ASUU Strike: Presidential Primaries Can’t Hold In Abuja -NANS
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Sunday declared that no political party will hold a convention to select any presidential candidate in Abuja ahead of the 2023 Presidential elections. The President of NANS, Sunday Asefon, made this declaration in a statement which was sighted by Africa Today News, New York on Sunday. NANS, […]
2023: 6 Aspirants Jostle For PDP’s Ticket For Lagos Guber
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday disclosed that about six aspirants are scrambling for the party’s governorship ticket ahead of the 2023 election. In a statement which was made available to Africa Today News, New York on Sunday, the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Hakeem Amode, revealed […]
Is Your Africanness Sincere?
The events on the social media space in Nigeria in the last few days have made me re-examine the sincerity of being African in Africa and especially in Nigeria. I have deeply reflected on society’s teaching two contradictory doctrines, thus: Marry, even when you have no money, and build together. It is acceptable to bring […]
NDLEA Busts ₦1.1 billion Travellers’ Checks, 10.89kg Cocaine
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted travellers’ cheques in different foreign currencies of over ₦1.1billion at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, (MMIA), Ikeja Lagos. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that at least, a suspect, Oguma Uchenna […]
Wike Led Administration Successes Is Of God – Banigo
Dr. Ipalibo Banigo, the Rivers State Deputy Governor has expressed gratitude to the Almighty God for the successes achieved by Gov. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike-led Administration within the past seven years. Banigo disclosed this on Sunday during the Special Thanksgiving Service organized by Kalabari Unity Prayer Forum, at Redeemed Christian Church of God, Jesus House, Rumuibekwe […]
Minister Of Agriculture Makes Moves To Resuscitate Cotton Industry
Minister of Agriculture, Malam Mohammad Abubakar, has called for collaboration among stakeholders to resuscitate and boost the cotton industry to enhance the economic development of the country. Abubakar made the call when the National Association of Cotton and Textile Producers in Nigeria paid him a courtesy visit. This is contained in a statement issued by […]
We Deserve Conducive Working Environment – Badagry Chairman
The Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Mr Olusegun Onilude says the welfare of his staff and a conducive working environment have always been the priority of his administration. Onilude gave the assurance in a message to the entire workforce in the council on the occasion of this year’s International Labor Day (ILD). According to the chairman, […]
2023: Vote Labour-Friendly Leaders – Delta Speaker To Workers
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Chief Sherriff Oborevwori, has urged Nigerian workers to vote for labour-friendly leaders come 2023 in order to ensure that their interests are well-protected. Oborevwori, in his goodwill message to Nigerian workers as they mark the 2022 Workers’ Day, also urged them to ensure they all have […]
₦100m Nomination Form Doesn’t Tally With ₦30,000 Wage – Falana
Popular activist lawyer, Femi Falana has blasted the All Progressives Congress, APC in a recent statement over its ₦100 million for Presidential nomination form, while making it clear that politics is now for money bags. Falana opined that it is completely immoral and illegal for the APC to peg its Presidential nomination form at ₦100 […]
Poland Shuns Russia, Sends T-72 Tanks, Others To Ukraine
Poland in a show of utter defiance has sent reinforcements to Ukraine despite earlier warnings from Russia. The country has supplied their neighbours with equipment, such as dozens of infantry fighting vehicles and the 2S1 Carnation self-propelled howitzers, drones, Grad multiple rocket launchers and Piorun (Thunderbolt) man-portable air defense systems. It has also sent over […]
Penalties Advocated For Manufacturers Poor Maternal Medicines
Stakeholders in the public and private health sectors have advocated stiffer penalties for manufacturers and distributors of poor-quality maternal medicines in the country. The stakeholders made the call in Abuja at a programme on leveraging Public-Private Partnerships to Improve Access to Quality Maternal Medicines, organised by the Nigeria Health Watch. Read Also: Chevron Funds Maternal […]
Workers’ Day: Tinubu Urges Efforts To Produce A Better Nigeria
All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, Senator Bola Tinubu has charged Nigerians to worm in harmony to produce a better country for themselves and future generations. This is coming on the backdrop of International Workers” Day, celebrated by workers globally. Tinubu in a statement by his media aide, Mr Tunde Rahman, on Sunday in Lagos, […]