At Least Five Killed In Israeli Air Strike On Syria
An Israeli airstrike on central Syria killed five people including a civilian, the Syrian official news agency SANA confirmed yesterday, quoting a military source. ‘The Israeli enemy carried out air strikes with a burst of missiles… targeting some points in the central region,’ SANA said. ‘The aggression resulted in the death of five martyrs’. It […]
FRSC Clamps Down On 390 Traffic Offenders – Report
A fresh report reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has shown that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Osun Command, on Friday, apprehended no fewer than 390 road traffic offenders in April for various traffic offences. Mr Paul Okpe who is the Sector Commander said this in a statement made available to […]
Christians In Nigeria Must Speak With One Voice – Oyedepo
The founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo has advised Christians in Nigeria to be united in the face of the challenges facing them in the country. Oyedepo spoke on Friday in Jos at the funeral of Rev. Isaac Oyebamiji, General Overseer, Chapel of Mercy. The religious leader said the progress of […]
Buhari Thanks Outgoing Ministers For Their Service To Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has met with ministers who are seeking elective offices in 2023 and thanked them for their services to the country. In a valedictory session at the Council Chamber in Abuja on Friday, Buhari appreciated them for their cooperation. He also admonished other members of the cabinet to be more diligent and committed […]
2023: Ngige Announces Withdrawal From Presidential Race
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige has withdrawn from the race to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. He announced his withdrawal from the contest in a statement on Friday in Abuja in a statement which was made available to Africa Today News, New York. Ngige’s announcement followed a valedictory session held […]
British High Commissioner Condemns Killing Of Deborah Samuel
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, has strongly condemned the killing of Deborah Samuel, a student of the Shehu Shagari College of Education who was burnt by irate youths in Sokoto. Deborah, a level-two female student, was accused of making a social media post that blasphemed the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW), a crime […]
2023: Uzodimma, Buni Submit APC Presidential Forms For Lawan
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, and Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni on Friday submitted the presidential nomination and expression of interest forms of the Senate President Ahmad Lawan. Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade also submitted his presidential forms at the APC secretariat in Abuja. A group called the National Stability Project […]
UAE Declares 40-Day Mourning Following President’s Death
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has declared a 40-day period of mourning following the death of President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The State news agency WAM reported this on Friday in a program which was monitored by Africa Today News, New York. ‘The Ministry of Presidential Affairs condoles the people of the UAE and […]
2023: How I Intend To End Terrorism, Banditry – Fayemi
The Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has said that he has a ready-to-use template to end the 12-year insurgency in the North-West as well as the banditry in the Northwest. According to a statement signed on Friday by the Head, Fayemi Campaign Organisation, Femi Ige, the […]
I’ll Restructure Nigeria If Elected President, Atiku Promises
Former Vice President of Nigeria and a presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has vowed to restructure the country if given the opportunity to emerge as the president of the country. Alhaji Atiku gave the assurance while addressing PDP delegates including Governor Ifeanyi Okowa at the Unity Hall, Government House, […]
Deborah Samuel: Afenifere Condemns Brutal Killing
The pan Yoruba socio-political organisation known as Afenifere has condemned in strong terms the killing of a female student, Deborah Samuel of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, Sokoto State. The socio-political organisation had described the killing as “the unprovoked and unwarranted killing of a female student” on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, by her school […]
Twitter Deal Has Been Temporarily Placed On Hold – Elon Musk
Famous Billionaire, Elon Musk, on Friday disclosed that his $44 billion deal for micro-blogging and social media platform, Twitter has been temporarily placed on hold. Musk made this disclosure in a tweet via his Twitter handle, citing pending details on spam and fake accounts. ‘Twitter deal temporarily on hold pending details supporting calculation that spam/fake […]