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U.S. Releases 2019 Memo Opposing Trump's Obstruction Charge

U.S. Releases 2019 Memo Opposing Trump’s Obstruction Charge

August 25, 2022 5:25 am

Following a subpoena, the Justice Department made public has published a 2019 memo in which two senior attorneys general proposed against charging then-President Donald Trump with impeding Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election.

Several Democrats at the time, as well as some former Justice Department attorneys, criticized Barr’s decision to exonerate Trump of obstruction charges, alleging that he was shielding his master.

‘The memo presents a breathtakingly generous view of the law and facts for Donald Trump,’ CREW stated this in a statement. ‘Among many other problems, it is premised on the fact …

Out-Of-School Children In North-Western Nigeria Alarming – EU

Out-Of-School Children In North-Western Nigeria Alarming – EU

August 25, 2022 5:24 am

The European Union has described the population of out-of-school children in the North West as alarming, raising the alarm that it could trigger insecurity in the region in future if not addressed.

The Head of the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Samuela Isopi, who made the observation on Thursday said human capital development is the surest way to end insecurity in the country.

He made this assertion while speaking during the pre-departure orientation event for over 200 young Nigerians who have received the 2022 postgraduate scholarships offered by the EU under …

Monsoon Rains Over 900 Killed In Pakistan With 326, Children

Monsoon Rains: Over 900 Killed In Pakistan With 326 Children

August 25, 2022 5:15 am
As the nation experiences its eighth cycle of monsoon rains, Pakistan’s Minister for Climate Change on Thursday raised the alarm that no fewer than 903 persons had perished there as a result of the summer’s extreme rains and flooding.
Africa Daily news, New York reports that Pakistan is currently seeking foreign support.
This ‘humanitarian disaster,’ according to Sherry Rehman, has left thousands of people without food and shelter. He said ‘As we speak, thousands are homeless without shelter, without food. And the communication lines have been cut off. It is a serious humanitarian disaster.’
She added in a tweet that
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London Bus Drivers Resolve To Embark On Strike Over Pay

London Bus Drivers Resolve To Embark On Strike Over Pay

August 25, 2022 5:10 am

Bus drivers in London have concluded plans to go on industrial action over pay for two days this weekend, their union has confirmed as decades-high inflation prompts walkouts across Britain’s ailing economy.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that no fewer than 1,600 drivers from the London United bus company will stage the stoppage on Sunday and Monday over the traditional end-of-summer long weekend, the union Unite said.

The strike, which from all indications will only affect only a portion of London’s famous red buses, could go on to stop people trying to reach the annual Notting Hill Carnival, which …

Get Vaccines, COVID-19 Still Here – NPHCDA Warns Nigerians

Get Vaccines, COVID-19 Still Here – NPHCDA Warns Nigerians

August 25, 2022 4:49 am

In the face of the obvious lack of seriousness, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has called on Nigerians to do everything within their powers to protect themselves against COVID-19.

The Kwara State Coordinator, Hanifa Hamza made this call while speaking yesterday at a stakeholders’ training in Ilorin.

The official appealed to Nigerians to go for testing, explaining that the virus was real and still spreading.

Hamza further assured that sufficient vaccines were available across the country.

Read Also: COVID-19: 3.5m Nigerians Now Fully Vaccinated – NPHCDA

‘COVID-19 transmission is crazy. Please don’t relax, it has come to …

Ukraine Independence Day: Pope Makes Passionate Appeal For Peace

Ukraine Independence Day: Pope Makes Passionate Appeal For Peace

August 24, 2022 8:07 pm

The Catholic leader, Pope Francis had also renewed some of his calls for peace “for the beloved Ukrainian people” on the warring country’s Independence Day and alsp their six-month anniversary of the start of Russia’s invasion to pin them down.

Following his weekly general audience at the Vatican, Pope Francis had also directed his address to “the beloved Ukrainian people who for six months today have been suffering the horror of war,” while warning of the risk of nuclear catastrophe in the region.

Read Also: Again, Lalong Begs Catholic Bishops Over Comment On Pope

“I hope that concrete steps will …

FRSC Frowns At Recent Trend Of 'Rotating' Number Plates

FRSC Frowns At Recent Trend Of ‘Rotating’ Number Plates

August 24, 2022 3:24 pm

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has finally banned the use of swap number plates while condemning the new trend which is taking place in Nigeria.

FRSC Assistant Corps Marshal, Bisi Kazeem had made this announcement in a statement which he had released on Wednesday where he reiterated  that the use of rotational number plates is considered a criminal act as it is illegal.

Read Also: Tipper Crushes Father Of 30 Children To Death In Kogi – FRSC

Kazeem had also stated that the ban had come up after the commission was drawn to a video which was circulating on …

Disappeared Students Panic As Journalist Killed In Mexico

Missing Students: Panic As Journalist Is Killed In Mexico

August 24, 2022 8:01 am

A journalist was shot dead yesterday in southern Mexico, authorities disclosed, shortly after posting online about the disappearance about eight years ago of 43 students from a nearby area.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Mr. Fredid Roman, who published his work on various social media pages and contributed to a local newspaper, was found dead in his car in the city of Chilpancingo, the capital of Guerrero state, the local prosecutor’s office said yesterday evening.

One of the worst human rights tragedies in Mexican history is the case of the 43 Guerrero students who vanished in 2014 …

‘Stop Phone Checking On The Road’, Force PRO Warns Policemen

‘Stop Phone Checking On The Road’, Force PRO Warns Policemen

August 24, 2022 7:51 am

Senior authorities of the Nigerian police force have once again asserted that its personnel have no right to check people’s phones arbitrarily without a warrant on the road. 

Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Muyiwa Adejobi reiterated this during an appearance on Sunrise Daily which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

‘Stop checking phones on the road. You can’t check somebody’s phone. It is his personal property. You cannot do it,’ Adejobi said of an activity which Nigerians have repeatedly accused policemen of doing.

The Force PRO was commenting on the activities of the police, recent disciplinary actions taken …

Judge Has Authority To Determine Contempt - A’Ibom AG

Judge Has Authority To Determine Contempt – A’Ibom AG

August 24, 2022 6:58 am

The Attorney-General of Akwa Ibom State, Uko Udom, SAN has announced that a judge had the power to decide what was contemptuous in his court.

Uko Udom, SAN, the Akwa Ibom state Attorney-General, asserted that a judge has the authority to determine what is contemptuous in his court; he said this on Tuesday while addressing a concern pointing to a lawyer, Inibehe Effiong.

The Attorney-General made this Clear as he responded to a query about the imprisonment of Inibehe Effiong, human rights lawyer who was sentenced to one month in prison by Justice Ekaette Obot the Chief Judge, Akwa …

FG, US Sign Agreement For Repatriation Of $23m Abacha Loot

FG, US Sign Agreement For Repatriation Of $23m Abacha Loot

August 24, 2022 6:54 am

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that it has signed an agreement with the United States for the repatriation of the sum of $23 million, in assets allegedly looted by past leaders of Nigeria, including late General Sani Abacha.

Africa Daily Newsthat the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), signed the agreement on behalf of the Federal Government, while the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, signed for the  United States government.

Read Also: UK Recovers $23 Million Fresh Abacha Loot

The AGF, in his speech shortly before signing the agreement, said the …

South Africa Unemployment Rate Crashes Despite Floods, Outages

South Africa Unemployment Rate Crashes Despite Floods, Outages

August 24, 2022 5:57 am

The unemployment rate in South Africa fell for a second consecutive quarter based notwithstanding the widespread power cuts and devastating floods, StatsSA confirmed on Wednesday.

Africa Today News, New York reports that between April and June, the jobless rate declined by 0.6 of a percentage point over the first quarter to 33.9 percent of the workforce, the official data agency disclosed.

In the first quarter, unemployment fell to 34.5 after 35.3 percent at the end of 2021.

According to the StatsSA, there was a net quarterly gain of 648,000 jobs, with the biggest increases in community and social services, …

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