Kano Boat Mishap: Death Toll Hits 29, Rescue Ongoing
The death toll from the boat mishap which occurred in Kano on Tuesday has now risen to 29 even as rescue operations continue. Africa Today News, New York gathered that about twenty corpses, including those of pupils, were recovered on the day of the tragic incident on Tuesday. By Wednesday, a Senior Fire Superintendent, Saminu […]
World AIDS Day: Nigerian AIDS Group Sensitises Citizens
The Nigeria Representatives of International Indigenous Working Group on HIV and AIDS (IIWGHA) has embarked on a campaign to sensitise Nigerians on the need to halt the spread of HIV by taking the HIV and AIDS test to ascertain their status. The Group concerned by the rising cases of HIV infection among Nigerians has decided […]
Remove Illegal Checkpoints On Roads Nationwide, Reps Urge IGP
The House of Representatives has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, to as a matter of urgency order the removal of illegal roadblocks set up by men of the Nigeria Police Force on roads across the country to extort innocent citizens. The lawmaker representing Ihiala Federal Constituency in Anambra State at the House, […]
World AIDS Day: HIV Killed 49,000 Nigerians In 2020 – Report
Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria recorded at least 86,000 new HIV infections and 49,000 deaths from HIV-related illnesses in 2020, according to the National Agency for the Control of AIDS. In reaction to this development, a coalition of civil society organisations in sexual and reproductive health response has raised concerns over the low prevalence of […]
Covid-19: Ghana Confirms First Omicron Variant Cases
Nigeria’s West African neighbour Ghana on Wednesday revealed that it had recorded the new Omicron variant, tracing cases to Nigeria and South Africa. Africa Today News, New York had earlier reported that Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria on Wednesday confirmed its first cases of the new Covid-19 variant, noting that it had been found among […]
NCDC Confirms Two Cases Of Omicron Variant In Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday morning confirmed the first case of the Omicron variant in the country. This was contained in a press release issued by the centre and signed by the Director-General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa. Africa Today News, New York had earlier reported that the Omicron variant, a new strain […]
Fani-Kayode Arrested In Lagos Court, Moved To EFCC Custody
Former Minister of Aviation and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Femi Fani-Kayode has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over corruption and fraud allegations. Africa Today News, New York gathered that he was arrested at a Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, and moved to a nearby EFCC […]
Ondo Speaker Arraigned Over Fraud Allegations
The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Bamidele Oleyelogun, was on Tuesday arraigned in court over allegations of fraud. Oleyelogun, who appeared at the High Court sitting at the Olokuta Correctional Centre, Akure, the state capital, was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Meanwhile, the trial was stalled following the […]
24 Kidnapped Victims Rescued By Police In Zamfara State
The Police command in Zamfara State on Tuesday disclosed that it has rescued no fewer than twenty-four kidnap victims from bandits’ enclaves. The rescue was carried out through the police tactical operatives in various locations of the State. According to the State Police Commissioner, Mr. Ayuba Elkanah, with the support of the State government, Police […]