FG Cannot Borrow ₦1.1 Trillion To Meet ASUU’s Demand – Umahi
In the face of the ongoing strike action that has kept Nigerian students at home for the past six months, the Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi has submitted that the Nigerian government cannot borrow over ₦1.1 trillion just because it wants to meet the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Umahi […]
We Will Not Be Tolerating Taiwan ‘Separatists’ – China Warns
The Government of China has on Wednesday reiterated their earlier vows about zero tolerance for all the “separatist activities” in Taiwan and they had also reaffirmed that they would definitely be taking the self-ruled island by force if it comes down to it. The warning had been coming from Beijing, which has openly considered Taiwan […]
Abuja-Kaduna Train Terrorists Finally Release Family Of 6
Fresh reports reaching the deak of Africa Today News, New York has revealed that some of the terrorists who had attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train in March have finally released some of their captives which include a family of six and one other. Some of the released captives had also included Abdubakar Idris Garba, Maryam Abubakar […]
FBI, Justice Dept Are Abusing Powers Over Trump Search – Giuliani
Rudy Giuliani who is a well known American politician and former New York City mayor has come out to openly condemn the warranted search of the former President of the United States, Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago mansion which had occurred recently. The former New York City mayor had also accused the FBI and Department of Justice […]
Qatar World Cup Resumption Date Drawn Back 24hrs Earlier
In just over three months before the tournament kicks off, some of the sources have revealed to the AFP that the World Cup‘s opening match will be moved earlier by one day to accommodate the organisers, Qatar. In a decision that was anticipated to be confirmed soon by FIFA’s regulatory council, Qatar will now play […]
START Nuclear Weapons Treaty: Russia Addresses The US
Regarding the START nuclear weapons pact, Russia has indicated that it is imperative for ongoing discussion with the United States. After Russia said that it will temporarily halt the examinations of its facilities as required by the treaty, Dmitry Peskov, the spokesman for the Kremlin, made this information public on Tuesday. On a conference call […]
Oyetola Issues Directives Following Ede Killings
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has ordered the Osun State Police Command to launch a meticulous probe into the occurrence in the aftermath of the mass murders that supposedly occurred over the weekend triggered by violence during a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ward meeting in Ede town. The Governor expressed his defance over the police […]
Nigeria Can’t Afford Another Civil War, El-Rufai Declares
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai has called on Nigerian youths to shun violence because the country cannot afford a repeat of the 1967 civil war which claimed no fewer than two million lives. El-Rufai also appealed to the members of the National Youth Service Corps who are billed to participating in the 2023 general […]
Buhari Orders Suspension Of $418M Paris Club Refund Plan
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered that the ongoing plans to begin the deduction of $418 million Paris Club refund which is owed to four contractors from the federation account be temporarily put on hold. In an exclusive report from Premium Times which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York, Buhari had reportedly directed the […]
INEC Breaks Silence Over PVCs Dumped In Streets
Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has asserted that there is no way its officials can be involved in moving permanent voter cards (PVCs) to unwarranted places. It clarfied that the way its processes, accountability and audit protocols are structured, it will be difficult for any of its staff to hide or […]
US Air Strike Targets Islamists In Somalia
Reports hitting the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that the US military on Tuesday carried out an air strike against al-Shabab fighters in Somalia. According to state-owned media, the central Hiran region saw heavy bombardment that was basically targeted at the non-state actors. It said this followed a request from the […]
Seven Killed As Record Rainfall, Flooding Hits Seoul
Record-breaking rains triggered significant flooding in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, with key roads and subway stations submerged, according to officials on Tuesday. This has left no fewer than seven people dead and seven more still missing. Eye-catching pictures posted on social media late Monday showed people wading through waist-deep water, crowded metro stations, […]