Ghana: Return Our Gold, Asante King Urges British Museum
The ruler of Ghana’s Asante people has called out the British Museum asking them to return gold items in its collection to his country. Africa Today News, New York can confirm that the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, recently met the museum’s director Dr. Hartwig Fischer for discussions. The museum’s collection includes works taken from […]
Nigerian Manufacturers Threaten Shutdown Gives Reasons
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has announced that the recent increase in excise duty for beverage and tobacco goods in the country will push businesses to scale down operations, which will ultimately result in factory closures, job losses, a decline in exports among others. Francis Meshioye who is the President of MAN made this […]
Buhari Perplexed By Pervasive Level Of Corruption —Presidency
The Nigerian Presidency has disclosed that outgoing President, Muhammadu Buhari is still shocked by the high-level corruption still prevalent in the country, despite efforts made by his government to fight it. It, however, pointed out that the President was above scandal and had no account with corrupt money anywhere in the world. Special Assistant to […]
Inter Defeats AC Milan To Reach Champions League Final
For the first time in 13 years, Inter Milan last night reached the Champions League final after a Lautaro Martinez goal sealed an important victory for them over fierce rivals, AC Milan, at San Siro. Three-time winners Inter, who led 2-0 after the first leg, will face either Manchester City or Real Madrid in Istanbul […]
NASS: Its Unfair For South To Lead All 3 Arms Of Govt — Yari
Former Governor of Zamfara State and the senator-elect representing Zamfara West, Abdulaziz Yari has asserted that it would be unfair to the Northern part of the country for leaders of the three arms of government to hail from the Southern part of the country. Yari made this assertion while speaking in an interview on Arise […]
How Tinubu Held Private Meeting With Kwankwaso In France
Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Tinubu, and the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Rabiu Kwankwaso have reportedly met behind closed doors in France. The parley held in the French capital, Paris, was reportedly brokered by Kwankwaso’s ally, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin, the House of Representatives member who defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
How Nigeria Can Mitigate ‘Japa’ Culture – Tony Elumelu
Popular Nigerian Billionaire industrialist, Tony Elumelu has opened up on how the lack of economic hope or opportunity is pushing skilled Nigerians to seek economic opportunities overseas. He pointed out that if Nigeria truly wants to solve its problems, it must focus on its young people in our respective states, empower them, and create an […]
I Almost Gave Up 6 Hours Into Contest, Hilda Baci Opens Up
Record-breaking Nigerian chef, Hilda Bassey Effiong, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has shared her experience in the contest in that saw her shatter a world record by cooking for 100 hours. She pointed out that it was not easy making it into the Guinness Book of Records, as she almost gave up with barely six […]
Turkey’s Election: Why Somalis Are Backing Erdogan
The ongoing election in Turkey is currently trending on social media in Somalia, where President Recep Tayyip Erdogan surprisingly enjoys popular backing because of the support he has given to the country. The most senior non-African politician to visit Somalia more than ten years ago, when he was still Turkey’s prime minister, he won the […]
NYSC, The Best Thing The Military Did For Nigeria — Jega
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega has submitted that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is one of the best schemes introduced by the military and should be encouraged and sustained. Jega said this on Monday in Abuja while delivering the 50th-anniversary lecture of the NYSC with the theme: […]
10th NASS: CAN Calls Out APC Leaders Over Hypocrisy
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), asserted that the political leaders in the country are only engaging in what it described as hypocrisy and what favours them. The Kaduna State CAN Chairman, Rev. John Joseph Hayab made this known while speaking to journalists on Tuesday morning. This comes as a reaction to comments by Vice […]
10th NASS: Govs From North Central Reject APC’s Zoning
The governors from the North Central have bluntly rejected the zoning of the 10th Assembly leadership released by the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). The governors have also scheduled a meeting with the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, and the chairman of the party, Abdullahi Adamu over the next few days. Africa Today News, New York recalls […]