July 2022

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The University College Hospital, Ibadan has openly announced that it has withdrawn its controversial memo which had mandated some of the patients who were using the health facility to pay a sum of ₦1,000 per day for electricity bills.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

2023 Zulum Hails Tinubu Over Choice Of Running Mate

2023: Zulum Hails Tinubu Over Choice Of Running Mate

July 11, 2022 3:35 am

The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum has hailed the presidential candidate os his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, for picking Kashim Shettima as his running mate.

Zulum claimed that Tinubu made the wisest choice by picking Shettima as his running mate.

He pledged to campaign vigorously to ensure Tinubu emerged as Nigeria’s next president and the former Governor of the State, Shettima as Vice President.

In a statement he personally signed, Zulum said: ‘Earlier today, I received with the greatest joy, the announcement of my mentor, His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima as the Vice Presidential …

Portugal Faces Intense Forest Fires Amid Heatwave

Portugal Faces Intense Forest Fires Amid Heatwave

July 11, 2022 3:29 am

No fewer than 1,5000 firefighters are currently battling multiple forest fires and several bush fires in central and northern Portugal following a punishing heatwave, prompting the government to implement a ‘state of contingency’.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that since Thursday, there have been numerous fires that have destroyed at least two homes. On Friday and Saturday, it was claimed that approximately 250 flames had begun.

The fires follow a severe heatwave that hit Portugal this week and caused temperatures to surge to over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in the coming days.

Scientists say climate change …

Musliim-Muslim Ticket CAN Sends Strong Message To APC, Tinubu

Musliim-Muslim Ticket: CAN Sends Strong Message To APC, Tinubu

July 11, 2022 3:21 am

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has declared that it was not moved by the announcement of another Muslim, Senator Kashim Shettima as the running mate of the Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

The umbrella Christian organisation asserted that its leaders were determined to stand their ground against every form of intimidation, including the floating of a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket by the political party.

The association’s chairman, Kaduna state chapter, Rev. John Hayab, made this known while speaking to reporters in the Kaduna State capital on Sunday.

Africa Daily News, New …

Pandemonium As Gunmen Kidnap Women Leader In Imo Church

Pandemonium As Gunmen Kidnap Women Leader In Imo Church

July 11, 2022 3:12 am

There was serious panic in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Sunday, after gunmen invaded First Baptist Church which is located on Wetheral Road, and made away with one of the women leaders in the church whose name was given as Biola Abeoye.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the victim is the wife of the General Manager of the Owerri Zoological Garden at Nekede.

One of the officials of the church, who spoke to reporters under the condition of anonymity revealed that the daredevil suspects operated in with a Toyota vehicle.

According to him, the kidnappers actually waited …

Remove VAT On Diesel To Halt Price Hike, MAN Appeals To FG

Remove VAT On Diesel To Halt Price Hike, MAN Appeals To FG

July 11, 2022 3:05 am

As the cost of production in the country continues to skyrocket, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the federal government to remove the value-added tax (VAT) on diesel as an instant stimulus for an immediate price reduction. 

This appeal was made by Segun Ajayi-Kadir who is the director-general of MAN, in a statement yesterday.

The association also urged the federal government to avert the total shutdown of production operations, adding that industries were being converted to warehouses of imported goods and event centres. 

‘MAN is greatly concerned about the implications of the over 200 per cent …

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