August 2022

EFCC, Army Nabs 120 Suspected Oil Thieves In Port Harcourt

EFCC, Army Nabs 120 Suspected Oil Thieves In Port Harcourt

August 16, 2022 6:34 am

Reports reaching Africa Daily News, New York has it the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of no fewer than 120 citizens for alleged illegal oil theft.

The anti-graft agency had confirmed that it had carried out a joint operation with personnel of the 6 Division Garrison, Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The apprehended suspects were accused of illegally refining stolen petroleum products and economic sabotage.

They were caught after offloading oil into vehicles at the waterfront for distribution within and outside Rivers State.

Read Also: Forex Crisis: EFCC Storms BDC Hubs In Lagos

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IGP Rewards DPO For Rejecting $200,000 Bribe In Kano

IGP Rewards DPO For Rejecting $200,000 Bribe In Kano

August 16, 2022 6:28 am

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba on Tuesday presented a certificate of Award to Nassarawa, Divisional Police Officer, SP Daniel Itse Amah for rejecting the sum of Two Hundred Thousand United States Dollars (USD 200,000) offered him as a bribe in a case of alleged armed robbery.

In a letter containing the commendation, SP Daniel was extolled for exhibiting sound professionalism in his actions which lead to the arrest of Ali Zaki, a Kano-based legal practitioner, and some Police officers.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that investigations by Operatives led by SP Daniel led to the …

Tuchel And Conte Sanctioned After Touchline Fracas

Tuchel And Conte Sanctioned After Touchline Fracas

August 16, 2022 6:09 am

Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, and his Tottenham counterpart, Antonio Conte have been charged with improper conduct following their explosive clashes in Sunday’s stormy 2-2 draw.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Tuchel and Conte were heated in hot exchanges as tempers flared in the Premier League game at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Both managers were booked in the game for the first bust-up, which was sparked after Conte celebrated Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s equaliser close to Tuchel’s technical area.

Tuchel and Conte clashed again when an aggressive handshake between the pair, who were both shown red cards, sparked further ugly …

Court Slams Alleged Kidnap Kingpin, Wadume, Seven Years Jail Time

Court Slams Alleged Kidnap Kingpin, Wadume, Seven Years Jail Time

August 15, 2022 8:44 pm

One of the foremost judges, Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja has slammed a seven-year jail term on alleged kidnap kingpin, Mr Hamisu Bala, aka Wadume for his wrongdoings.

Justice Nyako had handed down most of the sentences after she had found him guilty of charges relating to escaping from lawful custody, as well as illegal dealings in prohibited firearms.

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Besides Wadume, the court had also slammed down jail terms on Uba Bala (aka Uba Delu) and Zubairu Abdullahi (aka Basho) for seven years each, while Aliyu …

How A Tinubu’s Presidency Will Heal June 12 Mistake – Keyamo

What I’ve Been Sacrificing For Nigeria As Minister – Keyamo Boasts

August 15, 2022 8:38 pm

Festus Keyamo who is the Nigerian Minister of State for Labour and Employment, has revealed all that he has been sacrificing for Nigeria since he was appointed as a minister

Keyamo has openly boasted that he has been using his personal resources since he was appointed as minister in Nigeria.

Read Also: Real Reason I Won’t Resign As Minister, Keyamo Opens Up

The Minister had also revealed that his ministry has never given him a car to discharge his duties since he was appointed minister.

In a statement he signed, the minister said his emergence as the spokesman of the …

How Some PDP Govs, Sabotaged Power Shift To South – Ortom

Governor Ortom Congratulates New Prelate-Elect, Oliver Abah

August 15, 2022 8:29 pm

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has sent a message of congratulations and felicitations to the Prelate-elect of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Archbishop Oliver Abah who had been recently elected.

Archbishop Abah of Benue Diocese had elected new prelate of the Methodist Church on Sunday in Abuja after defeating his close contestant, Most Rev. Amos Akindeko of Ogun diocese.

Read Also: Miyetti Allah Drags Ortom To ICC Over Seizure Of Cows

The Governor had also layded the Church for deploying the tenets of wonderful democracy in the election of its leaders and he had encouraged the church leaders to …

2023 Office Of Citizens Is The Greatest – CharlyBoy

Peter Obi: You’re A “Clannish Clown” – Charly Boy Blasts Gov el-Rufai

August 15, 2022 8:00 pm

Nigerian singer and social critic, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa who is also popularly known as Charly Boy or Area Fada has come out to lambast the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, over his recent cryptic tweet which had put out while mocking some of the supporters of the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

The Kaduna governor had in a tweet which had been made recently thrown some mocking jabs at the proposed Two Million March rally in Kaduna  for Peter Obi and his running mate, Yusuf Ahmed-Baba.

Read Also: 2023: El-Rufai Denies Alleged Plans To Join PDP

According to him, …

Despite China’s Warning, US Lawmakers Meet Taiwan President

Despite China’s Warning, US Lawmakers Meet Taiwan President

August 15, 2022 7:43 am

Members of the United States congress met Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and other lawmakers on Monday despite the warnings from China. 

Africa Daily News, New York reports that their trip to the island nation is coming on the backdrop of China’s warning against visits by foreign government officials described as ‘external forces’.

The five-member delegation arrived on Sunday, less than two weeks after the visit of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

The team of Republicans and Democrats comprises Senator Ed Markey and Representatives John Garamendi, Alan Lowenthal, Don Beyer, and Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen.

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Ossiomo Power How Nigeria Lost $1.9m In 5 Days - Gov Obaseki

Ossiomo Power: How Nigeria Lost $1.9m In 5 Days – Gov Obaseki

August 15, 2022 4:32 am
The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has revealed that Nigeria has lost over $1.9million in the past five days due to the disturbance of gas distribution to the Ossiomo Power plant situated in Ologbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state.
The Ossiomo Power project is a product of Governor Godwin Obaseki-led state administration to ensure that the state maintains and generates power independently
The 95 megawatts installation came to fulfillment through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Ossiomo Power Company which powers government offices, hospitals, and streetlights in Benin metropolis.
Emotan Gardens Estate, Edo Tech Park, Edo
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2023 How Vote Buying Can Be Curbed In Nigeria - Obo Effanga

2023: How Vote Buying Can Be Curbed In Nigeria – Obo Effanga

August 15, 2022 4:31 am
The Resident Electoral Commissioner for Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers State, Mr. Obo Effanga yesterday shared insights on how he believes the menace of vote buying can be curbed.
To analyse the trend of vote buying in Nigeria during voting the Federal Government should boost the economy and set the nation to a satisfactory standard; a standard the nation can be used as a model for other countries.
He pointed out that Nigerians in Diaspora shouldn’t be disenfranchised in the general election, and should be cleared to vote, however, the possibility of actualizing the ballot from outside the
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Real Reason I Won’t Resign As Minister, Keyamo Opens Up

Real Reason I Won’t Resign As Minister, Keyamo Opens Up

August 15, 2022 4:29 am
Following strong calls for his resignation, the current spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Festus Keyamo, (SAN) Presidential Campaign Council, and Minister of State for Labour and Employment, has accused the rival party Peoples Democratic Party, PDP of being behind for the charge.
In a message he delivered last night which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York, Keyamo claimed that he has not violated any law throughout his service as a Minister and the spokesperson of the APC, as projected by their prime opposition, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Additionally, he noted that his obligation as the APC
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APC Crisis Plot To Unseat Adamu Thickens

APC Crisis: Plot To Unseat Adamu Thickens

August 15, 2022 4:23 am
The crisis in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a new turn, after some elements in the party plotted to overthrow Senator Abdullahi Adamu, the National Chairman of the party recently.
Africa Daily News, New York reports that ahead of the 2023 elections, tension had emanated from the party due to leadership disagreements.
Recall that on March 26, Senator Adamu was declared as the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the convention set aside to vote members of the APC National Working Committee, NWC.
It was gathered that over the weekend some APC stakeholders were
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