Barcelona Crowned LaLiga Champions For First Time Since 2019
Catalan giants, Barcelona were yesterday night confirmed as the LaLiga champions for the 2022/2023 season for the first time in four seasons. The Catalans defeated Espanyol 4-2 to be crowned winners of the Spanish top flight for the first time since 2019. Africa Today News, New York reports that it is the 27th time the […]
Hilda Baci, Hits 85-Hour Mark In Record-Breaking Attempt
Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has now surpassed the current Guinness World Record holder for the ‘longest cooking marathon by an individual’, Africa Today News, New York can confirm. With her feat, she’s poised to set a new world record after hitting the 87 hours 50 minutes mark. Recall […]
Inauguration: Tinubu, Shettima’s Official Portraits Unveiled
Ahead of the 29th of May inauguration, the official transition portraits of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, and the Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima have been released. Africa Today News, New York reports that the portraits were approved by the Presidential Transition Council. The Director of Media and Publicity of Tinubu’s campaign organisation, Bayo Onanuga, wrote on […]
Erdogan Faces Heavy test As Turkey Votes In Key Election
As his country stands on the verge of its centenary, Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has framed the next 100 years as the ‘Century of Turkey’. Similar arresting interpretations of the May 14 elections include either a prolongation of Erdogan’s two-decade dominance or a government promising to switch from the current executive president to a […]
11 Murdered In DR Congo Militia Clashes, Curfew Declared
No fewer than 11 people have been killed in militia clashes in the western Democratic Republic of Congo, officials disclosed on Sunday, as a province in the restive region declared a curfew to respond to the violence. ‘Mobondo’ militants attacked the village of Batshongo, in Kwango province, late on Friday, said provincial government spokesman Adelar […]
Apapa Warns Obi Against Disrupting Tinubu’s Inauguration
The factional Chairman of the Labour Party, Alhaji Lamidi Apapa has called for an investigation into Peter Obi and other individuals who are allegedly working to prevent the inauguration of President-elect Bola Tinubu on the 29th of May. The National Publicity Secretary of the LP faction, Abayomi Arabambi, made this known to journalists in Abuja […]
Nigeria Would Have Collapsed If Not For The Church – RCCG
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) on Saturday dedicated a new church building in Abuja, named ‘Jesus House’ during which it declared that the country will have long collapsed if the church was not making efforts. The dedication ceremony which was presided over by the General Overseer of the RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, was […]
IGP Orders Immediate Prosecution Of Seun Kuti Over Assault
The Inspector-General of the Nigerian Police, IGP, Usman Alkali Baba last night ordered the immediate arrest of afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti after he was seen assaulting a police officer. Alkali Baba instructed the Lagos State Police Commissioner to arrest the entertainer with immediate effect. He gave the order following Seun’s assault on a police officer. […]
Pandemonium As Gunmen Murder 33 In Burkina Faso
No fewer than 33 people were left dead after gunmen opened fire on vegetable farmers in a jihadist-hit region of Burkina Faso, the governor revealed on Sunday, as the country struggles to stem an insurgency. Africa Today News, New York reports that a state of emergency has been in force in eight of Burkina Faso’s […]
Fans Jeer Messi On Return As PSG Thrashes Ajaccio
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) moved an inch closer to securing a record 11th French league title with a 5-0 home win over Ajaccio on Saturday night that saw Lionel Messi receiving a mixed reception on his return from suspension. Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring on 22 minutes at the Parc des Princes and Achraf Hakimi added […]
Heavy Gunfire Rocks Sudan Ahead Of Fresh Ceasefire Talks
Ahead of the ceasefire talks scheduled for Sunday (today), heavy fighting between contending parties has continued in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, and other cities. Residents claim that while the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have taken over civilian properties, the Sudanese army has pounded residential areas. Conflicts were reportedly recorded in Geneina in the Darfur region, […]
Pochettino Finally Agrees To Take Over Chelsea Job
Struggling English side, Chelsea have finally reached an agreement with Mauricio Pochettino that will see him become the club’s new head coach heading into the 2023/2024 season. Africa Today News, New York reports that Pochettino who has been away from coaching since he left PSG is expected to return to England where he recorded the […]