August 2022

Don't Deploy Abacha Loot For Elections, Rep Warns Buhari

Don’t Deploy Abacha Loot For Elections, Rep Warns Buhari

August 25, 2022 4:53 am

The lawmaker representing the Jos South/Jos East federal constituency, Dachung Bagos, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari, to do his best to ensure that the recovered $23 million Abacha loot recently returned by the United States government is properly utilised.

He urged the presidency to ensure that the recovered funds were not diverted to elections and electioneering just like was done in 2018.

The House of Representatives member made this call while speaking on a television program on Thursday which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York

He said, ‘These funds are critical and we want Nigerians to …

Get Vaccines, COVID-19 Still Here – NPHCDA Warns Nigerians

Get Vaccines, COVID-19 Still Here – NPHCDA Warns Nigerians

August 25, 2022 4:49 am

In the face of the obvious lack of seriousness, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has called on Nigerians to do everything within their powers to protect themselves against COVID-19.

The Kwara State Coordinator, Hanifa Hamza made this call while speaking yesterday at a stakeholders’ training in Ilorin.

The official appealed to Nigerians to go for testing, explaining that the virus was real and still spreading.

Hamza further assured that sufficient vaccines were available across the country.

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‘COVID-19 transmission is crazy. Please don’t relax, it has come to …

Boxing Joshua Lacked Confidence Against Usyk - Wilder

Joshua Was Lacking In Confidence Against Usyk – Wilder

August 25, 2022 4:41 am

Heavyweight Deontay Wilder has pointed out that he believes that Anthony Joshua’s lack of confidence played a key role during his loss to Oleksandr Usyk in the rematch which was held on Sunday morning.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that analysts who have commented on the game have somewhat agreed that Joshua delivered an improved performance in Saudi Arabia following his loss to Usyk last year however, it wasn’t just good enough as the Ukrainian retained his heavyweight titles via split decision.

Wilder, who is set for a ring return on October 15 against Finland’s Robert Helenius, believes Joshua …

Ukraine Independence Day: Pope Makes Passionate Appeal For Peace

Ukraine Independence Day: Pope Makes Passionate Appeal For Peace

August 24, 2022 8:07 pm

The Catholic leader, Pope Francis had also renewed some of his calls for peace “for the beloved Ukrainian people” on the warring country’s Independence Day and alsp their six-month anniversary of the start of Russia’s invasion to pin them down.

Following his weekly general audience at the Vatican, Pope Francis had also directed his address to “the beloved Ukrainian people who for six months today have been suffering the horror of war,” while warning of the risk of nuclear catastrophe in the region.

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“I hope that concrete steps will …

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President Joe Biden Vets Out $3bn On Ukraine Weapons Aid

August 24, 2022 5:45 pm

The United States President, Joe Biden in his continued support for the Ukrainin side in their conflict against Russia has made another announcement of nearly $3 billion which would be coming in military aid to Kyiv on Wednesday.

This announcement has also been revealed to be the biggest US package so far which was done to mark Ukraine’s independence day, six months after Russia had invaded the country.

Read Also: Biden Frowns At Killings Of Four Muslims In US City

In a statement which he had released after the annoucement, President Biden had also signaled the firmness of Washington’s commitment …

FRSC Frowns At Recent Trend Of 'Rotating' Number Plates

FRSC Frowns At Recent Trend Of ‘Rotating’ Number Plates

August 24, 2022 3:24 pm

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has finally banned the use of swap number plates while condemning the new trend which is taking place in Nigeria.

FRSC Assistant Corps Marshal, Bisi Kazeem had made this announcement in a statement which he had released on Wednesday where he reiterated  that the use of rotational number plates is considered a criminal act as it is illegal.

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Kazeem had also stated that the ban had come up after the commission was drawn to a video which was circulating on …

I'm Still Committed To My Dream Of A New Nigeria - Osinbajo

Nigeria Needs Over $410bn For Better Energy – Osinbajo

August 24, 2022 2:39 pm

The Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has made some fresh revealations on Wednesday that for Nigerians to beat the constant issues with power and energy, they would have to spend over $410bn which would be used to deliver its energy transition plan by 2060.

Osinbajo had also made this statement at the global virtual inauguration of Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan and this had been disclosed in a statement by his spokesman, Laolu Akande.

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The detailed plan would be a roadmap to control the dual crises of energy poverty and climate …

Disappeared Students Panic As Journalist Killed In Mexico

Missing Students: Panic As Journalist Is Killed In Mexico

August 24, 2022 8:01 am

A journalist was shot dead yesterday in southern Mexico, authorities disclosed, shortly after posting online about the disappearance about eight years ago of 43 students from a nearby area.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Mr. Fredid Roman, who published his work on various social media pages and contributed to a local newspaper, was found dead in his car in the city of Chilpancingo, the capital of Guerrero state, the local prosecutor’s office said yesterday evening.

One of the worst human rights tragedies in Mexican history is the case of the 43 Guerrero students who vanished in 2014 …

‘Stop Phone Checking On The Road’, Force PRO Warns Policemen

‘Stop Phone Checking On The Road’, Force PRO Warns Policemen

August 24, 2022 7:51 am

Senior authorities of the Nigerian police force have once again asserted that its personnel have no right to check people’s phones arbitrarily without a warrant on the road. 

Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Muyiwa Adejobi reiterated this during an appearance on Sunrise Daily which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

‘Stop checking phones on the road. You can’t check somebody’s phone. It is his personal property. You cannot do it,’ Adejobi said of an activity which Nigerians have repeatedly accused policemen of doing.

The Force PRO was commenting on the activities of the police, recent disciplinary actions taken …

2023 Tinubu Holds Key Meeting With Wike, 2 PDP Govs In UK

2023: Tinubu Holds Key Meeting With Wike, 2 PDP Govs In UK

August 24, 2022 7:43 am

The crisis rocking the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday took a fresh as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, met with Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and some PDP governors in London yesterday night.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, his Abia State counterpart, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, and other PDP stalwarts loyal to Wike attended the meeting.

It was earlier reported that Governor Wike and some of his allies travelled out of the country for what was described as a critical meeting on their political …

Northerners Shouldn’t Dominate Top PDP Positions - BoT Chair

Northerners Shouldn’t Dominate Top PDP Positions – BoT Chair

August 24, 2022 7:08 am

Amidst the ongoing crisis in the opposition party, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s Board of Trustees has given reasons why that the party cannot allow its top positions to be dominated by Northerners.

Senator Walid Jibrin in an earlier statement had observed that the party’s presidential candidate, National Chairman and BoT Chairman were all Northerners.

In another statement on Tuesday, he said his stance has not changed despite criticism, noting that the PDP is a “national party that caters for all Nigerians.”

His comment comes amid continued rift between the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and Rivers …

Judge Has Authority To Determine Contempt - A’Ibom AG

Judge Has Authority To Determine Contempt – A’Ibom AG

August 24, 2022 6:58 am

The Attorney-General of Akwa Ibom State, Uko Udom, SAN has announced that a judge had the power to decide what was contemptuous in his court.

Uko Udom, SAN, the Akwa Ibom state Attorney-General, asserted that a judge has the authority to determine what is contemptuous in his court; he said this on Tuesday while addressing a concern pointing to a lawyer, Inibehe Effiong.

The Attorney-General made this Clear as he responded to a query about the imprisonment of Inibehe Effiong, human rights lawyer who was sentenced to one month in prison by Justice Ekaette Obot the Chief Judge, Akwa …

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