Why Nigerian Governors Are Not Performing – NGF
The Chairman of the Nigerian Governor’s Forum (NGF) and Ekiti Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has explained why Nigerian governors are grossly underperforming. According to him, the drop in allocation from the federation account has had dire consequences on the performance of governors as they are forced to perform within the little resources available to them. The […]
Harassment Report: Biden Asks New York Governor To Resign
US President Joe Biden has joined prominent Democrats in calling on powerful New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign after an independent investigation confirmed that he sexually harassed multiple women. Africa Today News, New York gathered that Cuomo has repeatedly denied inappropriate conduct while also resisted immediate calls to resign after the probe found he […]
Man Detained For Taking Girlfriend’s Exams In Senegal
A Senegalese student has been detained for fraud after allegedly disguising himself as a woman to sit in for his girlfriend in her high school exams, his lawyer has narrated. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the girlfriend has also been detained. Both are due in court in the West African country on Thursday, […]
Nigeria Officially Exits West Africa’s Maritime Body
The federal government of Nigeria has announced its decision to exit the Maritime Organisation for West and Central Africa (MOWCA). A spokesperson for the Ministry of Transportation, Eric Ojiekwe in a press statement explained that the decision followed the disregard for Rules of Procedure regarding the eligibility of candidates nominated for the position of the […]
23 Die, 260 Infected In Sokoto Stomach Flu Outbreak
No fewer than 23 people have died following the outbreak of gastroenteritis, also known as stomach flu, in some communities in Sokoto State. The Commissioner for Health in the state, Mohammed Iname, confirmed the deaths to pressmen at a briefing on Tuesday. According to him, the outbreak has affected 13 out of the 23 local […]
Open Up On 400 Boko Haram Sponsors – Falana Writes Malami
Human Rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana has through his law form written to the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, requesting information on the charges brought against 400 persons arrested for allegedly sponsoring Boko Haram. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the suspects were arrested in an operation […]
UAE Finally Relaxes Travel Restrictions For Nigerians
The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday announced the easing of restrictions for inbound passengers from six countries, including Nigeria. According to the country’s National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority (NCEMA), the lifting of the restrictions will take effect from August 5. Africa Today News, New York recalls that the country in January had announced a […]
Cristiano Ronaldo Wants To Leave Juventus
Portuguese superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Juventus this summer, according to Il Corriere dello Sport. According to reports, the former Real Madrid star has not changed his mind on exiting the club and wants to leave the old lady this summer. The forward returned to Juventus training ground, Continassa, one week ago but his […]
PDP Tears Apart As Seven NWC Members Resign
No fewer than seven members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have resigned from their positions as the party gets set for a protracted crisis, Africa Today News, New York can confirm. The party’s National Organising Secretary, Colonel Austin Akobundu (retd), confirmed this in a statement sent to newsmen […]
E-Transmission: NASS Plotting Coup Against Nigerians – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has asserted that the decision of the national assembly members of by All Progressives Congress (APC) to reject the proposed electronic transmission of election results is tantamount to a coup against Nigerians desirous of a free, fair, and credible election. The governor also pointed out that President Muhammad Buhari’s failure […]
Why Hushpuppi Has To List All Nigerian VIPs, He Worked With
Ramoni Igbalode Abbas who is globally known as Ray Hushpuppi is now on a new journey; from a fast-paced life of opulence and luxurious lifestyle, down to his journey to years of proper reformation behind US bars. The 38-year-old Nigerian who hitherto was top shot who loved to wrap his ego in the daily oxygen […]
33 Die As Bus Collides With Fuel Truck In DR Congo
No fewer than thirty-three people died in a horrific collision between a fuel truck and a crowded bus in the Democratic Republic of Congo at the weekend, police disclosed on Monday. The victims were engulfed by a ‘huge fire sparked by the collision’ overnight Saturday in the west of the country, local police captain Antoine […]