Tinubu Accuses Buhari’s Govt Of ‘Sabotage’, Vows To Win
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has said that attempts by some persons to sabotage his chances won’t stop his victory in the February 25, 2023 poll. Speaking on Wednesday during a rally at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital Tinubu claimed that there is a […]
2023: God Will Not Allow Those Threatening Me To Win –Wike
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has described as empty threats the talks by some politicians to deal with him when they eventually win the 2023 presidential election. The governor said those issuing such threats were uncomfortable with his insistence on equity, fairness, and justice within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He described such threats […]
US Offers To Pay Lebanon Army, Police Salaries For 6 Months
The United States announced Wednesday $72 million in aid to crisis-hit Lebanon to cover security personnel salaries for six months, in a joint programme with the United Nations. Lebanon’s economy has been in free fall for three years, resulting in slashed military budget and eating away at the value of soldiers’ salaries. Washington, which has […]
2023: Why Restructuring Is Key To Nigeria’s Progress – Atiku
The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, yesterday reiterated his strong commitment to restructuring and devolution of powers to states and local governments in the country. He based his argument on the insufficiency of the country’s current presidential system, which concentrated too many powers at the national level to the disadvantage […]
Iran Announces Fresh Sanctions On EU, UK In Major Move
Iran on Wednesday slammed heavy sanctions on 34 individuals and entities from the European Union and Britain in reaction to similar measures taken over Tehran’s response to months-long protests. Africa Today News, New York reports that this move is coming barely two days after the EU and Britain imposed another round of sanctions on Iran, […]
Attack On Obi’s Convoy In Katsina Not Surprising -Osuntokun
The Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the Labour Party (LP) has asserted that the attack on its candidate Peter Obi’s car in Katsina State on Monday is unsurprising. ‘There are several perspectives from which you can look at what happened there,’ Director General of the party’s PCC, Akin Osuntokun, said during a live appearance on […]
2023: US Threatens Visa Restrictions On Election Riggers
The Government of the United States on Wednesday declared that anyone involved in undermining the electoral process in Nigeria will be visited with heavy visa restrictions. In a tweet which was monitored by Africa Today News, New York, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said his country supports Nigeria’s democratic process and desire to uphold […]
2023: Why I Insisted On Okowa As My Running Mate – Atiku
On the campaign trail in Asaba, the Delta State capital, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, said his choice of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as running mate was due to longstanding support from the state. Atiku told PDP supporters on Tuesday that the campaign team was not in the state to […]
Nigerian Govt Constitutes 14-Man Panel To End Fuel Scarcity
The Federal Government of Nigeria has opened conversations with operators in the midstream and downstream oil sector as part of measures towards developing strategic stock for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol, in key locations across the country. In addition to announcing the formation of a 14-person committee to find a long-term fix for […]
Tension As Rwanda ‘Defensively’ Shoots At DR Congo Jet
The government of Rwanda has asserted ‘defensive measures were taken’ on a Democratic Republic of Congo fighter jet that ‘violated’ its airspace on Tuesday evening. Images shared on social media which obtained by Africa Today News, New York shows a military plane being shot at while flying at a low altitude between the towns of […]
Justin Bieber Confirms Selling Of Music Rights For $200m
Pop superstar, Justin Bieber has confirmed the sale of his shares of his music publishing and recording catalog. Bieber sold his rights to the Blackstone-backed Hipgnosis Songs Capital, Hipgnosis said Tuesday. The sale — which reportedly is valued at more than $200 million — has been rumored for weeks. The 28-year-old has now joined a […]
New Trade Union, Online Transport Workers Approved By FG
The federal government of Nigeria on Tuesday presented a letter of approval to the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transport Workers of Nigeria (AUATWON) in a move aimed at improving sanity in the system. Dr. Chris Ngige who is the Minister of Labour and Employment made the presentation on Tuesday in Abuja. Africa Today News, New […]