Why North’ll Continue To Live With Almajiri Menace — Ganduje
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has expressed worry over the influx of Almajiri children in the state, while explaining that why he thinks the North will continue to live with the Almajiri menace for a very long time. Ganduje said the governments of the northern states are not serious about legislation, hence the influx […]
Nigeria Is On Life Support, Running Out Of Gas ― Ortom
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has asserted that Nigeria is currently on life support and the gas is running out warning that the country could implode if drastic steps are not taken. Governor made this claim when he spoke in Makurdi saying that no one would stop him from speaking the truth and standing for […]
Kuru Killings: Gov Lalong Issues Directives To Police, Others
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has directed the state police command and other security agencies to swiftly investigate and arrest the perpetrators of the murder of 12 people in Sabon Layi Kuru, in Jos South Local Government Area on Sunday night. Lalong made the call when he visited some communities attacked by gunmen in […]
US COVID-19 Deaths Hit 600,000 As Vaccination Push Continues
The US on Monday reached yet another grim new milestone, as its Covid-19 death toll exceeded 600,000, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University as monitored by Africa Today News, New York. The coronavirus pandemic has now claimed more lives in the US than in any other country in the world. Africa Today News, […]
Putin Denies Cyberattacks On US Ahead Of Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied what he tagged ‘farcical’ accusations that Russia was behind cyberattacks against the United States. Putin made this denial in an interview with NBC broadcast on Monday which was monitored by Africa Today News, New York ahead of his summit with President Joe Biden. The Russian leader also revealed that […]
‘Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury fight, May Not Happen Soon’
Boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn has revealed that there has been no more serious talks about blockbuster Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury fight. The undisputed world heavyweight title fight fell apart last month as WBC champion Tyson Fury was ordered by an arbitration judge to face Deontay Wilder, scheduled in Las Vegas on July 24, while […]
Many Migrants Feared Dead In Yemen Boat Sinking
Dozens of African migrants are reported to have died after a boat carrying them capsized off Yemen’s coast and sank into the water. Fishermen in Yemen’s Lahj province told reporters yesterday that they had recovered 25 bodies in the water near Ras al-Ara. A provincial official also confirmed that a boat with between 160 and […]
Sudan Willing To Agree ‘Conditional Deal’ On Ethiopia Dam
Sudan has revealed that it will only be willing to strike an interim deal with Ethiopia over its controversial Nile dam on conditions including an assurance of further talks in the coming weeks. This position was made public by Water Minister Yasser Abbas yesterday. Africa Today News, New York understands that downstream Egypt and Sudan […]
Buhari Lacks Power To Impose Open Grazing On States — PANDEF
The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has issued a warning to the Federal Government and groups such as the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, against conduct and utterances capable of setting the already tense polity on avoidable fire. Elder statesman and leader of the forum, Chief Edwin Clark, gave the warning on behalf of the group […]
Let Igbo Have Biafra By Referendum – Northern Group Insist
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has called for a referendum for the Igbo to actualise the Biafra Republic and peacefully and be allowed to leave the Nigerian union. In a statement sighted by Africa Today News, New York on Monday, CNG Spokesperson Abdul-Azeez Suleiman submitted that ‘in the light of the frantic efforts being […]
Cholera On Rampage In Bauchi As Death Toll Hits 37
No fewer than 37 people have died from cholera-related diseases since the outbreak of cholera was declared in Bauchi State, Nigeria last month. According to the Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BASPHCDA), Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed, Bauchi state, to date, has recorded a total of 1,799 cholera cases. Dr. Mohammed […]
PDP Will Restructure Nigeria, Hand It To Youths ― Secondus
The National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has vowed that Nigeria’s major opposition party will restore the freedom of Nigerian youths that was taken away under the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress in the country while also restructuring the country politically. The Chairman made this vow during the […]