August 2022

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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2023 Six Die Following Kwankwaso's Visit To Nasarawa

2023: Six Die Following Kwankwaso’s Visit To Nasarawa

August 22, 2022 4:05 am

No fewer than six persons reportedly lost their lives in Nasarawa State over the weekend, as the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, stormed the state to commission the party’s secretariat in Lafia.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the ugly incident occurred when a bus conveying supporters in the presidential candidate’s convoy lost control.

About four of the victims died on the spot, while those that sustained injuries were rushed to hospital where two others died.

Read Also: NNPP Fires Chairman In Osun Over Alleged Embezzlement

Kwankwaso had pledged a commitment to …

Your Votes In The S'East Intact, Uzodinma Reassures Tinubu

Your Votes In The S’East Intact, Uzodinma Reassures Tinubu

August 22, 2022 3:47 am

Ahead of next year’s general elections,  Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma yesterday reassured the presidential candidate of his party, the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, that people in the South East are very prepared to vote for him during next year’s polls.

Uzodinma gave this surprising reassurance when he met with the support organisation of the former Lagos State governor over the weekend.

The support groyp is under the aegis of The Asiwaju Group which was set up to ensure victory for the APC in the next elections.

In a statement jointly signed by Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, AbdulRasak Danjuma, Ibrahim …

Power Generation Falls To 43mw Due To Strike – Buhari's Govt

How Strike Crashed Power Generation To 43mw – Buhari’s Govt

August 22, 2022 3:40 am
Data received from the Federal Ministry of Power on Sunday indicated that the last one-day strike employees of the Transmission Company of Nigeria embarked over the nonpayment of benefits forced Nigeria’s energy production to plummet from a high of 4,829.5 megawatts to as low as 43MW.
Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the country’s electrical grid was shut down last Wednesday by electricity company employees working under the National Union of Electricity Employees, leaving companies and other power users in the complete darkness
They had embarked on a strike in opposition to a requirement for senior managers to attend
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2023 HURIWA Warns Wike Over Crackdown On Atiku’s Loyalists

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

August 22, 2022 3:38 am

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA) has lambasted the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike for allegedly beginning crackdowns on his political foes including those of his own Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

In a statement issued by its national coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko which was made available to Africa Daily News, New York, the rights group called on the Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Usman Alkali Baba, the Director General of the State security Services, DSS Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi and the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya to instruct their operatives not to be used by …

High Treason Zelenskyy Moves To Arrest ‘Spies

‘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.

Read Also: Why Joshua Lost To Usyk, Hearn Shares Insight

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.

Read Also: Austrian Villages Cut Off By Landslides Following Heavy Rains

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

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