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Food Crisis Russia, Ukraine Seal Grain Agreement In Istanbul

Food Crisis: Russia, Ukraine Seal Grain Agreement In Istanbul

July 23, 2022 5:28 am

Kyiv and Moscow yesterday signed a historic agreement with Turkey and the UN to open Ukraine’s Black Sea grain exports after a Russian embargo stoked concerns of a food crisis on a global scale.

Following numerous rounds of painstaking discussions, Russian and Ukrainian teams signed individual agreements with Ankara and the UN as their first significant accord following nearly five months of combat.

Ukraine declined to sign the same documents as Moscow because it had warned before the signing that any Russian “provocations” around its ringed Black Sea ports would be greeted with a fast military reaction.

‘Today, there is …

Incessant Killings, A Result Of Poor Leadership - Obi

Incessant Killings, A Product Of Poor Leadership – Obi

July 23, 2022 5:20 am

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi has blamed the spate of killings in the country on poor leadership calling on the government to step up efforts to protect Nigerians. 

He stated this while lamenting the brutal murder of Rev Father John Mark Chietnum of Kafanchan Diocese who was killed by yet to be identified bandits in Kaduna State.

Obi asserted that Fr Chietnum’s death is among the many needless bloodletting in the country arising from poor leadership that needs to be changed.

The LP candidate, in a statement by his media aide, Valentine Obienyem, noted …

Sen Ajadi Reveals How He Was Betrayed By Gov Abdulrazaq

Sen Ajadi Reveals How He Was Betrayed By Gov Abdulrazaq

July 22, 2022 10:57 am

An aggrived Kwara State Senator, Makanjuola Ajadi has come out to openly accus Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State of betraying him severally.

Africa Daily News, New York had reported that the Kwara State Government which is run by the All Progressives Congress (APC)  party has slammed a suit which was stopping Ajadi’s senatorial ambition for the Kwara South Senatorial District.

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The suit,which had been personally signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Legal Matters, Malam Sambo Muritala, will be coming up on July 26, 2022. The suit is …

My Desire Is For 2023 Elections To Be Free And Fair - Buhari

My Desire Is For 2023 Elections To Be Free And Fair – Buhari

July 22, 2022 10:48 am

The Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has on Friday in Abuja reiterated that one of his desires for Nigeria is that the 2023 general elections should mark the commencement of the institutional strength of the country’s electoral body in conducting an acceptable, credible, and violence-free elections.

President Buhari had made this disclosure this while he had been receiving a delegation from Nasarawa State today.

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He had also revealed to the high-powered delegation led by Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, that the Electoral Act, which had been signed by him this year, was …

Gov Bala Mohammed Woos Fresh Chinese Investors For Bauchi

Gov Bala Mohammed Woos Fresh Chinese Investors For Bauchi

July 22, 2022 10:33 am

The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has come out to ask the Chinese Government and the international business community to pave a stand in the investment in some of the moribund industries of the state which would be helping to create job opportunities for citizens.

Some the state-owned factories in Bauchi which the Governmeot had teased them with include the Bauchi Meat Factory, Styr Nigeria Limited, Bauchi Furnitures, and Bauchi Fertiliser Blending Company have operated abysmally for years.

Read Also: Flood Washes Away 100 Houses, Farmlands In Bauchi Communities

Speaking in Bauchi at the Government House, on Thursday, the …

Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19, Shows 'Mild Symptoms'

Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19, Shows ‘Mild Symptoms’

July 22, 2022 7:24 am

The president of the United States, Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, Africa Daily News, New York reports.

He is presently experiencing some mild symptoms and would continue working but in isolation, the White House disclosed on Thursday night.

In a Tweet that was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York, Biden stated that he is ‘doing great’ despite testing positive for COVID-19.

‘Folks, I’m doing great. Thanks for your concern. Just called Senator Casey, Congressman Cartwright, and Mayor Cognetti (and my Scranton cousins!) to send my regrets for missing our event today,’ Biden tweeted on his official …

We Need ₦21bn To Complete NASS Renovation – FCT Minister

We Need ₦21bn To Complete NASS Renovation – FCT Minister

July 22, 2022 7:01 am

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Bello has revealed that the administration need a total sum of ₦21.029 billion to complete  the ongoing National Assembly Complex renovation.

Bello made this known during an oversight function embarked upon by the Senate Committee on FCT. The minister disclosed that the National Assembly Phase II project popularly known as ‘the White House’ was built from 1996 to 1999 by ITB Nigeria Ltd adding that no major rehabilitation work has been done since then.

Bello said the contract was awarded December 30, 2021 to be completed in 16 months at the …

Governor Ortom Mourns Nollywood Veteran Actress, Ada Ameh

Governor Ortom Mourns Nollywood Veteran Actress, Ada Ameh

July 21, 2022 5:10 pm

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom in while reacting to her loss has described the death of veteran actress, Ada Ameh as a monumental pain and loss to the country, the state and especially the African entertainment industry.

“In Ada Ameh, Benue State has lost an Amazon of inestimable value. Through her personal commitment and industry, she promoted the rich culture and tradition of the state at the global stage”, Ortom lamented.

Read Also: How Ada Ameh Slumped, Died In Delta State Hospital

He stated that Ada’s exit has created a huge vacuum in Benue State especially in the entertainment …

Gov. Akeredolu Laments Over Abandoned Projects In Nigeria

Double Salaries: Gov Akeredolu Laments Over Losing ₦400m

July 21, 2022 3:55 pm

The Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has vented over the rising spate of ghost workers and double salary recipients while directing the Head of Service in the State to make sure that they dismiss officers who are receiving double salaries from the state payroll.

Governor Akeredolu had also given the directive while he was receiving the scheduled report of the Committee for Verification, Scrutinization, and Clean-up of the State Payroll.

The Governor, who had voiced out his suspecion that the State Payroll including some of the salaries and pensions had been compromised had also set up a seven-member …

Rivers APC Expresses Joy At The Exit Of Sen. Magnus Abe

Rivers APC Expresses Joy At The Exit Of Sen. Magnus Abe

July 21, 2022 3:53 pm

The Rivers chapter of All Progressives Congress has without mincing words announced that it considered the formal exit of one of its chieftains, Senator Magnus Abe and his associates from its ranks as a good riddance for the State chapter of the party.

The party had stated this at a Press Conference which had been addressed by Chris Finebone, its Rivers State Publicity Secretary in reaction to the formal resignation of Magnus Abe and some of the other members of his faction from the group.

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According to …

Insecurity: President Buhari Presides Over Security Meeting

Insecurity: President Buhari Presides Over Security Meeting

July 21, 2022 11:31 am

The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has on Thursday, presided over another scheduled National Security Council meeting.

The meeting had been held at the Council Chambers, State House, Abuja.

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Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to Buhari, disclosed this in a tweet via his Twitter handle.

He tweeted: “Security briefing currently holding at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja.”

In attendance are Chief of Defense Staff, General Lucky Irabor; Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Farouk Yahaya; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo; and the Chief of Air Staff, …

2023 Why I Must Win Presidential Election, Tinubu Opens Up

2023: Why I Must Win Presidential Election, Tinubu Opens Up

July 21, 2022 5:28 am

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has opened up on the real reasons why he believes that he must win the 2023 election.

Tinubu asserted he will have to win the presidential election because he needs to create jobs.

He went on to assure that his victory would bring about quality education for Nigerians and the elimination of poverty.

The APC presidential candidate spoke on Wednesday while unveiling Kashim Shettima as his running mate.

Read Also: I’ve Left APC But Still Support Bola Tinubu – Magnus Abe

Tinubu said his victory would eliminate religious …

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