1999 Constitution, A Huge Failure – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has claimed that the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria failed to address some critical national questions confronting the country hence the resolve by the Legislature to amend it. Gbajabiamila made this assertion when he spoke in Lagos State while declaring open the public […]
Insecurity: Customs Set To Go After Private Jet Owners
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has vowed to beam its searchlight on private jet owners, who are now mandated to carry out an immediate verification of their aircraft to ensure they are operating legally as enshrined in the Federal Government’s extant laws. According to the agency, this is in line with its quest to boost […]
Assets Declaration: EFCC’s June 1 Deadline To Bankers Expires
There is uncertainty as to the ultimatum by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to bankers and financial system operators to declare their assets by June 1 finally expired last night (Tuesday). Africa TodayNews, New York recalls that in March, the Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa announced the deadline in a chat with State House reporters […]
Buhari An Achiever Despite Insecurity – Lai Mohammed
Information Minister, Lai Mohammed has stated that insecurity in Nigeria will not define the legacy of President Muhammadu Buhari. He made the comment on Tuesday at a press conference on the mid-term anniversary of Buhari’s second tenure. Read Also: Buhari: Some People Want Coup In Nigeria – Lai Mohammed Mohammed said though more attention has […]
NECO Registrar, Obioma Was Not Murdered – Police
The Niger State Police command has debunked reports alleging that the Registrar, National Examination Council (NECO), Prof. Godswill Obioma, was murdered by unknown gunmen in Minna, the state capital. The command said the story is totally false, untrue and a pure element of fake news. Read Also: NECO Releases New Timetable, Resumes SSCE Monday The […]
Laurent Gbagbo Finally Set To Return To Ivory Coast
Former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo plans to return home on June 17 following his acquittal on charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to his party. The date of Gbagbo’s homecoming was revealed by the General Secretary of the Ivorian Popular Front (FPI) Assoa Adou who made the announcement in front […]
How US Spied On Merkel, European Allies With Danish Help
The US spied on top politicians in Europe, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, from 2012 to 2014 with the help of Danish intelligence, Danish and European media have reported. Danish public broadcaster Danmarks Radio (DR) said the US National Security Agency (NSA) had eavesdropped on Danish internet cables to spy on top politicians and high-ranking […]
Tuchel’s Champions League Clause Disclosed, Reveals Next Plan
Chelsea coach, Thomas Tuchel, has triggered a new contract by winning the Champions League, the Africa Today News, New York has gathered. Recall that Tuchel only signed an 18-month deal when he arrived at Stamford Bridge in January and even his family have yet to move from Germany to join him. However, Tuchel’s £7m-a-year contract […]
Buhari Appoints Kingibe As Special Envoy On Chad Crisis
Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Ambassador Babagana Kingibe as his Special Envoy with Cabinet Rank Status to Chad and the Lake Chad Basin Region to represent Nigeria in the West Africa country. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha made this disclosure in a statement yesterday […]
Mali Suspended As ECOWAS Member Pending Return To Civil Rule
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced the suspended Mali’s membership in response to last week’s coup by Colonel Assimi Goita. It also insisted the military junta must stick to the February 2022 deadline for a return to democracy. The decisions were taken on Sunday by leaders of the 15-member economic bloc at […]
The Five ‘Efulefu’ Who Are Ruining The Glory Of Southeast
The Southeasterners in Nigeria have always had it bad with their leaders and those that they elect or nominate to be in power. It is something that is completely unfathomable and ridiculous seeing that the Southeastern region is made up of States that have been blessed with a lot of wonderful natural resources, people of […]
Gulak’s Killing Political, IPOB Not Behind It – Uzodinma
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has claimed that the killing of Ahmed Gulak, a former presidential aide, has a political undertone going by the information at his disposal. Uzodinma who countered police claims that he was killed by members of the outlawed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) made the claim while addressing a press conference […]