August 9, 2022

2023 No Plans To Cancel Elections - Defence Chief, Irabor

We’ve Nabbed Killers Behind Owo Church Massacre – General Irabor

August 9, 2022 5:23 pm

Gen. Lucky Irabor who is the Chief of Defence Staff has finally announced that some of the Nigerian security operatives have arrested and detained the suspected killers of worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State.

While he had been speaking at a meeting with editors and media executives in Abuja on Tuesday, Irabor had announced that the suspects would be paraded after the conclusion of investigation.

Read Also: Ondo: Burial Mass Begins For Owo Church Massacre Victims 

According to him, the military has also neutralised many bandits terrorising the country.

He said, “Let me bring it to …

Israeli Soldiers Raid West Bank, 2 Palestinians Killed, 40 Injured

Israeli Soldiers Raid West Bank, 2 Palestinians Killed, 40 Injured

August 9, 2022 5:10 pm

Fresh reports hitting the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has revealed that two Palestinians which is also including a senior militant commander have been gunned down on Tuesday as some Israeli forces had raided a house in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus.

This incident is coming two days after the deadly, massive fighting which had been occuring between Israel and some of the Islamic Jihad militants in the coastal enclave of Gaza was halted by a truce.

Read Also: Tension As Palestinian Is Shot Dead By Israeli Forces

In Nablus, some of the Palestinians have also …

2023 No Plans To Cancel Elections - Defence Chief, Irabor

2023: No Plans To Cancel Elections – Defence Chief, Irabor

August 9, 2022 5:08 pm

In the face of worsening insecurity, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor has once again assured Nigerians that the 2023 general elections will hold insisting that there are no plans to cancel the poll.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that in recent times, there have been serious concerns by Nigerians as to whether the elections will be conducted by the country’s electoral umpire – Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) across the country given the fact that terrorists and bandits appear to be having a field day despite repeated assurances by the Federal Government to tackle insecurity.

However, …

Family Unveils Funeral Plans For Actress Ada Ameh

Family Unveils Funeral Plans For Actress Ada Ameh

August 9, 2022 3:46 pm

The family of Ada Ameh, the actress who had played the character of ‘Emu’ on the television comedy show, The Johnsons have finally been announced as they round up with their final preparations.

A novelty match has also been announced in her honour on August 19 which is going to be holding at the Nathaniel Idowu Pitch, Oregie, Lagos.

Read Also: Governor Ortom Mourns Nollywood Veteran Actress, Ada Ameh

The match will then be followed by a candlelight procession at Teslim Balogun Stadium on the same day.

On Thursday, August 25, there will be yet another candlelight service at Saint …

Why My Successor Cannot Afford To Fail In Office — Wike

‘Don’t Return Us To Days Of Toxic Politics’ – Sen. Abe Cautions Wike

August 9, 2022 3:36 pm

Controversial statesman, Senator Magnus Abe who is also the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, for the 2023 Governorship elections in Rivers State, has cautioned Governor Nyesom Wike and some of the other political leaders in the State not to return the state to the dark era of politics of bitterness and antagonisms as the 2023 general elections draw near.

Abe had made mention of this while he had been reacting to the threat of Governor Wike to pull down some of the hotels allegedly being used to recruit cultists by politicians ahead of the 2023 elections in …

Insecurity 'You Have Failed', Afenifere, Blasts Buhari

Insecurity: ‘You Have Failed’, Afenifere, Blasts Buhari

August 9, 2022 6:01 am

Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has expressed strong concerns about the increasing level of insecurity in Nigeria, wondering if the country’s leader, President Muhammadu Buhari was even aware of the situation.

Afenifere claimed that the rate at which insecurity was spreading was as if there was no authority that could control the monsters in a statement released by its national publicity secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, on Monday.

It was pointed out that the current president, Muhammadu Buhari, is the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, making him directly responsible for the security and welfare of Nigerians, according to the …

Buhari Reacts To Nigeria’s Performance At Commonwealth Games

Buhari Reacts To Nigeria’s Performance At Commonwealth Games

August 9, 2022 5:53 am

Following the soul-lifting performance of Team Nigeria at the 22nd Commonwealth Games, Birmingham 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari has described the feat as a parting gift to him which he is quite grateful for. 

Buhari made this known in a statement issued by his media aide Femi Adesina which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York.

‘We are proud of these achievements and the memories will linger with the nation forever and for me this is a special moment and a fitting parting gift, being my last Commonwealth Games as Head of State,’ Sunday’s statement quoted Buhari as saying.

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Why Kizz Daniel Refused To Perform In Tanzania – Promoter

Why Kizz Daniel Refused To Perform In Tanzania – Promoter

August 9, 2022 5:41 am

The real reason Nigerian music star, Kizz Daniel was arrested yesterday in Tanzania has been revealed after he was released by the Tanzanian police following some diplomatic interventions. 

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that Kizz Daniel was arrested on Monday after he failed to show up at his concert at the Warehouse, Old Nextdoor Arena, Tanzania.

The promoter of the show whose name was given as Steven while speaking on Instagram live with Daddy Freeze, alleged that the ‘Buga’ crooner refused to perform because his gold chain in his luggage was missing.

According to him, the airline …

Air Peace To Halt Flights To South Africa Over Forex Scarcity

Air Peace To Halt Flights To South Africa Over Forex Scarcity

August 9, 2022 5:19 am

Nigerian airline, Air Peace, on Monday, declared that it has resolved to stop all flight services to Johannesburg, South Africa which will come into effect from August 22, 2022, for reasons built around delayed issuance of South African visas to travellers, worsening forex scarcity and the increasing cost of aviation fuel as well as its scarcity.

The air carrier in a statement on its official Twitter handle on Tuesday which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York, pointed out that the development was regretted but it has become inevitable, saying the situation may improve in 60 days.

According …

Justice System Non-Existent In Nigeria - Gumi

Justice System Non-Existent In Nigeria – Gumi

August 9, 2022 5:04 am

Controversial Kaduna-based Muslim cleric, Sheikh K has lashed out at the political leadership in Nigeria, asserting that the country has a weak justice system.

Gumi made this remark while speaking on Monday at a peace-building symposium that was organised in Maiduguri as part of initiatives to reintegrate repenetant former Boko Haram insurgents into society.

‘Whoever has any interest in our country, we have made available for him soldiers he can conscript,‘ the cleric said.

Read Also: You Have Messed Up War Against Insurgency, Gumi Lambasts FG

‘So why do we leave our children uneducated? Why is education not for …

Expect More Hikes In Price Of Bread, Bakers Warn Consumers

Expect More Hikes In Price Of Bread, Bakers Warn Consumers

August 9, 2022 4:57 am

Against the backdrop of a nationwide outrage that has been generated over the soaring price of bread in Nigeria, consumers of the breakfast staple have been warned to be ready to pay more for the product over the present rising cost of wheat flour which is a major component for the baking the product.

The planned price increase is coming on the heels of two weeks after prices of various sizes of bread were officially hiked by master bakers, citing the Russian-Ukraine war.

National Leader of Progressive Bakers Association of Nigeria (PBAN), Prince Jacob Adejonrin, who gave the hint while …

Certificate Court Fixes Date To Hear Suit Against Tinubu

Certificate: Court Fixes Date To Hear Suit Against Tinubu

August 9, 2022 4:50 am

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed September 7 for the hearing of a suit seeking the disqualification of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu from contesting in the 2023 elections.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the plaintiffs who are four APC leaders are praying the court to determine that Tinubu is unqualified to represent the party in the 2023 presidential election because he allegedly provided false information to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

In a 33-paragraph affidavit filled in support of the suit deposed to by one Ibiang Miko …

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