I Have No Ties With Boko Haram – Pantami
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has dismissed reports alleging that the United States placed him on a ‘terror watch list’ for alleged ties with the late Boko Haram founder, Mohammed Yusuf. The minister who is also an Islamic cleric, also declared that he has been preaching against the terrorist sect for […]
Gov Ortom Sympathises With Families Of 11 Slain Soldiers
The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has sympathised with bereaved families of soldiers who lost their lives during a peacekeeping mission in Konshisha Local Government Area of the State. The Governor on Monday joined the Nigerian Army to witness the burial of the slain soldiers held at the military cemetery at Wurukum, Makurdi Local Government Area of […]
COVID-19: FCT Overtakes Lagos As NCDC Confirms More Cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed 57 fresh cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in seven states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The development brings the total number of confirmed cases so far to 163,793. The health agency made the announcement on Sunday night while giving an update via its official website. NCDC […]
Yinka Odumakin’s Family Announces Burial Date
Family of the late spokesman of Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin, has dannounced the date for his burial. Recall that Odumakin died on Friday, April 2, 2021. In a statement on Monday by his widow, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, the rites would span three days, starting from Thursday, April 22 to Saturday, 24 April, 2021. Read Also: Buhari Mourns […]
US Warns Of ‘Consequences’ If Russia Acts ‘Aggressively’
Amid rising tension over a Russian troop build-up on the border of the former Soviet republic US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned of ‘consequences’ if Russia acts ‘aggressively’ towards Ukraine. The US secretary on Sunday Told an Interview that; ‘I have to tell you I have real concerns about Russia’s actions on the […]
EPL: Man United Hit Spurs From Behind, Stretch Unbeaten Run
English heavyweights, Manchester United came from behind to beat London side Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 in their Premier League clash on Sunday to strengthen their place in the second position and also stretch their unbeaten away run to 23 games. Second half goals from Fred, Edison Cavani and substitute Mason Greenwood avenged Man United’s 6-1 scandalous […]
Tanzania And Uganda Sign ‘Important’ $3.5bn Oil Deal
Eastern African countries, Uganda and Tanzania on Sunday signed 3 key agreements which is aimed at developing Uganda’s oil and gas industry. Africa Today News, New York can confirm that this is Tanzanian new President – Samia Suluhu Hassan’s first trip abroad. The agreement on host government and shareholding for the pipeline, as well as […]
Ethiopian Airlines Set To Resume Enugu, Kano Flights
Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it will resume flights to Enugu and Kano airports once the new terminals are officially declared open for operations by Nigerian authorities. A Special Flight was last week allowed to operate into the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) as part of the gradual process of reopening the airport. According […]
Why We Converted Seized Dasuki Hotel For Personal Use – EFCC
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained the reason for making use of Halal Fountain Hotel (Annex), situated at No. 29A, Rabah Road, Kaduna, which was reportedly seized from former National Security Adviser Col Sambo Dasuki (rtd). Investigations have revealed that the hotel which has been under investigation in connection […]
Boko Haram Attack Adamawa Community, Kill 7, Abduct Many
Some suspected members of the Boko Haram terrorist group on Sunday reportedly attacked and overran Kwapre community, which is in Hong local government of Adamawa state, killing no fewer than 7 people, abducting several, and also burning down numerous houses and every church in the community. The attack was said to have taken place over […]
Why IBB Blocked Abiola From Becoming President – Obasanjo
Former Nigerian President and Elder Statesman, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday stated that what he termed ‘bad belle’ was the sole reason why late Moshood Abiola was blocked from becoming the president by former Dictator – Ibrahim Babangida popularly known as IBB. Former Military President, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) annulled the June 12, 1993 Presidential […]
South-East Govs Move To End Insecurity, Launch Security Outfit
Governors from South-East Nigeria have made a bold move to tackle insecurity in the region by establishing a regional security outfit like their counterparts from the South West. The governors announced the establishment of the security outfit which they named EBUBE AGU, at a security meeting in Owerri, Imo State capital, on Sunday. The new […]