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Deputy Speaker Ahmed, 3 Others Impeached By Kogi Assembly

Deputy Speaker Ahmed, 3 Others Impeached By Kogi Assembly

June 17, 2022 10:18 am

In a shocking development, the Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon. Ahmed Muhammed has been impeached by the House of Assembly.

In an emergency sitting which was held at the Assembly Complex in Lokoja on Friday, the Kogi State lawmakers had openly accused Ahmed Muhammed and three other principal officers of gross misconduct offences and arbitrary use of office.

In a motion of urgent importance read by Hon. Enema Paul, member representing (Dekina/Okura) State Constituency, he had announced that a total number of 17 lawmakers has signed the impeachment of Hon. Ahmed Mohammed and the suspension …

Electoral Act: Supreme Court Gives Verdict On Controversial Act

Supreme Court Rules Against Lagos In Controversial Hijab Tussle

June 17, 2022 10:13 am

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has on Friday overruled Lagos State on its recent restriction which was slammed on the use of hijab by female Muslim students of some of the public schools in the state.

Thr ruling which took a split decision of five to two of a seven-member panel saw the Supreme Court of Nigerian acknowledging the July 21, 2016 judgment of the Court of Appeal, Lagos, which set aside the October 17, 2014 judgment which was ruled by Justice Grace Onyeabo of the High Court of Lagos State, which upheld the hijab restriction.…

2 UAS, 9 Boats, 10 Armored Vehicles Delivered To NIMASA

2 UAS, 9 Boats, 10 Armored Vehicles Delivered To NIMASA

June 17, 2022 9:19 am

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced that it has taken delivery of some additional mobile assets which would be implemented for enhanced maritime security in its “Deep Blue’’ project.

The delivery which contained two unmanned aircraft systems, 9 interceptor patrol boats and 10 armoured vehicles would be added to existing assets earlier procured by the Federal Government. The land assets also include the Command, Control, Communication, Computer, and Intelligence Centre for intelligence gathering and data collection.

Also included are 16 armoured vehicles for coastal patrol and 600 specially-trained troops for Maritime Security Unit to carry out …

War Mariupol ‘Horrors’ Will Leave An Indelible Mark - UN

War: Mariupol ‘Horrors’ Will Leave An Indelible Mark – UN

June 17, 2022 4:58 am

A UN rights chief on Thursday asserted that the extent of the growing deaths and destruction in Ukraine’s port city of Mariupol is a serious pointer to international law violations, while also the warning that the horrors would mark future generations.

While speaking before the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Thursday, Michelle Bachelet painted an ugly scenario of one of the bloodiest chapters so far in Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.

‘Between February and the end of April, Mariupol was likely the deadliest place in Ukraine,’ she said, in an update on the situation in the strategic port …

Covid-19 Spain Moves To Offer 4th Vaccine Dose To Citizens

Covid-19: Spain Moves To Offer 4th Vaccine Dose To Citizens

June 17, 2022 4:41 am

Spain has concluded plans to offer a fourth dose of a Covid-19 vaccine to its entire citizens before the end of the year, Health Minister Carolina Darias has confirmed. 

Africa Daily News, New York reports that just like many other countries in the world, Spain currently offers a fourth shot to older adults and those with compromised immune systems, however, they have now resolved to extend it to everyone.

‘There will be a fourth dose for the whole population,’ Darias said during an interview with private television channel La Sexta.

The timing for the commencement of the vaccination campaign for …

Tanker Driver Who Averted Disaster Honoured By Gov Okowa

Tanker Driver Who Averted Disaster Honoured By Gov Okowa

June 16, 2022 6:07 pm

Congratulations are in order for Mr. Ejiro Otarigho, a tanker driver who gained overnight popularity for his exhibition of a rare display of heroism for which the Delta State Government has honoured and given him encomiums.

Otarigho went viral after he was reported to have driven a burning tanker away to a safe location, where it later exploded into an inferno with less damage to lives and properties.

The Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa who was duly represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Patrick Ukah, had made a presentation of a cheque to Mr. Otarigho in …

Nigerian Army Receives 204 Repentant Boko Haram Terrorists

Nigerian Army Receives 204 Repentant Boko Haram Terrorists

June 16, 2022 1:05 pm

Africa Daily News, New York reports that no fewer than 204 Boko Haram terrorists and their family members have announced their unconditional surrender to the Nigerian Army which was orchestrated through a fresh Operation nicknamed Hadin Kai.

The handover ceremony was in Bama Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State.

Read Also: Boko Haram Diminishing, Victory Now In Sight – Buhari

According to the Nigerian Army on Wednesday, “profiling of the surrendered Boko Haram terrorists is ongoing.”

The statement reads: “The ongoing offensive onslaught against terrorism in the North East region recorded another feat today, 15 June 2022 as 204

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Omokri Throws Support Behind Muslim-Muslim Presidential Ticket

Reno Omokri Slams $500 Bounty On Peter Obi’s Supporter

June 16, 2022 1:01 pm

Controversial social critic and former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri has announced a $500 bounty reward for anyone who would be able to reveal the true identity of @realex_2x who has been identified as an online supporter of Peter Obi.

The former presidential aide announced the bounty after @realex_2x made an open threat to his daughter in his social media page.

Read Also: Amaechi Lying Against Jonathan For 2023 VP Ticket – Omokri

Reno Omokri had shared a video where Fr. Mbaka said Peter Obi can not be president and reacting to the post by Omokri, the culprit with an Instagram …

Somalia Gets $105m Support From U.S. Amid Worst Drought

Somalia Gets $105m Support From U.S. Amid Worst Drought

June 16, 2022 4:32 am

In an apparent response to the historic drought that has become a serious threat to millions of lives in the Horn of Africa, the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing at least $105 million in key humanitarian aid to bring immediate relief to the most vulnerable people. 

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the region is currently in the midst of a fourth consecutive failed rainy season with worsening drought conditions increasing the likelihood of famine for hundreds of thousands of people in the Horn of Africa.

A fifth rainy season is forecast …

Electricity Supply Will Be Improving Soon - NERC

Electricity Supply Will Be Improving Soon – NERC

June 15, 2022 6:53 pm

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) chairman, Mr Sanusi Garba has reiterated that Nigerians will witness improved power supply from July 1 following combined renewed efforts by industry stakeholders.

Garba gave the assurance at an interactive session with newsmen after the Second Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) meeting on Wednesday in Lagos.

Read Also: NERC Confirms Removal Of Electricity Subsidy

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting was attended by top officials of NERC, Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Generation Companies as well electricity Distribution Companies.

He said NERC had facilitated a contractual agreement between the Gencos, …

Postpone 2023 Census - HURIWA Charges Nigerian Govt

Muslim-Muslim Ticket Buhari’s Islamisation Legacy – HURIWA

June 15, 2022 12:38 pm

In another fresh report vetted by Africa Daily News, New York, it has been revealed that the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has again warned the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari and other Nigerian political parties in the country against positioning or presenting a Muslim-Muslim ticket for their presidential candidates in the coming 2023 election.

The group warned that this will confirm the alleged claim that President Muhammadu Buhari is pushing for the full Islamization of Nigeria.

HURIWA claimed that the plot is to continue to have the Muslims dominate all strategic and key political positions in Nigeria such …

Anti-Okada Squad Inagurated By Lagos State Govt

Anti-Okada Squad Inaugurated By Lagos State Govt

June 15, 2022 12:30 pm

In a bid to scrape and totally curb the menace of motorcyclists in the State, the Lagos Government has finally inaugurated an Anti-Okada Squad to join the Police in enforcing ban on use of motorcycles for commercial transportation on highways, major roads and bridges in six local government areas of the state.

The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, said in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos that the ban was in line with the Transport Sector Reform Law (TSRL), 2018.

Oladeinde said the government was set to reinforce the ban on commercial motorcycles in the six LGAs and nine …

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