Fresh Threats Unnecessary, Buhari Tells Niger Delta Avengers
Barely less than 24 hours after militant group, Niger Delta Avengers threatened to resume hostilities President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted appealing to them to give the government more time to meet its demands. In a statement on Saturday, the group accused the Federal Government of failing to meet its demand. Africa Today News, New York […]
We’ll Tax Profits Made By Global Giants In Nigeria — Osinbajo
The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed that it is set to explore legal provisions empowering it to collect taxes on profits made by global technology and digital firms not based in Nigeria, but having significant economic presence in the country. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, made this revelation when he interacted with a delegation of […]
Edo Refinery Would Begin Operation In August – Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has revealed that the Edo Refinery and Petrochemical Company, Ologbo, Edo State, will commence operation no later than August this year. Obaseki made this disclosure is after a tour of the refinery, located in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state. Speaking with newsmen after the tour, Obaseki expressed joy […]
‘We Miss TB Joshua’, Lagos Hoteliers Lament
Hoteliers and guest houses operating around the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) in Lagos have lamented low patronage since the passing away of Prophet TB Joshua on 5th June. Speaking on Sunday the owners of the various facilities meant for lodging around the area lamented that the demise of the SCOAN pastor had subjected […]
Leaking Roof Of NASS: Irresponsibility Of Nigerian Senators
When the late afrobeat maestro Fela Anikulapo-Kuti labelled Nigeria as a ‘Zoo’, there was no criticism to that fact because as far as terms and definitions go, calling Nigeria a Zoo was in fact an understatement to what the Country actually is. A country whose Government hides under the umbrella of democracy to mete out […]
Tension As Protesters Clash With Security Forces In Lebanon
There is palpable tension in Lebanon as protesters tried to storm central bank offices in two major cities yesterday after the national currency plunged to a new record low on the black market. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the pound has been pegged to the dollar at 1,507 since 1997, but the country’s […]
18 Killed, 16 Injured In Fire At China Martial Arts School
No fewer than 18 people were killed and 16 injured when a fire broke out at a martial arts school in central China in the early hours of Friday, according to the local government. Africa Today News, New York gathered that all victims were boarding pupils with many of them aged between seven and 16. […]
Euro 2020: Denmark Outclass Wales To Reach Quarter-Finals
Wales’ Euro 2020 adventure is over after they were outclassed by Denmark in Amsterdam and beaten 4-0 with Kasper Dolberg scoring twice and Joakim Maehle also on target. Robert Page’s side arrived in the Dutch capital in an understandably confident mood having advanced from Group following a win over Turkey and a draw against Switzerland. […]
1.2bn African Lives At Risk Due To Poor Healthcare – AfDB
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has asserted that the lives of 1.2 billion Africans are presently at risk owing to poor access to quality healthcare amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Adesina who stated this at the 56th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank, pledged that the bank […]
Covid-19: Namibia’s Oxygen Supplies Exhausted – Minister
Namibia’s Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula has revealed that reserves of medical oxygen have been ‘exhausted’ as the country experiences record numbers of daily deaths from Covid-19. It is general knowledge that in severe cases, the virus damages the lungs, causing the body’s oxygen levels to drop and making it harder to breathe. Africa Today News, […]
Niger, Burkina Faso Hail Joint Operation Against Jihadists
Niger and Burkina Faso’s armies have hailed the positive results of joint operations against jihadist forces, boasting that they had so far killed more than 100 ‘terrorists’ this month. This joint statement is coming barely weeks into their coordinated campaign along their common border against the jihadists who are widely believed to be behind a […]
S’South Leaders Give FG 3-Month Ultimatum Over Confab
Indigenes of the oil-rich Niger Delta zone in Nigeria have issued a three-month ultimatum to the Federal Government to re-federalise Nigeria and convene a national dialogue comprising representatives of ethnic groups in order to chart a new course for the country. Africa Today News, New York reports that the position was contained in a communiqué […]