How Tinubu’s Son Bought $11m London Mansion – Bloomberg
An $11 million London mansion that the President Muhammadu Buhari government was seeking to seize as part of a probe into one of the biggest corruption scandals in the country’s history has been acquired by a firm belonging to Oluwaseyi, son of Nigeria’s president-elect, Bola Tinubu. According to a Bloomberg report which was widely published […]
Arsenal Defeats Woeful Chelsea, Return To EPL Summit
Arsenal captain, Martin Odegaard fired the North London side back to the top of the Premier League as the Norway midfielder’s double inspired a 3-1 win against a horrible Chelsea on Tuesday night. Africa Today News, New York recalls that Mikel Arteta’s side had lost control of the title race following last week’s 4-1 defeat […]
Osinbajo Remains One Of Nigeria’s Most Effective VPs – Gowon
A former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon has showered praises on Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, declaring that he is one of Nigeria’s most effective vice presidents Nigeria has ever had. Gowon spoke at the virtual launch and unveiling of a book titled ‘Osinbajo Strides: Defining Moments of an Innovative Leader’. According to a statement from […]
I Was Never Arrested In London, Obi Breaks Silence
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi has come out to explain that contrary to recent speculations and reports, he was neither arrested nor committed any offence in the United Kingdom. Speaking on an Arise Television interview which was monitored by Africa Today News, New York, he […]
My Salary As Minister Is Only ₦942,000 Monthly – Ngige
The Nigeria Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has revealed that his monthly salary after tax deduction is ₦942,000. Ngige made this disclosure on Monday during an interview tagged ‘Politics Today’ on Channels television which was monitored by Africa Today News, New York. Speaking on the administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare in the last […]
Cancer: Real Reason We Banned Indomie Noodles —NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has revealed that it will commence random sampling of Indomie noodles, including the seasoning, from the production facilities. This is coming on the heels of the recalling of Indomie noodles by Taiwan and Malaysian authorities, following the discovery of ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing agent. Announcing […]
Why A Woman Should Be Next Senate President – Oyefusi
Princess Abiodun Oyefusi who is the deputy governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State has called for the zoning of the Senate Presidency and Speakership to women. Oyefusi made the demand while speaking to reporters on Monday on the role of women in political participation and the country’s development. The 10th National […]
Tension As Israel Launches Deadly Air Raid On Aleppo Airport
Air raids carried out by Israeli forces on Tuesday morning targeted the international airport in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, killing one Syrian soldier and putting the airport out of commission, Syria’s state media revealed. The state news agency SANA which cited a military official claimed that two civilians and five other Syrian soldiers […]
Nigerian Workers Make Case For 65 Years Retirement Age
Nigerian workers under the auspices of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have called for a review of civil servants’ retirement age and years of service in the entire public service to 65. Comrade Joe Ajaero who is the President of the NLC made the call during the 2023 Workers’ Day celebrations on Monday in Abuja. […]
Remain Alert, Reject Grazing Reserve Bill, Ortom Urges NASS
The outgoing Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has called on members of the National Assembly to remain vigilant and resist what he described as ‘last minute attempts under whatever guise’ to pass a bill that seeks to deprive Nigerians of their God-given lands in favour of herdsmen across the country. Governor Ortom’s call was […]
Sudan: Egypt Finally Opens Border For Stranded Nigerians
The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed that following an intervention by President Muhammadu Buhari, Egyptian authorities have opened their country’s border for Nigerians fleeing the Sudan war to cross over. This revelation was by the Chairman, of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Monday, via her Twitter handle. Dabiri-Erewa tweeted: ‘With the intervention […]
JP Morgan Completes Acquisition Of Failed US Bank
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that JP Morgan Chase has finally taken over the troubled US bank First Republic in a deal brokered by regulators. The Wall Street giant revealed that it would pay $10.6bn (£8.5bn) to the Federal Insurance Deposit Corp (FIDC), after officials shut down the […]