Niger Coup Challenge To Anti-Terror Efforts – France
France‘s defense minister has voiced concerns about the coup in Niger, stating that it will have detrimental effects on the fight against resurgent terror groups in the Sahel region of Africa. The minister further accused the country’s junta of holding both President Mohamed Bazoum and the entire nation hostage. In an AFP interview, French Armed […]
Port Harcourt : Tension As Man Dies From Policeman’s Gunshot
A man identified as Olafuro Peterside has reportedly been shot by a police officer in Elekahia, Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Rivers State, at the early hours of Saturday morning. According to gathered details, the victim, who was a father of three, was peacefully enjoying an outing with his family at a popular bar […]
England Clash: Super Falcons’ Onumonu Claims Underdog Status
Ahead of the round of 16 encounter against England scheduled for Monday, Ifeoma Onumonu, the formidable forward of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, has hinted at the potential underdog status that her team may take up with a triumph over their opponent. Onumonu, while appearing on The Super Falcons Show, acknowledged that England’s superior rankings and pastes […]
Niger: Senate Declines Tinubu’s Troop Deployment Move
The Nigerian Senate has disagreed with President Tinubu-Led ECOWAS and other West African leaders’ move to use military approach in quelling the tension in Niger Republic, demanding that they be cautious with their decision. Following an extensive closed-door session, lasting about two hours, to discuss President Bola Tinubu’s letter concerning the regional body’s decisions, the […]
Dr. Daiso: Sanwo-Olu Initiates 48-Hour Probe; Installer Nabbed
Governor Bababjide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has responded to the unfortunate elevator accident at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, where Dr. Vwaere Daiso’s life was cut short, by issuing a directive for a thorough 48-hour probe. Having been given 48 hours starting from Friday, the investigation panel is scheduled to present its preliminary findings […]
Niger: 24 Hours To Deadline, ECOWAS Plans Military Action
Defence chiefs in West Africa have concluded plans for potential military intervention to reverse last week’s coup in Niger, including how and when to deploy forces. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will not disclose to the individuals who have attempted to overthrow the government when or where the bloc will take action, […]
Over 122 Nigerians Have Been Killed By Diphtheria – UNICEF
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has disclosed that no fewer than 122 lives in Nigeria, with a case fatality rate (CFR) of 8.7% has been lost to the Diphtheria outbreak. According to a statement issued by UNICEF Nigeria Country Representative, Dr. Cristian Munduate, a copy of which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York […]
Real Reason We Suspended Nationwide Protest – TUC President
The National President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Osifo, has come out to provide explanations on why the union opted to suspend the nationwide protest during the week. Africa Today News, New York recalls that the organised labour had on Thursday called off the protest after receiving a commitment from President Bola Ahmed […]
Tinubu Moves To Probe Payroll Of Nigerian Civil Service
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has revealed that a comprehensive forensic audit of the Central Bank (CBN) is currently being carried out, adding that a thorough overhaul of the civil service payroll was imminent. He also reiterated that his administration was determined to block all financial loopholes to make the country more attractive to […]
Female Teacher Bags 600 Yrs Jail Term Over Sexual Assault
A 74-year-old former teacher at a private school in Wisconsin has been condemned to a 600 hundred years jail term in prison after she repeatedly sexually abused a teenage boy years ago. The convict who’s name was given as Anne N. Nelson-Koch was convicted on 25 counts linked to the attacks which took place in […]
Russia Finally Jails Navalny For 19 Yrs On Extremism Charges
Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny was on Friday sentenced to 19 years behind bars on extremism charges, in a move that solidifies a crackdown on voices critical of the ruling elite. Africa Today News, New York reports that the heavy sentence against Navalny, who had mobilised massive protests, is the latest in a string of […]
2023 WWC: England Coach Plots Falcons Fall, Reveals Plan
Ahead of a crucial round of 16 encounters, England head coach Sarina Wiegman has come to assert his side will come up with a strategy that will help them beat the Super Falcons of Nigeria in their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup last-16 encounter. Africa Today News, New York reports that the 9-time African champions […]