We Have Seized Heroin Worth About $4 mn in Arabian Sea – US
The US Navy has announced that it has confiscated hundreds of kilograms of heroin from a stateless fishing boat which was accosted in the Arabian Sea whose crew identified themselves as Iranians. In a statement on Thursday, the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet which is based in Bahrain said; ‘Two US Navy ships seized 385 kilograms […]
Lukaku Unhappy At Chelsea, Set Sights On Return To Inter Milan
Belgian hit man, Romelu Lukaku has expressed his displeasure over his situation at Chelsea, suggesting Blues manager Thomas Tuchel has chosen to play a system that doesn’t suit his style of play which has made him surplus to requirements. Africa Today News, New York reports that Lukaku has yet to impress since completing a £97.5million […]
It Won’t Be Easy To Override Buhari’s Veto – Gbajabiamila
As controversies over the refusal of President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the Electoral Act Amendment Bill rages on, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, has admitted that the process of overriding the President’s veto would be very difficult. He, however, submitted that the decision on whether or not to override the […]
Again, Buhari, Jonathan Hold Closed Door Meeting In Aso Villa
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday for the umpteenth time met former President Goodluck Jonathan behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Africa Today News, New York reports that the agenda of the meeting with Jonathan, which took place at about 3 pm was not made public. However, many watchers believe it is not unconnected […]
2023: S’Easterners Have A Right To The Presidency – Ikpeazu
Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu on Thursday reiterated that the Southeast zone has a right to produce the next president of Nigeria because the people have a better understanding of Nigeria as a general entity. Ikpeazu made this assertion today after his visit to President Muhammadu Buhari in his office at the State House. ‘I […]
NFF Appoints Jose Peseiro As New Eagles Head Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approved the proposal by its Technical and Development sub-committee for the appointment of Portuguese manager Jose Peseiro as the new head coach of the Super Eagles as the team heads into next month’s AFCON. Africa Today News, New York reports that his appointment is coming on the heels of […]
China Calls On US To Protect Space Station From Satellites
World powers China have called on the United States to protect a Chinese space station and its three-member crew after Beijing earlier complained that satellites launched by Elon Musk’s SpaceX nearly struck the station last week. A foreign ministry spokesman accused Washington on Tuesday of ignoring its treaty obligations to protect the safety of the […]
Liverpool Sliding Out Of Title Race, Klopp Admits
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has asserted that his side should do well to forget about catching Manchester City if they drop their standards after a damaging 1-0 defeat at Leicester City on Tuesday. Africa Today News, New York reports that Leicester City’s Ademola Lookman’s winner stunned the second-placed Reds to keep them six points behind […]
Niger Delta Oil Belongs To Nigeria, Obasanjo Hits Edwin Clark
Former Nigeria’s President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has berated a leader of the Ijaw nation, Chief Edwin Clark, over his recent claim that oil in the Niger Delta belongs to the region and not to Nigeria. He posited that Clark’s ownership claim amounted to having two sovereign entities within a state, which is impossible in any clime […]
Seven Die In Boat Mishap In Niger State
Over seven persons were confirmed dead in a boat mishap at Zhigiri village in Shiroro Local Government of Niger State yesterday. The incident was said to have occurred when the villagers were heading to Dnaweto; a neighboring village in the hinterland for a naming ceremony at about 4:00 pm on Sunday evening. It was also […]
UK Firm Moves To Offer Global Internet Via Satellites
A Russian Soyuz rocket has taken no fewer than 36 more satellites from British operator OneWeb into orbit, bringing the company closer to its goal of providing global broadband internet. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the London-headquartered company is working to complete the construction of a constellation of low earth orbit satellites providing […]
Buhari Will End Terrorism In Next 17 Months – Presidency
A spokesman to President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that his principal would end insurgency before the end of his tenure in 2023 contrary to popular speculations. Femi Adesina maintained that the Buhari government would flush out those behind insurgency within the next 17 months remaining in the present administration. He made this claim while speaking […]