August 20, 2022

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NBC Slams 96-Hour Ultimatum On 52 Debtor TV, Radio Stations

August 20, 2022 9:19 pm

In lieu of the controversial ban which they had slammed on some some media houses in the country, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has come to issued a 96-hour ultimatum to the debtor media organisations while threatening more sanctions upon them.

They media housed had been given an ultimatum of August 24, 2022, to make sure that they pay and clear all their outstanding debts too.

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The Director-General of NBC, Balarabe Ilelah had announced this in a statement he issued on Saturday in Abuja.

Ilelah said the extension followed …

APC Debunks Links To Viral Presidential Campaign Council List

APC Debunks Links To Viral Presidential Campaign Council List

August 20, 2022 2:05 pm

In lieu of some of the recently published details about their presidential campaign council, the All Progressives Congress, (APC) 2023 Presidential Campaign Council has come out to announce that the purported list of members of the council which was being circulated on social media and published by some online news platforms is unofficial and cannot be linked to them.

Mr Bayo Onanuga, Director of Media and Publicity of the council had put out a statement to this regard on Saturday in Abuja where he made it clear that the purported list was not authorised. He had also urged the public …

US Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk Finally Berths In Lagos

US Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk Finally Berths In Lagos

August 20, 2022 2:02 pm

One of the United States Coast Guard boats which has been identified as Cutter Mohawk (WMEC 913) has finally berthed at the Nigerian Naval Dockyard in Lagos in lieu of its previous announcement.

It has also been detailed that some of  the Mohawk officers will be meeting with Nigerian Navy leadership at the Western Navy Command Headquarters in Apapa and host some of the ship tours for government and military officials.

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The ship will also be conducting two days of at-sea engagements with the Nigerian Navy to …

Another APC Bishop Turned Plumber Spotted At Dei-Dei Market

Another APC Bishop Turned Plumber Spotted At Dei-Dei Market

August 20, 2022 1:24 pm

Fresh reports reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has revealed that another one of the Bishops and Christian clerics who had been ‘hired’ to attend the APC unveiling of Kahim Shettima as the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential running mate for the 2023 general elections has been unmasked as he was mysteriously transformed from being a Bishop to a plumber at the popular Dei Dei market in the central area of Abuja.

The fake Bishop who had been spotted as being one of those who had graced the unvieling ceremony which had been orchestrated by the APC …

Some Myths About The Female Reproductive System

Some Myths About The Female Reproductive System

August 20, 2022 5:48 am

Imagine that somewhere in the world, a teen is flipping a biology text and getting absolutely fascinated by the reproductive system. This curious teen would proceed to read about how sperms travel towards an egg cell. The egg is projected to do nothing else but wait to receive genetic information from sperms. This teen like many adults in the world, would walk away thinking that the female reproductive gamete (the egg cell) is passive during fertilization.

It is possible that you hold the same belief and have done so, for as long as you can remember. Let me apologize in …

Mexico Missing Students Top Official Detained Over Probe

Mexico Missing Students: Top Official Detained Over Probe

August 20, 2022 5:32 am
In relation to the 2014 disappearance of 43 students, Mexico’s former attorney general Jess Murillo Karam has been detained by authorities.
Charged bothering on forced disappearance, torture, and obstructing the administration of justice are all charges levied against Jess Murillo Karam, who oversaw an investigation into the incident.
While taking a bus through Iguala on their route to a protest in Mexico City, the teenagers went missing to date. Nothing is known of their demise other than the bone pieces recovered from three of them.
On the evening of September 26, 2014, local police began shooting at buses carrying students;
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Reps Moves To Probe $33m Monthly Payment For Electricity

Reps Moves To Probe $33m Monthly Payment For Electricity

August 20, 2022 3:29 am

The House of Representatives Committee on Finance yesterday raised concerns while querying a contract allegedly entered into between the Federal Government and an investor, leading to the payment of $33 million monthly to the Azura power station located in Edo State.

The lawmakers were reportedly concerned that some of the important details of the agreement were quite shady hence their decision to question why the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company would sign such an agreement without the approval of the Federal Executive Council.

The lawmakers who were on oversight functions vowed to do their best to unravel the …

Heavy Flooding Leaves 10 Dead In Adamawa

Heavy Flooding Leaves 10 Dead In Adamawa

August 20, 2022 3:22 am

No fewer than ten people have been confirmed dead and many others left displaced following flooding in Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Girei is located just next to Yola North, and together with Yola South, the three LGAs make up the capital city of Yola.

The Executive Secretary of Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA), Dr. Suleiman Muhammad, confirmed the ugly incident in an interview on Friday evening.

Suleiman pointed out that 10 people were killed and scores displaced within the Girei town, headquarters of the Girei LGA, and Jabi Lamba, …

Court Invalidates Adawawa APC Reps Candidate’s Exclusion

Court Invalidates Adawawa APC Reps Candidate’s Exclusion

August 20, 2022 3:17 am
A candidate for the House of Representatives, Fufore/Song Federal Constituency of Adamawa State, whose name was given as Boya Wakili has had his disqualification from the 2023 elections overturned by a Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday.
Africa Daily New York gathered that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s disqualification of the candidate was overturned due to its illegitimacy, unfairness, and violation of the politician’s fundamental rights.
In a ruling, Justice Obiora Egwuatu directed INEC to immediately restore the candidate’s name to its website after determining that it had been wrongfully taken off the list of victorious candidates
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Why Nigeria Must Stabilise Chad, Niger, Others – Buhari

Why Nigeria Must Stabilise Chad, Niger, Others – Buhari

August 20, 2022 3:15 am

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has announced that the stability of Republic of Chad and all the neighbouring countries which has been severely criticised is actually in the best interest of Nigeria.

The president made this known while speaking on Friday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving a special envoy which was sent from the transitional president of Chad, General Mahamat Idris Derby.

Presently, Africa Daily News, New York can confirm that Chad is holding a sovereign national dialogue and according to the special envoy, Mr Brah Mahamat Dallah, the outcome would be respected, and not tampered with.…

2023 Atiku, Wike's Camp's Meeting Ends In Deadlock

2023: Atiku, Wike’s Reconcilation Meeting Ends In Deadlock

August 20, 2022 3:11 am
Reports reaching Africa Daily News, New York is that the meeting earlier scheduled to bring about reconciliation between the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and Mr. Nyemsom Wike, the rivers state governor which held yesterday did not reach any key conclusions. 
The committee which included members from Atiku and Wike’s camp had their meeting at the Government House, Port Harcourt.
Mr. Kelvin Ebiri, Wike’s media aide disclosed this in a message he made available to journalists.
Members from Atiku’s camp included Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri; Hon. Adamu Waziri and Hon. Eyitayo Jegede.
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Tuchel Handed One-Game Ban Following Spurs Misbehaviour

Tuchel Handed One-Game Ban Following Spurs Misbehaviour

August 20, 2022 3:09 am

Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel has been issued a one-match suspension and fined about £35,000 ($41,000) after he was sent off following an unsportsmanlike clash with Tottenham boss Antonio Conte, the Football Association (FA) confirmed on Friday.

In the meantime, Africa Daily News, New York can confirm that Tuchel’s touchline ban has been placed on temporary suspension, pending the full written reasons for the decision, allowing the German to take his place in the dugout for Sunday’s Premier League clash at Leeds.

On the other hand, Conte has been fined £15,000 after both managers admitted improper conduct following a pair of …

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