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Mozambique Cyclone Death Toll Climbs To 12

Mozambique Cyclone Death Toll Soars To 12

March 14, 2022 6:44 am

The death toll from a cyclone that struck Mozambique this week rose to 12 yesterday after devastating wind and rain lashed the southern African country over the weekend.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Cyclone Gombe has affected more than 30,000 people while also injuring no fewer than 40 people, and also destroyed more than 3,000 homes since making landfall on Friday.

According to reports, powerful winds reaching 170 kilometres per hour (105 mph) and torrential rainfall have hit the northern Nampula province by the Indian Ocean and neighbouring Zambezia province particularly hard.

Images which were sighted by Africa …

Kanu Will Be Freed On April 8, IPOB Boasts

Kanu Will Be Freed On April 8, IPOB Boasts

March 14, 2022 6:38 am

Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has revealed that it expects nothing but freedom for its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, on or before April 8 when his case comes up again in court. 

In a statement which was made available to Africa Daily News, New York, the spokesperson of the group, Emma Powerful, asserted that the Federal Government has no tangible reason not to let Kanu go despite charges before him were amended to keep him in detention.

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He also advised the presiding judge to be fair enough and save her name …

Invasion: Russia Attacks Mariupol Again, Ukraine Reports

Russian Forces Abduct Ukrainian Mayor As War Rages On

March 12, 2022 10:22 am

Russian soldiers occupying southern Ukraine’s Melitopol on Saturday kidnapped the mayor of the city, President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukrainian officials have confirmed.

The Ukrainian parliament took to Twitter to announce the abduction saying; ‘A group of 10 occupiers kidnapped the mayor of Melitopol Ivan Fedorov’.

‘He refused to cooperate with the enemy,’ it added.

It also went on to state that the mayor was seized when he was at the city’s crisis centre dealing with supply issues.

In a video message, Zelensky confirmed the abduction, calling Fedorov ‘a mayor who bravely defends Ukraine and the members of his community’.

‘This …

FG Unconcerned About Public Universities, ASUU Laments

FG Unconcerned About Public Universities, ASUU Laments

March 12, 2022 5:01 am

Less than two days to the expiration of the warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the National President of the union, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke has accused the Federal Government of not caring enough for public varsities insisting that ‘nothing tangible has been done’.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the union had on Monday, February 14, 2022, declared a total and comprehensive four-week warning strike.

The strike, according to the union, was due to the failure of the government to implement the agreement the Federal Government signed with the union in 2009.

ASUU had also …

Russia Sues Meta Over Instagram, Facebook ‘Death Calls’

Russia Sues Meta Over Instagram, Facebook ‘Death Calls’

March 12, 2022 4:03 am

The Russian Government yesterday disclosed that it has concluded plans to open a criminal case against Meta for ‘calling for the murder’ of Russians, insisting that the parent company of Facebook and Instagram had relaxed rules on violent messages aimed at Russia’s army and leaders.

Russia’s Investigative Committee, which is saddled with the responsibility of investigating major crimes, disclosed that it was launching an investigation ‘due to illegal calls for the murder of Russian nationals by employees of the American company Meta.’

Russia’s General Prosecutor’s Office has also requested that the internet giant be branded ‘extremist’ while calling on Instagram …

UK’s PM Warns ‘Barbaric’ Russia Over Ukraine Chemical Arms

UK’s PM Warns ‘Barbaric’ Russia Over Ukraine Chemical Arms

March 11, 2022 9:38 am

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stated that the ‘barbaric’ Russian regime was carrying out what he described as ‘indulging in a tried-and-tested ruse’ as it lays the ground for the possible use of chemical weapons in Ukraine.

Speaking to newsmen on Thursday in an interview with Sky News which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York, he said; ‘The stuff which you are hearing about chemical weapons is straight out of the Russian playbook,’ echoing US warnings that President Vladimir Putin could be set on a horrifying escalation.

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Refugees From Ukraine Conflict Rises To 2.3 Million

Refugees From Ukraine Conflict Rises To 2.3 Million

March 11, 2022 4:11 am

No fewer than 2.3 million refugees have now fled Ukraine ever since Russia invaded her neighbours on February 24, according to United Nations figures issued on Friday. 

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the UNHCR, the UN’s refugee agency, has so far recorded 2,316,002 refugees on its dedicated website — 160,731 more than the previous count on Wednesday.

‘UNHCR needs about $500 million for its emergency work in Ukraine and neighbouring countries,’ the agency’s chief Filippo Grandi tweeted yesterday.

‘So far we have received over $300 million, of which almost $200 million from individuals, companies and foundations.

‘This is …

MC Oluomo Suspended Indefinitely, NURTW Insists

MC Oluomo Suspended Indefinitely, NURTW Insists

March 10, 2022 10:06 am

The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has suspended its Lagos State chapter’s Chairman, Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo, indefinitely following major disagreements.

The National Public Relations Officer of the union, Chukwudi Asogwa, confirmed the suspension to newsmen on Thursday.

‘Yes, it is true. The letter you saw in circulation is from the national headquarters,’ he said when asked to confirm the suspension..

Africa Daily News, New York sighted the suspension letter which was signed by NURTW’s General Secretary, Kabiru Yau, and dated March 9th, 2022.

In the letter, the union leader was suspended over alleged misconduct, insubordination, …

Hundreds Flee Homes As Volcano Erupts In Indonesia

Hundreds Flee Homes As Volcano Erupts In Indonesia

March 10, 2022 4:39 am

Indonesia’s Mount Merapi unleashed a torrent of hot clouds on Thursday morning, turning the sky a fiery red, as molten lava flowed down its slopes with the eruption forcing over 250 people to flee their homes, authorities have confirmed.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the volcano — one of the most active in the world – erupted multiple times overnight, spewing so much gas, volcanic ash, and rocks that flowed over five kilometres down its slopes, the head of Indonesia’s National Disaster Management and Mitigation Agency confirmed to newsmen on Thursday morning.

‘Due to the avalanches of hot …

Second Niger Bridge Would Be Ready Next Month - FG

Second Niger Bridge Would Be Ready Next Month – FG

March 9, 2022 3:52 am

Federal Government has revealed that it will complete the second Niger bridge next month and ensure that it is commissioned before the end of the year before President Buhari leaves office.

Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari made this revelation at the toll gates mounted at the Oko end of the bridge in Delta State on Tuesday when he visited the site.

He pointed out that tolling of the road and its concession were secondary issues to the government for now.

‘Let us finish this road and that is the responsibility of the Presidential Infrastructure …

Drivers In Morocco Go On Strike Over F

Drivers In Morocco Go On Strike Over Fuel Price Spike

March 8, 2022 1:16 pm

Truck and taxi drivers Moroccan are observing a three-day strike in protest at spiraling fuel costs, a union said Tuesday, as oil prices spike over Russia’s war in Ukraine.

About three quarters of drivers are observing the strike, Mounir Benazouz of the SNPTR truckers’ union clarified.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that no fewer than four other unions have also joined the action which is expected to end on Wednesday.

‘We are calling on the government to put a ceiling on fuel prices and the profit margins of distributors, because the situation is becoming more and more critical,’ Benazouz …

Philippines Raises Age Of Sexual Consent To 16

Philippines Raises Age Of Sexual Consent To 16

March 8, 2022 7:53 am

The Philippines on Tuesday announced that she has raised the age of sexual consent to 16 after amending a near century-old law, a move child rights activists have maintained would help protect youngsters from rape and abuse.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that before the amendment, the Catholic-majority nation had one of the lowest ages of consent in the world, allowing adults to have sex with children as young as 12 if they agreed.

Under the revised law signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday and made public Monday, sex with a person under 16 will be illegal and …

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