June 2022

Buhari Wouldn’t Have Become President Without Me – Tinubu

Buhari Wouldn’t Have Become President Without Me – Tinubu

June 3, 2022 4:10 am

Ahead of next week’s primary election, a presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bola Tinubu, has claimed that without his support, President Muhammadu Buhari would have lost the 2015 election.

Speaking to APC members in Ogun State on Thursday, Tinubu stated that, ‘If not me that led the war from the front, Buhari would not have emerged as the president. He contested first, second and third times, but lost. He even said on television that he won’t contest again.

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He continued; ‘But …

COVID-19 Deaths In Africa To Decrease By 94% - WHO Predicts

COVID-19 Deaths In Africa To Decrease By 94% – WHO Predicts

June 3, 2022 4:07 am

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has predicted a 94 percent decrease this year in COVID-19 deaths in Africa compared to 2021.

This figure is down from a ‘catastrophically high’ average of 970 fatalities each day in 2021 to around 60 a day by the end of 2022.

‘The low number of deaths expected this year is a huge achievement for the region and a testament to the efforts of countries and partners,’ the WHO Regional Director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti told journalists at a virtual press conference which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

Despite the new WHO …

2023 I Will Easily Defeat Atiku As APC Candidate - Okorocha

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

June 3, 2022 4:02 am

Former governor of Imo State and presidential candidate on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Rochas Okorocha boasted that if given his party’s ticket, he would easily defeat Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Atiku Abubakar.

According to him, what the APC needs at the moment is a candidate who could garner significant votes in the North in order to win the 2023 presidential election.

According to the lawmaker, he is the only candidate who has received nationwide acceptance.

Okorocha made this assertion while speaking during an appearance on a political program on Arise Television which was monitored by …

How China Is Harassing Our Aircraft Near North Korea - Canada

How China ‘Harassed’ Our Aircraft Near North Korea – Canada

June 3, 2022 3:57 am

Canadian military authorities have accused Chinese warplanes of harassing its pilots during United Nations sanctions patrols along the border with North Korea which was set up to monitor evasions.

Canadian Armed Forces claimed in a statement yesterday that the Chinese planes have at times flown so close they forced Canadian pilots to quickly change course to ‘avoid a potential collision with the intercepting aircraft’.

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‘In these interactions, PLAAF [People’s Liberation Army Air Force] aircraft did not adhere to international air safety norms,” the statement said. “These interactions are unprofessional and/or put the …

2023 We Would Vote Against Govs Owing Pensions - Pensioners

2023: We Would Vote Against Govs Owing Pensions – Pensioners

June 3, 2022 3:53 am

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners has threatened to vote against Governors who are owing pensions during the 2023 general elections insisting that such Governors do not deserve to be voted for.

Speaking to on Thursday, the President of the union, Godwin Abumisi, stated that many State Governors are owing pensioners.

He went on to posit that, this has made life unbearable for its members.

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According to him, some State Governors have also refused to review pensions of retirees, even though the constitution provides that pensions should be reviewed …

Mali Replaces Nigeria At Women's Basketball World Cup

Mali Replaces Nigeria At Women’s Basketball World Cup

June 3, 2022 3:49 am

Mali has been announced as the replacement for Nigeria at the 2022 Women’s Basketball World Cup set to be played in Australia in September and October after the Nigerian team was forced to withdraw from the tournament.

The sport’s world governing body, Fiba, announced the move on Friday morning after the Nigerian government’s decision in May to withdraw from international basketball for two years.

Fiba went on to add that it will announce whether there will be any other decisions related to the Nigeria Basketball Federation’s participation in other Fiba competitions and any potential disciplinary measures in due course.

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2023 You Would Lose If.., Akeredolu Warns APC

2023: You Would Lose If.., Akeredolu Warns APC

June 3, 2022 3:46 am

Ahead of the upcoming presidential primary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) has called on the party to work hard to retain power by rotating the presidency to the South.

Governor Akeredolu who is also the Chairman of the Southwest Governors’ Forum, was on Wednesday evening announced as the Chairman of Security and Compliance for the party’s special convention.

In a short message he posted on his personal Facebook page on Thursday, the Governor reiterated the position of his colleagues in the Southern Nigeria Governors’ Forum, that power should be rotated …

Uproar As EFCC Releases Suspended Accountant-General On Bail

₦80B Fraud: EFCC Releases Suspended Accountant-General On Bail

June 3, 2022 3:41 am

The suspended Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, has regained his freedom after he was released on bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

This development was confirmed to reporters by EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the EFCC had on May 16 arrested Idris over an ₦80 billion fraud.

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He was arrested after failing to honour the commission’s invitations to respond to issues connected to the fraudulent act, the EFCC said.

After his arrest, the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, suspended Idris.…

2023 Atiku Clears Air On ‘Picking’ Ihedioha As Running Mate

2023: Atiku Clears Air On ‘Picking’ Ihedioha As Running Mate

June 3, 2022 3:36 am

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has broken silence as regards reports that he has picked former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha as his running mate.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that a story had emerged on Wednesday that Atiku was set to announce Ihedioha as his choice for Vice President after he emerged flag bearer of the party.

However, reacting, his spokesman, Paul Ibe, told reporters that his principal had not chosen Ihedioha or any other person as his running mate.

According to him, the former Vice President would announce his running …

Buhari Salutes UK’s Queen Elizabeth On Platinum Jubilee

Buhari Salutes UK’s Queen Elizabeth On Platinum Jubilee

June 3, 2022 3:31 am

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari have sent out his congratulations to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the Head of the Commonwealth of Nations is currently commemorating her 70th year amid celebrations in the United Kingdom.

Buhari observed that the Queen is the first British monarch to reach seven decades on the throne.

In his message, the President hailed her milestones including being the youngest ever on the throne, and handling her role with grace.

Read Also: Dino Melaye Decries Plan By Buhari To Impose President

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EFCC Closes ₦6.3bn Fraud Case Against Ex-Plateau Gov Jang

EFCC Closes ₦6.3bn Fraud Case Against Ex-Plateau Gov Jang

June 2, 2022 5:10 am

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that it has closed its case against a former Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang.

Also facing trial is a former cashier in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Yusuf Pam.

Justice C. L. Dabup of Plateau State High Court in Jos is presiding over the case.

Jang and Pam are being prosecuted for alleged criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of state funds to the tune of ₦6.3billion.

Read Also: Fraud: EFCC Faces Off With Rochas Okorocha In Court Today

The EFCC presented fourteen witnesses and tendered …

IG Baba Blasts Police CSP Who Indicted Army In Abduction

IG Baba Blasts Police CSP Who Indicted Army In Abduction

June 2, 2022 5:09 am

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Akali Baba has dissociated the National police security agency from a trending video making rounds on social media.

In a viral footage, a Chief Superintendent attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Abia State Police Command accused Fulanis of kidnapping.

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The officer also declared that the Nigerian Army was working with criminal gangs.

“The Fulanis are kidnapping our people. They go to cattle market to spend the money after collecting ransom. The Army are not helping us”, he fumed.

The CSP made the comments …

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