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Over 14 Migrants Die As Boat Goes Up In Flames In Senegal

Over 14 Migrants Die As Boat Goes Up In Flames In Senegal

June 30, 2022 5:05 am

No fewer than 14 migrants, including Nigerians, have reportedly died following a fire incident that razed a boat in south Senegal on Wednesday.

Information reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has it that about 21 people were injured as four of them suffered second-degree burns as they embarked on a journey to Spanish Canary Islands before the boat caught fire.

The mayor of the coastal town, Kafountine in Casamance, David Diatta said that the fire incident occurred yesterday.

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131 Nigerians Repatriated From Libya Land In MMIA

131 Nigerians Repatriated From Libya Land In MMIA

June 29, 2022 2:55 pm

Reports reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York have revealed that the fresh batch of 131 Nigerians who were repatriated from Libya as illegal migrants have arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

The stranded migrants had been received by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Tuesday.

Mr Ibrahim Farinloye who is the NEMA’s acting Coordinator of the Lagos Territorial Office has announced that the Nigerians arrived at the Cargo Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at about 7:20 p.m.

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Prepare For Worst Fuel Scarcity, Marketers Warn Nigerians

Prepare For Worst Fuel Scarcity, Marketers Warn Nigerians

May 11, 2022 5:30 am

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has called on Nigerians to prepare for the worst fuel crisis following recent developments in the energy sector.

As a way of averting this, the petrol marketers association have appealed to the Federal Government to prevail on the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority to pay its members their outstanding bridging claims amounting to over ₦500 billion.

The IPMAN chairman in Kano State, Bashir Danmalam, made known while addressing a news conference in Kano State on yesterday.

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2023 Wike, Masari Makes Strong Case For Nigeria’s Unity

2023: Wike, Masari Make Strong Case For Nigeria’s Unity

May 4, 2022 1:05 am

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, and his Katsina State counterpart, Aminu Masari, have called on Nigerians, irrespective of political leanings, to make unity a priority to ensure the speedy development of the country.

The governors made this call when they met at the Government House, Katsina, Katsina State on Tuesday, stressing that sustenance of the unity in diversity of Nigeria over the years have played a citical role in the growth and development of the country.

Africa Daily News, new York reports that Governor Wike, who is a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, disclosed that he …

FIFA Slams Sanctions On Nigeria Over Abuja Stadium Violence

FIFA Slams Sanctions On Nigeria Over Abuja Stadium Violence

May 3, 2022 2:10 am

World soccer ruling body, FIFA, has announced that it had imposed a 150,000 Swiss Franc fine on Nigeria following the unruly behaviour of her fans at the end of the second leg Qatar 2022 World Cup play-off between the Super Eagles and Black Stars of Ghana which was held at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, on March 29.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the fine is about $154,128.75 or ₦63,992,404 in Nigerian Naira.

Recall that there was a reported breakdown of law and order after the encounter as the Black Stars edged Nigeria out of the Qatar …

Nigerians Must Embrace Unity To Grow - Osinbajo

Nigerians Must Embrace Unity To Grow – Osinbajo

May 2, 2022 2:38 am

The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has identified the lack of unity and love as the key problems affecting the growth of the country, insisting that Nigerians must embrace unity for the country to move forward. 

The vice president made this assertion in Owerri, the Imo State capital, during the wedding of the daughter of Governor Hope Uzodinma.

He called on the newlywed to love themselves as Christ loved the church.

He said, ‘In marriage, two different people from different backgrounds, are brought together and they become one. This should be a lesson for Nigerians.’

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FG Frowns At Enlistment Of Nigerians As Fighters In Ukraine

FG Frowns At Enlistment Of Nigerians As Fighters In Ukraine

March 7, 2022 5:32 am

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Monday disclosed that it will not tolerate the recruitment of Nigerians as foreign mercenaries in Ukraine.

This was made known in a statement signed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Francisca Omayuli which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York, she said the government was in talks with Ukrainian counterparts to forestall such an occurrence.

The government’s statement comes after reports emerged of Nigerian volunteers being drafted into the Ukrainian army at the Ukrainian Embassy in Abuja.

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Nigerian Fighters Must Provide $1,000 For Ticket – Ukraine

Nigerian Fighters Must Provide $1,000 For Ticket – Ukraine

March 4, 2022 3:54 am

The Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria on Thursday clarified that Nigerians who are willing to travel to Ukraine to fight Russian forces in the ongoing war must be willing to provide $1,000 for their tickets as well as visa.

The embassy gave this clarification when scores of Nigerian men trooped to its premises in Abuja on Thursday to express their readiness to join the Ukrainian side in fighting the Russians.

In an interview with newsmen, the Second Secretary at the Ukrainian Embassy to Nigeria, Bohdan Soltys, confirmed that $1,000 would be needed by Nigerian volunteers.

The announcement did not go …

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.

Stop Cursing Leaders Over Hardship, Sanusi Tells Nigerians

September 21, 2021 7:20 pm

The former Emir of Kano and the current leader of Tijjaniyya Movement in Nigeria, Lamido Sanusi, has advised 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 …

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Restructuring Will Rebalance Nigeria – el-Rufai

December 2, 2020 3:29 am

The Kaduna state governor Malam Nasir el-Rufai has stated that there is a unique opportunity for all Nigerians who believe in the merits of restructuring to work together to realize it. This is according to a statement signed by Muyiwa Adekeye, his Special Adviser on Media and Communication released Tuesday, December 1, 2020.

In a letter titled ‘Restructuring is a national endeavour, let’s realise it together’, the governor calls for a collective national endeavour to secure the necessary constitutional amendments as regard to restructuring. The statement reads: Restructuring is a national endeavour, let’s realize it together.

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‘Blood Will Flow, Nigeria May Disintegrate’ – Primate Ayodele

November 18, 2020 12:13 pm

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has called on Nigerians to pray against bloodshed, unrest and confusion.

He made this known in a statement forwarded to Africa Daily News, New York on Tuesday.

According to him, the unrest will be severe and it will affect everyone in the country including political leaders in the country.

He stated that if President Buhari doesn’t sack his service chiefs, there will be another protest that will call the attention of the international communities.

The cleric further revealed that it might cause Nigeria’s disintegration and will expose the government of …

Nigerians React To Edo Prison Break - Its All A Hoax

Nigerians React To Edo Prison Break: Its All A Hoax

October 19, 2020 4:06 pm

Nigerians have taken to Twitter and other social media platforms, to express shock at the jail break in Edo State, Benin City, Nigeria.

This comes after prisoners were seen scaling the White House Prison fence and coming out through the gate, in Sapele road area of the ancient city.

Reports making the rounds suggest that hoodlums or #ENDSARS protesters were responsible for their release. Nigerians think this is an inside connivance on the part of prison officials, as an effort for the government to release military men to restore order in the country and stop the protest forcefully.

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