CNF Rejects Gov Matawalle’s Call To Arm Civillians In Zamfara
While reacting to the recent directive by Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle to make sure that civilians in the State who are eligible are given licenses to procure guns for self-defence, the leadership of Concerned Northern Forum (CNF), has openly rejected the directive by the Governor for civilians to bear arms to defend themselves against the […]
Cech To Leave Role At Chelsea By June Ending
Information reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York had it that Chelsea legend Petr Cech will leave his role as Technical and Performance Advisor at the London club from June 30. In a statement released on their website on Monday which was sighted by Africa Today News, New York, the club confirmed Cech’s […]
Putin Mocked By G7 Leaders In ‘Stripping Off’ Jokes
At a G7 lunch in Germany on Sunday, World leaders mocked Russian President Vladimir Putin’s tough-man image joking about whether they should strip down to shirtsleeves — or even less. ‘Jackets on? Jackets off? Do we take our coats off?’ British Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked as he sat down at the table in Bavaria’s […]
2023: I Am Yet To Find A Running Mate, Tinubu Reveals
Amid controversies over his credentials, the Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC for the 2023 general elections, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, revealed that he was still searching for a running mate. Africa Today News, New York had earlier reported that he had submitted the name of Alhaji Kabir Ibrahim Masari, a Katsina […]
Alleged Organ Harvesting: NIS Provides Clarifications
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has disclosed the real age of Nwamini David Ukpo, the man at the centre of the alleged transplant saga involving former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice who are presently in prison custody. The Comptroller General of NIS, Isa Jere, revealed Ukpo is actually 21 years and […]
Obtain Guns, Defend Yourselves – Zamfara Govt Tells Residents
The Zamfara State Government has called on residents of the state to start filing documents to obtain their personal guns in order to defend themselves against bandits who appear to be ravaging the state. The directive was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information Mr. Ibrahim Dosara on Sunday which was sighted by […]
Kidnapped Catholic Priest, Fr Osia Murdered In Captivity
Rev. Father Osia the Catholic Priest who was abducted by gunmen early hour of Sunday in Edo State has been gruesomely murdered by his abductors. Africa Today News, New York had earlier reported that the priest was kidnapped Ikabigbo community of Etsako West Local Government Area of the state on Sunday morning. Fellow Catholic Priest, […]
Tems Wins 2022 Best International Act At BET Awards
Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known by her stage name – Tems, has was on Sunday night declared the winner of the Best International Act at the BET Awards 2022. Africa Today News, New York reports that the 2022 award ceremony was held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The BET Awards celebrate Black […]
2023: Terrorists Declare Ban On Political Activities In Kaduna
In an obvious move to assert control over socio-political control of part of Kaduna State, the Ansaru terrorist group has announced a ban on all political activities in some communities in the Eastern part of Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Africa Today News, New York reports that Birnin-Gwari Local Government presently has eleven […]
How Boko Haram Killed 33,127 People In 10 Years – Experts
The extent of the destruction and the detrimental effects that insecurity has had on the country have been condemned by experts. In a recent study profiling the entire security situation in Nigeria, particularly on pastoral banditry, vandalism, and other forms of terrorism, Nextier, a leading think tank in the country, found that for more than […]
Swarm Birds, Locusts Have Invaded Nigeria, FG Confirms
The federal government of Nigeria has confirmed the invasion of swarm birds and locusts destroying farm produce in no fewer than three northern states. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the affected states are Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara. The chief veterinary officer of the federation, Dr. Maimuna Habibu, Saturday said the reported cases of […]
Kukah Cries Out As Kidnappers Demand ₦200m For Priest, Sister
Popular cleric, Reverend Mathew Hassan Kukah who is the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, has cried about how some kidnappers reached out to him while demanding for ₦200 million for a Catholic priest and reverend sister who were abducted over three weeks ago. Kukah made this statement on Sunday at the flag-off of the 70th Anniversary […]