Naira Redesign: Buhari Was Deceived By CBN – Oshiomhole
A former National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole has lashed out at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of deceiving President Muhammadu Buhari over the redesign of the naira notes. Africa Today News, New York reports that President Buhari had last year approved the redesign of the ₦1,000, ₦500, and […]
2023: Why Aso Rock Cabal Is Supporting Atiku – APC PCC
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has alleged that the so-called Aso Rock cabal wanted a pliable candidate and not a strong-willed and experienced member of the party to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari, hence, the sabotage of the presidential candidate of the party, Bola Tinubu. This was also as the campaign council […]
State Of Emergency Expanded In Crisis-Ravaged Peru
The government of Peru on Sunday announced the expansion and prolonging of a state of emergency to deal with a two-month-old revolt against President Dina Boluarte that has claimed 48 lives in clashes between protesters and security forces. Africa Today News, New York reports that even southern Peruvian regions — Madre de Dios, Cusco, Puno, […]
UN Peacekeeper Killed Following Helicopter Attack In DR Congo
A United Nations peacekeeper from South Africa was killed and another wounded in an attack on their helicopter in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, the organisation confirmed on Monday. The aircraft came under fire at around 3:00 pm (1200 GMT) during a flight to Goma, the provincial capital of Nord-Kivu province, where […]
Pandemonium As 18 Are Killed By Jihadists In Burkina Faso
No fewer than 18 people have been killed in two attacks in Burkina Faso, sources briefed on the incidents informed newsmen on Sunday, as violence rages in the Sahel nation. Africa Today News, New York reports that the country faces a jihadist insurgency that swept in from neighbouring Mali in 2015, with thousands of civilians, […]
There Is A Plan To Rig 2023 Presidential Election — Yakasai
Popular Elder statesman, Tanko Yakasai, on Sunday joined the list of Nigerians who have raised the alarm over the plot by undemocratic elements to manipulate the results of the forthcoming 2023 presidential election. Yakasai, in a statement entitled ‘Reflections of a 98-Year-Old Patriot: A Message to those Planning to Rig the Elections’, which was obtained […]
Southern Turkey Hit By 7.8-Magnitude Earthquake, 100 Killed
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that more than 100 people were killed in a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday. The earthquake destroyed numerous houses while people were still sleeping, and it also caused tremors that could be felt as far away as Egypt and […]
Beyonce Smashes Grammy Record For Most Ever Wins
Popular Pop queen Beyonce last night reigned supreme at the Grammys, smashing the all-time record for wins with her 32nd prize and fourth of the night to resounding applause. The 41-year-old had also entered the day with the most chances at Grammy gold with nine, following the release of ‘Renaissance,’ her rich, layered ode to […]
2023: Apologise To Clark In 48 Hours, PANDEF Warns Okowa
Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has been given a 48-hour ultimatum to retract and withdraw his attacks on Edwin Clark in his own interest by the Pan Niger Delta Forum, (PANDEF). It has also called on him to respond to the various troubling issues raised by Clark, in an open letter rather than releasing his […]
Why Nigerians Should Give APC Another Chance – Buratai
Ahead of the 2023 general elections inches closer, Former Chief of Army Staff, Brig General Tukur Buratai has urged Nigerians to give the All Progressives Congress (APC) the benefit of doubt for another four years to carry on the foundation laid by President Muhammadu Buhari since 2015. Buratai said the president has subdued Boko Haram, […]
2023: ‘You Are Confused’, Atiku Lambasts G-5 Governors
Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has described the G-5 governors as confused people because of their inability to take a stand with regards to the coming elections regarding their support base. In an interview with BBC Hausa Service that was monitored by Africa Today News, New York the former vice […]
NLC Lambasts El-Rufai’s Over ‘Dangerous Extremism’
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) on Saturday described the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai as a “right-winged extremist” who doesn’t believe in rules. The labour union also condemned what it described as “irresponsible and dangerous” the comments of the governor regarding the National Industrial Court of Nigeria. In a statement signed by its outgoing National […]