September 29, 2022

Army Committed To Security Of All Nigerians – COAS Quips

Army Committed To Security Of All Nigerians – COAS Quips

Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya who is the Nigerian Chief of Army Staff has reiterated his earlier statement that the Nigerian army is always ready to get to stand in harm’s way in order to accord Nigerians all the safety, security and the comfort that they deserve.

Yahaya had made this statement during the maiden Annual Command Guest House Stakeholders Conference in 2022 which had been organised by the Department of Special Services and Programmes on Thursday in Abuja.

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He had also been represented by the Group Managing Director, Nigerian Army …

Zuckerberg Stands With The Black Community In US

Mark Zuckerberg Kicked From America’s Top 10 Richest Men

Mark Zuckerberg, an American business magnate and internet entrepreneur has finally slid down from the list of the top ten American wealthiest people after he had lost over $76.8 billion in one year.

The 38-year-old Facebook founder who had also lost more than half of his fortune, $76.8 billion since September 2021 had dropped unexpectedly from the number three position to number 11 on the Forbes 400 list of America’s wealthiest people, due to the state of his company’s staggering stock price drop.

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In October 2021, Facebook had announced that …

There Will Be No 'Wuruwuru’ In 2023 Elections — Buhari Assures

Buhari Warns Political Aspirants About 2023 Campaigns

In lieu of the 2023 general elections, some of the campaigns to usher in a new political dispensation for 2023 has begun and the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has also revealed that he will be welcoming the initiative which had been undertaken by the National Peace Committee to commit all the political actors to issue-based campaigns which would be completely devoid of incitement, personal insults and attacks.

He had made this statement in a video message which had been displayed at the signing of the 2023 election Peace Accord by some of the presidential candidates which had been organised by …

Britain Pound Sinks As PM Liz Truss Fires Finance Minister

Pound Dives Down To Less Than 1% Against US Dollar

It is not the best of times for the British pound as it has reportedly sunken on Thursday by more than one percent against the United States dollar after the sudden move by the Bank of England to fully intervene on some of the the bond markets to head off a fresh financial catastrophe.

The Pound Sterling had also slid as low as $1.0763 in the early morning of Thursday as London deals one day after the BoE had snapped up its long-dated government bonds, or gilts, to prevent a material risk to stability.

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Morocco: 19 Reported Dead After Drinking Toxic Alcohol

Morocco: 19 Reported Dead After Drinking Toxic Alcohol

Recent reports have revealed that at least some 19 people have reportedly died and some dozens others have also been hospitalised following their consumption of toxic alcohol from a roadside kiosk which is located in northern Morocco.

The Moroccoan Police have also arrested a 48-year-old suspect who had been in connection with the incident, the Directorate General of National Security (DGSN).

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The victims had reported to have consumed the toxic alcohol in the suspect’s store, where some of the investigators had later discovered nearly 50 litres of the poisonous liquid.…

How Oil Theft Is Pushing Nigeria’s Economy Into Coma – Lawan

‘I Won’t Appeal My Disqualification From Yobe Election’ – Lawan

Embattled President of the Nigerian Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has finally revealed that he will not be appealing against the recent judgement which had been made by the Federal High Court, Damaturu, which had consequently disqualified him from the Yobe North Senate Seat of the National Assembly in the 2023 poll.

Lawan had also made this clear in a statement on Thursday in Abuja that he has accepted the judgement in good faith.

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“Yesterday, Wednesday, Sept. 28, the Federal High Court in Damaturu delivered judgement on the rightful candidate for Yobe North …

Real Reason Why vote-Buying Will Continue – INEC, Others

INEC Warns Against Inappropriate Voting Come 2023

Fresh reports reaching the desk of Africa Dailly News, New York has also revealed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has openly warned that the inappropriate marking of some of the boxes or the space which had been provided on the ballot paper by voters may affect the outcome of the 2023 general elections.

While he had been stressing the need for all Nigerians to make sure that they vote correctly on the election day, the commission had also revealed that the voters must make sure that they follow the procedure for voting for their preferred candidate or party …

Outrage As Lagos Drivers Are forced To Buy Tinubu’s Stickers

2023 Election: Tinubu Blasted For Missing Peace Accord Signing

More woes are in order for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as he has come under serious criticism for missing out on Thursday’s signing of the Peace Accord which had taken place today.

The Peace Accord is a very sensitive document which is always signed by presidential candidates ahead of the general elections.

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However, it has been reported that Tinubu had also been represented at the event by his running mate, Kashim Shettima who is the former Governor of …

Herdsman Attacks: Destroys 50m Worth Of Farm In Enugu

Herdsman Attacks: Destroys 50m Worth Of Farm In Enugu

In Agu-Ekwegbe, Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State, there is a palpable sense of tension as a result of herders‘ invasion and destruction of farms worth more than N50 million while their cattle were grazing.

The owner of the land, John Abonyi, lamented that Fulani herders have resorted to grazing their cattle on his field.

He bemoaned that all effort made by him and his staff to stop them from invading his farm hit the rock as Nigeria Police refused to come to their rescue even when one of the herders were detained.

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Abandoned Rivers Aircraft Recovered By Wike

Abandoned Rivers Aircraft Recovered By Wike

The Legacy 600, a state-owned aircraft from Rivers that was purportedly abandoned in Germany under questionable circumstances by the previous administration, has been found and returned to Rivers.

On receiving the plane that had been flown into Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, Ikwerre Local Government Area, on Tuesday, Governor Nyesom Wike declared that his administration was not engaging in petty politics in the recovery of the plane.

Wike emphasised that it required his administration’s careful intelligence gathering to find the asset, stating that Rotimi Amaechi, his predecessor and previous transportation minister, had flown the plane to Germany without providing any …

Father Of Four Killed: As School Wall Collapses In Ondo

Father Of Four Killed: As School Wall Collapses In Ondo

A carpenter named Ademola Lawrence was killed when the wall of a crumbling classroom at the Local Authority Primary School, established 67 years ago in the Okitipupa neighbourhood of Ondo state.

According to information obtained by Africa Daily News, the victim, a father of four who was 52 years old, was carrying out bricklaying duties when something unexpected occurred.

According to a source, the victim decided to work as a bricklayer after finding it difficult to find employment in the community.

It was quite terrible that the victim chose to work as a bricklayer in order to survive.

 

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Orsu Uzodinma And The Nigerian Military Must Come Clean

Orsu: Uzodinma And The Nigerian Military Must Come Clean

A fortnight ago, Imo State was in the news again for the wrong reasons. This time, it was the report of killings, arson, and destruction which occurred at Eke-Ututu Market in Orsu-Ihiteukwa following an invasion by a combined team of Nigerian security forces. The attack saw the reduction of the famous market to ashes which has now left many families mourning their loved ones and villagers counting their losses.

Over the last three years, Imo State and indeed the entire southeast geopolitical zone of Nigeria has not had the best of times with the security of lives and property. Countless …