October 21, 2022

Steven Gerrard’s Reputation Nose Dives After Aston Villa Sacking

Steven Gerrard’s Reputation Nose Dives After Aston Villa Sacking

October 21, 2022 9:54 pm

Former coach and one time football maestro, Steven Gerrard has vowed that he would “never quit” after his Aston Villa side had slumped to another damaging defeat and then minutes later, in a shocking turn of events, he had been sacked in a severe blow to his managerial reputation.

The former Rangers boss had also paid the painful price for just two wins in the first 11 Premier League matches of the season, with only the goal difference scores keeping Villa out of the relegation zone after the terrible 3-0 loss to Fulham on Thursday.

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Policemen, Civilians Dead In Attack On Apostle Suleman’s Convoy

October 21, 2022 9:42 pm

Fresh reports reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has finally mapped out the real damage which had been meted out by the attack on the convoy of Apostle Johnson Suleman which had been viciously attacked Friday evening.

The controversial cleric has been identified as the Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries (OFM) International.

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And it had been gathered that gunmen ambushed his motorcade on Warake road in Auchi, Edo State.

No fewer than four policemen, one driver and a lady are confirmed dead.

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Nigeria Police Announce Preparations For 2023 Elections

Nigeria Police Announce Preparations For 2023 Elections

October 21, 2022 9:30 pm

In a fresh announcement, the Nigerian Police has revealed that they have duly commenced their fresh rounds of preparations for the 2023 general elections.

CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi who is the Force Public Relations Officer had also given the hint of this at a press briefing on Friday.

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Inspector General Usman Baba will also be presiding over a conference and retreat for the Senior Police Officers in Owerri, the Imo capital as regards this scenatio.

The gathering will discuss how the Force can play a play more effective and efficient role …

Firearms’ Licence Lawyer Drags Nigerian Govt To Court

Firearms’ Licence: Lawyer Drags Nigerian Govt To Court

October 21, 2022 2:54 am

Malcolm Omirhobo who is a human rights lawyer has sued the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, and the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba at a Federal High Court in Abuja over their refusal to grant him licence to possess assault rifles for self-defense.

He predicated his request for assault rifles possession on the claim that the Federal Government has failed to uphold its constitutional obligation to protect life.

The lawyer was requesting the court for interpretation of relevant Sections of the Firearms Act, Criminal Code Act and other relevant laws as to whether it is lawful, legal and constitutional …

Roads In Nigeria Are In A Terrible Shape., Obasanjo laments

Nigerian Roads In Terrible Shape, Obasanjo Laments

October 21, 2022 2:49 am

A former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has decried the deplorable condition of the Nigerian roads calling for serious actions to fix the menace. 

Obasanjo pointed out that the deplorable state of the Nigerian roads was very much as capable of impeding successful business movements.

The former President made this known while speaking on Thursday, at a lecture delivered by a Legal Icon, Chief Mike Ozekhome(SAN), titled: ‘The Place of Education in a crisis-ridden Nigeria’ , commermorating the 10th convocation ceremonies of the Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti(ABUAD).

Obasanjo who arrived late to the event, explained his …

Nnmadi Kanu Is Flight Risk, We Can't Release Him - FG

Nnmadi Kanu Is Flight Risk, We Can’t Release Him – FG

October 21, 2022 2:43 am

The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed an appeal on seven grounds against the October 13 Court of Appeal judgment which had discharged the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.

The Nigerian Government also urged the Supreme Court to set aside the Appeal court judgment and restore the charge against the respondent to be tried at the trial court.

In a motion on notice in support of the appeal, the government is also seeking a stay of execution of the judgment of the court presided over by Justice Jummai Sankey, pending the hearing and final determination …

Flooding ‘State Of Emergency’ Still Too Early – Minister

Flooding: ‘State Of Emergency’ Still Too Early – Minister

October 21, 2022 2:36 am

In the face of the devastating flood that has hit Nigeria, the Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu asserted that declaring a state of emergency over the ugly development across the country was not yet necessary.

The Minister who appeared on Channels Television’s Politics Today, posited that emergency agencies are not yet overwhelmed hence his submission.

Africa Daily news, New York understands that no fewer than 600 human beings have reportedly died and millions displaced due to flooding-related disasters this year with many parts of the country still submerged under water.

‘It is certainly an emergency situation,’ Mr Adamu …

Iran Helping Russia ‘On The Ground’ In Crimea - White House

Iran Helping Russia ‘On The Ground’ In Crimea – White House

October 21, 2022 2:30 am

Iran has been accused by the White House of being ‘directly engaged on the ground’ in Russian-occupied Crimea amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine, helping to train the country’s forces on Iranian-made drones that have been used in attacks on Ukraine.

A spokesman for US National Security Council, John Kirby on Thursday posited that a ‘relatively small number’ of Iranian personnel are operating in the Ukrainian region that was annexed by Russia in 2014.

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‘Tehran is now directly engaged on the ground and through the provision of weapons that are impacting civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine,’ …

2023 Why Peter Obi Is Better Than Atiku – PDP Chieftain

2023: Why Peter Obi Is Better Than Atiku – PDP Chieftain

October 21, 2022 2:24 am

Mr. Sampson Orji who is a chieftain of the opposition of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and was also the governorship aspirant of the party in Abia State, has declared his unalloyed support for Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP in a shocking move. 

Orji made this known in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Friday.

According to him, his preference for Obi against his party’s (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, was acnhored on Obi’s competence which was vital at this point for Nigeria.

He went on further to posit that …

UK Party To Elect New Leader Oct. 28 After Kicking Out Truss

UK Party To Elect New Leader Oct. 28 After Kicking Out Truss

October 21, 2022 2:17 am

Liz Truss on Thursday officially resigned as British Prime Minister after her party members revolted against her just after 45 days in office.

According to reports, the Conservative Party, which presently holds a big majority in parliament will not be needing to call a nationwide election for another two years, and will elect a new leader by Oct. 28. That contest is likely to pit ex-finance minister Rishi Sunak against Penny Mordaunt, however, the race could also see the return of former premier Boris Johnson, who was booted out in July when his ministers resigned en masse to force him …

Inclusion Of Members In APC PCC Shocking - CAN President

Inclusion Of Our Members In APC PCC Shocking – CAN President

October 21, 2022 2:09 am

The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has expressed serious shock following the inclusion of some members of the Christian body in the updates Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a statement on Thursday which was made available to Africa Daily News, New York, the CAN leader distanced himself from such political involvement, stressing that those involved are not working on behalf of CAN but themselves.

His words: ‘My attention as President of CAN has been drawn to the revised list of members of the Tinubu/Shettima 2023 Presidential Campaign …

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