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Friday, 04 February 2022 06:35

Biden details U.S. raid that took out ‘horrible terrorist’ ISIS leader in Syria

President Joe Biden praised U.S. special forces for a raid in Syria that led to the death of the leader of ISIS, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, who detonated an explosive that killed himself and members of his family at the beginning of the operation near the Turkish border. "Thanks to the bravery of our troops, this horrible terrorist leader is no more," Mr. Biden said in remarks at the White House. Describing the atrocities the ISIS leader perpetrated, the president said he authorized the raid to minimize the number of civilian casualties that would have resulted from an airstrike. "Our…

Friday, 04 February 2022 06:31

Yoruba Global Alliance appeals for release of Sunday Igboho

The continued unjustifiable incarceration of Sunday Adeyemo, alias Sunday Igboho by the Benin Republic authorities, obviously with the connivance of the Nigerian authorities, has become a huge embarrassment not only to those who padlocked him but also to all people of conscience all over the world. Adeyemo is a successful Nigerian businessman and philanthropist. He got drawn into activism in response to the nefarious activities of terrorists who were tormenting his ancestral community. He also felt concerned about the second-class citizen position his Yoruba people were reduced to in their land and thought he could do something to redress the…

Thursday, 03 February 2022 06:14

FG eyes Standard Chartered rail project loan after China’s funding disappointments

Federal government has approached Standard Chartered Bank for funding of two rail projects, Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi said on Wednesday, after delays from Chinese lenders. President Muhammadu Buhari has made upgrading transport networks and improving outdated power grids the pillar of his administration, with a view to boosting agriculture and other non-oil industries to cut dependence on dwindling crude revenues. But funding has been a major constraint. National Assembly last year approved several billions of dollars in project-tied loans from the Chinese and other international lenders but funds have yet to materialize. "We are actually waiting for the Chinese to…

Thursday, 03 February 2022 06:09

Biden orders thousands of troops to Europe amid fears of Russian invasion of Ukraine

President Joe Biden is ordering 2,000 U.S.-based troops to Poland and Germany and shifting 1,000 more from Germany to Romania, demonstrating to both allies and foes America’s commitment to NATO’s eastern flank amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Pentagon said Wednesday. Russia fired back with a sharply worded objection, calling the deployments unfounded and “destructive.” Russian President Vladimir Putin also had a new telephone exchange with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. But readouts from both governments showed no progress, with Putin saying the West was giving no ground on Russia’s security concerns and Johnson expressing deep concern…

Wednesday, 02 February 2022 06:09

We’ll honour all FG’s agreements with ASUU - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will honour its agreements with Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to prevent incessant strikes in the education sector. According to Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, Buhari spoke on Tuesday when he received members of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja. The visit was led by Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, and Samson Ayokunle, president of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). In his remark, the president hailed NIREC’s interventions in past strikes embarked upon by ASUU. The president said while his government is committed to meeting ASUU’s demands, the union should also…

Wednesday, 02 February 2022 06:06

Putin accuses US, allies of working to draw Russia into war

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday accused the U.S. and its allies of ignoring Russia’s top security demands but said Moscow is willing to talk more to ease tensions over Ukraine. The comments were his first on the standoff in more than a month and suggested a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine may not be imminent and that at least one more round of diplomacy is likely. Yet the two sides remain unyielding in their main positions, and there was little apparent hope for concessions. Russia is expected to respond soon to a U.S. proposal for negotiations on lesser Russian…

Wednesday, 02 February 2022 06:05

Guinea-Bissau's President Embalo survives attempted coup

Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo survived an attempted coup on Tuesday but said many members of the security forces had been killed repelling an attack on democracy that may have been linked to drug trafficking. Earlier, heavy gunfire rang out near a government compound where Embalo had been chairing a cabinet meeting. The situation was unclear for several hours, during which the African Union and West African bloc ECOWAS condemned what they called "an attempted coup". The fast-moving events in the former Portuguese colony on the West African coast came just over a week after the military in Burkina Faso,…

Wednesday, 02 February 2022 06:03

Falana to ECOWAS leaders: Acts proactively to prevent military coups, not after their occurrence

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has written to the President of Ghana and Chairman of Economic Community of West African States, Nana Akufo-Addo, over continuous military coups usurping governments in West Africa. In a letter dated February 1, 2022, Falana urged Akufo-Addo to provide the leadership necessary for ECOWAS to adopt preventive measures to promote the rule of law, end impunity of political leaders, and ensure full respect for citizens human rights including socio-economic rights. “Following the latest military coup and unconstitutional change of government the Republic of Burkina Faso has been suspended from the ECOWAS. The coup came on…

Wednesday, 02 February 2022 06:01

Court grants interim order halting sack of FUOYE Registrar

National Industrial Court of Nigeria has ordered authorities of Federal University, Oye Ekiti, to refrain from taking further steps to sack its embattled Registrar, Olatunbosun Odunsanya. Odunsanya had approached the court with an ex-parte request, urging it to make an interim order restraining the University; its Vice-Chancellor, Abayomi Fashina, and the National Universities Commission, who were listed as defendants in the suit, from sacking him. Lawyer to the plaintiff, Kenechukwu Azie, had applied for “an order of interim injunction restraining the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th defendants their agents, privies, assigns, servants however so-called from appointing a new…

Tuesday, 01 February 2022 13:26

One of Atiku Abubakar’s wives, Jennifer, has divorced him. Here’s what the ex-wife of the former VP of Nigeria says caused the divorce and how their assets are being shared

PRESS RELEASE For some time now, especially in the last few weeks, there has been a whole lot of rumours and in circulation about the state of my marriage to his Excellency, Atiku Abubakar, the Waziri Adamawa, GCON. The stories got more vicious as they continued to circulate. I deem it necessary to defend myself against the calculated propaganda to malign my character and position me in a bad light and damage my name. Without resorting to nonsensical talk, I would address the two key issues at hand: (1) That I asked for a divorce because His Excellency got married…

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Tuesday, 01 February 2022 06:13

US embassy has restored ‘drop box’ visa renewal applications in Nigeria. These are the conditions to be met to qualify

The United States embassy in Nigeria has lifted the restriction on drop box service or interview waiver for those renewing visas in the country. The interview waiver was suspended for Nigerian applicants in May 2019. Applicants must, however, be applying to renew a visa in the same classification as their prior non-immigrant visa. “Right now, this service is only available to applicants renewing a B1/B2, C1/D, F, M or J, H and L visa. Applicants must satisfy all the following criteria for their visa class. If applying as a group or family, all members must fulfill all criteria to qualify…

Tuesday, 01 February 2022 06:05

French ambassador expelled from Mali

Mali's military leaders are expelling the French ambassador over what they called "outrageous" comments made by the French foreign minister about the transitional government. France said it was recalling Joel Meyer, who was given 72 hours to leave. Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian last week said the Mali junta was "illegitimate" and "out of control". Western powers are also concerned about Russia's growing involvement in the former French colony. Moscow reportedly sent military advisors in recent weeks to bolster local security forces in their fight with jihadist insurgents. Unconfirmed reports say hundreds of Russian mercenaries are also operating in the…

Monday, 31 January 2022 06:24

Scores of former Afghan officials killed by Taliban - UN

A U.N. report seen by Reuters says the Taliban and its allies are believed to have killed scores of former Afghan officials, security force members and people who worked with the international military contingent since the U.S.-led pullout. U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres’ report to the U.N. Security Council paints a picture of worsening living conditions for Afghanistan’s 39 million people despite an end of combat with the Taliban's takeover in August. "An entire complex social and economic system is shutting down," Guterres said. The report sounds the latest in a series of warnings the U.N. chief has issued in…

Sunday, 30 January 2022 06:06

110 abducted Chibok girls still not found - Community leaders

Kibaku Area Development Association (KADA) in Chibok, Borno state, says 110 girls are still unaccounted for. The girls are among the over 200 girls abducted by Boko Haram insurgents in 2014. Speaking on Saturday at a media briefing held in Abuja, Dauda lliya, KADA president, urged the government to deploy more security operatives to the area. “By doing so, we expect our remaining 110 daughters abducted in 2014 and numerous others subsequently abducted at different times to be brought back to us,” he said. He also accused governments at all levels of “abandoning” the community. “Chibok has been for all…

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