Invasion: UEFA Slams Russia With More Sanctions
The UEFA Executive Committee on Monday took a series of decisions relating to the implications of the ban on Russia from all its upcoming competitions, in order to ensure their smooth staging in a safe and secure environment for all those concerned. Africa Today News, New York reports that this came further to its 28 […]
Wike Okays Immediate Payment Of Pensions To 1,191 Retirees
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has announced the approval of the immediate release of monthly pensions for additional 1,191 retirees from the Rivers State Civil Service. Governor Wike made this disclosure during the celebration of the 2022 Workers Day Celebration at Isaac Boro Park, Port Harcourt, on Monday which was monitored by Africa […]
Sleeping With Dog Deserves Serious Punishment – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna lawmaker and controversial critic, Shehu Sani, has shared his view on the alarming trend of ladies allegedly sleeping with dogs for money. Africa Today News, New York reports that inn recent times, social media has been awash with unpleasant videos of ladies having sexual intercourse with dogs in the past few days. Force […]
Soldiers Kill Over 20 Terrorists In Lake Chad Basin
Troops from a joint West African military force have announced the killing of no fewer than 20 jihadists in three days during an operation in the Lake Chad basin, the coalition have confirmed. Africa Today News, New York reports that the lake basin, which is shared by Cameroon, Chad, Nigeria and Niger, as well as […]
2023: Blame PDP If Presidency Doesn’t Go To South – VON DG
A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Director General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu have called on Nigerians to hold the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) responsible if next year’s presidency is not zoned to the South describing the opposition party as ‘desperate’. Okechukwu pointed out that […]
Kenya’s President Calls On His Deputy To Resign
The President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta has asked his deputy William Ruto to tender his resignation with immediate effect, as a bitter row between the two heavyweights continues to intensify ahead of general elections billed to hold in August. Africa Today News, New York reports that Mr Kenyatta had accused Mr Ruto of not doing […]
Lalong Urges Muslims To Pray For Resolution Of Security Challenges
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau has urged Muslim faithful to intervene through prayers in the current security challenges confronting Nigeria as Eid El-Fitr is celebrated globally. The governor made the call on Monday in Jos in a statement issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham. “The current security situation in […]
Indian Independence: 400 Indians In Nigeria Run For Unity
No fewer than 400 Indians in Nigeria on Monday celebrated the nation’s 75th independence anniversary as they engaged in different forms of exercises like yoga, aerobics, dance, running and cultural performances. This program which they tagged “Run 4 Unity” was held at the Tafawa Balewa Square. The Indian community is known as the Afro Asian […]
NAHCON Has Reached Significant Stage On 2022 Hajj – Chairman
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has reached a significant preparatory stage with critical partners essential to the success of the 2022 Hajj operations. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NAHCON, Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan, made the statement in his eid-el-fitr message to Muslims on Monday in Abuja. Read Also: Saudi Arabia […]
World Congress: UN Seeks Increased Public Finance
The United Nations (UN) has advocated increased public finance to protect forests in the world. Antonio Gutteres, the Secretary-General of the UN made this call on Monday at the opening of the 15th World Forestry Congress (WFC) in Seoul, South Korea. The increase in the finance, he said should include through source based payments and […]
Immunisation: No One Should Die From Diseases – Prof. Nasidi
Prof. Abdulsalam Nasidi, Professor of Virology, says no one should die from a preventable disease because routine immunisation has saved lives for generations and will continue to do so in the future. Nasidi, who is also a pioneer Director of National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), said this on Monday in Abuja. He says that […]
2023: Get Your PVCs, Vote Wisely- Religious Group To Nigerians
The Nupe Christian Fellowship International has called on Nigerians, to shun voter apathy and obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to vote in credible leaders. The group made this known in a seven point communique issued at the end of a four-day annual conference in Bida, Niger State on Sunday. The communiqué, which was signed […]