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Police Grill Davido’s Domestic Staff Over Ifeanyi’s Death

Coming on the heels of the death of Ifeanyi, the three-year-old son of famous singer, David Adeleke who is fondly known as Davido, the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that all the members of the singer’s domestic staff are currently in police custody with the kick off of the investigation into his son’s death. 

Cholera Spreading ‘Rapidly’ Across Lebanon - WHO

Cholera Spreading ‘Rapidly’ Across Lebanon – WHO

A deadly cholera outbreak is spreading ‘rapidly’ across Lebanon, exacerbated by a prolonged economic crisis and crumbling infrastructure, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned.

Lebanon’s first cholera outbreak in decades began earlier this month after the virulent disease spread from neighbouring Syria.

‘The situation in Lebanon is fragile as the country already struggles to fight other crises, compounded by prolonged political and economic deterioration,’ said Abdinasir Abubakar, the WHO representative in Lebanon.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that since October 5, more than 1,400 suspected cases have been reported in Lebanon, including 381 confirmed cases and 17 deaths, …

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Arabic Inscription Will Not Be Removed From Naira – Sanusi

The Former Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Muhammadu Sanusi, has assured Nigerians and other Islamic faithful that the Arabic inscription on the naira notes would not be removed from the newly redesigned currency.

Sanusi had also made the claims that the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Godwin Emefiele had assured him that the Arabic inscription would not be removed from the redesigned notes.

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It can be recalled that last week, the CBN had made an announcement that it has redesigned …

60 Killed In Seoul Halloween Party Stampede, 150 Injured

60 Killed In Seoul Halloween Party Stampede, 150 Injured

Fifty-nine people and more have been confirmed dead in a massive crush which had occurred during a huge Halloween crowd stampede which had taken place in a popular nightlife area of South Korea’s capital. 

Yonhap news agency had also cited some of the emergency services who had revealed that 150 more had also been injured in Seoul’s Itaewon district.

Read Also: Spain Reacts To Death Of Over 30 In Port Harcourt Stampede

And some of the videos from the scene which had been captured by Africa Daily News, New York also show body bags on the streets, emergency workers performing …

Julius Berger Shuts Down Operations Over Terror Alert

Julius Berger Shuts Down Operations Over Terror Alert

In lieu of the recent terorr alert given out by the United States of America, top construction giants, Julius Berger have on Saturday, shut down most of their operations in Abuja and its environs.

It can also be recalled that the United States and the United Kingdom had a few days ago, issued serious travel advisories over possible terror attacks in the Federal Capital Territory(FCT).

Read Also: UK Warns Of Possible Attack In FCT, Restricts Access Embassy

Following this, Julius Berger decided to shut down till further notice

The Federal Government had also assured residents of FCT and its environs …

Kanu Appeal Court Orders Transmission Of Records To S'Court

Kanu: Appeal Court Orders Transmission Of Records To S’Court

The Court of Appeal has charged the Supreme Court an expeditious hearing in the Federal Government’s appeal against its judgment that discharged Nnamdi Kanu from the charges brought against him by the Federal reserve bothering on terrorism.

To this end, the Appellate Court on Friday ordered its own Registry to compile and transmit to the Supreme Court within seven days the record of appeal in respect of the judgment delivered on October 13.

The Appellate Court in a ruling on Friday in Abuja also ordered that counsel for the parties, (Kanu and Federal Government) are to settle the records immediately …

Abuja Terror Alert Why We Raided Trademore Estate - DSS

Abuja Terror Alert: Why We Raided Trademore Estate – DSS

The Nigerian secret police otherwise known as the Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed the raid on Trademore Estate in Abuja as tension in the capital city brews. 

Dr. Peter Afunanya who is the spokesman for the DSS, who confirmed the raid, noted that there was no joint operation with foreign military.

In a statement obtained by Vanguard, Afunanya said: “It is true that an operation was carried out by DSS operatives and the Nigerian military but no foreign military personnel was involved.

‘It is not true

Physicians Week NMA Offers Free Medical Service In Anambra

Physicians Week: NMA Offers Free Medical Service In Anambra

The Anambra State Chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), yesterday treated no fewer than 500 residents of the state of various illnesses.
The outreach which formed part of the activities that were lined up for the ongoing 2022 Physicians Week and Scientific Conference of the Anambra NMA held at Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area.
Dr. Jane Ezeonu who is the NMA chairman in Anambra, while speaking to newsmen stated that the free medical outreach was done in collaboration with the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN).
According to Ezeonu, Physicians Week was a national event put together
Jabi Lake Mall Shuts Down Over Fresh Terror Threats In Abuja

Jabi Lake Mall Shuts Down Over Fresh Terror Threats In Abuja

In lieu of the renewed terror threats which had been announced in Abuja, the FCT and the evacuation of expatriates from the embassies, some of the public venues and businesses have begun to shut down their operations some of which also include the Jabi Lake Mall which recently announced that it would be shutting down their operations over security threats in Abuja.

It can also be recalled that the United States Embassy has on Sunday issued a security alert on elevated risk of terror attacks in Abuja.

Read Also: US Warns Of Fresh Terrorist Attacks In Nigeria’s Capital, Abuja

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Iran Security Forces 'Gun Down' Mahsa Amini's Mourners

Iran Security Forces ‘Gun Down’ Mahsa Amini’s Mourners

Fresh reports reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has revealed that some of the Iranian security forces have reportedly opened fire on some of the protesters who massed in their thousands on Wednesday in Mahsa Amini’s hometown to mark the 40 days since her death.

Amini, who had been a 22-year-old Iranian of Kurdish origin, died on September 16, three days after her arrest in Tehran by some of the the notorious morality police for allegedly breaching the Islamic dress code for women.

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Anger …

Emefiele Reps Move To Prohibit CBN Chiefs From Politics

Northern Group Faults CBN Move To Redesign Naira Notes

A northern group under the agesis of the Concerned Northern Forum have on Thursday, in Kaduna State, frowned at the recent directive which had been made by the Central Bank Governor, to redesign some of the naira notes effective from December 15, 2022.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, made the announcement on Wednesday.

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The group’s spokesman, Abdulsalam Kazeem had in a statement on Wednesday, in Kaduna, faulted the decision.

He said, “The attention of the leadership of Concerned Northern Forum has been …

FG Approves Purchase Of ₦660bn Innoson Vehicles For FRSC

FG Approves Purchase Of ₦660bn Innoson Vehicles For FRSC

In a fresh directive, the Federal Government of Nigeria has on Wednesday made an approval of a fresh contract to the indigenous motor company, Innoson, to supply up to 21 vehicles to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).

The Nigerian Information Minister, Lai Mohammed had made this disclosure to newsmen at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting which had been chaired by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, at Aso Rock Villa.

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He confirmed that the “contract was in favour of Messrs Innoson Manufacturing Company at the sum of ₦660,422,220 …