Convention: APC Announces Date For Emergency NEC Meeting
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday announced that it will be holding an emergency meeting of its National Executive Committee (NEC) on Thursday, March 17 as it prepares for its National convention. The meeting which will be held at 11:00 am virtually is expected to discuss the convention scheduled for March 26 and other […]
Many Soldiers Feared Dead As Bandits Attack Kebbi Deputy Gov
Several security operatives were feared killed yesterday after bandits attacked the convoy of Colonel Samaila Yombe Dabai (rtd), the Deputy Governor of Kebbi State. The deputy governor was attacked on his way back from Danko-Wassagu Local Government Area of the state where he visited some communities raided by bandits a few days ago. While confirming […]
2023 Presidency: I’ll Contest If Buhari Insists – El-Rufai
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has ruled out vying for any post in the forthcoming general however revealing that only President Muhammadu Buhari can make him change his mind. He made this known on Wednesday in reaction to speculations that he will be the running mate to the former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi […]
Sunday Igboho Breaks Silence Following Release From Detention
Popular Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has warned against another world war after gaining his freedom. The activist gave this warning in a first video, which surfaced after he was released on Monday by the Government of Republic of Benin, after about 231 days in detention. In the video, the embattled […]
Tunisia’s Saied Declares ‘War’ On Food Profiteering
Tunisian President Kais Saied on Wednesday declared war on food speculators as a shortage of products such as wheat and semolina which are key staples in a country are already mired in a political-economic crisis. Africa Today News, New York reports that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has in so many ways threatened supplies of basic […]
2023 Polls: Senate Urges INEC To Allow Prison Inmates To Vote
The Senate has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to consider allowing registered and eligible prison inmates to vote during all general elections in the country. The Red Chamber of the Nigerian national assembly raised this point during plenary on yesterday when it considered a motion on The prerogative of Prison Inmates to […]
60 Nigerian Ukraine Returnees Test Positive For COVID-19
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has disclosed that no fewer than 60 Nigerians who were recently evacuated from Ukraine have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The NCDC’s data showed that barely 24 hours after making known the lowest daily figure ever recorded since the outbreak in 2020, two cases. Just a day […]
National Convention: APC Zones Chairmanship To North-Central
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the approval of the recommendations of the Committee on Zoning declaring the its final position as regards the issue of zoning of offices in the Party. This decision was taken during a meeting of the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) on Wednesday. In a statement which was signed […]
Ukraine: Coca-Cola, PepsiCo Moves To Halt Business In Russia
Soft drink giants, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo on Tuesday announced that they are suspending business in Russia, as corporations and Western governments rally round to penalise Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine. Africa Today News, New York that Russia’s attack on its neighbor has drawn unprecedented sanctions and international condemnation that has piled up as the […]
INEC Breaks Silence On Court Judgment Sacking Umahi, Deputy
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday revealed that it was yet to be served the certified True Copy of the Federal High Court that sacked Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State and his Deputy, Chief Kelechi Igwe which asked them to vacate office. Mr Festus Okoye, the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information […]
2023 Elections: Avoid Politics, COAS Warns Troops
Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has warned troops of the Nigerian Army against allowing themselves to dragged into politicking as electoral activities intensify ahead to the 2023 general elections. The military chief gave the charge in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital on Tuesday while addressing troops during his operational tour […]
We Will Ensure Justice For Oluwabamise – Obasa
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has assured that the legislative arm of the State Government would do everything within her power to ensure justice in the case of the alleged murder of Bamise Ayanwole who was allegedly murdered in a BRT bus earlier in the week. Obasa gave this […]