First Batch Of Nigerians From Ukraine Arrives Abuja
The first batch of Nigerian evacuees from Ukraine on Friday morning arrived in Abuja. This was made known in an update by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) on its Twitter handle which was sighted by Africa Today News, New York. The update read; BREAKING NEWS EVACUATION: First Batch of Nigerians from #Ukraine arrive Nnamdi Azikwe International […]
Strike: There Is No Money To Meet ASUU’s Demands – Ngige
The Minister of Labour, Senator Chris Ngige on Thursday claimed the federal government does not have the money to meet some of the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) who are presently on a one month warning strike. Africa Today News, New York recalls that ASUU embarked on a one-month warning strike […]
Twist As Russian General Is Gunned Down In Ukraine
A Russian General identified as Andrei Sukhovetsky who was among the troops fighting in Ukraine, has been shot dead, Africa Today News, New York had gathered. Before his death, the deceased was the commanding general of the Russian 7th Airborne Division and a deputy commander of the 41st Combined Arms Army. President Vladimir Putin has […]
2023: Atiku Formally Declares Presidential Ambition
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar on Thursday formally joined the presidential race ahead of the 2023 general elections. According to a video which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York, Atiku, who lost the last elections to President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential elections, made the declaration while meeting with some […]
NDLEA Slams 8-Count Charge Against DCP Abba Kyari, 6 Others
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Thursday, filed an eighth-count criminal charge against the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Abba Kyari, and six others who are being prosecuted for their alleged involvement in drug trafficking. The other Defendants in the charge marked FHC/ABJ/57/2022, which the agency lodged before the Federal High Court […]
FG Approves US Request To Extradite Abba Kyari
The Federal Government has approved the request by the United States of America, to have suspended Commander of the Police Intelligence Response Team, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari, extradited to for criminal prosecution. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the US had demanded Kyari’s extradition in April, 2021, over his alleged involvement […]
Why I Was Sacked As CBN Governor, Emir – Sanusi Opens Up
The former Emir of Kano, Mohammadu Sanusi has on Thursday opened up on why he was sacked from his position as Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), governor as well as the Emir of Kano. Sanusi pointed out that his attitude of speaking the truth to those in power cost him his positions and he has […]
Fresh Report Indicts Jacob Zuma Again For Corruption
A fresh damaging report into government corruption in South Africa has recommended further investigations and the possible prosecution of Ex-President of the country – Jacob Zuma for collecting bribes. The report also recommended further probe are current and former cabinet ministers and senior leaders of the ruling African National Congress party. It’s the third report […]
Why I Resolved To Sell Chelsea – Abramovich
Russian billionaire, Roman Abramovich has confirmed that he has made up his mind to sell Chelsea Football Club explaining how he arrived at the ‘very difficult’ decision. Africa Today News, New York gathered that earlier this week, Labour MP Chris Bryant used Parliamentary Privilege to also reveal Abramovich is selling his UK home and another […]
Buhari Approves $8.5m For Evacuation Of Nigerians In Ukraine
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved the total sum of $8.5m dollars to the ministries of Foreign Affairs and Humanitarian, Disaster Management, and Social Development, towards the evacuation of over 5,000 (registered and unregistered) Nigerians stranded in Ukraine. This decision was made known by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Zubairu Dada. Speaking to […]
2023 Presidency: Kwankwaso Moves To Dump PDP For NNPP
A former Governor of Kano State and former Presidential aspirant, Rabiu Kwankwaso has concluded plans to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the New Nigeria Peoples Party NNPP, ahead of the 2023 presidential election. Africa Today News, New York reports that this became the resolution after Kwankwaso met with the leadership of NNPP in […]
Ukraine: You Will Pay For Your Actions – U.S Threatens Putin
The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden on Wednesday morning closed American airspace to Russian aircraft while also sending fresh warnings to the Russian President over his invasion of Ukraine. Biden, in a broadcast on Wednesday which was monitored by Africa Today News, New York, declared that Russian President Vladimir Putin will […]