October 7, 2022

Wike Makes U-Turn, Withdraws Criminal Charges Against Amaechi

October 7, 2022 6:53 am

The Government of Rivers State has confirmed the withdrawal of the criminal charges against the former governor, Rotimi Amaechi, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Tonye Cole, and five others.

When the matter resumed for ruling on the legality of the use of a private lawyer to prosecute the matter rather than the attorney general of the state, counsel to Rivers State government informed the court of their decision to withdraw the suit.

However, the defense counsel argued that withdrawing the suit at this point was an abuse of court process and asked the …

Again Nigerian Govt Declares Monday Public Holiday

October 7, 2022 6:47 am

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared next Monday, the 10th October 2022 as Public Holiday.

A statement issued by Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola wich was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York said the holiday is to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid Celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).

Aregbesola also used the opportunity to congratulate all Muslims both at home and in the Diaspora for witnessing this year’s occasion.

He admonished all Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, patience. tolerance and perseverance which are deep spiritual virtues …

Return Africa’s Stolen Assets, Artefacts, Buhari Warns West

October 7, 2022 6:34 am

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has made a case for the return of stolen assets and artifacts stolen from Africa by the West.

The President made the demand in an article he wrote on Wednesday, saying the clamour for the repatriation of looted treasures is becoming irresistible.

According to the Nigerian leader, Nigerians were delighted by the news this summer that 72 artefacts, known as the Benin Bronzes, held by the Horniman Museum in London were returning home, 125 years after being plundered by British troops.

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Attempted Murder: FFK Withdraws Suit Against Estranged Wife

October 7, 2022 6:13 am

The Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed an alleged attempted murder suit brought by a former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, against his estranged wife, Precious Chikwendu.

The dismissal of the suit by Justice Inyang Ekwo came on the heels of the dramatic withdrawal by the former minister. When the case came up for arraignment, the prosecution counsel, Mr John Ijagbemi, informed the court that he had the instructions of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to discontinue with the matter.

‘The matter was slated for re-arraignment of the defendants today. However, we want to plead to your lordship for …

Presidential Race Is Between Obi And Atiku – Primate Ayodele

October 7, 2022 6:07 am

Ahead of next year’s general elections, the Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has claimed that the 2023 presidential election is between the Labour Party (LP), candidate, Peter Obi, and his counterpart from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar.

This was as Primate Ayodele declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC), presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, was out of the struggle for the 2023 presidential election.

Speaking with reporters, Ayodele noted that God would decide who becomes the next president of Nigeria.

He stressed that God would not look at any religion or zone in …

2022 World Cup Will Be My Last, Messi Confirms

October 7, 2022 5:47 am

Argentina captain Lionel Messi said Thursday that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will ‘surely’ be the last of his career.

‘It’s my last World Cup, surely. I feel good physically, I was able to do a very good pre-season this year, which I couldn’t do last year. It was essential to get to where I am, with a good state of mind and a lot of hope,’ the 35-year-old told ESPN Argentina.

Messi, who is due to appear in his fifth World Cup, made his international debut in 2005 and has since won 164 caps for Argentina and …

2023: Tinubu Is Nigeria’s Next President – Northern Coalition

October 7, 2022 5:30 am

A group of Northern leaders on Friday predicted that the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu will emerge as Nigeria’s next president next year.

The leaders, who are members of 100% Focus Movement, a pro-Tinubu Northern coalition, asserted that the South does not have a choice, but to vote for Tinubu.

The leader of the group, Ibrahim Mohammed, said the South, particularly the South West, needs to vote for the candidate in appreciation for what he has done in the region.

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‘We don’t …

French Author, Ernaux Wins Nobel Literature Prize

French Author, Ernaux Wins Nobel Prize For Literature

October 7, 2022 5:06 am

French writer, Annie Ernaux, has been announced the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, for what the Nobel committee chair submitted was an ‘uncompromising’ 50-year body of work exploring ‘a life marked by great disparities regarding gender, language, and class.’

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the prestigious honour is awarded by the Swedish Academy and is worth 10 million Swedish kronor (£807,000). Prof. Carl-Henrik Heldin, chair of the committee, said the 82-year-old’s work was ‘admirable and enduring.’

He said she used ‘courage and clinical acuity’ to tell semi-autobiographical stories that uncover “the contradictions of social experience …