Moghalu Demands Electoral Reforms, Diaspora Voting
Kingsley Moghalu, 2019 presidential candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), has called for electoral reforms in Nigeria. He said this would strengthen democracy and drive economic development. The former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), also called for the commencement of process that will make diaspora voting a reality. Moghalu stated […]
Buhari May Run For 3rd Term To Fulfill Promise – Afenifere Mocks President
The Yoruba sociopolitical organization, Afenifere, on Friday mocked President Muhammadu Buhari over his Democracy Day nationwide speech. Spokesman of Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin said Buhari may consider running for a third term before actualizing all the promises he keeps making to Nigerians. In a chat with Newsmen, Odumakin lamented that Buhari’s latest nationwide speech was full […]
Amaechi Loses As Court Declares Igo Aguma Rivers APC Chairman
Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, lost out again in the crisis bedevilling the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, as a high court in the state on Tuesday declared Igo Aguma, of a rival faction, the acting chairman of the party in the state. The APC has barred its members from appealing the […]
We’ll Fight Those Hellbent On Short-Changing Edo People – Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has vowed that his government will continue to fight off those bent on short-changing the people. This was contained in his Democracy Day address on Friday. The governor said Nigerians must continue to thrive and live better and fulfilling lives. Obaseki noted that celebrating June 12 in honour of late […]
COVID-19: PTF Meets With Governors As Nigeria Hits 14,554 Cases
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, on Thursday night, met with state governors, to discuss the level of compliance with guidelines nationwide. Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, confirmed this while speaking to the media during their daily briefing earlier in the day. Mustapha appealed to state governments to ensure compliance with the set […]
Boko Haram Releases New Video, Kills Nigerian Soldier, Policeman
Boko Haram has released a video showing the execution of a Nigerian soldier and policeman. Africa Today News gathered that the video dated Thursday, June 11, 2020, was made by a branch of Boko Haram that has sworn allegiance to the Islamic State West Africa. Its release came 10 days after SaharaReporters exclusively reported the […]
Doctors Threaten Strike, Issue Makinde 14-Day Ultimatum
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the management and Oyo State government. The doctors gave the ultimatum in a statement jointly signed by its President, Dr Abraham Akintola, and General Secretary, Dr Abubakar Usman, on Thursday in Ibadan. The association said if its […]
Democracy Day: My Govt Has Restored Peace In Niger Delta – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, revealed that his administration has restored peace in the Niger Delta region. The President said the maintenance of oil production levels and engagement of youths by his government had restored peace in the region. Buhari said this during his nationwide broadcast on Friday in celebration of Democracy Day. Read Also: […]
Democracy Day: Full Text of Buhari’s Nationwide Broadcast
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday addressed Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast, as part of the celebration of Democracy Day. The President in his broadcast highlighted achievements by his adminstration and shed more light on economy recoveries amid the coronavirus pandemic. Buhari in his speech recognized the nation’s challenges in the areas of security, economy and […]
June 12/Democracy Day: Why Obasanjo Failed To Honour Abiola
Look at the first photograph below. The late M.K.O Abiola, sitting in the middle and Olusegun Obasanjo, standing to the right. The two were mates at Baptist Boys High School, Abeokuta. Abiola was the editor of the school magazine, The Trumpeter, while Olusegun Obasanjo was deputy. One would expect that the love between them should […]
Access Bank Manager Nwaru Jerry Nnamdi Charged With Stealing ₦14m
Police in Lagos have charged the Ketu Branch Manager of Access Bank Plc, Mr Nwaru Jerry Nnamdi, with stealing ₦14m. Nwaru, 34, was alleged to have stolen the money while refilling the bank’s ATM Vault. His employer, the Access Bank, reported the theft at the Ikoyi Division of Nigeria Police Force, Ikoyi, Lagos State. The […]
Twitter Axes 182K Propaganda Accounts Linked With China, Turkey, Russia
Twitter on Friday said it had removed over 182,000 of “state linked” accounts used by China, Russia and Turkey to push their own propaganda, sow misinformation or attack critics. By far the biggest network uncovered was linked to China, the US social media giant said. The network comprised of a “highly engaged core” of 23,750 […]