US Govt Finally Returns $954,000 Alamieyeseigha Loot
The Government of the United States has confirmed the return of $954,000 stolen by the former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, to the state government through the Federal Government of Nigeria. Mary Beth Leonard who is US Ambassador to Nigeria, announced the development at a press briefing on Thursday afternoon in Abuja. She asserted that the […]
You Can’t Match My Track Records, Tinubu Tackles Atiku, Obi
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has asserted that none of his opponents in the 2023 presidential elections can match his track record. The former governor of Lagos state and national leader of the APC also asserted that during his time as governor, he unveiled what he described as the […]
Putin Confirms Expulsion Of Austrian Diplomats In Major Move
Moscow on Thursday asserted that it was expelling four Austrian diplomats right after Vienna expelled about four employees of Russia’s foreign missions in Austria, with tensions soaring over the Ukraine conflict. The foreign ministry disclosed that the expulsion of its diplomats had been an ‘unfriendly and unjustified step that ’causes serious damage to bilateral relations, […]
How ‘Fufu’ Helps My Speed, Dortmund’s Adeyemi Opens Up
Borussia Dortmund star forward, Karim Adeyemi in an interview yesterday revealed that the secret to how he became so fast was African dishes, especially fufu. Africa Today News, New York reports that the German striker of Nigerian descent grabbed the only goal for Dortmund against Chelsea in the champions league round of 16 first-leg tie […]
Buhari’s Cabal Plotting Military Rule, El-Rufai Alleges
The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has asserted that the naira redesign was actually carried out by persons fighting All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate Bola Tinubu who have plans of bringing in the military. This declaration was made by the Kaduna helmsman in a speech to the people of the state on Thursday. […]
Pandemonium As Obaseki Orders Oshiomhole’s Arrest
The governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has ordered the immediate arrest of a former governor of the state, Adams Oshiomhole, for mobilising thugs to vandalise banks and disrupt the peace of the state under the guise of protesting the new naira scarcity. This was made known in a statement by the Commissioner for Communication […]
Turkey: Mother, Children Rescued In Antakya After 228 Hours
A mother and two children have been rescued in the Turkish city of Antakya more than 228 hours after the twin earthquakes that devastated southeastern Turkey and northwestern Syria. Africa Today News, New York reports that Ela and her two children – Meysam and Ali – were pulled from the rubble of their apartment block, […]
Igbophobia: Why We Will Not Redeploy Lagos REC —–INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has asserted that contrary to wide calls on social media, it will not redeploy the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Lagos State, Mr. Segun Agbaje over what it described as ‘unfounded allegations’. The Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi in an interview with on Wednesday Africa Today […]
Buhari Backtracks, Approves Use Of Old ₦200 Note For 60 Days
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari to release old ₦200 notes into circulation to co-exist with new ₦200, ₦500, and ₦1,000 banknotes for 60 days. He, however, pointed out that old ₦500 and ₦1,000 banknotes are no longer legal tender in Nigeria. The President, who made this known […]
Sanwo-Olu Warns Lagosians Against Rejecting Old Naira Notes
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sent out warnings to people and residents of the state against rejecting the old Naira notes. Sanwo-Olu vowed to prosecute those who reject the old naira notes in the state under any guise. He warned that rejecting the old naira notes was against the ruling of the Supreme Court. […]
Naira Scarcity: 3 Killed As Protests Hits 8 States, FCT
The ongoing scarcity of the Naira notes took a dangerous dimension on Wednesday morning as no fewer than three persons lost their lives following violent protests that erupted in parts of Nigeria. Africa Today News, New York reports that in Benin City, the Edo State capital, angry residents, who could not access their monies in […]
EPL: Manchester City Defeats Arsenal At Home To Go Top
English champions, Manchester City went top of the Premier League on Wednesday night after a 3-1 victory over Arsenal in north London, Africa Today News, New York has learned. Erling Haaland and Jack Grealish scored the second-half goals that proved the difference in an entertaining top-of-the-table clash. Kevin De Bruyne’s opportunistic finish midway through the […]