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Apostle Suleman Clears Air On Using Policemen For Rituals

Apostle Suleman Clears Air On Using Policemen For Rituals

October 22, 2022 9:42 pm

The General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman has denied using mobile police officers for rituals as being speculated.

Suleman made the fresh claim in reaction to a viral video of a police officer identified as Seyi Peter alleging that he supplies him with his colleagues for rituals.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that in the video, the officer was seen claiming that the girl killed during the assassination attempt was used for havoc by Suleman who has come under intense scrutiny in recent times.

However, while reacting, Suleman denied even knowing the police officer in the …

P&ID Court Orders Arrest Of Briton Over $9.6bn Fraud

Judge Blocks New York State From Banning Guns In Church

October 22, 2022 8:46 pm

Fresh reports have revealed that a federal judge on Thursday has completely barred the state of New York, from going forward with the enforcement of some controversial part of a closely watched gun law which had openly banned firearms from churches or other places of worship.

The ruling had also marked the latest victory for some of the gun owners who were in a tug-of-war with the state of New York over its strict new statute, which as of Sept. 1 makes obtaining a license more difficult and prohibits firearms in a long list of “sensitive” public and private places.…

Postpone 2023 Census - HURIWA Charges Nigerian Govt

Postpone 2023 Census – HURIWA Charges Nigerian Govt

October 22, 2022 8:31 pm

Fresh reports reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has revealed that the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has on Saturday, called for the full postponement of the 2023 national population and housing census.

The group had also revealed that the full postponement of the exercise is vital to guarantee free and fair elections in the 2023 elections.

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HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, who had mentioned this in a statement, said the idea of a census is senseless and makes no economic sense, especially at …

Floods: 75,000 Refugees Left Without Food In South Sudan -UN

Floods: 75,000 Refugees Left Without Food In South Sudan -UN

October 22, 2022 6:17 am

The devastating floods in South Sudan have blocked aid from reaching displaced people, the UN disclosed on Saturday, warning that a camp is presently housing 75,000 Sudanese refugees who would receive no food this month.

The world’s newest nation is presently feeling the brunt of four consecutive years of flooding, with about two-thirds of the country and no fewer than 900,000 people now directly impacted by the floodwaters, according to the United Nations.

The UN refugee agency said this was taking a dire toll on its ability to deliver aid to displaced people.

UNHCR ‘is urging international support for humanitarian …

At Least Three Killed In Guinea Pro-Democracy Protests

At Least Three Killed In Guinea Pro-Democracy Protests

October 22, 2022 5:58 am

No fewer than three civilians have been shot dead in protests against Guinea’s military leaders yesterday, an opposition coalition and the country’s justice minister have confirmed. 

According to reports, Guinea’s top prosecutor has already made a case for a crackdown on protest organisers and participants.

The rally which was held on Thursday was called by the outlawed opposition National Front for the Defence of the Constitution (FNDC), which calls Guinea’s military rulers ‘dictatorial’ and is demanding the return of civilian rule and the release of political prisoners.

Read Also: Guinea Junta Blasts West Africa Bloc Chief’s Transition Dishonesty

Since the …

King Charles Breaks Silence Over Flood Disaster In Nigeria

King Charles Breaks Silence Over Flood Disaster In Nigeria

October 22, 2022 5:50 am

The British monarch, King Charles III has spoken about the devastating floods that have ravaged Nigeria in recent months describing it as deeply saddening.

In a condolence message to President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, the British monarch said he and his wife were “deeply saddened” about the situation. He sympathised with victims, adding that his thoughts were with those working to support the recovery efforts

His statement reads: ‘Your Excellency, Dear Mr. President, I wanted you to know how deeply saddened both my wife and I are to hear of the many people who have lost their loved ones and …

Suleman

Policemen, Civilians Dead In Attack On Apostle Suleman’s Convoy

October 21, 2022 9:42 pm

Fresh reports reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has finally mapped out the real damage which had been meted out by the attack on the convoy of Apostle Johnson Suleman which had been viciously attacked Friday evening.

The controversial cleric has been identified as the Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries (OFM) International.

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And it had been gathered that gunmen ambushed his motorcade on Warake road in Auchi, Edo State.

No fewer than four policemen, one driver and a lady are confirmed dead.

Gory …

Nigeria Police Announce Preparations For 2023 Elections

Nigeria Police Announce Preparations For 2023 Elections

October 21, 2022 9:30 pm

In a fresh announcement, the Nigerian Police has revealed that they have duly commenced their fresh rounds of preparations for the 2023 general elections.

CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi who is the Force Public Relations Officer had also given the hint of this at a press briefing on Friday.

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Inspector General Usman Baba will also be presiding over a conference and retreat for the Senior Police Officers in Owerri, the Imo capital as regards this scenatio.

The gathering will discuss how the Force can play a play more effective and efficient role …

Firearms’ Licence Lawyer Drags Nigerian Govt To Court

Firearms’ Licence: Lawyer Drags Nigerian Govt To Court

October 21, 2022 2:54 am

Malcolm Omirhobo who is a human rights lawyer has sued the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, and the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba at a Federal High Court in Abuja over their refusal to grant him licence to possess assault rifles for self-defense.

He predicated his request for assault rifles possession on the claim that the Federal Government has failed to uphold its constitutional obligation to protect life.

The lawyer was requesting the court for interpretation of relevant Sections of the Firearms Act, Criminal Code Act and other relevant laws as to whether it is lawful, legal and constitutional …

Flooding ‘State Of Emergency’ Still Too Early – Minister

Flooding: ‘State Of Emergency’ Still Too Early – Minister

October 21, 2022 2:36 am

In the face of the devastating flood that has hit Nigeria, the Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu asserted that declaring a state of emergency over the ugly development across the country was not yet necessary.

The Minister who appeared on Channels Television’s Politics Today, posited that emergency agencies are not yet overwhelmed hence his submission.

Africa Daily news, New York understands that no fewer than 600 human beings have reportedly died and millions displaced due to flooding-related disasters this year with many parts of the country still submerged under water.

‘It is certainly an emergency situation,’ Mr Adamu …

Iran Helping Russia ‘On The Ground’ In Crimea - White House

Iran Helping Russia ‘On The Ground’ In Crimea – White House

October 21, 2022 2:30 am

Iran has been accused by the White House of being ‘directly engaged on the ground’ in Russian-occupied Crimea amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine, helping to train the country’s forces on Iranian-made drones that have been used in attacks on Ukraine.

A spokesman for US National Security Council, John Kirby on Thursday posited that a ‘relatively small number’ of Iranian personnel are operating in the Ukrainian region that was annexed by Russia in 2014.

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‘Tehran is now directly engaged on the ground and through the provision of weapons that are impacting civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine,’ …

CAN President Distances Self From APC Campaign List

October 20, 2022 7:47 pm

Archbishop Daniel Okoh who is the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN,  has made it clear that he would be distancing himself from the slated revised list of the members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and presidential campaign council wherein the names of some of the officials of the organisation had been featured.

In a statement on Thursday night, he said the umbrella Christian body will investigate the matter after which fair, but decisive and appropriate action will be taken.

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The statement read, “My attention as President …

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