Tinubu Vows To Reposition Economy To Favour Nigerian Youths
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has assured the manufacturing and service sectors that over the coming weeks, more reforms will be rolled out to enable efficiency and attract investments. In a statement published by his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communications, and Strategy, Dele Alake, Tinubu also promised that the ongoing economic ‘revolution’ will […]
Joshua Must Beat Whyte In Aug, Risks ₦45bn – Hearn
Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua risks losing a whopping ₦45.5bn payday he is projected to earn in a December clash against Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia when he faces rival, Dillian Whyte in August. Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn announced that a deal for the heavyweight super fight has been confirmed following productive meetings in London with […]
Tax Increases: Police Arrest, Tear Gas Protesting Kenyans
The Police on Friday tear-gassed Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga’s convoy even as rights groups condemned ‘arbitrary arrests’ during anti-government protests over a cost-of-living crisis and a number of controversial tax hikes. Africa Today News, New York gathered that tear gas was fired on Odinga’s motorcade after he addressed a mass rally in the capital […]
Igboho Will Return To Nigeria Soon, Lawyer Reveals
Popular Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, better known as Sunday Igboho, will be returning to the country any moment from now, his lawyer, Mr. Pelumi Olajengbesi, has revealed. Africa Today News, New York recalls that Igboho had in 2021 escaped from the country after operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), raided his residence […]
Why We Placed Cameroon, Vietnam, Croatia On Watchlist – CBN
Report reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that commercial banks and other financial institutions in the country have been asked by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to increase monitoring of transactions with businesses, persons in and from Cameroon, Croatia and Vietnam. The apex bank gave this directive in a […]
Concerns As US Moves To Send Banned Munitions To Ukraine
Against the objections of rights advocates who have been making a case for a ban on the weapons, which they say endanger civilians, the United States has finally authorised the transfer of cluster munitions to Ukraine. The administration of President Joe Biden confirmed the move on Friday, arguing that US-made cluster bombs are safer than […]
Tinubu To Depart For ECOWAS Summit In Guinea-Bissau Today
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu will today depart from Abuja for Guinea-Bissau to attend the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) which takes place on Sunday (tomorrow), in Bissau, the nation’s capital. This was revealed by the Special Adviser […]
Telecom Mast Vandals Apprehended by NSCDC In Borno
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Borno State has conducted a successful operation resulting in the arrest of 27 suspects, including six individuals found to be involved in the vandalism of telecommunication masts. During a media briefing in Maiduguri, Mr. Musa Farouk, the Commandant of the Borno State Command, shared details about […]
Oborevwori Triumphs As Supreme Court Rejects Ikie’s Suit
Chief Ikie Aghwarianovwe’s appeal seeking the disqualification of Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori was dismissed by the Supreme Court on Friday, based on a lack of merit. The apex court, through Justice Emmanuel Agim, delivered a unanimous judgment, highlighting that the appellant did not present conclusive evidence to substantiate his case beyond a […]
Nation’s Economy At Risk: EFCC Flags Illegal Mining As Threat
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has flagged illegal mining and crime-related activities as serious menaces to the local and national economy. It noted that the non-payment of royalties, taxes, and other financial obligations not only deprives the country of much-needed revenue but also hampers economic progress and stability. Mr. Abdulkarim Chukkol, represented by […]
12 Commands Honoured, 3,248 Officers Promoted By NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the promotion of officers, an impressive total of 3,248 dedicated individuals. In appreciation of their remarkable performances in the opening half of the year, 12 state commands and 148 individuals were honored with awards and commendations for their exceptional contributions. Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), the […]
Emir’s Isese Ban: Soyinka Deems It Violation Against Heritage
Renowned playwright, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has strongly criticized the Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, for his involvement in preventing Yeye Ajesikemi Omolara, an Osun priestess, from organising an Isese festival in the state. The festival is intended to commemorate Ifa spirituality and practice. As the Akintalun of Egba and Giiwa of Ijebu-Remo, Soyinka emphasised that […]