Anti-Gay Law: US To Consider Visa Restrictions On Uganda
Secretary of State of the United States, Antony Blinken has revealed that the US may consider restricting visas for some Ugandan officials after the country opted to adopt one of the world’s toughest anti-LGBTQ laws in the world. According to Blinken, the US was ‘deeply troubled’ by Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, which was signed into law […]
UK Govt Congratulates Tinubu, Vows To Build ‘Stronger Ties’
The Government of the United Kingdom has sent its congratulations to President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima on their inauguration, vowing to collaborate better with his government. According to a statement on Tuesday which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York, King Charles III expressed his ‘warmest congratulations’ saying he wishes to send […]
Kano’s New Governor Curses Ganduje Over Huge Debts
The newly inaugurated governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has rained curses on his predecessor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, over huge liabilities and debt profile handed over to him following his swearing-in. Yusuf, otherwise known as Abba Gida-Gida, who was provoked by the impact of the handing over note, retorted: ‘It is so […]
Japanese PM Sacks Son As Aide Over ‘Inappropriate Behaviour’
The Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida has disclosed that he has resolved to remove his son from the position of his executive secretary amid growing public outrage over a private party held at his official residence last year. Kishida told newsmen on Tuesday that his son, Shotaro, would now be forced to step down […]
My Appointees Were Scared Of Being Jailed By Buhari – GEJ
A former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has recalled how members of his cabinet feared being jailed when the immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari, was announced as the winner of the 2015 election that brought him to power. Jonathan, while speaking in an interview aired by Arise TV on Monday night which was monitored by […]
Why I Will Never Abandon Atiku – Dele Momodu
Mr. Dele Momodu who was the Director of Strategic Communications of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council has maintained that the 25th of February presidential election, which produced President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was rigged vowing not to dump Atiku Abubakar. In a statement tagged, ‘I stand on rule […]
Tinubu Was Destined To Be Nigeria’s Leader – Omo-Agege
The Deputy President of the outgoing Nigerian Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has submitted that there were clear signs in the life of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that indicated that he was destined to lead Nigeria. Omo-Agege, in a message to Bola Tinubu on his swearing-in as President of Nigeria, said he was upbeat that Tinubu […]
Biden Congratulates Tinubu, Pledges Strategic Support
The President of the United States, Joe Biden has pledged to support President Bola Tinubu on economic growth and advanced security, among other critical aspects of his government. Biden made this vow in a statement while felicitating with Tinubu on Monday. Recall that Tinubu and the Vice President, Kashim Shettima were sworn in respectively by […]
China Moves To Send Its First Civilian Astronaut Into Space
China will on Tuesday (tomorrow) send its first civilian astronaut into space as part of a crewed mission to the Tiangong space station, Africa Today News, New York can confirm. Gui Haichao, a payload expert, will take off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Tuesday at 9:31am local time (01:31 GMT), […]
Why I Was Discouraged After I Visiting Buhari – Bakare
The Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare has revealed that he visited Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, last week and left the place so discouraged ‘that I need time to encourage myself in the Lord, my God.’ He explained that the discouragement he felt was the reason he turned down […]
It Is Time To Reaffirm Your Independence, Obi Tells Judiciary
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party during the last presidential election, Peter Obi has called on the Nigerian judiciary to utilise the election cases before it to reaffirm its integrity and restore people’s hopes in the institution. Obi, a former Anambra State governor, also appealed to Nigerians to face the current reality and seek […]
Buhari Confers National Awards On Davido, Osimhen, Others
Nigeria’s Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs yesterday announced 339 prominent Nigerians as recipients of the 2023 national honours. Some entertainers were included in the list. They are famous singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, and ace-filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, who were both awarded the Officer Of The Order of The Niger (OON). Super Eagles and […]