NEMA Receives 128 Stranded Nigerians From Libya
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Tuesday announced that it has received another batch of Nigerian returnees from Libya who were stranded in the North African country. Director-General, Mustapha Habib told newsmen on Wednesday that 128 persons returned via the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. He explained that they left Mitiga International […]
China Begins Evacuation Of Citizens From Ukraine
China has announced that she has started evacuating her citizens from Ukraine, as fears continue to heighten for their safety with anger reportedly raging over Beijing’s refusal to condemn the Russian invasion. Africa Today News, New York gathered that no fewer than 600 Chinese students fled Kyiv and the southern port city of Odessa yesterday. […]
2023: Atiku Swimming Against Political Tide, Ohanaeze Insists
Controversy has continued to trail the decision of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to join the 2023 Presidential race as apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze-Ndigbo sent out a warning to him to drop his ambition. In a terse statement issued yesterday by its Secretary-General which was made available to Africa Today News, New York, Chief […]
ASUU Strike: ₦92bn Has Been Paid To Lecturers, Ngige Claims
Nigeria’s Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, on Tuesday met President Muhammadu Buhari, to brief him on the Federal Government-Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) negotiation which is currently ongoing. Africa Today News, New York recalls that ASUU had commenced strike on February 14 to pressurize the government for the payment of outstanding […]
Shell Set To Sell Stakes In Russia’s Gazprom Joint Ventures
Oil giant Shell has revealed that it has concluded plans to sell its stake in all joint ventures with Gazprom after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The announcement came after UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss disclosed that more than three million Russian companies, including Gazprom, would be unable to access funding from London-based financial institutions as […]
2023: DSS Issues Strong Warning To PDP National Chairman
The Department of State Services (DSS), has warned the National Chairman of Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, against making unguarded remarks against it and other security agencies in the country. The DSS disclosed that contrary to Ayu’s recent remarks, it remains neutral and transparent in carrying out its duties. […]
Ikpeazu Offers To Pay ₦2m Each For Murdered Cattle Traders
Following the killing of nine persons a fortnight ago at a cattle market, the Abia State Government, on Monday, sent a delegation to condole with the families of the deceased in Gombe State while offering to pay compensation to the victims. Africa Today News, New York reports that about seven of the victims who were […]
Ukraine Invasion: IOC Withdraws Top Olympic Honour From Putin
The IOC has announced the withdrawal of the Olympic Order, its highest award, from all high-ranking Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin. In a statement on Tuesday, the IOC stated that its executive board ‘recommends that International Sports Federations and sports event organisers not invite or allow the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and […]
Anxiety As Suspected Terrorists Bomb Hotel In Kaduna
Panic gripped residents of Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Monday as suspected terrorists planted a bomb in a hotel which is situated in the outskirt of Kaduna metropolis. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the explosion which occurred in the night, affected some parts of the building housing a football viewing […]
Putin Offers Fresh Conditions To End War With Ukraine
The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin on Tuesday laid out his conditions for ending the ongoing war with Ukraine which has continued to draw a lot of reactions. Africa Today News, New York reports that this was coming at a time when Russian forces have shelled Ukraine’s second city and Western nations are preparing even […]