Direct Primaries Would Foster Youth Participation – Gbajabiamila
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said, direct primary was a well thought idea that allows youth participation in democracy. This is against the backdrop of the transmission of the electoral amendment bill to the executive arm of government on Friday for assent. He said, there should be a deliberate effort to […]
Jonathan At 64: Lawani Felicitates Former President
As the former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan celebrates his 64th birthday, Nigeria’s Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has felicitated with him. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the Senate President on Media, Ola Awoniyi on Saturday, Lawan rejoiced with the former Nigerian leader for his good health and for the selfless service that he […]
Assassination Of Kanu Will End Nigeria – Ohanaeze
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has declared that there was no possibility of assassinating Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The group said this in reaction to an alarm raised by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, over Kanu’s safety. Ohanaeze in a statement by its Secretary-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro said the Federal Government would never contemplate […]
Climate Change Act: Buhari Lauded For Presidential Assent
Sam Onuigbo, the member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South federal constituency of Abia State at the House of Representatives, has lauded the signing into law the Climate Change bill earlier passed by the National Assembly. Africa Today News, New York gathered that with the assent of the bill into law, sponsored by Rep. Onuigbo, Nigeria now […]
Lawmakers Receive Warning Over Impeachment Of Plateau Speaker
The Southern and Middle Belt Alliance (SaMBA) has warned the eight lawmakers behind the purported removal of the Speaker of Plateau House of Assembly, Abok Ayuba, to retrace their steps immediately in order to avoid severe consequences. The SaMBA’s warning came in a letter dated November 2, 2021, which was delivered to the lawmakers who were reported […]
Tinubu Didn’t Tell Me He Will Run For 2023 Presidency – Fashola
Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola said he cannot confirm whether the National Leader of All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, will contest for the 2023 Presidency or not. Fashola stated this on Channels Television’s ‘Hard Copy’ programme, aired on Friday night when asked whether he will support Tinubu’s rumoured 2023 presidential bid. The former […]
Nigeria Would Cease To Exist If Kanu Is Assassinated – Ohanaeze
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has explained why they feel that there was no possibility of assassinating Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The group said this in reaction to an alarm raised by the lawyers to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), over Kanu’s safety. Ohanaeze in a statement by its Secretary-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro which […]
Seven Killed, Five Injured As Bandits Invade Benue Community
Unknown gunmen who were suspected to be bandits yesterday reportedly stormed Tor Donga in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State and killed seven people while also leaving five others injured. Among the deceased were four members of the recently formed Benue Community Volunteer Guards as well as three other locals while a Catholic priest […]
₦20bn Bailout Fund: Kogi Govt Accuses EFCC Of ‘Incompetence’
The Governor Yahaya Bello-led Kogi State Government has described as laughable the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s attempt to desperately wriggle out of a bad case with another mischief aimed, again, at misleading Nigerians. Africa Today Bews, New York had on Friday reported that the EFCC on Friday disclosed that it has returned the sum […]
Kamala Harris Becomes First Female To Hold US Presidential Power
President Joe Biden will transfer power to Vice President Kamala Harris during the “brief” time Friday he is under anesthesia for a colonoscopy as part of a regular health check, the White House said. Biden, the oldest person to hold the presidency in US history, went to the Walter Reed Medical Center just outside of […]
US Tells Taliban To ‘Earn’ Release Of Frozen Funds
The United States rebuffed Friday an appeal by the Taliban to release Afghan assets frozen after their takeover, saying the new government in Kabul must “earn” legitimacy first. Thomas West, the US Special Representative for Afghanistan, said in a tweeted statement that Washington had long made clear that if the Taliban claimed power by military […]
S/East Security: Buhari Meets Igbo Leaders At Aso Villa
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja met behind closed doors with some Igbo leaders led by Mbazulike Amaechi at the Presidential Villa Abuja. Africa Today News, New York reports the Igbo leaders who attended the meeting included Bishop Sunday Onuoha, former Gov. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, Mr Tagbo Amaechi and Chief Goddy Uwazurike. The Chief of […]