Nigeria To Host 2022 UNESCO Literacy Week
Nigeria has been given the mandate to host the 2022 Global Information Literacy Week of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The decision was reached at the UNESCO headquarters on Thursday in Paris, France, during a meeting of the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, with the UNESCO Assistant Director-General […]
Indian PM, Modi Warns Bitcoin Could ‘Spoil’ Young People
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday warned that popular cypto currency bitcoin presents a risk to younger generations, sounding a hawkish tone as his government prepares to introduce legislation to regulate cryptocurrencies. Speaking at an online cybersecurity forum, Modi framed virtual money — which is highly popular in India and exists beyond state […]
Rohr’s Fate To Be Determined Next Week – Sports Minister
Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has revealed that Super Eagles Head Coach, Gernot Rohr’s fate would be made public next week. The minister gave the hint during the weekly ministerial briefing in Abuja on Thursday, just a few days after Nigeria endured a nervy 1-1 draw with minnows, Cape Verde, to […]
Buhari Approves ₦656.11bn Fresh Bailout For 36 States
President Muhammadu Buhari has announced the approval of a fresh ₦656.112 billion Bridge Financing Facility or bail-out funds to the 36 States of the country. This move was made known on Thursday at the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. In a statement issued after the meeting, Vice Presidential […]
Sudan Security Forces Fire Teargas At Anti-Coup Protesters
Sudanese security forces fired teargas Thursday at anti-coup protesters who had stayed on the streets of northern Khartoum a day after 15 people were killed, witnesses said. Dozens of demonstrators manned makeshift barricades built the previous day in the capital’s northern districts in protest against last month’s widely condemned military takeover. Top general Abdel Fattah […]
Twin Explosions Hit Ugandan Capital
Two explosions hit Uganda’s capital Kampala on Tuesday, injuring some people in what police termed “an attack” on the city, the latest in a string of blasts targeting the country. “What we can say (is) this was an attack but who is responsible is a matter that is under investigation,” Uganda’s Assistant Inspector General of […]
Group Hails Anyim Over 2023 Presidential Bid
Southeast Youths For Equity Alliance, a political pressure group, on Thursday applauded former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim for declaring that he will contest the 2023 presidential election. In a statement by its president, Ifeanyi Ekeh and secretary, Shadrach Ezaka, the group described Anyim’s declaration as heart-warming, adding that it was a bold step in […]
FCT Minister Meets Teachers As Union Begins Strike
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello on Thursday, met with the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Abuja chapter over the five days warning strike embarked upon by the union. Africa Today News, New York reports that the union on Thursday, began the warning strike to demand better security in schools across the […]
Report Complaints Against Police Personnel To PPCC – Dingyadi
Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi, has urged Nigerians to report their complaints about personnel to the Police Public Complaints Committee (PPCC). Dingyadi explained that the body was created as a specialized institution to handle infractions committed by police officers. The minister spoke on Thursday in Lagos at the PPCC South-West sensitization campaign, public presentation […]
Hoodlums Attack APC Factional Meeting In Osogbo
Hoodlums on Thursday afternoon attacked members of the All Progressives Congress party (APC) at Oranmiyan House, Osogbo. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the members who were attacked are those who belong to The Osun Progressives (TOP) faction under the leadership of Adelowo Adebiyi. Read Also: EndSARS Report Confirms APC As Murderous Party, PDP […]
EndSARS: Reps Minority Caucus Asks Buhari To Sack Lai Moh’d
The minority caucus in the House of Representatives has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to demand the resignation of the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, or effect his sack. The caucus made the call in reaction to comments earlier made by Mohammed on the massacre of #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate […]
Zulum Acquires Nine Armoured Cars For Police Operations
In a bid to boost the fight against insecurity, Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has ordered nine armoured personnel carriers for police operations in Malam-Fatori, a Nigerian border town with the Niger Republic. Africa Today News, New York gathered that Malam-Fatori, which was taken over by Boko Haram occupation in 2014, is the headquarters […]