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Fresh Strike Looms As Doctors Issue 2 Weeks Ultimatum

Fresh Strike Looms As Doctors Issue 2 Weeks Ultimatum

August 22, 2022 4:21 am

Fresh reports reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has it that the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has served a two-week ultimatum to both the Federal and State Governments to press home members’ lingering demands warning of impending industrial action.

The President of the association, Dr Godiya Ishaya issued this ultimatum during a news conference organised at the end of the Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) Meeting yesterday in Ilorin.

The E-NEC meeting, which was hosted by the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), had about 79 chapters of the association …

Ukraine Allies Fear Disaster Near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

Ukraine: Allies Fear Disaster Near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

August 22, 2022 4:17 am
Ukrainian emergency services have been practicing how to respond in case of a catastrophe close to the Zaporizhzhia facility. The US, the UK, France, Germany, and others have emphasised the necessity of ensuring the security of nuclear plants which is at risk from the situation in Ukraine.
The four leaders also reaffirmed their backing for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s aggression while speaking in phone on Sunday.
There are already worries of a catastrophe as Moscow and Kyiv accuse each other of bombarding a nuclear plant controlled by Russia.
Africa Daily News,  New York reports that prior to Independence
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Power Generation Falls To 43mw Due To Strike – Buhari's Govt

How Strike Crashed Power Generation To 43mw – Buhari’s Govt

August 22, 2022 3:40 am
Data received from the Federal Ministry of Power on Sunday indicated that the last one-day strike employees of the Transmission Company of Nigeria embarked over the nonpayment of benefits forced Nigeria’s energy production to plummet from a high of 4,829.5 megawatts to as low as 43MW.
Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the country’s electrical grid was shut down last Wednesday by electricity company employees working under the National Union of Electricity Employees, leaving companies and other power users in the complete darkness
They had embarked on a strike in opposition to a requirement for senior managers to attend
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High Treason Zelenskyy Moves To Arrest ‘Spies

‘Needed Victory’ – Zelensky Reacts As Ukraine’s Usyk Floors Joshua

August 21, 2022 12:35 pm

The President of war torn Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky has finally congratulated Oleksandr Usyk for defeating Nigerian Anthony Joshua and retain his title again.

Ukraine’s Usyk had defeated Anthony Joshua in Saudia Arabia on Saturday night.

Joshua had reportedly lost the match on a split decision as Usyk had managed to defend his IBF, WBO and WBA belts after beating Joshua for a second time.

Read Also: Why Joshua Lost To Usyk, Hearn Shares Insight

Reacting, Zelensky described Usyk’s victory as important and necessary one for Ukraine.

His tweet read: “Difficult but so important and necessary victory.

“Defending the title of …

Landslide On Shiite Shrine Traps Over 6 Iraqis Under

Landslide On Shiite Shrine Traps Over 6 Iraqis Under

August 21, 2022 12:21 pm

Reports have revealed that a bizzare accident has left at least six pilgrims trapped under rubble after a massive landslide had occurred at a Shiite Muslim shrine which was located in the central province of Karbala.

The rescue operating that had followed had seen three children being rescued after Saturday’s disaster and they were in “good condition” and being monitored in a hospital as has been reported by the emergency services.

Read Also: Austrian Villages Cut Off By Landslides Following Heavy Rains

But it was feared that “between six and eight people are still caught” under the rubble of the …

Daughter Of Notorious Putin, Kremlin Ally Killed In Car Bomb

Daughter Of Notorious Putin, Kremlin Ally Killed In Car Bomb

August 21, 2022 12:04 pm

Disaster struck on Sunday when the daughter of Alexander Dugin who is a notorious hardline Russian ideologue and a close ally to President Vladimir Putin had been killed after she was blown up in a car bombing on Moscow’s outskirts.

Remarks by some of the family members have pointed at the fact that Dugin who had been vocal supporter of Kremlin’s offensive in Ukraine might be the likely target of the blast as his daughter borrowed his car at the last minute.

Read Also: Obasanjo Bombs PDP Over Plot To Retain Power In The North

Daria Dugina had been killed …

Unrest: ICC Chief Prosecutor Finally Touches Down In Sudan

Unrest: ICC Chief Prosecutor Finally Touches Down In Sudan

August 21, 2022 12:01 pm

After weeks of speculation, Africa Daily News, New York can reliably report that Karim Khan who is the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) chief prosecutor has finally gotten to arrive in Sudan, which has been torn apart by unrest since the 2019 ouster of its leader who had been accused of genocide and war crimes.

“The ICC prosecutor and a court delegation will hold a number of meetings with senior officials and he will be visiting the Darfur region,” the state news agency SUNA had reported late Saturday.

Read Also: ICC Lifts Arrest Warrant For Ivory Coast Ex-First Lady

It has …

Universities SSANU, NASU Suspend Strike For 60 Days

Universities: SSANU, NASU Suspend Strike For 60 Days

August 21, 2022 6:29 am

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Allied and Education Institutions (NASU), have announced the suspension of the Unions’ ongoing strike for a period of two months to enable the federal government the opportunity to implement some their agreements.

The suspension is coming after the committee met with the Education Minister earlier this week.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the suspension of the strike is expected to take effect from Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

NASU general-secretary, who is also the spokesman of JAC, Peters Adeyemi, …

Malaria Has Killed More Nigerians Than Terrorists – PECAN

Malaria Has Killed More Nigerians Than Terrorists – PECAN

August 21, 2022 6:20 am

The Pest Control Association of Nigeria, PECAN, has identified Malaria as a major killer of Nigerians and mankind in the Sub-Saharan region of Africa over the years, saying that the sickness has killed more Nigerians than terrorists.

The Abuja chapter of the association on Saturday claimed that Malaria had killed Nigerians more than Boko Haram, bandits, and any war over the years.

The Chairman of the Abuja chapter of PECAN whose name was given as Terungwa Abari made this disclosure while speaking yesterday during a public awareness campaign programme to mark this year’s World Mosquito Day.

According to Abari: ‘…

Police Debunks Clip Of Protesting Constables

Police Debunks Clip Of Protesting Constables

August 21, 2022 6:16 am
The Kwara Police Command has refuted a video making rounds on social media which featured some police officers alledgly protesting the alleged default of one year salary.
The commissioner of police in the state, Mr. Tuesday Assayomo, stated in a message signed by the police authority’s Spokesperson, SP Ayayi Okasanmai in Ilorin, on Saturday.
According to Assayomo, neither the allowance of the special constable nor the pay of any regular police officer featured in the clip were owed by the police.
‘It is important to state that the concept of community policing and recruitment of special constabulary is voluntary in
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Agba Jalingo Police Releases Activist, To Report Back Monday

Agba Jalingo: Police Releases Activist, To Report Back Monday

August 21, 2022 6:13 am
Agba Jalingo, journalist and journalist who was earlier arrested and transferred to the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has been released, although he is expected to report back on Monday. 
The journalist had previously been arrested by the command, according to Josephine Adeh, the FCT police spokesman, who also noted that a probe was still going on.
‘On Saturday, August 20, 2022, Agba Jalingo was arrested by State CID operatives in response to a petition filed against him by one Elizabeth Ayade.’ Adeh said.
‘He was arrested over a false allegation, claiming that she paid one Mr Pascal to
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Why Over 200 Soldiers Applied For Retirement – Nigeria Army

Why Over 200 Soldiers Applied For Retirement – Nigerian Army

August 21, 2022 6:05 am

The Nigerian army authorities on Sunday asserted that the voluntary discharge of over 200 soldiers was not in any way due to alleged corruption, poor service conditions, and low morale as being erroneously misrepresented in several quarters.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the army stated this while reacting to reports that 243 soldiers in the North-East and other theatres had applied for voluntary retirement.

Army spokesperson, Onyema Nwachukwu, confirmed the development but pointed out that it was a routine process.

He described insinuations soldiers were leaving the military due to poor working conditions as ‘a concoction of the …

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