August 13, 2022

Aero Contractors Resumes Operations, Receives Two New Aircraft

Aero Contractors Resumes Operations, Receives Two New Aircraft

August 13, 2022 8:32 pm

One of Nigeria’s oldest aviation companies, Aero Contractors have announced that they may soon be resuming their flying again, after they had taken delivery, on Thursday, of the first of two Dash-8 Q-400 aircraft.

The aircraft had also been received at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja.

The Nigerian registered aircraft which had been owned by UMZA Air would now be operated by Aero Contractors under a joint venture agreement.

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The Dash 8 aircraft is one of the most fuel efficient and modern aircraft in the market …

Mexico: Search For Underground Trapped Miners Resumed

Mexico: Search For Underground Trapped Miners Resumed

August 13, 2022 5:11 pm

The Mexican government has revealed that they are finally in a better position to help in a commencement of a search operation of a flooded coal mine where 10 miners have been trapped for more than a week while offering fresh hope to anguished qrelatives.

It has been reported that several hundred of the rescuers which also included the soldiers and some of the military scuba divers, are taking part in efforts to save the miners missing since August 3 in the northern state of Coahuila.

Read Also: Families Of Trapped Mexican Miners Cry Out Of Desperation

“We have all …

Naira 'Resurrects' At ₦429.62 To Dollar At Investors' Window

Naira ‘Resurrects’ At ₦429.62 To Dollar At Investors’ Window

August 13, 2022 2:33 pm

Good news for the Nigerian Naira as it had managed to appreciate against the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window while it had been exchanging at ₦429.62.

The figure which had been displayed on Saturday had also represented an increase of 0.15 per cent which is high as compared with the ₦430.25 which it had exchanged for the dollar on Friday.

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The open indicative rate had closed at ₦429.67 to the dollar.

An exchange rate of ₦431.94 to the dollar was the highest rate recorded within the day’s …

At Least 36 Kidnapped As Bandits Attack Kaduna Again

35 Kidnap Victims In Kaduna Released By Bandits, One Held Back

August 13, 2022 2:19 pm

Fresh reports hitting the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has revealed that some thirty-five persons who had been abducted by bandits three weeks ago at Keke B Millennium City, Kaduna State have regained their freedom.

It can be recalled that some unidentified gunmen who have been suspected to be bandits had on Monday July 25, 2022, abducted some 35 People from Kaduna Millenium City.

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Although nothing had been heard about the victims, relatives had been making frantic efforts to reach out to their captors.

However, out of 36 …

Over 11 Killed In Montenegro Shooting, Broadcaster Confirms

Over 11 Killed In Montenegro Shooting, Broadcaster Confirms

August 13, 2022 4:13 am

No fewer than 11 people were yesterday killed during a mass shooting in Montenegro’s central city of Cetinje the country’s public broadcaster confirmed to newsmen.

‘Eleven people were killed, while six were wounded, including a member of the police,’ Montenegro’s public broadcaster RTCG said Friday, adding that the shooter was included in the toll.

A police officer who did not want his name in print also confirmed the figure to reporters.

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Africa Daily News, New York reports that the incident took place in Cetinje, which is some 36 kilometres (22 …

Pope Comments Lalong Sends Apology To Catholic Bishops

Pope Comments: Lalong Sends Apology To Catholic Bishops

August 13, 2022 4:05 am

The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress, Presidential Campaign Council, and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, on Friday, tendered his apology to the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria after he was accused of making alleged ‘blasphemous’ comments about the Holy Father, Pope Francis.

He pleaded for pardon and understanding from the Catholic Church via the Bishops’ conference while acknowledging that it was a mistake on his behalf to have connected the Catholic Pontiff with Nigeria’s politics.

Even as a Papal Knight of St. Gregory, the worried church members had earlier scoffed at his choice of words and requested …

Insecurity TUC Lambasts Buhari, Calls For 'Action'

Insecurity: TUC Lambasts Buhari, Calls For ‘Action’

August 13, 2022 3:56 am

The Trade Union Congress (TUC), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari, to as a matter of urgent national importance end his lamentations and act fast on the increasing cases of insecurity bedeviling the country.

The union also urged the Nigerian military and all security officials to act swiftly to address the problem of insecurity and stop it from getting worse.

Festus Osifo, the president of the TUC, said this on Friday in Abuja while presiding over a meeting of the union’s National Administrative Council, Central Working Committee, and National Executive Council.

Osifo was responding to Nasir El-outburst Rufai’s in …

PDP Crisis Wike Aligns With APC, Gives Tough Conditions

PDP Crisis: Wike Aligns With APC, Gives Tough Conditions

August 13, 2022 3:08 am
Despite the meeting which was held between the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),  Atiku Abubakar, and the governor of Rivers state Nyesom Wike in Abuja to resolve the party’s ongoing crisis, it appears the efforts has not yielded any fruits. 
Africa Daily News, New York reports that since the two leading opposition politicians met in the Abuja home of the former minister of information, Professor Jerry Gana, tempers appear to have flared rather than brought forth answers.
According to reports made public over the weekend, Atiku’s camp may have resorted to organising for the 2023 general
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'Return To The Classrooms', Buhari Appeals To ASUU

‘Return To The Classrooms’, Buhari Appeals To ASUU

August 13, 2022 3:04 am
The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has once more urged the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to end the current strike and return to the classrooms in the interest of the nation.
On Friday, Buhari made the statement in Maiduguri at the maiden Special Convocation Ceremony and conferment of Honourary Degree of Doctor of Letters issued by the University of Maiduguri on Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi, Chairman, Oriental Energy Resources Ltd.
Chief of Staff, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambari represented the president
‘It’s more appropriate that we say something about this ASUU strike because we are celebrating Alhaji Indimi who is celebrated
…
I Never Described ‘Obidients’ As Zombies – Femi Kuti

I Never Described ‘Obidients’ As Zombies – Femi Kuti

August 13, 2022 3:02 am

Popular afrobeat musician Femi Kuti has denied ever claiming that ‘Obidients’ who are the supporters of the Labour Party presidential candidate for 2023, Peter Obi are zombies, stating that he was merely misquoted by mischievous elements. 

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that reports which had earlier gone viral on social media had it that Kuti described Obidients as zombies. ‘You know what obedience means? Stand up, sit down, sit there — zombie’ he was reported to have said.

‘How can you be Obidient in this chaos? I am not Obidient. Tell me, at 60, why am I Obidient? You …

Nigerian Star, Oshoala Nominated For 2022 Ballon d’Or Award

Nigerian Star, Oshoala Nominated For 2022 Ballon d’Or Award

August 13, 2022 2:56 am

Super Falcons of Nigeria and Barcelona forward player, Asisat Oshoala has become the first African woman to be nominated for the Women’s Ballon d’Or player of the year award after she was listed for the award on Friday. 

Africa Daily News, New York reports that her performances with FC Barcelona femeni were the biggest factor that earned her a place on the 20-woman shortlist.

Recall that in July, Oshoala picked the African Women’s Player of the Year for the fifth time, breaking her own achievement and becoming the first lady to win the CAF award five times.

Her remarkable form …

Gbagbo Sets Sight On 2025 Elections, Pushes For Amnesty

Gbagbo Sets Sight On 2025 Elections, Pushes For Amnesty

August 13, 2022 2:50 am

The President of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara last week lifted the shadow of a jail sentence over his erstwhile bitter political rival Laurent Gbagbo, however, the measure may only go a short way toward lowering the political temperature as the former President now has his eyes fixed on future ambitions.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Gbagbo returned home last year following a battle at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague that resulted in his acquittal on war crimes charges. Gbagbo formerly engaged in a brief but brutal presidential battle with Ouattara.

Since then, Ouattara has welcomed …

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