Omicron: UK Govt Removes Nigeria, 10 Others From Red List
The Governmrnt of the United Kingdom made a U-turn announcing that it has removed Nigeria and 10 other countries from its red list over the Omicron variant of the ravaging Covid-19 virus. UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Sajid Javid, announced this on Tuesday while addressing Members of Parliament. According to him, […]
UK Confirms First Death From Omicron COVID-19 Variant
British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson on Monday, confirmed that at least one person has died in Britain after being infected with the Omicron variant. This is coming even as the country launched an ambitious Covid booster shot programme to stop the virus’ spread. Africa Today News, New York reports that Britain which is among the […]
Aguero Set To Announce Retirement On Wednesday
Argentina striker Sergio Aguero is set to announce his retirement from professional football on Wednesday barely six months after joining Spanish giants, Barcelona. Africa Today News, New York has confirmed that Aguero will make the announcement at a press conference in Barcelona on Wednesday afternoon. The former Manchester City and Atletico Madrid star has struggled […]
30 Suspected Kidnappers Arrested As Imo Monarch Is Rescued
A joint team of 30 suspected kidnappers and criminals have been arrested in Imo State, Africa Today News, New York has learnt. It was gathered that the criminals were arrested during a raid on Monday, by a joint security team, on camps in Orsu local government and Uli community in Ihiala local government area of […]
Sudan Security Forces Fire Tear Gas At Anti-Coup Protesters
Security forces on Monday fired tear gas to disperse protesters in Sudan’s capital in the latest street demonstrations against the October military coup and subsequent deal that reinstated deposed Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. Africa Today News, New York gathered that thousands of people took to the streets in Khartoum and other Sudanese cities as part […]
Bandits Kill Seven, Injure Many In Plateau Market
Gunmen suspected to be bandits yesterday killed no fewer than seven persons when they attacked Piano market in Pinau community of Wase local government area of Plateau State. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the gunmen also injured many villagers during the attack. The attackers stormed the market while buying and selling were going […]
Matawalle Visits Niger Republic President Over Banditry
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Mohammed Matawalle on Monday, held a meeting with President Mohamed Bazoum of the Niger Republic as part of efforts to end all forms of armed banditry in Nigeria and the Niger Republic. The Press Secretary to the governor, Jamilu Iliyasu Birnin Magaji, disclosed that the two leaders met at the Presidential […]
₦19.3bn Bailout: Kogi Sues EFCC, Demands ₦35bn Damages
The Government of Kogi State has dragged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to court over allegations that it fixed ₦19.3 billion bailout funds received from the Federal Government. This is just as Justice J. J. Majebi of a Kogi State High Court also granted an interim injunction restraining the anti-graft agency from issuing […]
US Hit By One Of The Deadliest Tornado In Its History
No fewer than 70 people were feared dead yesterday after tornadoes devastated the southeastern US state of Kentucky overnight over the weekend. Speaking yesterday, President Joe Biden pointed out that the deadly weather system is likely to be ‘one of the largest tornado outbreaks in US history’ as he pledged to ‘provide whatever is needed’ […]
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Positive For COVID-19
The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for Covid-19 and is now receiving treatment for mild symptoms, the presidency confirmed in a statement. Africa Today News, New York reports that Ramaphosa, who is fully vaccinated, started feeling sick after leaving a state memorial service for former deputy president F W de Klerk […]
We Won’t Reverse Travel Ban Over Nigeria’s Threat, UK Insists
The British High Commission on Sunday said the United Kingdom would not reverse its travel ban on Nigeria because of a threat of retaliation by the Federal Government. The spokesman for the British High Commission, Dean Hurlock, said this in response to an inquiry by reporters on Sunday over a statement credited to the Minister […]
2023: We Will Reclaim 25 States, PDP Chairman Vows
The National Chairman of Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Iyorchia Ayu, on Sunday, has boasted that the party will reclaim leadership in at least 25 states of the country in 2023. Ayu made the vow when he spoke at a Thanksgiving Service/Reception held in his honour at the Aper-Aku Stadium […]