July 2022

My Desire Is For 2023 Elections To Be Free And Fair - Buhari

My Desire Is For 2023 Elections To Be Free And Fair – Buhari

July 22, 2022 10:48 am

The Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has on Friday in Abuja reiterated that one of his desires for Nigeria is that the 2023 general elections should mark the commencement of the institutional strength of the country’s electoral body in conducting an acceptable, credible, and violence-free elections.

President Buhari had made this disclosure this while he had been receiving a delegation from Nasarawa State today.

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He had also revealed to the high-powered delegation led by Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, that the Electoral Act, which had been signed by him this year, was …

ASUU Strike: DSS Warns Unions Against Protest – FG To NLC

ASUU Strike: DSS Warns Unions Against Protest – FG To NLC

July 22, 2022 10:39 am

As speculations for the Nationwide protest gets higher, the Federal Government of Nigeria has openly urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to abandon its planned protest which is coming on the heels of the prolonged strike of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other university-based unions.

Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment had also made the appeal at a meeting with the leadership of NLC in his office on Thursday.

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Ngige, in his speech, had informed the NLC leaders about the DSS’ report against …

Gov Bala Mohammed Woos Fresh Chinese Investors For Bauchi

Gov Bala Mohammed Woos Fresh Chinese Investors For Bauchi

July 22, 2022 10:33 am

The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has come out to ask the Chinese Government and the international business community to pave a stand in the investment in some of the moribund industries of the state which would be helping to create job opportunities for citizens.

Some the state-owned factories in Bauchi which the Governmeot had teased them with include the Bauchi Meat Factory, Styr Nigeria Limited, Bauchi Furnitures, and Bauchi Fertiliser Blending Company have operated abysmally for years.

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Speaking in Bauchi at the Government House, on Thursday, the …

Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19, Shows 'Mild Symptoms'

Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19, Shows ‘Mild Symptoms’

July 22, 2022 7:24 am

The president of the United States, Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, Africa Daily News, New York reports.

He is presently experiencing some mild symptoms and would continue working but in isolation, the White House disclosed on Thursday night.

In a Tweet that was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York, Biden stated that he is ‘doing great’ despite testing positive for COVID-19.

‘Folks, I’m doing great. Thanks for your concern. Just called Senator Casey, Congressman Cartwright, and Mayor Cognetti (and my Scranton cousins!) to send my regrets for missing our event today,’ Biden tweeted on his official …

Bandits Plotting To Invade Kano Using Tricycles – Police

Bandits Plotting To Invade Kano Using Tricycles – Police

July 22, 2022 7:16 am

The Commissioner of police in Kano State, Samaila Shiabu Dikko, has revealed that security agencies in the state were in receipt of intelligence reports of a plot by bandits to invade the state using tricycles.

He spoke during an interview with journalists while parading suspects and their exhibits at the Police headquarters of the Command.

‘We have intelligence and we have succeeded in arresting some suspected bandits and we have made a lot of recovery of explosives. Based on that, we had additional intelligence that these bandits are aiming at Kano and they are going to capitalize on using these …

We Need ₦21bn To Complete NASS Renovation – FCT Minister

We Need ₦21bn To Complete NASS Renovation – FCT Minister

July 22, 2022 7:01 am

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Bello has revealed that the administration need a total sum of ₦21.029 billion to complete  the ongoing National Assembly Complex renovation.

Bello made this known during an oversight function embarked upon by the Senate Committee on FCT. The minister disclosed that the National Assembly Phase II project popularly known as ‘the White House’ was built from 1996 to 1999 by ITB Nigeria Ltd adding that no major rehabilitation work has been done since then.

Bello said the contract was awarded December 30, 2021 to be completed in 16 months at the …

Facebook Yanks Off Afghan Media Pages Controlled By Taliban

Facebook Yanks Off Afghan Media Pages Controlled By Taliban

July 22, 2022 6:38 am

Facebook has removed the accounts of at least two state-owned media outlets in Afghanistan, the company confirmed on Friday, saying it was complying with laws in the United States listing the Taliban as a ‘terrorist organisation’.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that since taking over in August of last year, the Taliban have used Facebook and Twitter liberally. They also tightly control the nation’s state-owned media, which includes radio, TV, and newspapers.

The state broadcaster National Radio Television Afghanistan (RTA) and the privately owned Bakhtar news agency both claimed that they had been blocked, despite Facebook parent company …

Dozens Killed As Fresh Violence Breaks Out In Papua New Guinea

Dozens Killed As Fresh Violence Breaks Out In Papua New Guinea

July 22, 2022 6:28 am

No fewer than 18 people have so far been killed in Papua New Guinea’s highlands, a region plagued by violence between local tribes and placed under ’emergency status’ by Prime Minister James Marape on Thursday.

According to the local police commander George Kakas, 13 men and five women were slaughtered on Tuesday close to the mining town of Porgera. It appears that the victims were killed using axes and machetes.

The rough jungles of the Enga region frequently witness violent fights between indigenous tribes, sometimes ending in mass murders, which are brought on by conflicts over territory, resources, or other …

NYSC Only Surviving FG Initiative Still Uniting Nigeria — Emir

NYSC Only Surviving FG Initiative Still Uniting Nigeria — Emir

July 22, 2022 6:14 am

According to the Emir of katsina, Alhaji Dr. Abdulmumimi Usman Kabir has observed that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is presently the only surviving Federal Government Project among so many that were established between 1970 to 1990.

Emir Kabir made the observation on Wednesday, 20th July, 2022 when the State Coordinator NYSC katsina state Hajiya Muhammad Aisha paid a courtesy call on the Emir in his palace.

The Katsina monarch called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to continue to support the NYSC Scheme, noting that it is the only project that brings in national unity and integration.

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CAF Oshoala, Mane Claim African Player Of The Year Awards

CAF: Oshoala, Mane Claim African Player Of The Year Awards

July 22, 2022 6:08 am

Nigeria and Barcelona superstar, Asisat Oshoala was on Thursday named the 2022 African Women’s Player of the Year while Senegal and FC Bayern Munich new recruit, Sadio Mane was also named as the winner of the men’s version of the award at the CAF Awards ceremony in Rabat.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the 27-year-old Oshoala picked the award ahead of Ajara Nchout Njoya (Cameroon and Inter Milan) and Zambia international Grace Chanda (Zambia and BIIK Kazygurt), while Mane, 30, picked up his prize ahead of Egypt and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Senegal and Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.…

Terrorism: FG Kick-Starts Moves To Ban Use Of Okada In Nigeria

Terrorism: FG Kick-Starts Moves To Ban Use Of Okada In Nigeria

July 21, 2022 5:11 pm

In a bid to curb terrorism and insecurity following some of the continued activities of terrorist figures in Nigeria, the Federal Government of Nigeria considering the directive to stamp a ban on the use of commercial motorcycles known as Okada, and other forms of mining activities in the country.

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, had noted that the measure would cut off funding of terrorists and bandits in Nigeria.

Malami had made this assertion while addressing State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, after a meeting of the …

Governor Ortom Mourns Nollywood Veteran Actress, Ada Ameh

Governor Ortom Mourns Nollywood Veteran Actress, Ada Ameh

July 21, 2022 5:10 pm

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom in while reacting to her loss has described the death of veteran actress, Ada Ameh as a monumental pain and loss to the country, the state and especially the African entertainment industry.

“In Ada Ameh, Benue State has lost an Amazon of inestimable value. Through her personal commitment and industry, she promoted the rich culture and tradition of the state at the global stage”, Ortom lamented.

Read Also: How Ada Ameh Slumped, Died In Delta State Hospital

He stated that Ada’s exit has created a huge vacuum in Benue State especially in the entertainment …

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