Bandits Won’t Release Train Hostages After Receiving Members
The families of the remaining Abuja-Kaduna train hostages have been thrown into sorrow as their relatives are still in detention due to the failure of the bandits to honour a deal with the authorities which involved swapping them with some of their notorious detained members. Train AK9 which had been operated by the Nigerian Railway […]
‘Hijab Is Our Garment Of Spirituality’ – MURIC Lectures Wole Soyinka
The controversial religious group known as Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has openly disagreed with Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka on the issue of hijab as part of school uniform while describing it as a symbol of their spiritual garments. However, MURIC had also agreed with Soyinka on the acceptability of the Muslim-Muslim ticket. On hijab, […]
Biden Leaves Isolation After Testing Negative For COVID-19
US President, Joe Biden on Sunday, left isolation after testing negative for Covid for a second day in a row, becoming the first time he was able to leave the White House since he was forced to go underground on July 20. Africa Today News, New York recalls that the 79-year-old Biden, had tested positive […]
2023: Buhari’s Close Nephew Dumps APC For PDP
Ahead of next year’s general elections, Member of the House of Representatives representing Daura/Sandamur/ Mai adua Federal Constituency of Kastina State, Fatuhu Muhammed has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Muhammed, who represents the constituency that President Muhammadu Buhari hails from in the National Assembly, announced his resignation in a letter dated July […]
FG Moves To Implement New Taxes On Telecoms, Beverages
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Budget Office of the Federation has disclosed that it will begin the implementation of its proposed excise duties on telecommunication services and beverages in 2023. This is in spite of criticism from the Nigerian Manufacturers Association and Communications and Digital Economy Minister Isa Pantami. Africa Today News, New […]
Why I Won’t Probe Oyetola’s Administration — Adeleke
The incoming Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has disclosed that his administration will not probe Governor Adegboyega Oyetola when sworn in as Governor while explaining his reasons for doing so. He pointed out that it is true that his transition committee is not getting adequate cooperation from the present government, he expects that […]
Death Toll In Suspected ADF Attacks In East DR Congo Hits 16
Rebels have killed no fewer than 15 civilians and one army captain following recent attacks on villages in eastern DR Congo’s Ituri province, a military officer disclosed on Sunday, raising an earlier reported death toll of 10. According to Ituri’s military governor, Colonel Siro Simba, suspected rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) had also […]
Residents Cry Out As Flood Submerges Graveyards In Yobe
As this year’s rainy season intensifies, residents of Potiskum town in Yobe State have continued to express serious concerns over the deplorable conditions of some graveyards in the ancient town most of which have now been submerged by water. One of the concerned citizens who gave his name as Mr. Abdullahi Mamman frowned at the […]
Politicians Recruiting Thugs For 2023 Polls, Wike Raises Alarm
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has come out to claim that his government has received an intelligence report that a good number of politicians in the state have allegedly started recruiting cultists and ex-convicts to be used as political thugs before and during and after next year’s general elections. In a state broadcast […]
President Biden Free From Isolation After Testing Negative For Covid
The United States President, Joe Biden has been announced to be out of isolation on Sunday, after testing negative for Covid for a second day in a row, which would also bethe first time he was able to leave the White House since July 20. Biden, 79, had tested positive for Covid and returned to […]
Homosexual German Diplomat Nabbed In Brazil For Killing Husband
The Brazilian police have announced that they have arrested and detained a German diplomat for allegedly killing his Belgian husband at their home in Rio de Janeiro while making frantic efforts and attempts to cover up the crime. Uwe Herbert Hahn who is a consul at Germany’s consulate in Rio de Janeiro had also motioned […]
Tinubu Will Be Improving On President Buhari’s Legacy – Keyamo Boasts
Festus Keyamo who is a Nigerian minister and the campaign spokesman for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is the flag bearer of All Progressives Congress (APC) has revealed that Tinubu prepared to improve on President Muhammadu Buhari’s legacies. Festus Keyamo, the campaign spokesman had also noted this in a series of tweets on Saturday. Read […]