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60 Zimbabweans Killed By Elephants This Year - Govt

60 Zimbabweans Killed By Elephants This Year – Govt

May 11, 2022 5:07 am

No fewer than sixty Zimbabweans have been killed by elephants so far this year, as a conservation success story has led to increased conflict with humans, the government spokesman has disclosed. 

Africa Daily News, New York reports that with about 100,000 elephants, Zimbabwe has the world’s second-largest population after Botswana and about one-quarter of the elephants in all of Africa.

Contrary to what is obtainable in much of the world, where poachers have killed off the animals for their tusks, Zimbabwe’s elephant population is growing at about five percent a year.

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Parents Should Be Blamed For Poor Value In Youths - Prelate

Parents Should Be Blamed For Poor Value In Youths – Prelate

May 11, 2022 5:03 am

His Eminence, Dr Samuel Kanu-Uche who is the Methodist Prelate has squarely fingered Nigerian parents for the lack of value orientation among their children and youths.

The prelate opined that good parenting would shield children from deviant behaviours while its lack predisposes them to unwholesome behaviours.

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He spoke on the sideline of the Church’s 39th Bishop Council Conference in Lagos.

The cleric chided parents for abandoning their roles as stipulated by the scriptures. According to him, the church has not derailed from its traditional methods of child grooming.

“The church has

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EU Charges Nigeria To Bring Deborah's Murderers To Justice

EU And Nigeria Collaborate To Solve Security Issues

May 10, 2022 3:25 pm

As part of their intensive efforts to combat insecurity, the Europe Union (EU) has put out initiatives to continue working with Nigeria to enhance security, economic development and its vision for the future.

The Ambassador to the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms Samuela Isopi said this at the Europe Day celebration in Abuja.

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The Europe Day is a day set aside for celebrating peace and unity among the European countries that form the EU since 1950.

The theme of the 2022 Europe Day celebration is; ‘ Peace , …

Land Restoration: UN Deputy Pleads For More Intervention

Land Restoration: UN Deputy Pleads For More Intervention

May 10, 2022 11:13 am

Amina Mohammed, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, on Monday called on countries to invest in as much land restoration initiatives as they can.

She made the plea for this at the opening of the the15th session of the Conference of Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

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With certain reports, she noted that half of the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and its grain supplies depended on addressing land degradation.

“We are faced with a crucial choice.

“We

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FG Approves Purchase Of ₦660bn Innoson Vehicles For FRSC

Eid-el Fitr Patrol: FRSC Records 360 Rescues From 119 Crashes

May 10, 2022 5:19 am

The office of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reported that it rescued 360 people without injuries from 119 crashes nationwide involving 701 people, during 2022 Eid-el-Fitri special patrol from April 29 to May 4.

This is contained in a statement by Bisi Kazeem who is the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM)  on Monday in Abuja.

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Mr. Kazeem said that the figure, according to the data released by the Corps, represented 35.3 per cent increase in total number of people rescued without injuries. He …

US Temporarily Halts Tariffs On Ukraine Steel Imports

US Temporarily Halts Tariffs On Steel Imports From Ukraine

May 10, 2022 4:02 am

The United States has announced the suspension the tariffs imposed on Ukrainian steel imports for one year, a move designed to help the war-torn nation’s economy.

Africa Daily News, New York reports on the aftermath of the dramatic evacuation of civilians sheltering in a steel plant in Mariupol after Russian forces bombarded the port city, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo hailed the importance of the industry that continues to operate and employ one in every 13 Ukrainians, providing them with an ‘economic lifeline.’

‘We can’t just admire the fortitude and spirit of the Ukrainian people — we need to …

US Calls For UN Security Council Meeting Over North Korea

US Calls For UN Security Council Meeting Over North Korea

May 10, 2022 3:56 am

The United States has requested that an emergency UN Security Council meeting be held on Wednesday to discuss North Korea, according to diplomats, amid fears that Pyongyang will resume nuclear testing in the coming weeks.

Washington holds the Security Council presidency for the month of May and has been considering calling a meeting since late last week, the same diplomats said Monday. The public meeting is scheduled for 1900 GMT.

It comes as Pyongyang has dramatically ramped up its sanctions-busting missile launches, conducting 15 weapons tests since January including firing an intercontinental ballistic missile at full range for the …

Ex-Rwandan Official Arraigned In France Over Role In Genocide

Ex-Rwandan Official Arraigned In France Over Role In Genocide

May 10, 2022 3:34 am

Former Rwandan official by name, Laurent Bucyibaruta has gone on for trial in France for his alleged role in the 1994 genocide where more than 800,000 people, mostly ethnic Tutsis, were killed by Hutu militias.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Mr Bucyibaruta is one of the most senior figures to face court in France, where activists have long campaigned for him to stand trial for his past actions.

The 78-year-old man is standing trial on charges of genocide, complicity in genocide and complicity in crimes against humanity.

The suspect was brought to the courtroom in a wheelchair as …

Pope Postpones Trip To Lebanon Over Health Concerns

Pope Postpones Trip To Lebanon Over Health Concerns

May 10, 2022 3:25 am

Pope Francis has postponed a trip to Lebanon which was initially scheduled for June over health concerns, Lebanon’s tourism minister Walid Nassar confirmed Monday.

Nassar however did not provide further details on the ‘health reasons’ behind the postponement, but the pope who has suffered from pain in his knee was seen using a wheelchair for the first time at a public event Thursday.

‘Lebanon received a letter from the Vatican officially informing it of the decision to postpone the scheduled visit of the Pope to Lebanon,’ Nassar said in a statement which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York.…

Eleven Declared Missing After Fishing Boat Sank In Ghana

Eleven Declared Missing After Fishing Boat Sank In Ghana

May 10, 2022 3:04 am

A search operation is currently under way for 11 people who have been declared missing following the sinking of a fishing vessel off Ghana’s coast on Monday.

Africa Daily News, New York can however confirm that rescuers have so far been able to retrieve the body of the captain, one of six Chinese nationals on board.

An official from the Ministry of Fisheries told reporters on Tuesday morning that the incident occurred after the crew had difficulty hauling in a net full of fish, and stormy weather conditions led the vessel to capsize. Some crew members were able to swim …

Ukrainian Citizens Take To Bomb Shelters As Attacks Intensify

Ukrainian Citizens Take To Bomb Shelters As Attacks Intensify

May 9, 2022 11:25 am

In the rising spate of air raids and bombings, Ukrainian officials have warned their citizens to obey the air raid sirens and make their way to bomb shelters on Monday amid fears that the attacks from Russia would continue.

This trepidation intensified as Moscow marked the anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin who had presided over a display of Russia’s vast firepower in Moscow had told his troops they were fighting for Russia’s security now.

Russia’s intervention

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Long Queues Spotted In Abuja As Fuel Scarcity Hits FCT

Long Queues Spotted In Abuja As Fuel Scarcity Hits FCT

May 9, 2022 3:59 am

Long queues have been notably spotted in Abuja as most petrol stations have been shut down and put out of service following scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

Reports from the petrol supply situation in Wuse, Gwarimpa, Wuye and Kubwa areas of Abuja have shown that long queues had resurfaced with most fueling stations not selling to motorists.

A private car owner, Mr Alex Udoh said that the queue resurfaced on Saturday and all his efforts to buy fuel failed.

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Udoh urged the government to find a lasting solution …

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