June 2022

At Least 4 Killed Following Train Crash Near German Resort

At Least 4 Killed Following Train Crash Near German Resort

June 4, 2022 6:00 am

A train derailed near a Bavarian Alpine resort in southern Germany on Friday, killing at least four people and injuring dozens in a region gearing up to host the G7 summit in late June.

Several carriages of the red-coloured local train were lying on their sides on a grassy area next to a highway.

Rescuers stood on the top-facing side of the carriages, using ladders to climb into the waggons to reach trapped passengers.

‘In the serious train accident, as of 3:32 pm (1532 GMT), four people were fatally injured,’ said police in a statement.

‘Around 30 passengers were injured, …

2023 APC Won't Find It Funny if Tinubu Loses Ticket -Shettima

2023: APC Won’t Find It Funny if Tinubu Loses Ticket -Shettima

June 4, 2022 5:41 am

A former governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima, has warned that it would be ‘catastrophic’ for the All Progressives Congress (APC) if the former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu isn’t elected as the party’s presidential candidate next week.

Shettima stated this on Friday while featuring on a programme on TVC which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

The former governor said whether APC members admit it or not, Tinubu has paid his dues as a party member.

Read Also: Buhari Wouldn’t Have Become President Without Me – Tinubu

His words: ‘We are in a democratic situation but …

Loving Two Women At The Same Time Is Possible — Yul Edochie

Loving Two Women At The Same Time Is Possible — Yul Edochie

June 4, 2022 5:00 am

Popular Nollywood actor and Nigerian politician, Yul Edochie has asserted that it is possible for a man to love two different women at the same time.

Yul made this assertion in a video he shared on his official facebook page on Friday. He went on to state his reasons for marrying a second wife despite his first marriage of 17 years with May Yul-Edochie.

According to Yul, it was impossible to end his relationship with second wife because she had made an impact on his life.

He said, ‘I have heard from people that a man can’t love two …

Abeokuta Speech I Did Not Disrespect Buhari, Tinubu Insists

Abeokuta Speech: I Did Not Disrespect Buhari, Tinubu Insists

June 4, 2022 4:57 am

A presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has stated that he holds President Muhammadu Buhari in high regard despite his recent comments about the President.

Reactions had trailed Mr Tinubu’s comments in Abeokuta on Thursday where he said he deserves to lead the nation after helping President Buhari win the 2015 election.

In a statement on Friday, Tinubu said his comments were not meant to disrespect the President and had been taken out of context.

He said reactions suggesting he had been disrespectful were sensational and incorrect.

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Champions League UEFA Apologises To Real Madrid, Liverpool

Champions League: UEFA Apologises To Real Madrid, Liverpool

June 4, 2022 4:55 am

European football governing body, UEFA, has issued apologies to Liverpool and Real Madrid fans following ugly scenes that were witnessed in the Champions League final.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the fans were caught up in distressing scenes at the Champions League final at Stade de France, Paris.

The French police were accused of using teargas and pepper spray on Liverpool fans who wanted to gain entrance into the stadium.

The match, which Real won 1-0, was delayed by 36 minutes as a result of the chaos.

Read Also: Real Madrid Beat Liverpool To Win 2021/2022 Champions

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2023 Why We Disqualified 10 Presidential Aspirants – APC

2023: Why We Disqualified 10 Presidential Aspirants – APC

June 4, 2022 4:51 am

John Oyegun, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) screening panel, has provided reasons why some presidential aspirants were disqualified on Friday ahead of the primaries of the party.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that no fewer than 10 individuals who were looking to contest in the ruling party’s primary have been cut off.

While presenting a report to APC national chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, Oyegun said: ‘The point I want to make is the quality of the people that want to govern this country.

Read Also: 2023: I Will Easily Defeat Atiku As APC Candidate – Okorocha

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2022 Hajj: NAHCON Pleads With Candidates Who Missed Slots

Flights For 2022 Hajj Begins June – NAHCON

June 3, 2022 10:37 pm

Reports reaching Africa Daily News, New York have shown that the airlifting of Nigerian pilgrims to this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia will commence on June 9 from Maiduguri, Borno State. The spokesperson of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Fatima Sanda Usara said in statement Friday.

She said the commission’s advance team will depart for Saudi Arabia on June 6.

The statement further stated that NAHCOM has also signed Hajj airlift agreement with three airlines.

The airlines are Max Air, Azman Air and FlyNas. The agreement was signed Friday with the airlines by the commission’s Chairman, Alhaji Zikrullah …

Gov. Fayemi Reiterates Resolve To Pursue Presidential Race

Gov. Fayemi Reiterates Resolve To Pursue Presidential Race

June 3, 2022 6:23 pm

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State who is one of the presidential aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reiterated his resolve of not stepping down from the race.

Fayemi made this known via a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by the Director-General of Fayemi Presidential Campaign Organisation, Mr. Femi Ige.

The statement debunked a report that the Ekiti governor might be asked to step down for another aspirant.

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The statement disclosed that an online medium reported that Fayemi and four other governors …

INEC Raises Concern Over Security Ahead Of 2023 Elections

INEC Indefinitely Stops CVR Operations In Anambra

June 3, 2022 2:15 pm

Fresh reports hitting the desk of Africa Daily News, New York have revealed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday has reported that it has shut operations in four troubled local government areas of Anambra State, where cases of insecurity have become rife.

Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of INEC in Anambra State, Dr. Nkwachukwu Orji stated this during a press conference at the commission’s headquarters in Awka Anambra’ State capital.

The commission said the ongoing continuous voters registration (CVR) exercise across the country can no longer be held in the affected areas because of cases of gunmen attack.…

Okada Ban: Lagos Crushes 2,228 Seized Okadas

Okada Ban: Lagos Crushes 2,228 Seized Okadas

June 3, 2022 1:13 pm

As the Lagos State Government toughens its stance on the Okada ban, the Government on Friday crushed 2,228 motorcycles, popularly called Okada which were seized in areas where their operations have been proscribed

The State Government had begun enforcement of the total ban on the activities of okada in six Local Government Areas and nine Local Council Development Areas within those LGs on Wednesday this week.

Addressing newsmen at the Task Force ground in Alausa, Ikeja, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, in company of his Transportation counterpart, Mr. Frederick Oladeinde and the Chairman of the Lagos State Task …

K.C God's Favour: Making Your Kitchen Top Class

K.C God’s Favour: Making Your Kitchen Top Class

June 3, 2022 8:22 am

Many Nigerians have had very ugly experiences with kitchen utensils that leave many of them living in fear whenever they have a need to acquire equipment or appliances for their kitchens. Many sad stories have been told about how many people bought sub-standard products at exorbitant prices and later had themselves to blame, well, the good thing is that K.C God’s Favour ventures has come to the rescue. 

The setup of today’s kitchens is often revered for its style, be modern or cozy. However, appliances are the heartbeat of every kitchen. So, do you want to have kitchen appliances that …

Insecurity Why Herdsmen Took To Arm Struggle – Miyetti Allah

Insecurity: Why Herdsmen Took To Arms Struggle – Miyetti Allah

June 3, 2022 4:14 am

The National President of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Alhaji Bello Bodejo, has claimed that years of deprivation, injustice, and neglect forced some aggrieved Fulani pastoralists in the country into arm struggle with the government and local communities.

He further alleged that Fulani pastoralists have not been given fair treatments over the years in Nigeria, and in spite of several complaints and calls for change, no respite came their way, thus forcing the aggrieved ones to retire to the bush from where they periodically express their anger through attacks.

He made this assertion at the maiden interactive policy dialogue …

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