37 am

The government of Lesotho has disclosed that more needs to be done to protect its citizens working in South Africa after hundreds of them were displaced during clashes with the local population.

A spokesman, Likopo Mahase, revealed that Lesotho, which is surrounded by South Africa, is serious about finding long-lasting solutions for the employment of seasonal farm workers.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that last week, more than 400 Lesotho nationals were displaced during fighting with residents in the town of Hankey in the Eastern Cape.

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A hundred …

Ondo Church Attack Police Deploy Anti-Bomb Squad

Ondo Church Attack: Police Deploy Anti-Bomb Squad

June 6, 2022 4:33 am

The Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Mr Oyeyemi Oyediran, has confirmed the deployment of officers of the Explosive Ordinance Device Unit (anti-bomb squad) to the scene of the attack in Owo Local Government Area of the state.

This is contained in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Funmilayo Odunlami, on Sunday in Akure.

‘The command is aware of the attack at Owo, we will give you the full details of the incident later.

‘We want to implore the people of the state to be calm as all security apparatus are currently active to ensure peace in the area,’…

Buhari Condemns Brutal Murder of Worshippers in Ondo Church

Buhari Condemns Brutal Murder of Worshippers in Ondo Church

June 6, 2022 4:31 am

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has described as heinous the killing of worshippers yesterday at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, Owo Kingdom, in Ondo State.

In a press statement issued by his Media Adviser, Femi Adesina, the President, apart from condemning the incident stated that only fiends from the nether region could have conceived and carried out such dastardly act.

According to him, eternal sorrow awaits the perpetrators of the bad act both on earth here, and ultimately in the hereafter.

Read Also: CAN Fumes Over Owo Church Massacre, Mourns Victims

President Buhari also mourned the …

Death Toll In Bangladesh Port Depot Fire Rises To 49

Death Toll In Bangladesh Port Depot Fire Rises To 49

June 6, 2022 4:23 am

No fewer than 49 people have been confirmed dead so far and hundreds injured after a fire sparked a huge chemical explosion at a shipping container depot in Bangladesh, officials confirmed on Monday. 

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the toll is expected to rise further, with some of the more than 300 people injured in serious condition, officials said, while volunteers reported that there were more bodies inside the smouldering, wreckage-strewn facility.

It was earlier reported that the fire started late on Saturday at the depot in Sitakunda, which stores around 4,000 containers, many of them filled with …

APC Presidential Primary FRSC Sends Out 1,500 Officers

APC Presidential Primary: FRSC Sends Out 1,500 Officers

June 6, 2022 4:14 am
Ahead of the presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) which is expected to commence later today, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has announced the deployment of about 1,500 of its personnel across the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, to prevent gridlock.
The Public Education Officer of the agency, Bisi Kazeem, in a statement which was made available to Africa Daily News, New York, revealed that the officials would work with other security agencies to enforce restriction of vehicular movement.
Kazeem further advised them to play active role during the exercise and exhibit highest sense of professionalism, ingenuity, and
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Ondo Attack A Declaration Of War - Yoruba Group

Ondo Attack A Declaration Of War – Yoruba Group

June 6, 2022 4:05 am

A Yoruba group identified as Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide (IOOW), has revealed that Sunday’s attack in Owo, Ondo State is a declaration of war against the Yoruba people that should not go unnoticed. 

The leader of the apex body for Yoruba self-determination and self-preservation movement, Prof Banji Akintoye in a statement by the Communications Secretary, Mr. Maxwell Adeleye, enjoined Governor Aketedolu, who is the Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, to declare an emergency on the activities of Fulani herdsmen in the state with immediate effect.

Read Also: Olubadan’s Death, Another Tragedy In Yoruba Land – Akeredolu

‘Today, we have …

CAN Condemns ‘Outrageous’ Owo Attack, Calls For Action

CAN Fumes Over Owo Church Massacre, Mourns Victims

June 5, 2022 8:26 pm

As condolences and sorrowful messages pour in over the gruesome attack on a Catholic Church in Owo, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the killing of worshipers at St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State.

Recall that gunmen had stormed the church on Sunday and killed over 50 worshipers, while several others sustained gunshot injuries.

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Reacting, CAN, in a statement issued by Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, media assistant to the CAN President, His Eminence, Rev Dr Samson Ayokunle, described the development as “outrageous”.

“The leadership of the Christian

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Killing Babies Is Height Of Lunacy - Ondo Catholic Bishop

Killing Babies Is Height Of Lunacy – Ondo Catholic Bishop

June 5, 2022 8:19 pm

Most Reverend Jude Arogundade who is the overall Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ondo, has described as “madness” the attack on worshippers by gunmen suspected to be bandits.

According to the Bishop, who visited the scene of the incident, the attack is an indication that the country is at war.

Gunmen suspected to be bandits had on Sunday morning invaded Saint Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Owo Local Government where scores of worshippers were killed.

Read Also: Tension As Amotekun Arrests 400 Cows In Ondo

Arogundade maintained that all over the world there is nowhere people will slaughter babies, …

Inferno Destroys ₦20m Property, Kills 15 Persons In Kano

Port Depot Fire In Bangladesh Leaves 49 Killed, 300 Injured

June 5, 2022 2:37 pm

A recent bizzare incident has seen 49 people dead and hundreds injured after a fire sparked a huge chemical explosion at a shipping container depot in Bangladesh on Sunday.

The toll was expected to rise, with some of the more than 300 people injured in serious condition, officials have reported while volunteers reported that there were more bodies inside the smoldering, wreckage-strewn facility.

The fire started late on Saturday at the depot in Sitakunda, which stores around 4,000 containers, many of them filled with garments destined for Western retailers. The facility is about 40 kilometres (25 miles) from the major …

Police Officer Demoted For Praising Cult Activities

June 5, 2022 2:36 pm

In response to the viral video which has been making rounds on the social media, the Nigeria Police Force has announced that its personnel, Isaac Mathew, who was seen in the video pledging allegiance to a cult group has been demoted.

The police spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, made this known in a statement on Sunday.

The police officer was caught in the viral video, singing, dancing and brandishing a rifle in praise of an undisclosed cult group Cult.

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Mr Isaac, a police corporal, was attached to the Ebonyi State …

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