7 Killed As Congolese Gunmen, Govt Forces Clash In Uganda
Uganda’s defence ministry has disclosed that a soldier was among seven people killed in clashes between government forces and gunmen near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Saturday. Ministry spokeswoman Brig. Flavia Byekwaso told reporters that about 20 armed men camouflaged as forest workers attacked a military outpost near the border […]
CBN Restricts Sugar Importation To Only Dangote, BUA
Nigerians have been left surprised following the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to limit the importation of sugar into the country to three companies namely Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, BUA Sugar Refinery Limited, and Golden Sugar Company, which is owned by Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc. According to a statement released by […]
Giroud Completes AC Milan Transfer From Chelsea
Former Arsenal striker, Olivier Giroud has completed his move to AC Milan from reigning European champions, Chelsea. Africa Today News, New York reports that Milan confirmed Giroud’s signing in a statement on their official website on Saturday. ‘AC Milan is delighted to announce the signing of Olivier Jonathan Giroud on a permanent transfer from Chelsea […]
Merkel Set To Visit Flood-Ravaged Western Germany
German Chancellor, Angela Merkel has concluded plans to visit flood-ravaged western Germany on Sunday (Tomorrow), where the worst rainfall in living memory has caused huge destruction and left no fewer than 130 people dead, regional officials have revealed. Merkel will travel to the hard-hit town of Schuld in Rhineland-Palatinate state, a spokeswoman for the regional […]
Ngige Opens Up On Alleged Links To Nnamdi Kanu’s Re-Arrest
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has reacted to the allegation by the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) that he was heavily involved in the re-arrest of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement by his media office on Saturday, Ngige Stressed that he does not have the time to involve himself with […]
Floods Leave At Least 126 Dead In Europe
The death toll from devastating floods in Europe soared to at least 126 yesterday most in western Germany where emergency responders were frantically searching for missing people. Africa Today News, New York gathered that several residents were caught completely unaware by the torrent tagged the ‘flood of death’. Streets and houses were covered by water […]
Turkey Denies Supplying Drones To Ethiopia
Turkey has debunked reports making the rounds on social media that it has supplied drones to the Ethiopian military to aid in its fight against rebels in the northern region of Tigray. ‘Allegations that have been circulating on social media that Turkey is supplying Ethiopia with drones are false,’ Turkey’s embassy in Addis Ababa tweeted. […]
Gunmen Kill Amotekun Commander In Igangan
Residents of Igangan in Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State were yesterday night thrown into confusion as gunmen struck again, allegedly killing the Amotekun commander in the local government. An eyewitness who spoke to newsmen revealed that the sad event occurred when the gunmen invaded the town shooting for over 30 minutes. The […]
₦46.4m Fraud: Court Grants Banker Stringent Bail Conditions
A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, has granted a 39-year-old banker, Mr Osazuwa Obarisiagbon, bail. The court presided over by Chief Magistrate Ena Odjugo, granted the banker bail on Friday. Obarisiagbon was arraigned before the court for allegedly defrauding a customer of the sum of ₦46.4 million. […]
Buhari Hails Awolowo Over New ECOWAS Position
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Export Promotion Council, Mr Olusegun Awolowo, on his election as President of National Trade Promotion Organisations (TPOs) from ECOWAS member states. The President, in a statement signed by Femi Adesina, his media aide, said Awolowo’s unanimous election is testament to the confidence reposed in […]
At Least 67 Dead In Germany, Belgium As Storms Ravage Europe
Heavy rains and floods lashing western Europe have left no fewer than 59 people dead in Germany and eight in Belgium, with many more people still missing even as rising waters caused several houses to collapse yesterday. Unusually heavy rains also devastated neighbouring Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Belgium, where no fewer than four people were […]
Tammy Abraham In Shock Move To Arsenal From Chelsea
Chelsea striker, Tammy Abraham could be set for a shock move to Arsenal Africa Today News, New York has gathered. According to the Daily Telegraph, Arsenal is interested in signing Abraham this summer. Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, is keen on bringing Abraham to Emirates if a deal for the England international can be struck. Read […]