Afenifere Raises Alarm Over Cash Crunch
The persistence of the cash crunch in the country has been decried by Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, stressing that it has hindered the growth of businesses. Afenifere in a statement signed by its national publicity secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi which was made available to Africa Today News, New York appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to […]
Catholic Priest Declared Winner Of Benue Guber Election
Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia who is a suspended Roman Catholic priest and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Benue State, has been declared winner of the Saturday governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), through Returning Officer, Prof Faruq Kuta, the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, made the […]
Dangote Amasses ₦460bn In 24hrs, Overtakes 4 Billionaires
Africa’s richest man and Chairman of Dangote Group, Mr. Aliko Dangote, raked in ₦460 billion in one day and in the process, overtook two Russians, one Chinese, and an Indian on the billionaires’ list on Monday. According to Bloomberg Billionaire Index, Dangote has remained Africa’s richest man for 12 consecutive years, with a net worth […]
Every Party In Ethiopia Committed War Crimes – US
The US government has disclosed that from what it has been able to gather, it has determined that all warring parties in the brutal war in northern Ethiopia have committed war crimes. Africa Today News, New York reports that the war in the East African country has led to the death of thousands. Speaking yesterday […]
Wike Congratulates Sanwo-Olu, Makinde, Others On Re-Election
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has sent his congratulatory messages to Governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), and Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos) on their re-election, stressing that it is a triumph for Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement released on Tuesday morning, he said; ‘I am excited by the cheering news of the resounding […]
The Health Implications Of Skin Bleaching
One of the things that humans should learn is the importance of investing in their brains than the vanities of their bodies. This is not in any way suggestive of the claim that it’s a bad idea to take care of one’s body. The beauty of investing in the brain is because it helps in […]
Ukraine War: China’s Xi Makes Case For ‘Rational Way’ Out
The President of China, Xi Jinping, who is due to arrive in Moscow later on Monday for talks, has made a strong case for a ‘rational way’ out of the Ukraine crisis but has acknowledged it will not be easy to reach a solution. Making comments in the Russian newspaper Rossiiskaya Gazeta, a daily published […]
Lagos Guber: How APC, INEC Colluded To Rape Democracy –GRV
The governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has lambasted the ruling party in the state, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) accusing them of colluding during the governorship election to rape democracy. While hailing Lagosians for their enormous support in the quest to birth […]
Sanwo-Olu Secures Re-Election In Controversial Poll
Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the winner of last weekend’s governorship election held in the state. Africa Today News, New York reports that Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress cleared 19 out of the 20 local government areas of the state in […]
NHRC Set To Probe MC Oluomo, Governor Bello Over Violence
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has announced that it has concluded plans to invite Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State and the Chairman of Lagos State Parks Management Committee, Musiliu Akinsanya, alias MC Oluomo, over their recent alleged inciting comments amid the general elections. Africa Today News, New York had earlier reported that less […]
Cyclone Freddy Death Toll In Southeast Africa Hits 500
Authorities in Malawi, Mozambique, and Madagascar have confirmed that the death toll in southeast Africa due to the exceptionally long-lasting Tropical Cyclone Freddy has now soared to 522. The number of fatalities increased to 438 on Saturday, according to the disaster management officials in Malawi, the country that was most severely affected by the cyclone. […]
Desmond Elliot Secures Win In Surulere Constituency
Controversial Nollywood actor turned politician, Desmond Elliot has been declared the winner of the Surulere constituency 1 assembly seat in Lagos. Africa Today News, New York reports that the governorship and assembly elections were on Saturday conducted nationwide by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). While the election is now at the sorting and collation […]