July 11, 2022

Nigeria Police Announce Preparations For 2023 Elections

Lagos Police To Detain POS Operators Aiding Corrupt Officers

July 11, 2022 7:57 pm

In a fresh development, the police command in Lagos State have cast their security net after some unscrupulous Point of Sale (POS) operators who ply their trade near stations in a bid to aid extortion and swindling.

SP Benjamin Hundeyin who is the Public Relations Officer,  made the disclosure in a Twitter post.

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The police observed that those in the business specialize in hanging around police stations. Investigations found that customers are innocent Nigerians being extorted by some recalcitrant personnel.

“Their presence around the stations has made the extortion game a …

I'll Murder You If You Insult Bishop Oyedepo - Ibiyeomie

I’ll Murder You If You Insult Bishop Oyedepo – Ibiyeomie

July 11, 2022 6:27 pm

In another of his controversial outbursts, the General Overseer of the Salvation Ministries Church, Pastor David Ibiyeomie has vowed to tear anyone to pieces and murder him if the person should insult or slander Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Worldwide.

He had first dropped the controversial bombshell in February and reiterated it again on Sunday during a sermon.

Bishop Oyedepo who is the founder of Living Faith Worldwide and a flamboyant prosperity preacher is currently building one of the largest single auditoriums in the world that will take 109,000 worshippers at a single service.

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Billionaire Trader, Afam Ukatu Remanded For Tramadol Trafficking

Billionaire Trader, Afam Ukatu Remanded For Tramadol Trafficking

July 11, 2022 6:26 pm

Afam Ukatu who is a well known billionaire industrialist, has been remanded in a Correctional facility for his direct involvement in Tramadol trafficking.

A Federal High Court which had been presided over by Justice Peter Ufu, sitting in Lagos gave the order on Friday. The businessman was detained along with Sunday Ifeanyi Ibekwete, his employee and co-defendant.

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Ukatu, and his partner were detained following their arraignment by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA.

The unfortunate Ukatu is the Managing Director of Mallinson & Partners Ltd, whom the NDLEA alleged …

Lagos Boat Mishap: 15 Bodies Finally Recovered From River

Lagos Boat Mishap: 15 Bodies Finally Recovered From River

July 11, 2022 6:11 pm

The aftermath of the unfortunate boat accident that saw over 16 missing passengers has been updated as a total of 15 bodies have been recovered from the 16-passenger boat that capsized on July 8 in the Ojo area of Lagos State.

Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel who is the General Manager, Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), had announced and confirmed the new figure.

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Four bodies of the victims were recovered on Saturday, while 11 others were recovered on Sunday.

Emmanuel had revealed that Search and Rescue teams of LASWA, the National Inland …

APC Debunks Links To Viral Presidential Campaign Council List

Shettima: APC Debunks Reports Of Resignation Of Legal Adviser

July 11, 2022 10:58 am

Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has finally come out to completely debunk some reports which has been making rounds that its legal adviser has tendered in his resignation in protests over the selection of Kashim Shettima as the running mate of its presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu.

APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, in a statement on Monday had also described the report as as false and misleading.

The reports followed announcement by Abuja based lawyer, Daniel Bwala, that he is quitting the ruling party over the selection of Shetimmma, who like Tinubu, is a Muslim.

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Liz Truss Places Bid To Replace Retired PM Boris Johnson

Liz Truss Places Bid To Replace Retired PM Boris Johnson

July 11, 2022 10:47 am

In the tussle for the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the British Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss, has openly announced her bid to become the Conservative party’s new leader on Sunday which would be making her the tenth contender in the hot race that already has the likes of Rishi Sunak, Sajid Javid and others.

The new Tory leader will be coming as a replacement to the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, who had been forced to step down after dozens of members of the government resigned in protest after a series of scandals.

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Anglican Church Blasts Buhari For Allowing Muslim-Muslim Ticket

July 11, 2022 10:46 am

The Anglican Communion in Calabar, Cross River State, has openly called for the immediate resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari and his government over their non-challance over Tinubu’s choice of a Muslim Vice President under the APC party.

The church while reacting to the Muslim-Muslim ticket had also expressed some deep disappointment at and outrightly rejected the national party, the APC, Muslim-Muslim’s presidential ticket for next year’s election while insisting that the secularity of Nigeria must be respected.

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The church’s position was however expressed by the Bishop of Calabar Diocese, …

UCH Cancels ₦1,000 Daily Electricity Bill For Patients After Backlash

UCH Cancels ₦1,000 Daily Electricity Bill For Patients After Backlash

July 11, 2022 9:52 am

The University College Hospital, Ibadan has openly announced that it has withdrawn its controversial memo which had mandated some of the patients who were using the health facility to pay a sum of ₦1,000 per day for electricity bills.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that an internal memo, had mandated that each of the patient using the facility is to pay ₦1,000 on a daily basis. The management of the tertiary health institution said that it took the decision due to erratic supply of electricity in the facility.

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It claimed …

Morocco 2022 Super Falcons Destroy Burundi, To Face Cameroon

Morocco 2022: Super Falcons Destroy Burundi, To Face Cameroon

July 11, 2022 6:07 am

The Super Falcons of Nigeria yesterday bumped Burundi 4-0 in their final match of Group C a result which now means that the Cup holders must now overcome the challenge of the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon to qualify for next year’s FIFA World Cup finals, following the quarter-final pairings that emerged on Sunday night.

The win lifted the champions to six points and also gave them a five goals advantage, however, South Africa’s 1-0 win over Botswana meant the Banyana Banyana finished on maximum nine points and topped the group, setting up a clash with Tunisia in the last eight.…

2023 Why I Didn't Pick A Christian As Running Mate - Tinubu

2023: Why I Didn’t Pick A Christian As Running Mate – Tinubu

July 11, 2022 3:57 am

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has stressed that the choice of Senator Kashim Shettima as the Vice Presidential Candidate was not based on religion or to please anyone.

He said he made this choice because he believed Shettima could help him bring the best governance to all Nigerians,  regardless of their religious affiliation or considerations of ethnicity or region.

Tinubu in a statement issued Sunday said his choice of Shettima was basically informed by his staunch belief in the country’s diversity.

He said all his life, his decisions regarding the team around and …

Fresh Worry As North Korea Fires Suspected Rocket Launchers

Fresh Worry As North Korea Fires Suspected Rocket Launchers

July 11, 2022 3:52 am

North Korea fired what appeared to be multiple rocket launchers Seoul claimed on Sunday, becoming the latest in a series of provocations by the nuclear-armed nation to heighten tensions in the region.

Washington and Seoul officials have continued to issue warnings that the isolated regime is preparing to carry out what would be its seventh nuclear test — a move that the United States warned would provoke a “swift and forceful” response.

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Last month, South Korean Defence Minister Lee Jong-sup said Seoul would “strengthen” its defence capabilities, as …

2023 'Take Care Of Your Health' Kwankwaso Advices Tinubu

2023: ‘Take Care Of Your Health’ Kwankwaso Advises Tinubu

July 11, 2022 3:48 am

The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso has advised his APC counterpart, Bola Tinubu to take things easy because of his health pointing out that the upcoming campaigns will be rigorous.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that ever since the former governor of Lagos state declared his intention to vie for president, several concerns have been raised about his health with many of his foot soldiers dismissing such concerns.

Intrestingly, that has not prevented him from going around the country to consult with leaders at different levels about his presidential bid.

Speaking during an …

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