Oil Rises Past $100 After Russia Orders Troops Into Ukraine
Oil prices have soared above $100 (£74) per barrel following the decision of Russian President Vladimir Putin to launch a ‘special military operation’ in the eastern Donbas region of Ukraine. Africa Today News, New York reports that these are the highest levels experienced by the international benchmark Brent crude futures in more than seven years. Prices […]
Declare Suspected Terrorists’ Leaders Wanted, Senate Tells FG
The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to declare all suspected leaders of terrorists in the country wanted as a way of nipping the insurgency in the bud. This call followed the adoption of a motion by Sen. Bala Ibn Na’Allah (APC-Kebbi) and co-sponsored by 12 other senators during plenary on Wednesday. The […]
2023: Buhari Set To Sign Electoral Bill On Friday
President Muhammadu Buhari has postponed the signing of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. Africa Today News, New York has gathered that the signing of the controverisial bill would happen on Friday. A source close to the Presidency told Africa Today News, New York that Buhari will assent to the electoral bill on Friday. According to […]
2023: Why Aspirants Should Seek Atiku’s Counsel – PDP Chair
The Chairman of the Adamawa State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on all the candidates aspiring under the opposition party’s presidential aspirants to seek the counsel of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for many reasons. Tahir Shehu, the state Chairman of the party, said those vying for the presidency should meet with Atiku […]
Germany Suspends Controversial Russian Pipeline Project
European heavyweights, Germany has put a pause on the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline in response to Moscow’s recognition of two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, finally halting the 10-billion-euro project that has long irked allies. Africa Today News, New York reports that Berlin who had over the years doggedly pursued the pipeline which was […]
UCL Holders Chelsea Beat Lille 2-0 In Last 16 First Leg
UEFA champions league holders, Chelsea on Tuesday night seized control of their Champions League last-16 tie with Lille as goals from Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic secured a 2-0 win in the first leg at Stamford Bridge. Embattled striker, Romelu Lukaku, who produced just seven touches during the full 90 minutes of Chelsea’s 1-0 win […]
UK Imposes Sanctions On Russian Banks And Oligarchs
The United Kingdom on Tuesday announced that it slammed sanctions on five Russian banks and three billionaires, in what Prime Minister Boris Johnson has termed ‘the first barrage’ of measures in response to the Kremlin’s actions in Ukraine. While addressing the UK parliament just a few hours after Russia ordered troops into two Moscow-backed Ukrainian […]
Breaking: Fire Guts Ministry Of Finance Building In Abuja
Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance building in Abuja’s Central Area on Wednesday morning went up in flames following a fire outbreak. As at the time of filing this report, Africa Today News, New York can not confirm the exact section where the fire started but investigations are still on. Officers from the Fire Service were however […]
2023: APC Reaches Consensus On Zoning Formula
The All Progressives Congress (APC) appears to have reached consensus on a zoning formula that will see to the swapping of offices held between the north and south. Africa Today News, New York gathered that by the latest development, all offices that were occupied by northerners in the last eight years will go to the […]
Nigeria’s 2023 Elections Would Be Credible, Jonathan Declares
Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, on Tuesday predicted that there will be credible elections come 2023, adding that elections will come and go but Nigeria will still remain. He made this assertion while speaking during the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Council of the Wise, COW, two-day strategic retreat and planning […]
Senegalese President Urges Germany To Stay In Mali
The President of Senegal, Macky Sall has called on Germany not to withdraw its troops in Mali, as uncertainty over their future in the fragile Sahel country continued to grow. Africa Today News, New York gathered that this was coming after France announced a military withdrawal last week. The call came at a news conference […]
Why Kano Will Host Biggest Rail Station In Nigeria – Amaechi
Minister of Transportation in Nigeria, Rotimi Amaechi, has revealed that Kano State will house the biggest rail station in the country because plans are in place to ensure that it combines two rail lines. Amaechi made this revelation when a delegation from Kano State, led by Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje, visited him in Abuja to discuss […]