Tension As Soldier Kills Customs Officer In Lagos
A Nigerian soldier has reportedly shot a Customs officer to death at Seme border in Lagos State. Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the incident occurred early hours of Thursday. An eye-witness who spoke with Daily Trust said the incident aroused tension in the area over the fear of a clash between soldiers and […]
Nigeria Now Producing Sim Cards, Smart Phones – Pantami
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, has disclosed that Nigeria is already producing SIM cards and Smartphones. And he added that the country has the capacity to produce the items to satisfy the African continent. The minister made this known at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Professional Forum yesterday, held at […]
Nigeria Not Failing: Presidency Blasts US Magazine, Campbell
Nigeria’s Presidency has berated the U.S.-based Foreign Affairs magazine over its strongly-worded article titled: ‘The Giant of Africa is Failing’. In a statement signed by presidential spokesman Garba Shehu, the presidency described the articles as unfair to a magazine with such an esteemed pedigree and its readers. Read Also: Why Buhari Did Not Attend Attahiru’s […]
Buhari’s Tweet: Adamu Garba Asks FG To Block Twitter From Nigeria
Adamu Garba, former presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the Federal Government should shut down Twitter from Nigeria’s internet space. Garba said Twitter has no right to take down President Muhammadu Buhari’s tweet. Read Also: Ooni Of Ife Disowns Adamu Garba’s Traditional Title In a tweet, the former presidential aspirant said […]
You Have No Blood In Your Hearts – Kukah Blasts Nigerian Leaders
Matthew Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, has said Nigerian leaders have no blood in their hearts for allowing the incessant killing of citizens in the country. Kukah, who spoke at the burial of Fr. Alphosus Bello, who was murdered by bandits alongside Fr. Joseph Keke, on May 21, 2021, lampooned the President Muhammadu Buhari-led […]
With Election In Focus, Macron Begins ‘Tour De France’
French President Emmanuel Macron yesterday began a nationwide tour ahead of next year’s presidential election, in a risky repeat of previous meet-and-greet initiatives that saw him heckled by angry voters. The 43-year-old centrist, widely expected to seek a second term in polls next April and May, will begin what he has tagged the task of […]
Cyberattack: Biden Promises To Hit Russia In Retaliation
US President Joe Biden said Wednesday he is ‘looking’ at possible retaliation after the White House linked Russia to a cyberattack against global meat processing giant JBS. Biden gave this hint when he was asked by a reporter if he would take action against President Vladimir Putin, whom he will meet for a summit in […]
Saka’s First International Goal Secures Victory For England
England’s countdown to the Euros got a boost yesterday as Arsenal wonder kid, Bukayo Saka inspired a narrow win over Austria at Riverside Stadium. Manager Gareth Southgate saw his experimental side secure when Saka crowned a fine move with an angled finish for his first international goal after 56 minutes. Read Also: Real Madrid Announce […]
Convoy Of Ex-President Comes Under Fire In Somalia
A convoy conveying Somalia’s former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has come under attack in the capital, Mogadishu Africa Today News, New York reports. His team told reporters that there had been an exchange of fire with government forces, but no one was injured or killed. Read Also: African Union Set To Meet Over Chad And […]
Ivory Coast In Talks Over Gbagbo Return
Ivory Coast’s government yesterday met with the party of former President Laurent Gbagbo to hold talks over what his supporters have announced as his impending return. In a clear sign of discord, Communications Minister Amadou Coulibaly revealed that the date of June 17, announced by the party on Monday, had not been previously agreed by […]
Reps Furious As Contractor Abandons Lagos-Badagry Expressway
The House of Representatives has fumed at the revelation that no staff of CGC Nigeria Ltd, the contractor handling the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, was on site when its members visited the project yesterday. Africa Today News, New York reports that the House of Representatives Committee on Works, led by its Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Kabir, was on […]
Wike Threatens To Dethrone Traditional Rulers In Rivers
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has threatened to dethrone traditional rulers selling employment slots meant for their subjects as such wickedness would no longer be tolerated. The Governor also ordered the demolition of an illegal market along the Elele Alimini and Ahoada axis of the East-West Road in the state. Africa Today News, New York […]