‘I Remain Governor of Ebonyi’, Umahi Reacts To Court Ruling
Ebonyi Sate Governor, David Umahi has reacted to Today’s judgement of the Federal High Court in Abuja that declared his seat and that of his Deputy, Kelechi Igwe, vacant over their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Reacting to the ruling, Umahi maintained that he is still the […]
US Set To Deploy THAAD, Patriot To Gun Down Russian Missiles
The United States of America is now seriously considering supplying air defense systems to NATO allies in wake of the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Africa Today News, New York gathered that this decision is being considered due to the constant threat and growing worry coming from Russia. This hint was given by a […]
Court Removes Ebonyi State Governor, Umahi Over Defection
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi as well as his deputy, Eric Igwe, to vacate their seats as the sitting governor and deputy respectively, on grounds that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won the election on March 2019 and not its candidate. The court held […]
Why Igboho Can’t Leave Benin Rep Despite Release – Lawyer
Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho who was yesterday released from detention in Benin Republic will not leave Cotonou, Benin Republic, despite his release from detention in the country according to his lawyer. His counsel, Yomi Aliyyu (SAN), made this revelation in a briefing with newsmen on Tuesday, Aliyyu said Igboho was […]
Allowing Messi To Leave Barca Was My Saddest Moment -Laporta
Barcelona President, Joan Laporta has again defended allowing Lionel Messi to leave last summer although admitting that it was the saddest moments of his life. Africa Today News, New York recalls that the Argentine forward ended up parting ways with the Blaugrana and joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer, as the Catalan club had […]
War: Four Ukrainian Soldiers, 10 Others Killed In Sumy
No fewer than ten people were killed in airstrikes in the north-eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy on Tuesday morning as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continued. Local authorities confirmed to newsmen that in some localities, residential buildings were seriously bombed by the Russian forces. The head of Sumy’s regional administration, Dmytro Zhyvytskyi in a statement on […]
Nigeria’s Budget System ‘Fraudulent’ – Obaseki
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has called for a more transparent and accountable budget system in the country, asserting that the current process is practically fraudulent and should be reworked. Obaseki made this assertion while addressing participants at a four-day training organised by the Edo State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, in […]
Ukraine Invasion: Russia Boycotts UN Court Hearing
Russia failed to show up at a hearing on Monday at the UN’s top court where Ukraine asked for an immediate halt to Moscow’s invasion. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the no-show was seriously criticised by the head of the International Court of Justice, and by Ukraine which said the empty Russian seats […]
Putin Is ‘A Man Of Peace’, South Africa’s Jacob Zuma Declares
Former South African President, Jacob Zuma on Monday threw his weight behind Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine describing him as a man of peace. In a statement released by his foundation on Monday which was sighted by Africa Today News, New York on social media, Mr Zuma described the US and its western allies […]
Ukrainian Crisis: 50 Russian Diplomats, Families Leave US
At least 50 Russian diplomats, together with their family members, over the weekend left the city of New York, United States of America, back to their country, Africa Today News, New York has learnt. Recall that the Deputy Representative of the US to the United Nations, UN had given 12 Russian UN diplomats ultimatum to […]
EU, Germany Moves To Donate Equipment To ECOWAS Commission
The European Union and the Foreign aid agency of the German government, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit has commenced the handing over of IT equipment to the The Economic Community for West African States Commission (ECOWAS) as part of efforts to ensure effective service delivery of the commission. Africa Today News, New York reports that […]
Drug Trafficking: NDLEA Arraigns Abba Kyari, Six Others
The suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, was on Monday morning arraigned at the Federal High Court in Abuja, on eight counts bordering on conspiracy, obstruction, and dealing in cocaine, and other related offences. Africa Today News, New York had last week reported that eight charges were slammed against Abba Kyari, and six others […]