October 8, 2022

Death Toll From Russian Missiles On Ukraine Town Rises To 14

Death Toll From Russian Missiles On Ukraine Town Rises To 14

October 8, 2022 7:00 pm

It has been reported that up to 14 people who have perished when up to seven Russian missiles had struck the industrial town of Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine.

The deadly missiles had also struck before dawn on Thursday with three of them landing just a bit oft the town centre, just a bit like 40 kilometres (25 miles) from the artillery battles of the southern front.

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“Sad news keeps coming to us from the analysis of the buildings hit during the attack,” said Anatoly Kurtev via Telegram.

“For now the …

President Buhari Mourns Vincent Ogbulafor Ex-PDP Chairman

President Buhari Mourns Vincent Ogbulafor Ex-PDP Chairman

October 8, 2022 6:53 pm

The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has finally sent his condolences across to the family of Chief Vincent Ogbulafor who is the former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who had passed on Friday at 73.

In a statement which had been put out by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on Saturday in Abuja, Buhari had also commiserated with some of the leaders and members of the PDP, the Olokoro Royal family in Umuahia, the government and the people of Abia State over the loss of the former party chieftain.

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We Can’t Allow ASUU Push Us Into Borrowing — Keyamo

You’re A Conductor Applying For Driving Job – Keyamo Blasts Atiku

October 8, 2022 6:44 pm

Festus Keyamo who is an administrator under the President Buhari Government and also the spokesman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential Campaign Council has blasted the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar while tagging him to be likened to a taxi or bus conductor who is applying for the post of a driver.

Keyamo had also noted that Atiku has only been hanging onto some of the achievements of his former boss, President Olusegun Obasanjo.

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The Minister of State for Labour and Employment had also made it …

Influx Of Migrants NYC Mayor Declares State Of Emergency

Influx Of Migrants: NYC Mayor Declares State Of Emergency

October 8, 2022 9:06 am

Mr. Eric Adams who is the Mayor of New York City has announced a state of emergency in response to what has been described as a ‘crisis situation’ which is as a result of an inflow of migrants.

Speaking from City Hall yesterday, Adams claimed that the city of New York is in a ‘crisis situation’ at the moment while also adding, ‘more than 61,000 people in our shelter system.’

Africa Daily New, New York reports that in recent times, there have seen a migration of people from Republican states like Texas, Arizona, and Florida to Democratic regions.

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Cloud Labs: Science Experiments Have Gone Remote

Cloud Labs: Science Experiments Have Gone Remote

October 8, 2022 8:52 am

So much happened in the world of science this week. The United Kingdom got a new Science Minister, a rare blood group that could solve some of the tough cases of mother-fetus blood incompatibility was discovered, and the Swedish Academy named the 2022 Nobel Prize winners. However, what stood out the most, is learning of a technology that enables scientists and researchers to perform experiments remotely. Without any confinements to a lab bench or hands stuffed in plastic gloves, they can now keep experiments running from the comfort of their homes through what is known as cloud labs.…

PDP Crisis Appeal Or Resign, Ortom Warns Ayu

PDP Crisis: Appeal Or Resign, Ortom Warns Ayu

October 8, 2022 7:22 am

As members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), continue to initiate moves to resolve the crisis threatening the peace of the party, Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has advised the National Chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu to resign his position or drop his ego and plead for understanding.

Governor Ortom made this known on Friday, during an emergency Executive Council meeting held at Government House, Makurdi.

The Governor recalled that the National Chairman of the Party had promised to resign if a presidential candidate emerges from the North.

According to him, for Ayu to restore his integrity, ‘he either should follow …

We Own Obajana Cement 100%, Dangote Replies Gov Bello

We Own Obajana Cement 100%, Dangote Replies Gov Bello

October 8, 2022 7:06 am

The Management of Dangote Cement Plc. has firmly insisted that the Obajana Cement plant in Kogi State is 100 percent owned by it and that the invasion of the plant last Wednesday by armed vigilantes ‘on the orders of the state government’ was illegal.

Meanwhile, in a swift reaction, the Kogi State Government said the state ‘has all the relevant documents to prove that the purported acquisition of Obajana by Dangote is null and void.’

Dangote Cement Plc, in the statement which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York signed by its Group Managing Director (GMD) Michel Puchercos …

PDP Will Return To Power To Fix Nigeria; Not To Steal – Ayu

PDP Will Return To Power To Fix Nigeria; Not To Steal – Ayu

October 8, 2022 6:58 am

The embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, has asserted that he was elected to return the party to power; and not to loot or mismanage party funds.

Ayu also assured that the National Working Committee (NWC) under his leadership will publish the income and expenditure account in December.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike and some party leaders have alleged that Ayu is corrupt and has embezzled some party funds.

PDP National Chairman in a statement by his Special Adviser, Simon Imobo-Tswam, Friday disclosed that he has …

Oil Thieves Are Nigeria’s Biggest Enemies – Senate President

Oil Thieves Are Nigeria’s Biggest Enemies – Senate President

October 8, 2022 6:52 am

The President of the Nigerian Senate, Ahmad Lawan has decried oil theft in Nigeria, describing perpetrators as the country’s ‘biggest enemies’. 

The lawmaker said this on Friday during the presentation of the 2023 budget proposal at the National Assembly.

‘Mr. President, I consider the oil thieves the worst enemies of our country. The thieves have declared war on our country and our people,’ he said.

‘I strongly feel that if we do not take the necessary measures to stop the thieves immediately, our economy will be devastated, as efforts to provide infrastructure and diversification of the economy would both be …

Petrol Subsidy Is Unsustainable, We Must Remove It - Buhari

Petrol Subsidy Is Unsustainable, We Must Remove It – Buhari

October 8, 2022 6:45 am

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday made a strong case for the removal of fuel subsidy in 2023, asserting that the policy is not in any way sustainable considering current economic realities.

He shared the position while presenting the 2023 budget proposal to the National Assembly which was pegged at N20.51 trillion.

He said, ‘Petrol subsidy has been a recurring and controversial public policy issue in our country since the early eighties.’

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“However, its current fiscal impact has clearly shown that the policy is unsustainable. As a country, we must now …

Ex-South African President Jacob Zuma Released From Jail

Ex-South African President Jacob Zuma Released From Jail

October 8, 2022 6:27 am

Former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma has finally been released following the expiration of his prison term for contempt of court.

An official of the government made this disclosure in a statement on Friday.

Zuma bagged a 15-month sentence last year after he flouted instructions to participate in a corruption inquiry.

He surrendered himself to South African authorities on July 7, 2021, to begin his jail term causing the worst violence the country had experienced in years as his disgruntled supporters flooded the streets.

Reacting to his freedom, Reuters reported that Zuma said he felt relieved to be …

North Korea Defends Missile Launches, Lambasts U.S.

North Korea Defends Missile Launches, Lambasts U.S.

October 8, 2022 6:11 am

North Korea has provided a defense for its recent spate of ballistic missile launches describing it as a legitimate defence against what it described as a threat by the United States military forces which has run for over a decade.

The missile launches had also not in anyway harmed the safety of civil aviation or posed a threat to neighbouring countries, North Korea’s State-run KCNA news agency said on Saturday, citing officials and a statement from the country’s aviation authorities.

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Pyongyang’s statement is coming on the heels of a …

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