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Monkeypox Outbreak Nigeria Intensifies Surveillance

Monkeypox Outbreak: Nigeria Intensifies Surveillance

May 28, 2022 5:42 am

The Nigerian government has announced that it is presently working with stakeholders to intensify surveillance and prevent the outbreak of monkeypox which is becoming a source of serious concern around the world. 

Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mohammad Abubakar, made the disclosure on Friday in Abuja.

The official said the points of entry for wildlife were under scrutiny while awareness among hunting communities is ongoing.

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He noted that the disease could affect farmers and cause low agricultural production and productivity if unchecked.

Abubakar advised the public to avoid contact …

Sadness As Bees Kill 13-Year-Old Boy In Kano

Sadness As Bees Kill 13-Year-Old Boy In Kano

May 27, 2022 6:08 pm

The Yanoko village in the Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State was thrown into sadness on Friday when a swarm of bees attacked and killed a 13-year-old boy, Ismail Hussaini.

The incident happened on Thursday at Yanoko Nomadic Primary School while pupils were in their classes.

Yanoko village head, Habibu Bello confirmed the incident to newsmen.

He explained that the victim was rushed to the hospital where he died while receiving medical attention.

Sunusi Bature Dawakintofa, who was close to the deceased, told newsmen that the victim was attacked for his inability to run away because of a broken …

Kaduna Christian Leaders Hold Crucial Meeting Over Insecurity

Kaduna Christian Leaders Hold Crucial Meeting Over Insecurity

May 27, 2022 10:45 am

In response to the rising spate of insecurity in the region, some southern Kaduna Christian leaders have convened a general meeting to ponder on the issues surrounding the incessant attacks in the area, and to provide a clear direction to their people on the way out of the crisis.

The Christian leaders met under the auspices of the Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association (SKCLA) ahead of the forthcoming Southern Kaduna Prayer Summit for peace.

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Addressing participants at the meeting, Chairman of the association, Apostle Emmanuel Kure, said the community had …

6th NBC Code Nullified By Federal High Court

6th NBC Code Nullified By Federal High Court

May 27, 2022 10:44 am

In response to the case of the controversial 6th edition of the NBC code which has been running in court, the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos declared illegal the 6th edition of the National Broadcasting Code issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).

In reaching his decision Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa said the proposed amendments 6th Edition of the National Broadcasting Code are ultra vires, incompetent null and void and perpetually restrained the NBC from implementing document.

The court equally declared that the NBC does not have the power to prohibit exclusivity on and compel sub-licensing of privately acquired rights …

Controversial Broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat Released From FIB

Controversial Broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat Released From FIB

May 27, 2022 10:43 am

Controversial Ibadan-based broadcaster and publisher, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, who was recently detained by the Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB) of Nigeria Police Force, has been released.

Africa Daily News, New York can recall that Hamzat was arrested in the early hours of Thursday in Ibadan, Oyo State capital and was then taken to Abuja for interrogation.

The station, in a statement issued by Yousuph Grey Adebayo, Head of Station, Agidigbo 88.7 FM, Ibadan, insisted that Hamzat arrested only because he has been calling for justice in the murder of Mr. Timothy Adegoke.

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Russia Threatens To Expel US Journalists Over YouTube Block

Russia Threatens To Expel US Journalists Over YouTube Block

May 27, 2022 6:26 am

Russia’s foreign ministry has threatened to expel a US journalist or US media outlet if YouTube again blocks broadcasts of its weekly press briefings.

‘A few of my briefings were blocked. What we did is we went ahead and said: if you block a briefing one more time, one journalist or one US outlet will go home,’ foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova disclosed at a roundtable discussion.

She also took aim at Polish media, “taking into account that all this is overseen by a lady with Polish citizenship”, referring to the platform’s CEO Susan Wojcicki, a US citizen of Polish …

China Denies Plan To Build Military Base In Solomons

China Denies Plan To Build Military Base In Solomons

May 27, 2022 6:17 am

China has reiterated that it ‘no intention at all’ to build a military base in the Solomon Islands, Foreign Minister Wang Yi have confirmed dismissing speculation about the purpose of its recent security pact with the island State.

The Chinese minister, who was in Honiara at the start of an extensive tour of Pacific island states, said the security agreement Beijing sealed last month with the Solomon Islands government was “above board, with honesty and integrity”.

A leaked draft of the security agreement — the final version has not been made public — contained a provision that would allow Chinese …

Strike Osun Monarchs Call For An End To FG, ASUU Face-Offs

Stop Delaying Children’s Progress – Parents To ASUU

May 26, 2022 1:00 pm

As the effetcs of the ASUU strike wanes on, some parents in Enugu State have called on the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to end the union’s prolonged strike and stop delaying students’ progress.

The parents made the call on Thursday in Enugu.

Some of them had reiterated that they were sad and pained as their children sat idly at home while their peers in private universities were making progress in school.

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Mrs Marbel Onuchukwu, a widow who has two undergraduate children said it was painful …

Foreign Secretary, Truss Airs Disadvantage Of Appeasing Putin

Foreign Secretary, Truss Airs Disadvantage Of Appeasing Putin

May 26, 2022 12:10 pm

Liz Truss who is the British Foreign Secretary has highlighted that ttempts to “appease” Russian Vladimir Putin would be very dangerous amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

Truss said this in a press release ahead of her trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday.

“Russian aggression cannot be appeased. It must be met with force. We must be adamant in ensuring the victory of Ukraine with military assistance and sanctions.

“Now we can no longer take our foot off the gas pedal,” she was quoted by BBC as saying.

Truss will be addressing the armed forces in Bosnia …

Islamic Leaders Harp On Uncontrollable Insecurity In Nigeria

Islamic Leaders Harp On Uncontrollable Insecurity In Nigeria

May 26, 2022 12:10 pm

While decrying the rising spate of insecurity in the Nigeria, the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has on Thursday warned that insecurity in Nigeria may become uncontrollable.

The body had openly urged the Federal Government of Nigeria and the State Governments to take concrete actions against enemies.

A statement by the Secretary-General, Khalid Aliyu told the authorities to immediately take control of forests and swampy areas occupied by outlaws.

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The Islamic leaders also demanded the arrest and prosecution of all criminals and gangs.

“Proactive measures should be taken

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At Least 12 Killed In Bomb Explosions In Afghanistan

At Least 12 Killed In Bomb Explosions In Afghanistan

May 26, 2022 6:08 am

About four bomb explosions ripped through minibuses and a mosque in Afghanistan yesterday, killing no fewer than 12 people, officials have confirmed.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the number of bomb attacks have dropped across the country since the Taliban seized power last year in August, but several deadly bombings had rocked the country during the holy month of Ramadan.

However, on Wednesday, at least 10 people were killed when three bombs placed on board separate minibuses exploded in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif, a health official and police disclosed.

‘The bombs were placed on three minibuses in …

Mozambique Attacks Sees Beheading Of Three Indigenes

Mozambique Attacks Sees Beheading Of Three Indigenes

May 25, 2022 1:54 pm

As the spate of insurgency and Islamist violence rises in northern Mozambique, at least three people have been beheaded in a new outbreak, the police reported on Wednesday.

“Last Friday, terrorists invaded some farms in the first village in Macomia district and beheaded three citizens and kidnapped some women,” provincial police chief Vicente Chicote told AFP.

“After that, they went to another farm where they beheaded more people,” he added.

On Sunday, the insurgents attacked the village of Chicomo, where a gunbattle broke out with military forces there, Chicote said.

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