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Two Confirmed As Lightning Strikes Near White House

Two Confirmed Dead As Lightning Strikes Near White House

August 6, 2022 4:21 am

No fewer than two people were killed and two more were in critical condition yesterday after a lightning strike near the White House the night before, police in the US capital said.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the lightning hit Lafayette Square, a small park across the street from the White House, shortly before 7:00 pm (2300 GMT) Friday, leaving two men and two women with ‘critical life-threatening injuries,’ according to a statement from Washington’s fire and emergencies department.

All of the victims were transferred to nearby hospitals, but the Metropolitan Police said on Friday morning that two …

Over 15 Confirmed Dead As Israel Strikes Gaza

Over 15 Confirmed Dead As Israel Strikes Gaza

August 6, 2022 4:10 am

A senior militant from Islamic Jihad was among over 15 casualties killed in Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip Friday, prompting the militant group to warn Israel has ‘started a war’.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that a child was among those killed in the strikes, the enclave’s health ministry said, while Israel’s military estimated 15 combatants were killed.

The Israeli army said the strikes were part of an operation ‘against targets in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad’ group.

Islamic Jihad said Israel had ‘started a war against our people’.

‘We collectively must defend ourselves and our people. We …

US Prepares Fresh $1bn Weapons Package For Ukraine

US Prepares Fresh $1bn Weapons Package For Ukraine

August 6, 2022 4:04 am

Reports reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has it that the government of the United States is presently preparing a new $1bn security assistance package for Ukraine, which will include munitions for long-range weapons and armoured medical transport vehicles.

The upcoming package would be one of the largest so far and is expected to be announced as early as Monday or Tuesday, three sources briefed on the matter told Reuters.

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So far, Africa Daily News, New York reports that the US has given about $8.8bn in aid to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion on …

Israeli Air Raids Target Gaza For Second Time After Ceasefire

10 Reported Dead As Israel Launches Multiple Airstrikes On Gaza

August 5, 2022 7:37 pm

It has been reported that at least 10 people have been killed after some of the Israeli forces had hit some targets in Gaza, Palestinian health officials reported on Friday.

Among the dead was a five-year-old, and 44 people were wounded in the strikes, added officials. Palestinian officials claimed one of those who had died was a senior militant.

Israel said it was targeting the Islamic Jihad group and the strikes came after tensions were heightened following the arrest of a senior militant, Bassam al-Saadi, in the occupied West Bank earlier this week.

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We Can’t Allow ASUU Push Us Into Borrowing — Keyamo

You’re Not The Only One In Nigeria – Keyamo Blasts ASUU

August 5, 2022 7:33 pm

While reacting to the lingering ASUU strike, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has declared that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government cannot borrow to settle the striking university lecturers while reiterating that they are making it look like they are the only ones in the country.

Keyamu, who featured on Channels TV on Friday, said the members of the Academic Staff Union of University, ASUU are not the only ones in the country, stressing that other sectors also need funds.

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According to the …

UK Police Declares Four Vietnamese Men Missing After Fire

UK Police Declares Four Vietnamese Men Missing After Fire

August 5, 2022 12:07 pm

The United Kingdom police has on Friday released the names of four Vietnamese men who have been declared missing since a fire had completely razed down and destroyed a disused mill in northern England three months ago.

The building in Oldham, which is near Manchester had been damaged beyond repair and on July 23, demolition workers found the remains of at least three unidentified victims in the wreckage.

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Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the four men were reported missing on July 21, and were now believed to have …

Former Emir of Kano and leader of Tijjaniyya Movement in Nigeria, Lamido Sanusi, has counselled Nigerians to stop insulting and cursing leaders over the hardship faced in the country. He made the call while addressing Tijjaniyya adherents from seven states of the North-West geopolitical zone on Tuesday in Sokoto State, according to a statement. The former Central Bank of Nigeria’s governor advised that instead of cursing leaders, Nigerians and Tijjaniyya adherents should be prayerful, expressing optimism that Nigeria will be better. He also warned against disobedience to constituted authorities, noting that things should be done in accordance with the law. Sanusi was quoted as saying, “What is expected of us now is patient, fervent prayers and we must stand up to get things better in our own way through legitimate ways. Read Also Sanusi faults calls for secession, gives reasons Sanusi’s exposé on Buhari, APC, vindicates us –PDP Sanusi visits Olubadan, begins security, peace meetings “We must desist from abusing or cursing our leaders over hardship because the Holy Prophet discouraged that. “We shall not involve ourselves in corrupt practices and other atrocities because our religion preaches against it. “We must change for the better and remain committed to peace and development of our societies.” The Islamic leader also urged members of the sect to be politically active as the 2023 election approaches. ”When you are approached during elections, you need to ask for recognition in terms of school construction, health facility and other services,” Sanusi added.

Nigeria In Deeper Hole Than It Was In 2015 – Sanusi Laments

August 5, 2022 12:01 pm

The Former Emir of Kano and the Khalifa of the Tijanniyah Sufi Order of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has expressed his concerns over the current state of the Nigerian economy while bemoaning that the country is presently in a deeper hole and a bigger mess than it was in 2015.

He had also warned that 2023 may be worse, compared to what the country experienced in 2015.

 

Sanusi , who was the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria criticised the current administration, saying in spite of the current mess they were expecting to be rewarded with appreciation …

Why We Canceled Use Of Email For UTME Registration - JAMB

ICPC: JAMB Raises Alarm Over Fraud Allegations Against Officers

August 5, 2022 9:49 am

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has raised an alarm over a series of smear campaigns and fraud allegations against its management and officers.

Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Head of Public Affairs and Protocol, had announced that the smear campaign was sponsored by those against the board’s reforms which have blocked their sources of illicit wealth. Benjamin had also alleged that those behind the falsehood are using a faceless non-governmental organization, NGO, to circulate the concocted allegations.

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In a statement by the signed, Benjamin urged security agencies to …

Shell Shuts Down Floating Crude Oil Storage Facility Over Leakage

Shell Shuts Down Floating Crude Oil Storage Facility Over Leakage

August 4, 2022 7:02 pm

A Shell Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel which had been operating off the Bayelsa coastline, has been temporarily shut down due to water leakage.

SPDC Spokesman, Mr Michael Adande who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, said the vessel has been safely anchored for repairs. He had also stated that the offshore crew on board the vessel christened Sea Eagle, reported the water inflow into the hull of the facility on July 24.

”The water inflow did not affect the section of the FPSO where any crude is stored.

”An emergency response team has been successfully activated …

14 Perish, 26 Missing As Boat Sinks Off Northern Brazil

Man Miraculously Survives 16 Hours In Capsized Boat In Atlantic

August 4, 2022 6:57 pm

A 62-year-old French man seems to have had a lot of luck on his side as he had survived for 16 hours after his sailing boat capsized in the Atlantic ocean by staying in an air bubble.

The 12-metre vessel, which had set sail from Portugal’s capital Lisbon, had also sent out a distress signal late on Monday evening from the Atlantic Ocean.

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Spanish coastguards found the upturned boat, but the sea was too rough to rescue him – so the sailor had to wait until morning.

The man’s survival …

TETFund Fraud: Submit Reports Within 3 Weeks – Reps Threaten

TETFund Fraud: Submit Reports Within 3 Weeks – Reps Threaten

August 4, 2022 2:28 pm

The Nigerian House of Representatives while reacting to News of massive fraud in the system  has on Thursday threatened to cut off all forms of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, from funding any of the state tertiary institutions.

Aminu Suleiman who is a member of the House of Representatives Committee on Tertiary Education and Services had noted that the TETFun should mandate state institutions benefiting from its interventions to submit reports of their operations within three weeks.

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Suleiman also warned that the committee would stop TETfund from funding …

BBC Moves To Air More Reports On Terrorism As FG Targets Media

BBC Moves To Air More Reports On Terrorism As FG Targets Media

August 4, 2022 2:27 pm

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has appeared to be completely unfazed by some of the threats and sanctions which has been slammed on them by the the Federal Government of Nigeria’s seeming attempt to muzzle the media.

Insiders chatted with Newsmen in reaction to the fine slammed on Trust Television Network (Trust TV) and others.

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The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) fined the multimedia wing of Media Trust Limited ₦5million for its “Nigeria’s Banditry: The Inside Story”. The rest are Multichoice Nigeria Limited (DSTV owners), NTA-Startimes Limited, and Telcom …

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