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World Bio Summit President Buhari Jets Off To South Korea

World Bio Summit: President Buhari Jets Off To South Korea

October 23, 2022 12:52 am

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari will on Sunday (today) depart Abuja for Seoul, South Korea, to participate in the First World Bio Summit 2022.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the event which is jointly organised by the Government of the Republic of Korea and the World Health Organisation (WHO), the two-day Summit (October 25-26), has the theme: ‘The Future of Vaccine and Bio-Health.’

According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, late Saturday, Nigeria was one of the countries invited to the Summit. According to him, the invitation was based on her selection with five other …

APC, Tinubu, And Shettima A Calamitous Combination

APC, Tinubu, And Shettima: A Calamitous Combination

October 23, 2022 12:49 am

With the 2023 general election about four months away, the sensibility of Nigerians has been awkwardly propped up for insults and ridicule once again. In its usual manner, the ruling party in the country – the All Progressives Congress (APC), has splashed dirty, sticky spittle on the faces of Nigerians with the choice that has been put before them for consideration. In spite of the cries and pleas of the hapless citizens of Nigeria, the party remains unfazed, unashamed, and unremorsefully in its stance; nothing could be sadder.

Almost a decade ago, a dubious special-purpose vehicle was formed in the …

Apostle Suleman Clears Air On Using Policemen For Rituals

Apostle Suleman Clears Air On Using Policemen For Rituals

October 22, 2022 9:42 pm

The General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman has denied using mobile police officers for rituals as being speculated.

Suleman made the fresh claim in reaction to a viral video of a police officer identified as Seyi Peter alleging that he supplies him with his colleagues for rituals.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that in the video, the officer was seen claiming that the girl killed during the assassination attempt was used for havoc by Suleman who has come under intense scrutiny in recent times.

However, while reacting, Suleman denied even knowing the police officer in the …

King Charles Breaks Silence Over Flood Disaster In Nigeria

King Charles Breaks Silence Over Flood Disaster In Nigeria

October 22, 2022 5:50 am

The British monarch, King Charles III has spoken about the devastating floods that have ravaged Nigeria in recent months describing it as deeply saddening.

In a condolence message to President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, the British monarch said he and his wife were “deeply saddened” about the situation. He sympathised with victims, adding that his thoughts were with those working to support the recovery efforts

His statement reads: ‘Your Excellency, Dear Mr. President, I wanted you to know how deeply saddened both my wife and I are to hear of the many people who have lost their loved ones and …

Firearms’ Licence Lawyer Drags Nigerian Govt To Court

Firearms’ Licence: Lawyer Drags Nigerian Govt To Court

October 21, 2022 2:54 am

Malcolm Omirhobo who is a human rights lawyer has sued the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, and the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba at a Federal High Court in Abuja over their refusal to grant him licence to possess assault rifles for self-defense.

He predicated his request for assault rifles possession on the claim that the Federal Government has failed to uphold its constitutional obligation to protect life.

The lawyer was requesting the court for interpretation of relevant Sections of the Firearms Act, Criminal Code Act and other relevant laws as to whether it is lawful, legal and constitutional …

Roads In Nigeria Are In A Terrible Shape., Obasanjo laments

Nigerian Roads In Terrible Shape, Obasanjo Laments

October 21, 2022 2:49 am

A former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has decried the deplorable condition of the Nigerian roads calling for serious actions to fix the menace. 

Obasanjo pointed out that the deplorable state of the Nigerian roads was very much as capable of impeding successful business movements.

The former President made this known while speaking on Thursday, at a lecture delivered by a Legal Icon, Chief Mike Ozekhome(SAN), titled: ‘The Place of Education in a crisis-ridden Nigeria’ , commermorating the 10th convocation ceremonies of the Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti(ABUAD).

Obasanjo who arrived late to the event, explained his …

Nnmadi Kanu Is Flight Risk, We Can't Release Him - FG

Nnmadi Kanu Is Flight Risk, We Can’t Release Him – FG

October 21, 2022 2:43 am

The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed an appeal on seven grounds against the October 13 Court of Appeal judgment which had discharged the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.

The Nigerian Government also urged the Supreme Court to set aside the Appeal court judgment and restore the charge against the respondent to be tried at the trial court.

In a motion on notice in support of the appeal, the government is also seeking a stay of execution of the judgment of the court presided over by Justice Jummai Sankey, pending the hearing and final determination …

Flooding ‘State Of Emergency’ Still Too Early – Minister

Flooding: ‘State Of Emergency’ Still Too Early – Minister

October 21, 2022 2:36 am

In the face of the devastating flood that has hit Nigeria, the Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu asserted that declaring a state of emergency over the ugly development across the country was not yet necessary.

The Minister who appeared on Channels Television’s Politics Today, posited that emergency agencies are not yet overwhelmed hence his submission.

Africa Daily news, New York understands that no fewer than 600 human beings have reportedly died and millions displaced due to flooding-related disasters this year with many parts of the country still submerged under water.

‘It is certainly an emergency situation,’ Mr Adamu …

Inclusion Of Members In APC PCC Shocking - CAN President

Inclusion Of Our Members In APC PCC Shocking – CAN President

October 21, 2022 2:09 am

The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has expressed serious shock following the inclusion of some members of the Christian body in the updates Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a statement on Thursday which was made available to Africa Daily News, New York, the CAN leader distanced himself from such political involvement, stressing that those involved are not working on behalf of CAN but themselves.

His words: ‘My attention as President of CAN has been drawn to the revised list of members of the Tinubu/Shettima 2023 Presidential Campaign …

Real Reason Many States Are Flooded In Nigeria - FG

Real Reason Many States Are Flooded In Nigeria – FG

October 20, 2022 6:15 am

The Federal Government of Nigeria has explained that contrary to widely held beliefs, water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon is not responsible for the flooding that has devastated parts of Nigeria. 

While the Senate Committee on Water Resources, like many Nigerians, was of the view that water released from Lagdo Dam in Cameroon was responsible for the devastating flood in many parts of the country, the Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, said that was not the case.

The minister said the flood is due to water flowing from tributaries like River Katsina-Ala and others flowing into River Benue …

2023 I’ll Consolidate On Buhari’s Legacies, Tinubu Vows

2023: I’ll Consolidate On Buhari’s Legacies, Tinubu Vows

October 19, 2022 3:59 am

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu who is the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has assured Nigerians he will build on the legacies of President Muhammadu Buhari if elected Nigeria’s President in 2023.

Tinubu gave this assurance on Tuesday while addressing participants at the third Ministerial Performance Review Retreat at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday.

He reiterated that he will not rest on his oars until terrorists are completely diminished in the country.

If elected, Tinubu said he will identify with the legacies of Buhari and work in the spirit of unity, national purpose.

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China Announces Opening Of Police Station In Nigeria

China Announces Opening Of Police Station In Nigeria

October 19, 2022 3:33 am

The government of China has announced the opening of police stations in Nigeria and across over 20 countries in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa in its bid to boost efforts aimed at tackling the increasing criminal activities of its citizens abroad.   

This announcement was contained in an investigative statement titled, ‘110 Overseas Chinese Transnational Policing Gone Wild’ which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York.

According to multiple reports, the police stations are created to bring ‘down on all kinds of illegal and criminal activities involving overseas Chinese.’

Lesotho and Tanzania are the two other African countries …

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