Our Position On Petrol Subsidy Hasn’t Changed, NLC Tells APC
In a response to queries from the ruling APC, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has maintained that its stance on fuel subsidy removal has not changed but rather got amplified. NLC in a statement signed by its President, Ayuba Wabba, was reacting to an earlier call by Festus Keyamo, the Minister of State for Labour […]
ADC Expels Presidential Candidate, Seven State Chairmen
The unending crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) took a new twist yesterday following the expulsion of its presidential candidate, Mr. Dumebi Kachikwu from the party. Africa Today News, New York gathered that also expelled from the party were about seven state ADC Chairmen including Mr. Kennedy Odion (Edo State); Kingsley Oggah (Kogi State); […]
Seven Die In Horrible Mine Gold Landslide In Indonesia
No fewer than seven people have been reported dead and five others injured after a landslide at an illegal gold mine in Indonesia buried an estimated 20 people, officials have confirmed. The victims were mining gold on a bare hillside when the landslide triggered by heavy rain struck the area on the west of Borneo […]
2023: How Prophet El-Buba Led Peter Obi’s Mega Rally In Jos
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, a group has called on Nigerians not to vote for corrupt politicians, urging them to vote for candidates like the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who has the country’s interest at heart. The group decried the precarious situation the country has found itself in as a result of […]
Strike: Gbajabiamila Writes ASUU, Calls For Meeting Tuesday
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, has personally written to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) calling for a meeting with the union on Tuesday, September 20 to find a solution. In a letter signed by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Yahaya Danzarta, and addressed to the president […]
Prayers Can End Insecurity In Nigeria – Northern Governors
Governors in Nigeria from the Northern region have called for sustained fervent prayers against banditry and kidnapping in Nigeria, saying that prayers can end insecurity. The Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Bello spoke on their behalf on Saturday at a symposium on the role of Imams in ensuring credible and peaceful elections. Represented by the […]
Paul Pogba’s Brother ‘To Be Charged’ In Extortion Case
The Police has revealed that the elder brother of Paul Pogba and some four others are “likely to be charged” on Saturday in a controversial extortion case which had been targeting the French football star. The accused are also due to appear before a judge later in the day, the sources had revealed. Read Also: […]
FG’s Making Education Inaccessible To Poor Nigerians – NANS
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has made some more open accusations at the Federal Government of Nigeria over some of their alleged plans to take education away from the reach of the poor masses in the Country. The students’ body had also revealed that the current government has also failed in all ramifications, […]
Only Prayers Can End Nigeria’s Insecurity – Northern Govs
Some of the Northern Governors in Nigeria under the agesis of the Northern Governors Forum have openly called for some sustained fervent prayers against banditry and kidnapping which has been plaguing Nigeria. Niger Governor, Abubakar Bello who had also spoken on their behalf on Saturday at a symposium had harped on the role of Imams […]
Gov Buni Reacts As Many Are Reported Dead In Boat Mishap
Hon. Mai Mala Buni who is the Yobe State Governor has openly expressed his heartfelt sorrow at the sad news of some recent boat mishaps in the Jumbam community of the Tarmuwa Local Government Area of the State. Two boats which had been loaded with some passengers who had been going to Babbangida weekly market […]
Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral: Zimbabwean President Barred
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that King Charles III has denied the request of the President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. It was gathered that Mnangagwa had in a condolence letter earlier to the king pleaded that he be allowed to […]
How I Defeated Those Who Tried To Stop NIMC Policy – Pantami
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, has explained that he received quite a number of threats from some citizens following the National Identity Policy Implementation. Pantami also revealed that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration has increased the National Identity Database by 150% in three years. Pantami made this disclosure in his […]