August 22, 2022

Odinga Challenges Presidential Polls Result In Kenyan Supreme Court

Odinga Challenges Presidential Polls Result In Kenyan Supreme Court

August 22, 2022 8:05 pm

Raila Odinga who is the veteran opposition and first runner-up in the recently concluded Kenyan presidential elections has headed to the Kenyan Supreme Court on Monday to openly challenge the results of this month’s election that declared Deputy President William Ruto as the winner.

In the petition, Odinga had prayed the court to nullify all the results of the polls on several grounds, including on ground of a mismatch between the turnout figures and the result, and failure by the electoral commission to tally ballots from 27 constituencies as required by law.

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South Korean Police Reveal Relative Of Kids Found Dead In Suitcase

South Korean Police Reveal Relative Of Kids Found Dead In Suitcase

August 22, 2022 3:05 pm

A woman who has been reported to be directly related to two children whose remains had been discovered in some suitcases in New Zealand is currently in South Korea.

Last week, it had also been reported that the New Zealand police had revealed that they had discovered the remains of two children, who are thought to have been between five and 10 years old when they died, in suitcases.

Read Also: Fresh Worry As North Korea Fires Suspected Rocket Launchers

The bodies had been discovered after an unsuspecting family had bought a trailer-load of items — including the suitcases — …

2023: Atiku, Peter Obi, Tinubu’s Running Mate, Shettima Finally Meet

2023: Atiku, Peter Obi, Tinubu’s Running Mate, Shettima Finally Meet

August 22, 2022 2:43 pm

Two of the candidates who are currently running for the 2023 Nigerian presidential election on Monday have met in Lagos State. They include the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi who had met at the Eko Hotel in Lagos.

Both presidential candidates will be speaking at the Nigerian Bar Conference’s 62nd annual general conference.

Read Also: 2023: HURIWA Warns Wike Over Crackdown On Atiku’s Loyalists

Also in attendance were the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential running mate, Kassim Shettima; and Chimamanda Adichie.

More reports reaching Africa Daily News, New …

'Your Fight With Terrorists Is Fake' – HURIWA Blasts Nigerian Military

‘Your Fight With Terrorists Is Fake’ – HURIWA Blasts Nigerian Military

August 22, 2022 1:11 pm

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA has tasked the stakeholders of the Nigerian military to come out and demonstrate with full, undeniable evidence devoid of media propaganda their proof of any concrete counter-terror war against terrorists and bandits going on in the North West.

HURIWA had also noted that the entire scripted propaganda about the so-called onslaught against North West terrorists has been stemmed in the realm of mere propaganda until Nigerians are shown evidence as the Army usually do when they kill Igbo youths under the guise of killing members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra …

How To Be A Skillful Kisser

How To Be A Skillful Kisser

August 22, 2022 7:17 am

We love the feeling of being kissed and kissed skillfully. Many times, the act of kissing shows the intimacy that goes beyond the platonic kind of friendship into something a little more intimate and personal.

It is important that we know how to kiss and kiss skillfully.

Many times we expect opportunities and platforms to open up for us but the question we might want to ask is, what value we are giving? How much of an impact are we making? Many are willing to pay for something valuable and pay well too. What value are you giving the world …

Covid-19: Philippine Students Finally Resumes School

Covid-19: Philippine Students Finally Resumes School

August 22, 2022 6:40 am
Following a very long school closure due to the COVID 19 pandemic, millions of students across the Philippines went back to class on Monday. 
After more than two years of distant learning, nearly half of the country’s schools started holding regular physical classes again.
The Philippines were one of the last few countries to return to physical classroom learning even after Covid left.
The extended hiatus of physical tuition, according to some analysts, has aggravated the country’s education problems.
Less than half of the nation’s public schools, or around
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Fresh Strike Looms As Doctors Issue 2 Weeks Ultimatum

Fresh Strike Looms As Doctors Issue 2 Weeks Ultimatum

August 22, 2022 4:21 am

Fresh reports reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has it that the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has served a two-week ultimatum to both the Federal and State Governments to press home members’ lingering demands warning of impending industrial action.

The President of the association, Dr Godiya Ishaya issued this ultimatum during a news conference organised at the end of the Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) Meeting yesterday in Ilorin.

The E-NEC meeting, which was hosted by the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), had about 79 chapters of the association …

Ukraine Allies Fear Disaster Near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

Ukraine: Allies Fear Disaster Near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

August 22, 2022 4:17 am
Ukrainian emergency services have been practicing how to respond in case of a catastrophe close to the Zaporizhzhia facility. The US, the UK, France, Germany, and others have emphasised the necessity of ensuring the security of nuclear plants which is at risk from the situation in Ukraine.
The four leaders also reaffirmed their backing for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s aggression while speaking in phone on Sunday.
There are already worries of a catastrophe as Moscow and Kyiv accuse each other of bombarding a nuclear plant controlled by Russia.
Africa Daily News,  New York reports that prior to Independence
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Terrorists Order Kaduna Farmers To Pay ‘Ransom In Advance’

Terrorists Order Kaduna Farmers To Pay ‘Ransom In Advance’

August 22, 2022 4:15 am

The Chairman of Birnin-Gwari Emirate Progressives Union (BEPU), Ishaq Usman Kasai, yesterday raised the alarm over the recent discovery that a very huge amount is now being demanded by terrorists in their communities before they could allow them to go to farms and successfully harvest their farm produce.

According to him the huge amount is meant to serve as ransom payment in ‘advance’ for them to have free access to their farms.

In a statement he issued to journalists in Kaduna on Sunday, he stated that they have no option than to negotiate with the terrorists as farming activities have …

Imran Khan Pakistan Police Moves To Probe Former PM

Imran Khan: Pakistan Police Moves To Probe Former PM

August 22, 2022 4:11 am
Former prime minister, Imran Khan is set to be investigated by Pakistan’s police in the wake of a political speech he delivered on Saturday where he was alleged to have threatened the police and the judiciary.
Africa Daily News York gathered that the former leader’s supporters have gathered outside his home and have vowed to ‘take over’ if he is detained, raising tensions in the nation. Mr. Khan has been a vociferous critic of the administration and the army of his country ever since he was forced from office in April.
Police started probing into his case when the
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British Decathlete, Ben Gregory Placed Under Life Support

British Decathlete, Ben Gregory Placed Under Life Support

August 22, 2022 4:09 am
Ben Gregory, a British decathlete was reportedly involved in a very serious bike accident over the weekend which left him with severe injuries; he is currently in a critical condition.
According to his wife Naomi Heffernan, Ben Gregory, 31, sustained a fracture to his skull and neck couple with several brain hemorrhages
She posted on her Instagram page: ‘He’s in a coma and on life support.‘
‘Ben needs your positive thoughts and prayers right now. Those that know Ben know how strong he is mentally and physically, he’s a fighter and he’ll get through this.’
‘Please pray for him and
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Aide To Oshodi LG Boss Killed, Investigation Launched

Aide To Oshodi LG Boss Killed, Investigation Launched

August 22, 2022 4:07 am
Report reaching Africa Daily News, New York is that an aide to Oshodi local government chairman, Oguntulu has been reportedly killed. This was revealed by the Lagos State Police Command, on Sunday, as they stated that prompt steps were taken to apprehend the assassins who killed Francis Oguntulu, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area Chairman, Kehinde Oloyede.
On Friday, Oguntulu was reportedly shot and attacked with an axe; this happened at Adeyemi Street, Oshodi area of the state. He pass away on Sunday due to the gunshot wound he sustained during the unexpected attack.
The LG
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