August 21, 2022

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‘Needed Victory’ – Zelensky Reacts As Ukraine’s Usyk Floors Joshua

August 21, 2022 12:35 pm

The President of war torn Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky has finally congratulated Oleksandr Usyk for defeating Nigerian Anthony Joshua and retain his title again.

Ukraine’s Usyk had defeated Anthony Joshua in Saudia Arabia on Saturday night.

Joshua had reportedly lost the match on a split decision as Usyk had managed to defend his IBF, WBO and WBA belts after beating Joshua for a second time.

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Reacting, Zelensky described Usyk’s victory as important and necessary one for Ukraine.

His tweet read: “Difficult but so important and necessary victory.

“Defending the title of …

Landslide On Shiite Shrine Traps Over 6 Iraqis Under

Landslide On Shiite Shrine Traps Over 6 Iraqis Under

August 21, 2022 12:21 pm

Reports have revealed that a bizzare accident has left at least six pilgrims trapped under rubble after a massive landslide had occurred at a Shiite Muslim shrine which was located in the central province of Karbala.

The rescue operating that had followed had seen three children being rescued after Saturday’s disaster and they were in “good condition” and being monitored in a hospital as has been reported by the emergency services.

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But it was feared that “between six and eight people are still caught” under the rubble of the …

Daughter Of Notorious Putin, Kremlin Ally Killed In Car Bomb

Daughter Of Notorious Putin, Kremlin Ally Killed In Car Bomb

August 21, 2022 12:04 pm

Disaster struck on Sunday when the daughter of Alexander Dugin who is a notorious hardline Russian ideologue and a close ally to President Vladimir Putin had been killed after she was blown up in a car bombing on Moscow’s outskirts.

Remarks by some of the family members have pointed at the fact that Dugin who had been vocal supporter of Kremlin’s offensive in Ukraine might be the likely target of the blast as his daughter borrowed his car at the last minute.

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Daria Dugina had been killed …

Unrest: ICC Chief Prosecutor Finally Touches Down In Sudan

Unrest: ICC Chief Prosecutor Finally Touches Down In Sudan

August 21, 2022 12:01 pm

After weeks of speculation, Africa Daily News, New York can reliably report that Karim Khan who is the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) chief prosecutor has finally gotten to arrive in Sudan, which has been torn apart by unrest since the 2019 ouster of its leader who had been accused of genocide and war crimes.

“The ICC prosecutor and a court delegation will hold a number of meetings with senior officials and he will be visiting the Darfur region,” the state news agency SUNA had reported late Saturday.

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It has …

Universities SSANU, NASU Suspend Strike For 60 Days

Universities: SSANU, NASU Suspend Strike For 60 Days

August 21, 2022 6:29 am

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Allied and Education Institutions (NASU), have announced the suspension of the Unions’ ongoing strike for a period of two months to enable the federal government the opportunity to implement some their agreements.

The suspension is coming after the committee met with the Education Minister earlier this week.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the suspension of the strike is expected to take effect from Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

NASU general-secretary, who is also the spokesman of JAC, Peters Adeyemi, …

2023 Secondus Dares Wike For Threatening Him Over Atiku

2023: Secondus Dares Wike For Threatening Him Over Atiku

August 21, 2022 6:25 am

A former Chairman of Nigeria’s opposition party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus has lashed out at Governor Nyesom Wike over his warning against his support for Atiku Abubakar.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Wike had lost the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticket to the former vice president in the primary elections which was held in May.

The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal’s last-minute deal with Atiku knocked Wike, who supported him at the 2018 convention in Port Harcourt, to the second position.

Since then, Wike has gone on the offensive attacking state and national …

Malaria Has Killed More Nigerians Than Terrorists – PECAN

Malaria Has Killed More Nigerians Than Terrorists – PECAN

August 21, 2022 6:20 am

The Pest Control Association of Nigeria, PECAN, has identified Malaria as a major killer of Nigerians and mankind in the Sub-Saharan region of Africa over the years, saying that the sickness has killed more Nigerians than terrorists.

The Abuja chapter of the association on Saturday claimed that Malaria had killed Nigerians more than Boko Haram, bandits, and any war over the years.

The Chairman of the Abuja chapter of PECAN whose name was given as Terungwa Abari made this disclosure while speaking yesterday during a public awareness campaign programme to mark this year’s World Mosquito Day.

According to Abari: ‘…

Police Debunks Clip Of Protesting Constables

Police Debunks Clip Of Protesting Constables

August 21, 2022 6:16 am
The Kwara Police Command has refuted a video making rounds on social media which featured some police officers alledgly protesting the alleged default of one year salary.
The commissioner of police in the state, Mr. Tuesday Assayomo, stated in a message signed by the police authority’s Spokesperson, SP Ayayi Okasanmai in Ilorin, on Saturday.
According to Assayomo, neither the allowance of the special constable nor the pay of any regular police officer featured in the clip were owed by the police.
‘It is important to state that the concept of community policing and recruitment of special constabulary is voluntary in
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Agba Jalingo Police Releases Activist, To Report Back Monday

Agba Jalingo: Police Releases Activist, To Report Back Monday

August 21, 2022 6:13 am
Agba Jalingo, journalist and journalist who was earlier arrested and transferred to the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has been released, although he is expected to report back on Monday. 
The journalist had previously been arrested by the command, according to Josephine Adeh, the FCT police spokesman, who also noted that a probe was still going on.
‘On Saturday, August 20, 2022, Agba Jalingo was arrested by State CID operatives in response to a petition filed against him by one Elizabeth Ayade.’ Adeh said.
‘He was arrested over a false allegation, claiming that she paid one Mr Pascal to
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We Will Soon Reveal Big Men Behind Oil Theft – Presidency

We Will Soon Reveal Big Men Behind Oil Theft – Presidency

August 21, 2022 6:11 am

Malam Garba Shehu who is the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity has disclosed that the federal government would soon reveal the identities of important personalities behind oil theft in the country. 

Shehu pointed out that as part of efforts to save the country’s economy from sabotage by a greedy few, security operatives have on many occasions raided locations where illegal oil bunkering thrive. 

Speaking on Trust TV’s Politics Today which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York Shehu hinted that there might be cases of some law enforcement agents engaging in the illegal …

There Is A Plot To Assassinate Me, Dogara Raises Alarm

There Is A Plot To Assassinate Me, Dogara Raises Alarm

August 21, 2022 6:08 am

Mr. Yakubu Dogara who is a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, has raised alarm while petitioning the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), over an alleged assassination plot.

In the said petition which was personally signed by Dogara, the lawmaker alleged that some cops identified as Inspector Dakat Samuel, and Inspector Auwalu Mohammed were conspiring with one Barau Joel Amos (Sarkin Yaki) to hatch the plot.

Dogara said although the matter is currently before the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, Bauchi Command of the force, he wanted the IGP to be aware.

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Why Over 200 Soldiers Applied For Retirement – Nigeria Army

Why Over 200 Soldiers Applied For Retirement – Nigerian Army

August 21, 2022 6:05 am

The Nigerian army authorities on Sunday asserted that the voluntary discharge of over 200 soldiers was not in any way due to alleged corruption, poor service conditions, and low morale as being erroneously misrepresented in several quarters.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the army stated this while reacting to reports that 243 soldiers in the North-East and other theatres had applied for voluntary retirement.

Army spokesperson, Onyema Nwachukwu, confirmed the development but pointed out that it was a routine process.

He described insinuations soldiers were leaving the military due to poor working conditions as ‘a concoction of the …

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