October 24, 2022

TV Presenter Apologises For Calls To Burn Ukrainian Children

TV Presenter Apologises For Calls To Burn Ukrainian Children

October 24, 2022 9:36 pm

A television presenter who works with the state-funded Russian television channel, RT has finally tendered an apology on Monday after he had been suspended for calling for the burning of Ukrainian children.

“I apologise to everyone who was stunned by this. I apologise to Margarita, to everyone who found these comments wild, unthinkable,” Anton Krasovsky, a 47-year-old pro-Kremlin pundit under Western sanctions, said on Telegram.

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Margarita Simonyan, who had been the chief editor of RT, formerly called Russia Today, during the night from Sunday to Monday announced the channel was …

Fresh Strike Looms As Doctors Issue 2 Weeks Ultimatum

NMA Asks FG To Declare State Of Emergency In Health Sector

October 24, 2022 9:15 pm

A  recent call for the Federal Government of Nigeria to as a matter of urgency declare a full state of emergency in the health sector for the sake of  all the Nigerian citizens has been openly made by the Taraba State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).

Dr Bako Ali who is the state chairman had also made the call on Monday, in Jalingo, the state capital which had occurred during an interactive session with some of the media practitioners in preparation for 2022 Physician Week.

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ASUU Set To Suspend Strike After branches Voted

We Didn’t Sign Agreement With FG To Quit Strike – ASUU

October 24, 2022 9:02 pm

In a bid to set the records about the details of the strike action straight, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has made a fresh disclosure that no agreement had actually been signed between them and the federal government before they had called off the eight month strike.

The President of ASUU, Emmanuel Osodeke had made this disclosure on Monday during a meeting with some of  the leadership of the House of Representatives.

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It would also be recalled that the Appeal Court had also affirmed the ruling …

2023 How Govs Made Me APC Flagbearer, Tinubu Reveals

2023: How Governors Made Me APC Flagbearer, Tinubu Reveals

October 24, 2022 6:38 am

The presidential flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Ahmed Bola Tinubu, has admitted that without the due diligence of the party governors, he would not have become the candidate.

The former Governor of Lagos State is full of praises for the Governors over the roles they played.

‘You firmly stood by me at the hours of needs during the Primary Contests of our Party and that made me the Candidate of the APC and that is a great source of pride because others are still battling their governors,‘ he said.

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542 Nigerians Stranded In UAE Returned Home

542 Nigerians Stranded In UAE Returned Home

October 24, 2022 6:15 am

About 542 Nigerians who were stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been successfully evacuated and returned to their homes.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the returnees were received on Sunday by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

They arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja via a Max Air chartered flight at 4:29 a.m.

The citizens comprised 79 males, 460 females, and three infants, according to a statement by NEMA spokesperson, Manzo Ezekiel.

They were screened by health officials, profiled by various relevant agencies, and cleared by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS).

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Don't Vote Along Religious Lines – Tinubu Urges Christians

Don’t Vote Along Religious Lines – Tinubu Urges Christians

October 24, 2022 6:04 am

Ahead of next year’s general election, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday in Kano, called on the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to eschew religious sentiment and vote for him in the 2023 presidential election, insisting that he is the best candidate to give Nigeria good leadership.

Tinubu made this known while speaking during an interface with CAN leadership in Kano led by the state chairman, Rev. Samuel Adeyemo.

Speaking at Africa House, Government House, Kano, the APC presidential candidate, reminded the Christian leaders that he is married to a pastor, insisting that …

Ooni Of Ife Set To Marry Sixth Wife Today

Ooni Of Ife Set To Marry Sixth Wife Today

October 24, 2022 5:52 am

Less than one week after the traditional ruler of Yoruba Kingdom Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, got married to his fifth wife, the king is set to tie the knot with his sixth wife, Princess Temitope Adesegun on Monday.

This was made known by Moses Olafare the spokesperson, in a Facebook post on Sunday which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York Palace.

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The Ijebu princess, who was the former Personal Assistant to the late Secretary to the Lagos State Government during the …

Turkey Condemns US Pressure On Saudi Arabia As ‘Not Correct’

Turkey Condemns US Pressure On Saudi Arabia As ‘Not Correct’

October 24, 2022 5:45 am

The Foreign Minister of Turkey, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has asserted that it was not right for the United States to pressure Saudi Arabia after oil producers in the OPEC+announced production cuts despite U.S. objections.

‘We see that a country has threatened Saudi Arabia, especially recently. This bullying is not correct,’ Çavuşoğlu said at a news conference in southern Turkey.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that President Joe Biden said last week ‘there will be consequences’ for U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ announced it would cut its oil output target.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has said …

Real Reason I’m Still Single – Don Jazzy

Real Reason I’m Still Single – Don Jazzy

October 24, 2022 5:28 am

Label owner and Mavin Records producer, Don Jazzy has finally revealed why he is still single at 39 years old despite the pressure from many quarters

In a post on his Instagram page which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York Don Jazzy pointed out that he is treading carefully.

The singer, who was once married, disclosed that he doesn’t want to be a scapegoat again.

He had last year revealed that he got divorced when he was 22 year old and since then had stayed away from love and marriage because he was hurt.

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Intrigues As Rishi Sunak Declares Bid To Become Next UK PM

Intrigues As Rishi Sunak Declares Bid To Become Next UK PM

October 24, 2022 5:20 am

Former British finance minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday announced that he will run to be UK’s next prime minister, making it the second bid to lead the country in months.

‘The United Kingdom is a great country but we face a profound economic crisis. That’s why I am standing to be leader of the Conservative Party and your next prime minister,’ he said on Twitter.

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Former British PM, Boris Johnson yesterday dramatically pulled out from what will have been an audacious bid to return to power within …

UK Warns Of Possible Attack In FCT, Restricts Access Embassy

UK Warns Of Possible Attack In FCT, Restricts Access Embassy

October 24, 2022 5:01 am

The government of the United Kingdom (UK), has updated its terrorism alert to citizens in Nigeria warning of potential attacks by terrorists. 

The UK cautioned of an increased threat of terrorist attacks in the federal capital territory (FCT).

UK citizens were advised to stay alert, “consider movements carefully, follow the local news and the advice of security authorities”.

The foreign travel advisory cautioned against visits to markets, shopping malls, hotels, bars, restaurants, football viewing centres, displacement camps, transport terminals (including train networks), government buildings — and schools.

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