2023: FCT Deserves A Mayor, Gov Tambuwal Submits
Sokoto State Governor and Presidential hopeful, Aminu Tambuwal has asserted that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja deserves a mayor and better recognition while promising to give the FCT maximum attention if he becomes President in 2023. Tambuwal, who is one of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Aspirants, made this assertion while meeting with […]
Former Tennis Champion, Becker Jailed Over Bankruptcy Case
German tennis great Boris Becker was on Friday jailed for two years and six months by a London court for hiding hundreds of thousands of pounds of assets after he was declared bankrupt. Becker who was convicted earlier this month for four charges under Britain’s Insolvency Act, including failing to disclose, concealing and removing significant […]
GEJ Constitutionally Qualified To Run For Presidency –Ozekhome
Human Rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mike Ozekhome has asserted that former President Goodluck Jonathan, is constitutionally qualified to run for president contrary to the opinion held by Femi Falana. Africa Today News, New York reports that although Jonathan has not declared any intention to run, there have been speculations of his […]
Over 50 Killed By Blast At Kabul Mosque, Leader Confirms
A powerful explosion which occurred after Friday prayers at a Kabul mosque, has left no fewer than 50 worshippers dead its leader confirmed on Saturday morning, becoming the latest in a series of attacks on civilian targets in Afghanistan during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the blast hit […]
Why I I’ll Appoint Stomach Infrastructure Minister – Fayose
Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, a presidential aspirant under the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and former Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose, has explained why he will appoint a minister for ‘Stomach Infrastructure’ if he becomes Nigeria’s President. Fayose made this known while speaking with correspondents, shortly after his appearance before the Peoples Democratic […]
Klopp Pens New Liverpool Contract Until 2026
Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp has signed a new contract that will keep him at Anfield until 2026, the Premier League club have confirmed. The German tactician, whose previous deal was due to expire in 2024, stated that he was ‘delighted, humbled, blessed’ to be staying for an extra two years at the English heavywights. ‘There […]
Russia: Zelensky Makes Fresh Appeal To Address AU Summit
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday made a fresh request to address African Union (AU) heads of State, according to the Commission’s Chairperson Moussa Faki. In a tweet which was sighted by Africa Today News, New York on Friday, Mr Faki disclosed that he received the request during a call with Ukraine’s foreign […]
Shock As Rebel Leader Is Acquitted Of Liberia War Crimes
A court in Finland on Friday surprised everyone when it acquitted a rebel commander of rape, ritual murder and the recruitment of child soldiers during Liberia’s civil war. The court submitted that there was not enough proof to convict the suspect whose name was given as Gibril Massaquoi. Africa Today News, New York reports that […]
PDP Presidential Screening Panel disqualifies 2, Clears 15
The Senator David Mark-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Screening Committee, on Friday, disclosed that about 15 out of 17 aspirants who were screened on Friday were cleared to contest the Presidential primary of the Party while two aspirants would be asked to withdraw. The Chairman of the panel, Senator David Mark made this announcement […]
Allow Nigerians Choose Their Leaders, Sultan Tells Politicians
As political activities ahead of 2023 general elections in Nigeria gather momentum, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar on Friday appealed to politicians to consider politics as a service to the country, which should not be pursued as a do-or-die affair but with the fear and respect for God. He made these assertion […]
2023 Presidency: APC Yet To Take Decision On Zoning – Adamu
The All Progressive Congress (APC) has disclosed that it was still undecided on where it would zone its presidential ticket in the forthcoming general elections about a month to its primary elections. This was coming despite the commencement of the sale of nomination forms by the party earlier in the week. The National Chairman of […]
Holding Charge Largely Responsible For Prison Congestion – Group
The Country Director of the Advocacy for Justice and Accountability, Mr Ogedi Ogu, has called for the elimination of the practice of “holding charges” to avoid congestion in the nation’s correctional centers. A holding charge is a temporary charge against suspects aimed at keeping them in custody. Ogu made this known in an interview on […]