Egypt Says Retrieves 5,000 Artefacts From US
Egypt announced Wednesday that it had retrieved some 5,000 ancient items from the United States, after years of negotiations to return what it said were fraudulently acquired items. In a statement, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities confirmed the “arrival at Cairo airport of a large number of ancient Egyptian items which had been in […]
NANS Backs NDLEA Drug Test For Students
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has supported the policy proposal by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), for students to undergo drug integrity test before admission into the University. NANS President, Asefon Sunday Daye, backed the initiative during a solidarity visit to the new Chairman/Chief Executive, NDLEA, Brig-Gen Buba Marwa, on Wednesday […]
Lagos: CP Warns Ikorodu Traditionalists Against Fortifying Cultists
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu, has warned traditionalists in the Ikorodu Local Government Area of the State to stop fortifying cultists and criminals in the area. The police chief gave the warning while speaking at the Ikorodu Town Hall Meeting on Security, held on Wednesday. Read Also: Lagos Govt Orders Public, […]
Herdsmen Registration In Ondo To Commence Soon
The registration of herdsmen illegally occupying the Ondo State forest reserves is expected to commence any moment from now. A top source at the state ministry of agriculture told Newsmen on Wednesday that the framework was being worked out and it is expected to involve the ministry of agriculture, the police, Nigeria Security and Civil […]
Army Deploys 100 Female Soldiers To Secure Abuja-Kaduna
The Nigerian Army has deployed 100 female soldiers of the 1 Women Special operation Battalion to secure the Abuja-Kaduna highway. Africa Today News further gathered that this is the first deployment as another set of 200 soldiers are expected, making a total of 300. Africa Today News learned that the female soldiers, who are of […]
COVID-19: 4.3M Children In Nigeria At Risk Of Malnutrition
With the devastating effects of Covid-19 in Nigeria and around the world, The Save the Children International (SCI), has raised the alarm that 4.3 million children in Nigeria are at risk of acute and severe malnutrition. The SCI made this known in a statement which was issued yesterday by its Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Inger […]
376 Cows Impounded By Livestock Guards In Benue
No fewer than 376 cows have been impounded by the Benue State Livestock Guards from Guma Local Government Area of the state. The confiscated animals were paraded before newsmen in Makurdi on Wednesday by the Deputy Governor of the state, Engr Benson Abounu, he explained that the cattle were arrested from some heavily armed herders […]
Profile Of Nigeria’s New Service Chiefs
The profile of Service Chiefs appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari has been revealed. Buhari had on Tuesday approved the resignation of the outgoing Service Chiefs. The president commended them, while accepting their immediate resignation and retirement from service. Buhari had applauded the immediate past Service Chiefs for their achievements in ensuring peace in Nigeria. Following […]
Moscow Eases COVID-19 Restrictions As Cases Fall
Russia’s capital Moscow on Wednesday announced a further easing of Covid restrictions citing the improving health situation, even as many countries tighten anti-virus measures. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announced the changes as European nations looked to tighten their borders, with Britain struggling to counter a brutal third wave and the Netherlands facing riots over a […]
Sunday Igboho Rejects Becoming Head Of Amotekun
Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has said attempts to make him head of Operation Amotekun, a South-West Security Network, are ’embarrassing’. Igboho stated this during an Instagram Live Chat with media mogul, Dele Momodu, on Tuesday. He had asked herdsmen in Ibarapa Local Government Area of Oyo State to leave […]
U.S. Republican Senators Fail To Stop Trump Impeachment Trial
Republican Senator Rand Paul’s attempt to halt the impeachment trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump met a bipartisan stonewall of 55 senators on Tuesday. Forty-five Senate Republicans however backed the move, in a show of party unity that some cited as a clear sign he will not be convicted of inciting insurrection at the […]
Orlu Crisis: Imo Diasporans Must Preach Peace – SA Diaspora
Let me begin by expressing my deepest sympathy with the families of those affected in the recent Orlu armed conflict. It wouldn’t be farfetched to assume that someone, somewhere, within the Imo Diaspora Community must have been directly or indirectly affected. I have been inundated with pictures, videos, calls from Imo Diasporans expressing fear, despondency, […]