Boko Haram: ISWAP Kill, Arrest Shekau’s Commanders
Fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) are sustaining their assault against the Abubakar Shekau-led Boko Haram. Africa Today News, New York had last week reported that Shekau, the leader of the Jama’tu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) faction, was eliminated last week in Sambisa forest. Nigeria’s intelligence service confirmed he blew himself […]
Northern Group Calls For Evacuation Of Herdsmen From South
Tension is brewing in Nigeria as the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has called for the safe evacuation of herdsmen and their cattle assets from southern Nigeria back to the north to avoid unnecessary attacks and hostilities. This call is coming on the heels of the decision by governors of southern states to put an […]
South Has Ganged Up Against North, N’ Elders’ Forum Laments
The Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) has accused leaders in Nigeria’s southern regions of ganging up against the North, lamenting that the situation has instilled fear in northerners, especially Fulani residing in different parts of the country. In a statement yesterday, NEF Director of Publicity and Advocacy Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed claimed that South-East leaders now blackmail […]
20 Dead As Cholera Outbreak Hits Bauchi
No fewer than 20 persons have been confirmed dead in a fresh cholera outbreak ravaging different parts of Bauchi State. According to reports available to Africa Today New, New York, about 322 persons have been infected. Dr. Aliyu Mohammed Maigoro, the State Commissioner for Health, confirmed this while giving an update on the situation during […]
Constitutional Review: Fayemi Opens Public Consultation
Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, on Tuesday, declared open a public consultation on the review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) in Ado-Ekiti, with a call for the devolution of power and allocation of more resources to the federating units and building a nation where justice and peace reign. The one-day consultation was held to […]
Buhari’s Govt Is Disorganised – Afenifere
Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, on Tuesday, took a swipe at the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government over its perceived lack of coordination. According to the foremost Yoruba group, the aides of Buhari are always at odds on issues, a pointer that the government is not organized. The group’s Secretary-General, Olusola Ebiseni, emphasized that Garba Shehu’s […]
100 Afghan Security Officials Arrested After Taliban Attack
At least 100 security officials in Afghanistan have been arrested over alleged negligence of their duties after the Taliban attacked the capital of Eastern Laghman province, officials said on Monday. Africa Today News, New York understands that the militants were able to break through the security belt of the provincial capital, Mehtarlam, on Sunday night. […]
Belarus Bans Journalists From Covering Mass Protests
Belarusian ‘strongman’ leader Alexander Lukashenko has approved legislation that would ban reporters and newsmen from providing real-time coverage of unauthorised mass events, piling huge pressure on independent journalists. Lukashenko, who has been in power since 1994, signed off on these and other controversial amendments as his regime face global fury over the forced diversion of […]
Sergio Ramos Reacts To Spain’s 2020 Euro Snub
Legendary Spanish defender Sergio Ramos reacted to his snub from the Spanish team for the Euro 2020. Africa Today News, New York can confirm that on Monday, Spain announce a 24-man squad for the Euro Cup which is scheduled to start next month. Read Also: Sergio Ramos Moves Closer To Santiago Bernabeu Exit Ramos, who […]
Traditional Chief Orders Mugabe Remains Reburied
A traditional chief in Zimbabwe has ordered that the remains of the country’s former president Robert Mugabe be exhumed and reburied at a national cemetery. The former leader died in 2019 and was buried in his rural home Kutama town as per his wishes and not at the National Heroes Acre in the capital, Harare, […]
Ethiopia Slams US Move To Restrict Visas Over Tigray War
Ethiopia has denounced visa restrictions imposed by the United States over the war in Tigray, declaring that they could prompt Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government to reassess the bilateral relationship. Africa Today had on Sunday reported that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the restrictions would apply to Ethiopian and Eritrean officials accused […]
Why PDP Will Suffer If I Leave – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has boasted that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) will not find it easy if he leaves the party. Wike believes he is a major asset to the party, this is coming less than a week after the opposition party lost Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River to the All Progressives […]