President Barrow Wins Second Term In Gambia Election
Gambian President, Adama Barrow comfortably won a second term in last weekend’s presidential election, with thousands of his supporters hitting the streets of Banjul to celebrate, although his opponents have rejected the results. Barrow, whose assumption of the presidency five years ago ended more than 20 years of dictatorship, garnered more than 53 percent of […]
Algeria Issues $100m Grant To Palestinians
North African country, Algeria has agreed to give a grant of $100m (£75m) to the Palestinian Authority over the latter’s financial situation. Africa Today News, New York reports that Algerian President, Abdelmadjid Tebboune made this announcement after meeting the visiting Palestinian leader, Mahmoud Abbas on Monday evening. Mr Tebboune revealed that Algeria would be hosting […]
Wema Bank Signs Davido As Brand Ambassador
Wema Bank has officially announced the signing of popular music star, Davido as Brand Ambassador for its digital bank, ALAT By Wema. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the bank formalised the partnership at a ceremony last Friday, December 3 when the musician signed the dotted lines. On Friday, the innovative and customer-centric bank […]
COVID-19: Nigeria To Vaccinate 70% Citizens By End Of 2022
The Federal Government of Nigeria has noted that she is prepared to vaccinate no fewer than 70 percent of her population against Covid-19 by the end of 2022. The Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha, gave this assurance in Abuja on Monday while speaking at Nigeria’s COVID-19 Summit 2021. Mustapha, […]
I Won’t Leave Unpaid Salary For My Successor, Akeredolu Vows
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has vowed to do everything within his power to ensure that he does not leave unpaid salaries for his successor when his tenure expires in about a year time. Governor Akeredolu said he had vowed not to owe workers’ salaries since the inception of his administration, adding that the COVID-19 […]
Omicron: UK Red Listing Nigeria Is Unjust, Discriminatory –FG
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has condemned the red listing of Nigeria by the Government of the UK over the two cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19 that was reported in the country. Mr Mohammed made this condemnation while speaking at a news conference in Abuja on Monday. He described the […]
Russian Airliner Diverted To Avoid NATO Spy Plane – Moscow
A Russian airliner had to change course to avoid a NATO spy plane that was crossing its path above the Black Sea, Moscow authorities have said. The alleged spy plane ‘descended rapidly’ across the planned route for a Tel Aviv-Moscow Aeroflot service with 142 people on board, Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency said late Saturday […]
Ndidi, Iheanacho Suffer Defeat With Leicester At Aston Villa
Super Eagles duo of Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi were in action on Sunday as Aston Villa came from behind to beat Leicester City 2-1 in a Premier League. While Ndidi was in the starting eleven for the Foxes, Iheanacho was brought on with four minutes left. Also, Ademola Lookman featured but was replaced by […]
Twin Explosions Rock UN Camps In Mali As Crisis Intensifies
Two explosions were reported in two UN camps in the northern Mali city of Gao on Sunday, causing damage but no casualties, Africa Today News, New York has learnt. The early morning blasts shook the barracks of the UN mission in Mali, called MINUSMA, forcing the occupants to take abscond for two hours to take […]
Sylvester: We’re Open For Investigation — Dowen College
The Management of Dowen College has expressed its readiness to assist the Lagos State Ministry of Education and the Nigerian Police Force in unraveling the cause of the death of its 12-year-old student, Sylvester Oromoni. Africa Today News, New York recalls that Oromoni’s death became public knowledge after a family member, identified as Perri, posted […]
8 Lagos Children Die In Locked SUV, Police Commence Probe
The families of eight children have been thrown into heavy mourning following the discovery of the corpses of their children from a Honda Sport Utility Vehicle parked on Adelayo Street, in the Jah-Michael area, Badagry Expressway, Lagos State. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the vehicle was parked in front of a house where […]
Nigeria Drops To 14 On Africa’s Investment Destination Ranking
Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria has dropped from Africa’s top 10 investment destinations to 14 as Egypt remains number on the rank. This is according to a report by RMB titled, ‘Where to Invest in Africa 2021′ which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York. According to RMB, a division of FirstRand Bank Limited, […]