2023: PDP Lambast Ayade Over Presidential Aspiration
The Cross River State chapter of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted Governor Benedict Ayade’s recent declaration to contest for President in the upcoming elections in 2023 lambasting the Governor while describing his dreams as a ‘big joke’. Chairman of the party in the State, Venatius Ikem made the reaction in an interaction with […]
Mixed Feelings As Burkina Faso Declares Junta Chief, President
Burkina Faso’s new military leader, Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, has been declared president by the country’s top constitutional body after a coup last month Africa Today News, New York has learnt. According to multiple sources, the body yesterday determined that ‘Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, lieutenant-colonel in the national armed forces, president of the Patriotic Movement for Preservation […]
Insecurity: Over 30,000 Terrorists Have Surrendered – Zulum
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has revealed that so far, 30,000 terrorists have surrendered to the military while asserting that the war against terror would soon be over. Speaking with State House correspondents after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja yesterday, Zulum expressed hopes that the menace of Boko Haram will […]
Importers Of Adulterated Petrol Must Be Dealt With – Buhari
Following the report of the infiltration of adulterated fuel into Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered that all the producers and providers of consumable products be held accountable for their actions. The President gave this order through his media aide, Garba Shehu, disclosing that directives have been issued to the relevant government agencies to take […]
Northern Elders Tackle Akeredolu Over Comments On 2023 Race
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), on Thursday came down heavily on Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, for declaring that any political party that fielded its presidential candidate from the North would lose the upcoming 2023 elections. The group maintained that every northerner has the right to compete and contest for the presidential seat in 2023, while […]
Insecurity: I Have Written My Will, Not Scared Of Death —Ortom
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has revealed that he has already prepared his will due to the spate of insecurity in the country, insisting that he is not scared of death. Africa Today News, New York reports that the Governor who is known to be outspoken about the insecurity in the country pointed out that […]
Reps Move Against Politicians Seeking Treatment Abroad
The House of Representatives has proposed no fewer than seven years jail term and a fine of ₦500 million for any public officer of the government of Nigeria or any part thereof, who decides to seek undue medical check-up or treatment abroad. The proposal is contained in a Bill for an Act to amend the […]
Tragedy As OAU Student Dies After Falling Into Soakaway
A student at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) from the Department of Linguistics and African Languages in Ile-Ife, Osun State who has been identified as Heritage Ajibola on Wednesday gave up the ghost after falling into a soakaway in her hostel. She was stretching clothing on a line with her companions when she slipped into a […]
Sexual Abuse: Australian PM Slammed Over ‘Shocking’ Reaction
Two distinguished advocates for sexual abuse survivors have lashed out at Australia’s prime minister calling his statements ‘weasel words’ and a reaction that ‘didn’t measure up’ in the face of pervasive abuse. Brittany Higgins, a former government aide whose claim that she was molested by a colleague in parliament prompted nationwide outrage, said, ‘too little […]
Africa Today News, New York Magazine (February Edition) Pt 6
Continued from Pt 5. ENTERTAINMENT: TOP 10 BIGGEST NIGERIAN MUSICIANS IN 2021 For many people around the world, music can be seen as a form of self-expression or in some cases, protest global and societal issues. For others, it is simply a great, simple way to wind down and relax after long periods of work. […]
205 Universities Not Enough For Nigeria, NUC Declares
The Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, has asserted that the number of universities in Nigeria cannot meet the present demand for higher education in the country. He stated this in Abuja Tuesday while presenting operational licences for two new universities to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, bringing the total number […]
AFCON: ‘I Will Never Play For Morocco Again’ – Hakim Ziyech
Chelsea midfielder, Hakim Ziyech, has announced a sudden retirement from international football. According to him, his decision was as a result of the refusal of the Moroccan national team to invite him for the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations which was held in Cameroon. You would recall that Morocco head coach, Vahid Halilhodžić, had earlier […]