August 2022

United Nations Ship Arrives In Africa With Ukranian Wheat

United Nations Ship Arrives In Africa With Ukranian Wheat

August 31, 2022 8:30 pm

As the newly brokered deal takes effect, one of the United Nations-chartered ship which has been loaded with up to 23,000 tonnes of some of the Ukrainian wheat which has been destined for millions of hungry people in Ethiopia has finally docked in neighbouring Djibouti on Tuesday.

The bulk carrier ship which has been identified as the MV Brave Commander had also arrived in the Horn of Africa port city two weeks after leaving a Black Sea port in Ukraine, the UN’s World Food Programme said.

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“The food on …

Strke FG’s Recent Offer, Miserable - ASUU

‘We Don’t Need Your Support’ – ASUU President Blasts NANS

August 31, 2022 6:57 pm

The President of the Academic Union of Universities (ASUU), Professor Emmanuel Osodeke has made some open revealations that some of the unions had not asked for some of the students’ help before it embarked on a strike.

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), president, Sunday Asefon, had also revealed that some of the students would no longer support the union’s call for intervention where he had also accused the ASUU body of being self-serving ad selfish.

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Reacting to the comment by the students’ leadership while speaking in …

ASUU Strike Boycott: UNIBEN Reacts To Alleged Resumption

August 31, 2022 6:44 pm

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has come out to openly deny all the speculations that had posited that it has backed out of the strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU strike.

The tertiary Institution in a statement on Wednesday by its ASUU branch Chairman, Dr. Ray Chikogu, reiterated that the chapter was irrevocably committed to executing the strike to a logical conclusion.

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The statement read: “The leadership of the University of Benin Branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has read with amusement, a …

2023 How Obi Captured Frustrated Nigerian Youths – Makarfi

Why Frustrated Nigerian Youths Are Supporting Obi – Makarfi

August 31, 2022 5:40 am

A former governor of Kaduna State, Ahmed Makarfi, has asserted that frustrated youths were using Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi just as a symbol to capture power having been disenchanted with the current order.

He made this known while speaking on Wednesday during an interview with Channels Television which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

Makarfi pointed out that there were only two parties in Nigeria at the moment– the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) that can go all the way to win Presidential elections in Nigerian and that the rational …

You Will Appreciate APC In 6 Months, Buhari Tells Nigerians

You Will Appreciate APC In 6 Months, Buhari Tells Nigerians

August 31, 2022 5:31 am

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has asserted that Nigerians will appreciate the All progressives Congress (APC)-led government of the country in six months going by the plans that have been put in place.

The President, who received members of the Progressive Governors’ Forum led by its Chairman and Governor of Kebbi State, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, stated this at the State House on Tuesday, where he also noted that there would be non-interference in the 2023 elections.

Buhari pointed out that Nigerians would be allowed to vote for who they wanted.

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Nigerian Govt Declares War On Pipeline Vandals, Oil Thieves

Nigerian Govt Declares War On Pipeline Vandals, Oil Thieves

August 31, 2022 5:18 am

The federal government of Nigeria has pledged to bring down its might on vandals and oil thieves who are sabotaging the country’s economy.

The Minister of Interior, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, made this known while speaking at the inauguration of eight gunboats acquired for use by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, just as he charged the security forces to collaborate to end the scourge.

He said: ‘Those who steal crude oil not only deny the country of the much needed revenue, they sell the stolen goods at discounted prices, well below the market …

Mississippi, Jackson 'No Water To Drink Or Flush Toilets'

Mississippi, Jackson: ‘No Water To Drink Or Flush Toilets’

August 31, 2022 5:09 am

Approximately 180,000 people in Mississippi have been left without access to clean drinkable water after heavy rainfall and flooding.

Rising floodwaters over the weekend breached the city’s main water treatment facility, bringing it to the brink of collapse.

A state of emergency has been declared, and schools, restaurants and businesses have temporarily closed.

The city had already been under a boil-water notice for a month.

Problems at the OB Curtis Water Plant began after heavy rains caused the Pearl River to crest and spill over onto city streets over the weekend.

City hall confirmed on Monday that river water had

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2023 Alleged Rapist From Rivers PDP Supporting Atiku — Wike

2023: Alleged Rapist From Rivers PDP Supporting Atiku — Wike

August 31, 2022 4:05 am

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at a yet-to-be-named rapist and a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state who reportedly attended the return to PDP party of Senator Ibrahim Shekarau in Kano State.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Shekarau who dumped the New Nigeria Peoples Party a few days ago, was earlier on Monday received back in the PDP by presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.

Speaking on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, the state capital, Wike who has been in war of words with the PDP candidate over the outcome of the …

FG Engaging Other Countries To End Insecurity – Lai Mohammed

FG Engaging Other Countries To End Insecurity – Lai Mohammed

August 31, 2022 4:01 am

Lai Mohammed, the minister of information and culture has announced that the federal government of Nigeria was presently engaging in positive and meaningful dialogue with allied countries, ECOWAS member states, and other international bodies in order to deal with the country’s security concerns in a resolute and appropriate way.

The fight against insecurity, he stressed, shouldn’t be left to the government entirely, and that all hands must be on deck if Victory is expected in the end.

The minister made these remarks during the inauguration ceremony of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation, (NICO), which hosted a two-day national convention …

2023 Real Reason PDP Is Entangled In Crisis ― Dokpesi

2023: Real Reason PDP Is Entangled In Crisis ― Dokpesi

August 31, 2022 3:57 am

Media mogul and a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), High Chief Raymond Dokpesi provided insights as to why he believes the party is presently entangled in the current crisis before it.

Speaking to newsmen yesterday, Dokpesi accused the former President, Goodluck Jonathan of abandoning the power rotational arrangement in place in the party hence the current crisis befalling the party.

The High Chief asserted that in 2015 he advised former President Jonathan to break and allow for a candidate from the North to complete their eight years tenure started by late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua but he refused.…

Flood 115 Nigerians Killed, 500,000 Displaced In 2022

Flood: 115 Nigerians Killed, 500,000 Displaced In 2022

August 31, 2022 3:52 am

The heavy wave of flooding which began at the start of the year has claimed the lives of no fewer than 115 Nigerians, Africa Daily News, New York has learnt.

As confirmed by the presidency on Tuesday, at least 73,370 people have been displaced and 277 injured due to the ugly natural disaster.

A statement submitted that President Muhammadu Buhari is receiving regular updates on the situation which has affected over 500,000 Nigerians.

His spokesman Garba Shehu promised that the federal government will continue to provide assistance to individuals and communities hit by the disaster.

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Why Bishop Kukah Is Often Misunderstood By Many – Atiku

Why Bishop Kukah Is Often Misunderstood By Many – Atiku

August 31, 2022 3:47 am

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has poured praises on the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Father Mathew Kukah, who clocks 70 on August 31 (Today).

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate sent out the felicitations in a statement that was signed by spokesman Paul Ibe which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York.

Atiku who referred to Kukah as a remarkable public intellectual, pointed out that his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy were immeasurable

He said the cleric criticizes leaders when they derail from the responsibility of providing good governance.

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