Oyo Assembly Finally Impeaches Deputy Gov, Olaniyan
Fresh reports hitting the desk of Africa Today News, New York has revealed that the Oyo State House of Assembly, have on Monday finalised the impeachment of the Oyo State deputy governor, Rauf Olaniyan, over some allegations of gross misconduct and financial impropriety, while in office. The Assembly, had during its emergency sitting, recommended that, […]
Without NDDC Reconstitution, Niger Delta Will Boil – Falana
Renowned political critic, Femi Falana who is also a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, human rights activist and Interim Chairman of the Alliance on Surviving Covid 19 and Beyond (ASCAB), has put out an open warning that if President Muhammadu Buhari does not reconstitute a substantive Board for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), there would […]
Breaking: Ada Ameh’s Death Causes Massive Stir In Nollywood
The breaking news of the sudden demise of the veteran Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh, has left fans and colleagues in the Nollywood industry in shock and pain. The actress, who is well known for her popular role as Emu in Africa Magic family sitcom drama, The Johnsons had kicked the bucket on Sunday night. Fans and […]
Ghana Confirms Marburg Virus Cases, WHO Reacts
In a recent announcement, Ghana Health Stakeholders have announced its first outbreak of the Marburg virus disease, after a World Health Organisation (WHO) Collaborating Centre laboratory had confirmed some of their earlier results. The Institut Pasteur in Dakar, Senegal had also received samples from each of the two patients from the southern Ashanti region of […]
Aregbesola Disowns Facebook Post Mocking Oyetola’s Loss
The Nigerian Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has finally come out to formally disown the controversial Facebook post on his Facebook page which had celebrated the victory of Ademola Adeleke in the Osun governorship election while mocking the incumbent Governor Oyetola. The post which culled a verse from Daniel in the Bible had also appeared […]
SERAP Charges INEC To End All Forms Of Electorate Vote Buying
While reacting to the aftermath of the Osun State Gubernatorial elections, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), under the leadership of Professor Mahmood Yakubu, to make sure that they “take responsibility and end impunity for vote-buying and undue influence in Nigeria’s elections by adequately ensuring the […]
IPOB Calls For Bulkachuwa’s Arrest Over Hate Speech On Igbos
Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called for the arrest of a member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Adamu Bulkachuwa over his recent comment on a national television programme, describing the South East as a home to criminals and rebels who deserve to be eliminated by all means. IPOB, in […]
3 Killed Following Deadly Shooting At US Mall
No fewer than three people were killed and another three severely injured Sunday afternoon after shootings at a mall in the US state of Indiana, officials confirmed becoming the latest in a spate of gun violence in the country. In a statement on Monday morning, Mark Myers, the mayor of Greenwood, Indiana, said; ‘We experienced […]
2023: Why Nigerians Must Ignore Religion In 2023 – Bakare
As reactions continue to pour in as it concerns the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to fly a Muslim-Muslim ticket in the next Presidential elections, the Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church and former presidential aspirant on the party’s platform, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has appealed to Nigerians to prioritise nation-building over […]
Ukrainian War: Again, Crude Oil Price Hits Over $100
The price of crude oil once again rose above the $100 mark on Sunday hitting $101.16/barrel after trading around $98/barrel since Tuesday, even as oil marketers in Nigeria have continued to assert that an increased pump price for Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, higher than the approved rate is the only way to stay […]
Osun Guber: I’m Not Aware Of Oyetola’s Loss – APC Chair, Adamu
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu on Sunday stated that he was yet to be informed if a winner has emerged in the governorship election in Osun State which was held on Saturday. Adamu’s statement came on the heels of the defeat of the party’s candidate, Governor Adegboyega […]
Protest Movement In Sri Lanka Hits100 Days
The ongoing protest movement in Sri Lanka reached its 100th day on Sunday having forced one president from office and now shifting focus to his successor as the country’s economic crisis soared. Africa Today News, New York recalls that ex-President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled his palace shortly before demonstrators invaded it last weekend and on Thursday […]