Tribunal: How Obi, Kwankwaso Shared Atiku’s Votes – Tinubu
The presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has claimed that Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could not have won the 25th of February presidential poll because part of the votes he should have polled in the elections was taken by the candidates of Labour Party, Peter Obi, and […]
Germany Okays Request To Send MiG-29 Jets To Ukraine
The government of Germany has approved a request by Poland to transfer five Soviet-designed MiG-29 fighter jets to help Ukraine defend against the Russian invasion. In a statement which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York on Friday; ‘I welcome the fact that we in the federal government have reached this decision together’. Poland […]
Gangs Of Lagos Film, A Mockery Of Our Heritage – Sanwo Olu
The Government of Lagos State has expressed displeasure with the promoters of the ‘Gangs of Lagos’ film/series over what it described as ‘cultural misrepresentation’ as well as portraying the culture of the state in a derogatory manner. In its reaction, the state government through the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf said […]
Beheading Video: Russia Is ‘Worse Than ISIS’ – Zelenskyy
Ukrainian officials have condemned Russian forces after a video circulating on social media appeared to show the beheading of a Ukrainian prisoner with a knife. Footage videos obtained by Africa Today News, New York showed a man in uniform beheading a man who wears the yellow arm band used by Ukrainian soldiers. The video is […]
‘I’ll Renounce My Nigerian Citizenship If Tinubu Is Sworn-In’
A former Deputy Governor of Lagos State and the first elected female Deputy Governor in Nigeria, Alhaja Sinatu Ojikutu has said that she will renounce her citizenship of Nigeria once Bola Tinubu is sworn in as President. She also said that she has already told her lawyers to start working on that ahead of the […]
Presidency: Why I Defeated You — Tinubu Replies Obi
Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Tinubu has rubbished the competence of a petition the Labour Party, LP, and its candidate, Peter Obi, filed to nullify his election, explaining to the tribunal why he won the election. In a preliminary objection, he filed alongside his Vice-President-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima, Tinubu maintained that Obi lacked the locus standing to […]
Tension As North Korea Fires ‘New Type’ Ballistic Missile
North Korea on Thursday launched what analysts believe could be a ‘new type’ of a ballistic missile that landed in the waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan, prompting Tokyo to lodge a ‘strong protest’ after fears the weapon might land in or near its northern island of Hokkaido led to an evacuation order. According […]
‘Japa’: NMA Replies Reps Opposes 5-Year Compulsory Practice
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has come out to oppose the proposed five-year compulsory service for medical and dental practitioners which is currently being considered at the National Assembly. Africa Today News, New York reports that last Thursday a bill seeking a minimum of five years for doctors to practice in the country before being […]
Workers Trapped As Seven-Storey Building Collapses In Lagos
A seven-story building which is still under construction on Banana Island, Lagos State, has collapsed, trapping several workers, Africa Today News, New York has gathered. At the time of filing this report, emergency responders have been mobilised to the scene of the building collapse for rescue operations. The Lagos Territorial Head of the National Emergency […]
Benue Govt Provides Position On Anti-Open Grazing Law
The Benue State Government has clarified its position on the enforcement of the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law in the state. The governor’s Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Terver Akase, in a statement which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York on Thursday said ‘it has become pertinent to clarify the misconceptions […]
25% FCT Votes Not Needed To Win Presidency, INEC To Tribunal
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has informed the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) that as far as becoming President is concerned, a candidate must not secure 25 percent of votes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja to be declared winner. This came even as the electoral umpire has also submitted that neither the […]
Obi, FG Trade Words Over Leaked Conversation With Oyedepo
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi are currently at loggerheads over the latter’s alleged audio conversation with the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo. In the controversial leaked audio of the conversation on the eve of the presidential poll on February 25, Obi […]