Afghan Women Protest At Kabul, Demand Education And Jobs
No fewer than two dozen Afghan women hit the streets yesterday chanting ‘bread, work, freedom’ as they protested in the capital on Sunday against the Taliban’s harsh restrictions on their rights. Since seizing power in August, the Taliban have rolled back the marginal gains made by women during the two decades of US intervention in […]
Southern Kaduna Under Siege – Christian Leaders Cry Out
A Christian Leaders Association in Southern Kaduna has lamented that the area is under siege by terrorists with no clear-cut leadership direction for the people in the face of the rising insecurity which has bedevilled the area in the past two years. This is contained in a communiqué signed by the Chairman of the Association, Apostle […]
NCDC Declares Emergency Over Monkeypox Disease
Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed that it has activated a national multisectoral Emergency Operations Centre for Monkeypox (MPX-EOC) at level 2 to strengthen and coordinate ongoing response activities in-country as fears continue to rise following the outbreak. The disease control body observed that genomic surveillance is presently ongoing at NCDC’s National Reference […]
Former Sao Tome President Carvalho Passes On In Lisbon
A former President of the tiny archipelago of Sao Tome and Principe, Evaristo Carvalho has passed on at the age of 80 in a Lisbon hospital after a long illness, his family have confirmed to reporters. Africa Today News, New York reports that Carvalho held the largely ceremonial post of president from 2016 to 2021 […]
Over 44 Dead, 56 Missing Following Downpours In Brazil
No fewer than 44 people have been confirmed dead following Torrential rains in northeastern Brazil which have also left dozens missing, the government has confirmed, as rescuers capitalised on a lull in downpours to search for survivors. ‘We registered 44 dead, 56 missing, 25 injured, 3,957 without shelter and 533 displaced,’ Minister of Regional Development […]
Gunmen Kill Lecturer, Abduct Two Of His Daughters
Some yet-to-be-identified Gunmen have murdered a lecturer, a Zakari Kigbu who had before his demise worked with the Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic, Lafia in Nasarawa State. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the gunmen also made away with two of his daughters during the attack. The Police Public Relations Officer, Rahman Nansel confirmed the incident […]
Okada Riders Go On Rampage, Set Houses On Fire In Abuja
No fewer than 100 motorcyclists on Sunday reportedly attacked Same Global Estate in the Lokogoma area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja over the death of their two colleagues which has led to serious tension in the area. Africa Today News, New York gathered that trouble has begun in the area on Sunday afternoon when […]
EFCC Arrests Ex-Zamfara Governor Yari
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of a former governor of Zamfara State, Abdul’aziz Yari over corruption scandals. Credible sources within the antigraft agency told newsmen that the former governor was arrested for his alleged role in the ₦84 billion fraud involving a former Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmad […]
Abuja Dispatch Riders To Begin Registration With VIO
Fresh reports hitting the desk of Africa Today News, New York have shown that registered dispatch riders operating in the FCT must now register with the FCT Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) latest by the first week of August or face sanctions. Companies employing the riders must also register by the deadline. FCT VIO Director, Mr. […]
Panic As Nepal Flight With 22 On Board Goes Missing
In a bizzare turn of events, a passenger plane with 22 people on board has reportedly gone missing in Nepal on Sunday. The missing airline was reported by the operating airline and officials reiterated that poor weather has hampered a search operation. Nepal’s air industry has boomed in recent years, carrying goods and people between […]
I Look Forward To Contesting Against You – Tinubu To Atiku
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu who is the Presidential aspirant under the All Progressives Congress, APC, has openly congratulated Atiku Abubakar over his victory at the presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP which was concluded on Saturday. Atiku Abubakar had won the presidential ticket of the PDP with the highest votes, defeating Nyesom Wike, Bukola […]
Doyin Okupe Makes Shocking Revelation About Atiku’s Victory
Doyin Okupe who is a former aide of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, and Peter Obi’s Campaign Director has made an open revelation about how Atiku Abubakar’s victory was concluded before the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential election. Recall that Atiku, on Saturday, defeated Wike, Saraki, Udom and others to emerge presidential flagbearer of the PDP. Reacting […]