September 2022

Tunisian Mayor Detained After Fruit Seller Committed Suicide

Tunisian Mayor Detained After Fruit Seller Committed Suicide

September 27, 2022 5:36 am

Tunisian police yesterday detained the mayor of a town where it was reported that a fruit seller committed suicide after his scales were seized by council officials, sparking protests, a judicial spokesman has confirmed.

Mohamed Amine Dridi aged 25, had hanged himself on Saturday two days after the electronic scales he used on his fruit and vegetable stall were taken, Tunisian media reported.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that on Monday night, protesters in his hometown of Mornag, south of the capital Tunis, took to the streets criticising high rates of unemployment and soaring costs of living.

They torched …

Buhari leaves the UNGA77 in New York and returns to Abuja

September 26, 2022 8:08 am

After successfully participating in the 77th session of the high-level sessions of the UN General Assembly in New York, the United States, President Muhammadu Buhari left for Abuja on Monday morning.

The presidential plane carrying the president and other members of the entourage landed at the Presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja at around 6.25 a.m., according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

President Buhari attended 12 high-level events while in New York, including bilateral meetings.

Prior to the General Debate on September 19, Buhari attended the Transforming Education Summit’s opening ceremony. He also attended the …

Troost-Ekong Injured: As Super Eagles Injury Woes Continues

September 26, 2022 7:31 am

William Troost-Ekong, the vice captain of the Super Eagles, has added his name to the team’s growing list of injuries as Nigeria gears up for their second international friendly match against Algeria in five days.

The Eagles were thwarted to a 2-2 tie against Algeria’s domestic national team on Friday. The Eagles’ Algerian training tour will come to an end tomorrow with a game versus the Fennecs’ first team.

Troot-Ekong, who on the field for the first time on Friday, sustained an injury that forced him to leave the team entirely.

Troost-Ekong wrote via his twitter handle to confirm his …

2023 Northern Bishops Who Met Tinubu Disowned By PFN

2023: Northern Bishops Who Met Tinubu Disowned By PFN

September 26, 2022 6:22 am

Discordant tunes are once again coming to the fore in the spell of seeming harmony within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), ahead of a long four-month campaign stretch for the 2023 general elections, which officially kicks off on Wednesday, September 28.

Barely two days after the visit to the presidential candidate of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has disowned the ‘Pentecostal Bishops’ Forum of Northern Nigeria,’ which met with Tinubu on Friday in Abuja. This is fallout from the uproar over the single faith ticket adopted by the ruling party for next year’s …

Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Prevents reconciliation, Claims Lawan

September 26, 2022 6:13 am

Babachir Lawal, a former secretary to the government of the federation, has once more criticised the Muslim-Muslim APC ticket, saying that Christian leaders in Northern Nigeria will not waver in their support for justice, equity, and fair play.

He believed that any country or political system founded on injustice will fall because justice and equity resolve all other conflicts.

Lawal pleaded with Nigerians to comprehend the position of the Northern Christian politicians on the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the All Progressives Congress for the 2023 presidential election in a statement headlined, “Why we are doing what we are doing,” on Sunday.…

2023 Will Birth A New Nigeria, Osinbajo Declares

2023 Will Birth A New Nigeria, Osinbajo Declares

September 26, 2022 6:11 am

The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has called on Nigerians to be optimistic about the prospects that the 2023 general elections, submitting that the elections would usher in a new Nigeria where justice and equity will prevail.

Vice President Osinbajo made this known on Sunday at the 62nd Independent anniversary service held at National Christian Centre Abuja.

He said Nigerians may be facing many challenges presently but affirmed that the coming election would usher in a nation of law, prosperity, and equity and lots of opportunities for the citizenry.

His words: ‘We are celebrating Nigerian people wherever they …

UK’s Opposition Labour Pledges To Reverse Tax Cut For Richest

UK’s Opposition Labour Pledges To Reverse Tax Cut For Richest

September 26, 2022 5:41 am

The leader of the UK’s main opposition party yesterday swore to ensure the reversal of the tax cut for top earners which was recently announced by the Conservative government as the nation heads for a possible recession.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the new Conservative Prime Minister Liz Truss is in support of tax cuts as a way to stimulate economic growth and her government removed a top rate of 45 percent for the highest earners in a ‘mini-budget’ which was announced last weekend

Labour Party leader Keir Starmer, speaking before the party’s annual conference in Liverpool, …

Northern Christians Consulting, Set To Adopt New Party —Dogara

Northern Christians Consulting, Set To Adopt New Party —Dogara

September 26, 2022 4:51 am

Ahead of next year’s general election, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara has reiterated his opposition to the Muslim/Muslim presidential ticket of Bola Ahmed Tinubu/Kashim Shettima adopted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 elections.

He submitted that having said ‘No’ to the same faith ticket, they are currently consulting with relevant Islamic and Christian leaders in the country, to collectively agree and adopt a formidable pan-Nigerian platform that all of them will support in 2023.

Dogara made this known while speaking in Jos, the Plateau State Capital, at the weekend at a …

Again, Obi, Datti Visit IBB, Abdulsalami In Minna

Again, Obi, Datti Visit IBB, Abdulsalami In Minna

September 26, 2022 4:46 am

The Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, and his running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed on Sunday held a private meeting with former Nigerian leaders, Military President Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida and Abulsalami Abubakar at Minna.

The former Anambra State Governor who is presently touring the North made this disclosure via his Twitter account, where he stated that they had insightful conversations on the state of affairs in Nigeria.

He wrote, ‘Today, my running mate, Dr. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, and I visited President Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, GCFR, at his home in Minna.

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Same-Sex Marriage Cuba Set To Hold Referendum

Same-Sex Marriage: Cuba Set To Hold Referendum

September 26, 2022 4:39 am

Cubans will today vote in a landmark referendum on whether or not to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption, allow surrogate pregnancies, and give greater rights to non-biological parents.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the last time there was a referendum, about eight million Cubans over the age of 16 are eligble to vote ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ for the proposal, which has been supported by the communist government but criticized by Catholic and evangelical church leaders.

The final week of campaigning saw the government flood TV, radio, and social media with pro-equality messages, along with glitzy billboards, public rallies, …

Seven Burnt To Death In Lagos Road Accident

Seven Burnt To Death In Lagos Road Accident

September 26, 2022 4:33 am

At least seven people were confirmed dead yesterday when a commercial bus reportedly caught fire in the Iyana Oworo area of Lagos State.

Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, who made the disclosure in a statement, yesterday, said the accident involved a 4 passenger Mazda with registration number KJA 699 GY.

He blamed the accident on recklessness and over-speeding by the driver, which he said resulted in the fire with 12 passengers trapped.

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The statement reads: ‘Upon arrival at the scene, …

There Is Still Big Hope For Nigeria At 62 – Uzodinma

There Is Still Big Hope For Nigeria At 62 – Uzodinma

September 26, 2022 4:28 am

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has asserted that Nigeria still has hope despite the country’s basket-full challenges at 62 saying that there are a lot of positives to build on.

Uzodinma made this known while speaking yesterday at the Maria Assumpta Catholic Cathedral Owerri during a church service to mark the 62nd independence anniversary of Nigeria.

He called on Nigerians to stand up to tackle the challenges retarding the progress of the nation.

He advised Nigerians to learn to differentiate the meaning of collective interest as against individual or personal interest, noting that ‘what defines a Nation is collective interest.’…

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