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Zoning: PDP Is A Party Of Scammers – HURIWA Blows Hot

May 13, 2022 12:50 pm

After the reports about their stand on the Zoning formula in their political party, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has minced no words as they blasted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) while  describing them as scammers and a party filled with 419ers.

HURIWA had reportedly saw red after perusing the news that the former ruling party had thrown open its presidential ticket ahead of its primaries. The presidential primaries have already been slated for May 28-29, 2022.

HURIWA expressed its displeasure over the party’s decision in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko.

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Russian Kidnapping: UN Council Demands Access To Victims

Russian Kidnapping: UN Council Demands Access To Victims

May 13, 2022 6:57 am

The United Nations Human Rights Council Humanitarian movement have demanded that their workers should be granted access to individuals who have been forcibly taken to Russia amid the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

It cited allegations that some have been forced across the border.

The Geneva-based council also open up during a special session on Ukraine to condemn atrocities documented by experts in Russian-occupied territories. A resolution from the council pointed to cases of torture, shootings, and sexual violence, among other crimes documented by a UN team on ground.

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CDS Irabor Stands Strong On Military's Devotion To Security

CDS Irabor Stands Strong On Military’s Devotion To Security

May 13, 2022 6:52 am

General Leo Irabor who is the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) for Nigeria has reiterated that the military is strongly devoted to the eradication of the various security challenges confronting the nation.

Irabor said this in an interview with newsmen on Thursday at the end of a four-day Defence Retreat in Asaba.

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He appealed to Nigerians to have confidence in the ability of the military to put an end to the phenomenon.

He said: “Nigerians should be confident in the ability of the armed forces as we work in synergy with

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Fresh Gas Explosion In Old Havana Injures Three

Fresh Gas Explosion In Old Havana Injures Three

May 13, 2022 3:46 am

A gas explosion in Havana injured three people yesterday exaclty in the same neighbourhood where a similar blast that left 44 dead and destroyed an iconic hotel was reported last week, authorities have confirmed.

The victims were a father and son and a neighbour, local official Yamila Velazquez told state television.

“The child’s father had flipped the switch and there was an explosion. A neighbour suffered injuries to her legs and arms,” Velazquez said, adding that the three victims were taken to a hospital by neighbours while the fire brigade cut off the neighbourhood’s gas supply.

The latest explosion comes …

2022 Session Of Prison Audit Exercise Kicked Off By NHRC

2022 Session Of Prison Audit Exercise Kicked Off By NHRC

May 12, 2022 5:44 pm

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday commenced the 2022 Correctional Center Audit exercise to ascertain compliance in inmates with the most optimun international practices.

The Chairperson of the Commission Dr. Salamatu Suleiman led the Commission’s delegation to the Headquarters of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) where the event took place.

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She said that inmates were entitled to general human rights such as good health.

“It is worthy of note that inmates in custodial facilities are entitled to enjoy general human rights, including the right to good health pursuant to

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Strike: Bush-Alebiosu Advices ASUU On Next Step Forward

Strike: Bush-Alebiosu Advices ASUU On Next Step Forward

May 12, 2022 1:48 pm

Dayo Bush-Alebiosu who is a former two-term member of the House of Representatives, has encouraged academics to always have true representations in policy-making, to address the root causes of incessant strikes by academic unions.

Bush-Alebiosu who had represented Kosofe Federal Constituency between 2007 and 2015, and aspiring to return to the same seat in 2023 had made this remark on Wednesday while speaking with newsmen.

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He spoke after a stakeholder meeting with APC leaders, delegates and members at the party secretariat in Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area …

Plane Crashes With 11 People Onboard In Cameroon

Plane Crashes With 11 People Onboard In Cameroon

May 12, 2022 10:18 am

A plane carrying 11 people crashed in a forest in central Cameroon on Wednesday, Africa Daily News, New York has gathered.

According to reports, a major storm hit Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, in the afternoon of Wednesday, causing the plane to lose signal after it took off from the city’s Nsimalen airport.

This was confirmed by Cameroon’s Transport Minister, Ernest Ngalle Bibehe confirmed in a statement that air traffic control lost contact with the plane.

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The statement partly read, ‘Air traffic controllers lost radio contact with the aircraft’ which was …

Calabar Hoteliers Decry Constant Power Outages, Increased Bills

Calabar Hoteliers Decry Constant Power Outages, Increased Bills

May 11, 2022 11:11 am

In a recent occurence, numerous Hoteliers in Calabar, Cross River State have decried the increasing cost of doing business due to the incessant power outage that has affected the State’s capital for 49 days.

In a series of interviews on Wednesday, the hoteliers said their operational costs had more than doubled since the outage.

They lamented that the rising cost of diesel, the major source of energy used in powering their generating sets, had also not helped matters. They further said that the high taxation by the state government had also impacted negatively on their business.

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Kano And Jigawa Customs Area Command Rakes In ₦14bn Revenue

Kano And Jigawa Customs Area Command Rakes In ₦14bn Revenue

May 11, 2022 10:27 am

Reports reveleaded by the Kano and Jigawa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have shown that they have generated more than ₦14 billion between January and April in 2022.

This report was made by the Area Command’s Comptroller who made the statement while briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Kano.

He noted that the service collected more than ₦14 billion from January to April 2022, compared to the N9.6 billion it collected in 2021 and this represented a 44.9 percent increase.

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The comptroller said the command seized …

Elon Musk Promises To Lift Twitter Ban On Trump

Elon Musk Promises To Lift Twitter Ban On Trump

May 11, 2022 6:24 am

Elon Musk on Tuesday vowed that he would lift Twitter’s ban on former US president Donald Trump if Musk’s deal to buy the global messaging platform is successful.

Speaking at a Financial Times conference, Musk said; ‘I would reverse the permanent ban,’ pointing out that he doesn’t own Twitter yet, so ‘this is not like a thing that will definitely happen.’

Africa Daily News, New York understands that the Tesla chief’s $44-billion deal to buy Twitter must still get the backing of shareholders and regulators, but he has voiced enthusiasm for less content moderation and ‘time-outs’ instead of bans.

‘I …

Please Stop Going Abroad For Medical Care - Lai Mohammed

Please Stop Going Abroad For Medical Care – Lai Mohammed

May 11, 2022 6:09 am

Nigeria’s minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has stated that there was no longer the need for Nigerian to travel abroad to seek medical attention.

He made this assertion after a guided tour of Duchess International Hospital in Ikeja area of Lagos on Tuesday.

He expressed joy that the hospital was one the projects the Federal Government has supported to succeed. He pointed out that even where the project is private-sector driven, the government has either provided the enabling environment or, in some cases, supported with funding.

He described the 100-bed facility as purpose-built, state-of-the-art, which is …

Yobe Rainstorm Gov. Buni Sympathises With Victims’ Families

Yobe Rainstorm: Gov. Buni Sympathises With Victims’ Families

May 11, 2022 5:16 am

Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has commiserated with the families of five persons who died from building collapse following heavy rainstorm in Damaturu, the state capital.

Governor Buni said it is very sad to lose the victims in this very unfortunate natural disaster but that is the time decreed by the Almighty Allah.

He sympathised with those who sustained injuries and prayed for their quick recovery.

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The governor who described the ugly incident as sad and unfortunate, said it is the will of God.

‘We pray …

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