3 Killed In Blast Near Jailed Pakistan Militant’s Home
A car bomb killed three people in Pakistan’s eastern megacity Lahore yesterday an attack officials believe targeted police and security forces near the home of a banned firebrand Muslim cleric. A provincial police chief Inam Ghani in a statement said; ‘Our assessment is that the most obvious target was the police and security forces,’ He […]
Fans At Tokyo Olympics Allowed To Clap Not Cheer
Ahead of the Tokyo Olympic games, the organisers have revealed that spectators would be conformed to new rules aimed at curtailing the spread of the Covid-19 virus. A code of conduct was published by the local organising committee yesterday. This was after it was confirmed this week that Game venues could be 50 percent full, […]
South Africa Consumer Inflation Hits 30-Month High
South Africa’s headline consumer price inflation rose to a 30-month high in May, driven by surging food and fuel prices, official data has shown. Africa Today News, New York gathered that Inflation reached 5.2 percent year-on-year in May, and up from 4.4 percent in April, going by official statistics. ‘This is the highest reading since […]
Africa Loses $190bn In GDP To COVID-19 – AfDB
The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has asserted that the economy of Africa has lost over $190 billion due to the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Adesina made this assertion during the AfDB’s 2021 virtual Annual Meeting yesterday while also adding that the pandemic has forced 30 million people […]
We Are Interested In Peace, Not Nigeria’s Break-Up – ACF
The pan-northern socio-political Organisation, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has stated that it had resolved to invite regional socio-cultural groups such as Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Afenifere and South-South leaders for dialogue over burning issues affecting the country and possible ways of resolving them. The regional body also hailed South-East leaders and governors on their stand on the […]
2023: Northern Youths Endorse Bala Mohammed For President
The Northern Youths Leaders’ Forum (NYLF) has endorsed the Bauchi State governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, as its prefereed presidential candidate, threatening to work against the governor’s future political interests should he decline the endorsement. NYLF National President, Comrade Elliot Afiyo, revealed the Forum’s endorsement when he led other members on a courtesy visit to […]
NNPC, EFCC, DSS, Others Go After Oil Thieves, Smugglers
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is partnering with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and relevant agencies to curtail petroleum products smuggling and crude oil theft. Others are the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). A stakeholders’ meeting was […]
Show Down Imminent As NLC Moves To Resume Kaduna Strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced its decision to resume its suspended industrial action following the refusal of the Kaduna State Government to honour the MoU signed with workers at the end of its five days warning strike. Africa Today News, New York recalls that NLC had on May 19 suspended its warning strike […]
Senate Republicans Block Biden-Backed Election Bill
Republicans in the United States Senate blocked a debate yesterday on sweeping election reform legislation proposed by Democrats and backed by President Joe Biden. This move has now set the stage for a confrontation between the two top political parties over US election. Africa Today News, New York gathered that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer […]
Zuckerberg Explains Four New WhatsApp, Instagram Features
The CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg has announced four new features introduced to aid businesses and shopping on the brand’s Instant Messaging app, WhatsApp and photo-sharing app, Instagram. Zuckerberg made this disclosure on Tuesday evening in a post made on his verified Facebook account. He listed the upcoming features as Shops on WhatsApp and Marketplace, […]
EURO 2020: Lukaku Continues Impressive Form In Belgium Win
Inter Milan striker, Romelu Lukaku scored again in a 2-0 victory over Finland with Belgium confirming their position as clear winners of Group B at the ongoing Euro 2020. Africa Today News, New York reports that Finland goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky was the game’s outstanding player before he scored a calamitous own goal in the 74th […]
Russian Mercenaries Must Leave CAR, Coalition Insists
A coalition of opposition parties in the Central African Republic have jointly called on Russian private security forces to leave the country without any further delay. The group says it is organising protests against the Russians, who it accuses of abusing civilians whilst fighting rebels which is unacceptable and cannot be allowed to continue. Read […]