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Iran Jails 21 Over Devastating Building Collapse

Iran Jails 21 Over Devastating Building Collapse

September 1, 2022 5:13 am

The judiciary in Iran on Wednesday announced that no fewer than 21 people including high-ranking local officials have been jailed after they were convicted over the deadly collapse of a building that triggered widespread anti-corruption protests.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the 10-storey Metropol building which was under construction in the city of Abadan in southwestern Khuzestan province collapsed on May 23, leading to the deaths of 43 people.

‘The 21 defendants were sentenced to three years in prison for manslaughter caused by failing to respect government regulations and building safety, resulting in the deaths of 36 men …

Ukraine War Briton Dies While Volunteering As Medic

Ukraine War: Briton Dies While Volunteering As Medic

September 1, 2022 4:46 am

Reports reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has it that a British man who is volunteering as a medic the ongoing war in Ukraine has been reportedly killed on duty.

Craig Mackintosh, who hails from Thetford, Norfolk, was killed while in the line of duty – this happened on the 24th of August – Lorna Mackintosh confirmed.

Meanwhile, in an effort to transport her brother’s body home, Ms. Mackintosh raised over £5,000 on a GoFundMe page appealing to people to ‘Please help us bring this war hero home.’

According to the Foreign Office, the family is being …

United Nations Ship Arrives In Africa With Ukranian Wheat

United Nations Ship Arrives In Africa With Ukranian Wheat

August 31, 2022 8:30 pm

As the newly brokered deal takes effect, one of the United Nations-chartered ship which has been loaded with up to 23,000 tonnes of some of the Ukrainian wheat which has been destined for millions of hungry people in Ethiopia has finally docked in neighbouring Djibouti on Tuesday.

The bulk carrier ship which has been identified as the MV Brave Commander had also arrived in the Horn of Africa port city two weeks after leaving a Black Sea port in Ukraine, the UN’s World Food Programme said.

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“The food on …

Strke FG’s Recent Offer, Miserable - ASUU

‘We Don’t Need Your Support’ – ASUU President Blasts NANS

August 31, 2022 6:57 pm

The President of the Academic Union of Universities (ASUU), Professor Emmanuel Osodeke has made some open revealations that some of the unions had not asked for some of the students’ help before it embarked on a strike.

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), president, Sunday Asefon, had also revealed that some of the students would no longer support the union’s call for intervention where he had also accused the ASUU body of being self-serving ad selfish.

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Reacting to the comment by the students’ leadership while speaking in …

ASUU Strike Boycott: UNIBEN Reacts To Alleged Resumption

August 31, 2022 6:44 pm

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has come out to openly deny all the speculations that had posited that it has backed out of the strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU strike.

The tertiary Institution in a statement on Wednesday by its ASUU branch Chairman, Dr. Ray Chikogu, reiterated that the chapter was irrevocably committed to executing the strike to a logical conclusion.

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The statement read: “The leadership of the University of Benin Branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has read with amusement, a …

Mississippi, Jackson 'No Water To Drink Or Flush Toilets'

Mississippi, Jackson: ‘No Water To Drink Or Flush Toilets’

August 31, 2022 5:09 am

Approximately 180,000 people in Mississippi have been left without access to clean drinkable water after heavy rainfall and flooding.

Rising floodwaters over the weekend breached the city’s main water treatment facility, bringing it to the brink of collapse.

A state of emergency has been declared, and schools, restaurants and businesses have temporarily closed.

The city had already been under a boil-water notice for a month.

Problems at the OB Curtis Water Plant began after heavy rains caused the Pearl River to crest and spill over onto city streets over the weekend.

City hall confirmed on Monday that river water had

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FG Engaging Other Countries To End Insecurity – Lai Mohammed

FG Engaging Other Countries To End Insecurity – Lai Mohammed

August 31, 2022 4:01 am

Lai Mohammed, the minister of information and culture has announced that the federal government of Nigeria was presently engaging in positive and meaningful dialogue with allied countries, ECOWAS member states, and other international bodies in order to deal with the country’s security concerns in a resolute and appropriate way.

The fight against insecurity, he stressed, shouldn’t be left to the government entirely, and that all hands must be on deck if Victory is expected in the end.

The minister made these remarks during the inauguration ceremony of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation, (NICO), which hosted a two-day national convention …

Flood 115 Nigerians Killed, 500,000 Displaced In 2022

Flood: 115 Nigerians Killed, 500,000 Displaced In 2022

August 31, 2022 3:52 am

The heavy wave of flooding which began at the start of the year has claimed the lives of no fewer than 115 Nigerians, Africa Daily News, New York has learnt.

As confirmed by the presidency on Tuesday, at least 73,370 people have been displaced and 277 injured due to the ugly natural disaster.

A statement submitted that President Muhammadu Buhari is receiving regular updates on the situation which has affected over 500,000 Nigerians.

His spokesman Garba Shehu promised that the federal government will continue to provide assistance to individuals and communities hit by the disaster.

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Why Bishop Kukah Is Often Misunderstood By Many – Atiku

Why Bishop Kukah Is Often Misunderstood By Many – Atiku

August 31, 2022 3:47 am

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has poured praises on the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Father Mathew Kukah, who clocks 70 on August 31 (Today).

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate sent out the felicitations in a statement that was signed by spokesman Paul Ibe which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York.

Atiku who referred to Kukah as a remarkable public intellectual, pointed out that his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy were immeasurable

He said the cleric criticizes leaders when they derail from the responsibility of providing good governance.

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Albino Kidnap Madagascar Police Confirm Killing 19 Civilians

Albino Kidnap: Madagascar Police Confirm Killing 19 Civilians

August 31, 2022 3:42 am

The police in Madagascar on Tuesday confirmed that officers left no fewer than 19 people and injured 21 others after opening fire on what was described as a lynch mob angered over the abduction of an albino child.

In a statement on Wednesday, the national police said ‘Nineteen people lost their lives and 21 are injured and are still being treated’ at Ikongo hospital in the country’s southeast.

The hospital’s chief physician, Tango Oscar Toky, confirmed the death toll while speaking to newsmen.

A previous report from police on Monday said 11 people had died.

Around 500 protesters armed with …

6,068 Nigerian Doctors Have Moved To UK Since 2015 - Report

6,068 Nigerian Doctors Have Moved To UK Since 2015 – Report

August 31, 2022 3:30 am

No fewer than 6,068 Nigerian medical doctors have moved to the United Kingdom since 2015 when President Muhammadu Buhari, ‘s administration came into being according to a report. 

According to data obtained by Africa Daily News, New York from the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom on Wednesday, the total number of Nigeria-trained doctors who moved over to the UK as of August 30, 2022 stood at 10,096.

This number was arrived at without the inclusion of Nigerian doctors who got medical qualifications in schools outside the country.

The data revealed that 233 Nigerian doctors passed the examination …

Musk Finally Subpoenas Twitter Whistleblower In Sales Battle

Musk Finally Subpoenas Twitter Whistleblower In Sales Battle

August 30, 2022 8:04 pm

The recent revelation on the Twitter battle with Elon Musk has revealed that he has formally subpoenaed a Twitter whistleblower who had indicated interest to share some more information about spam accounts at the social network, as the billionaire has taken the fight to court to back out of a massive buyout deal.

Musk has been trying his best to pull out and detach himself from the massive $44 billion agreement by revealing that Twitter had openly misled him on the number of false accounts, or bots, prompting strong denials and a lawsuit from the social media firm.

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