Buhari To Inaugurate Dangote Refinery Before 29th, May
Nigeria’s outgoing President, Muhammadu Buhari will the 22nd of May 22nd, inaugurate the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery, the Presidency has revealed. The Special Assistant to the President on Digital Communications Bashir Ahmad made this disclosure in a tweet on his handle. ‘Efforts by the Federal Government to make Nigeria self-sufficient in local refining […]
Obidients Face-Off: Why I Visited Soyinka – Obi
The presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi has explained why he paid a courtesy visit to the Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka weeks after his supporters clashed on social media with the respected statesman. The visit is coming one month after the playwright had a major clash with the Obidients movement, a nickname adopted […]
Trump Refuses To Testify In New York Defamation, Rape Trial
Former President of the United States, Donald Trump yesterday rejected his last chance to testify at a civil trial where a longtime advice columnist has accused him of raping her in a luxury department store dressing room in 1996. Trump who is aspiring to pick the tick of the Republican party for the 2024 Presidency, […]
Red-Hot Osimhen Becomes Highest-Scoring African In Serie A
In-form Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen has now become the highest-scoring African in the Italian Serie A after he grabbed another goal against Fiorentina on Sunday night. The Nigerian, who was instrumental to Napoli’s first league triumph in 33 years, netted his 47th Serie A goal in the 1-0 win, eclipsing Liberian legend George Weah (he […]
2023: Presidential Election Tribunal To Begin Hearing Today
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has that the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal Abuja will today commence pre-hearing in the petitions challenging the outcome of the 25th of February presidential election in Nigeria. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission had declared that Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress […]
Police Invade Kogi Forest, Rescue 58 Kidnap Victims
Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) have confirmed the rescued 58 kidnap victims at Udulu Forest, Gegu LGA of Kogi State, bordering Sardauna Forest, Nasarawa State, and other identified kidnappers den in communities contiguous to the Federal Capital Territory. Mrs. Josephine Adeh who is the spokesperson of the FCT Police Command made this disclosure […]
29th May: Kenyan President Ruto Sends Special Envoy To Tinubu
Ahead of the 29th May inauguration of Nigeria’s President-elect, Kenyan President, Dr. Williams Ruto, has sent A special envoy to discuss areas of mutual interest between Nigeria and Kenya with a view to improving the relationship between both countries. Ruto, in a letter he personally signed, congratulated Tinubu on his victory at the polls and […]
How Aircraft Tyre Bursts Into Flames While Landing At Abuja
A major air disaster was averted on Sunday evening after the tyres of a Max Air aircraft, conveying passengers from Yola, Adamawa State, burst into flames as soon as it landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Although there were no casualties, the terrifying occurrence terrified the onboard passengers, who broke out in frantic […]
PDP Is In Tatters, Their Plan Is To Hoodwink Judges – Keyamo
Festus Keyamo who is the spokesman for the recently dissolved All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has lambasted the opposition Peoples Democratic Party over what he described as trying to bait the judiciary ahead of Monday’s hearing at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. The development is coming hours after the PDP accused the ruling party […]
COVID-19 No Longer Public Health Emergency, WHO Explains
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus who is the Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). He made the declaration on Friday after a review of current evidence that shows there is high population-level immunity from the SARS-CoV-2 infection, improved knowledge of […]
Gun Control: Biden Talks Tough After Texas Mall Mass Shooting
The President of the United States, Joe Biden has once again called on Congress to pass gun control bills after yet another tragic mass shooting that left nine people dead, including the gunman, at a Texas mall on Saturday. The Democratic president renewed calls on Sunday for Congress to impose a ban on assault weapons […]
‘Be Patient With Tinubu’, Yar’Adua’s Wife Advices Remi
The wife of late President Musa Yar’Adua, Turai have advised Remi Tinubu, the wife of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu to always exercise patience with her husband even as she prepares for the journey ahead. Turai urged Remi to be patient because she’s the only true adviser of Tinubu. She stressed that others would tell Tinubu […]