Justice Kate Abiri, Ex-Bayelsa Judge, Dies At 65
Justice Kate Abiri, who served as the Chief Judge of Bayelsa State until recently, has passed away at the age of 65. The announcement regarding his demise was made on Thursday by Mr. Amaebi Orukari, a former Chief Registrar at State Judiciary Headquarters, High Court. The statement read, ‘With a deep sense of loss, the […]
President Biden Urges Urgent Release Of Niger’s Bazoum
US President Joe Biden on Thursday nudged authorities in Niger to release the elected President Mohamed Bazoum without delay while stressing the importance of maintaining the integrity of the nation’s democracy. ‘I call for President Bazoum and his family to be immediately released, and for the preservation of Niger’s hard-earned democracy,’ Biden said in a […]
Canada’s PM, Trudeau And His Wife Announce Separation
It was a twist of fate as the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, announced their separation after 18 years of marriage on Wednesday evening. In statements posted on Instagram on Wednesday which were sighted by Africa Today News, New York, the couple revealed that they made the decision […]
Sanctions: Nigeria Cuts Off Electricity Supply To Niger Rep
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that Nigeria has reportedly cut the power supply to the Niger Republic as one of the sanctions from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for the coup in the country. According to its sources, Nigeria cut the power supply to the […]
As Information Minister, I Will Regulate Social Media – Alake
Presidential spokesman to President Bola Tinubu, Dele Alake, has vowed to support the strengthening of social media regulations if appointed Minister of Information and Culture. Africa Today News, New York recalls that Alake, from Ekiti State, is one of the 28 ministerial nominees of Tinubu for screening. He appeared before the red chamber on the […]
Akpabio Unveils Second Batch Of 19 Ministerial Nominees
The President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday read the names of 19 more ministerial nominees sent by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through his Chief of Staff. Among them are Ahmed Gwarzo, Bello Matawalle, Ibrahim Gaidam, Simon Lalong, Adegboyega Oyetola, Lola Adejo, Abdullahi Aliyu, and Abubakar Audu. Africa Today News, New York recalls […]
Mbappe Offers To Join Chelsea On One Condition
English-side, Chelsea has been handed a major boost to their hopes of securing the signature of Kylian Mbappe this summer – but that will only happen on only one condition. With his contract at Paris Saint-Germain set to expire in 12 months, the 24-year-old forward faces an increasingly uncertain future in the French capital at […]
Labour Leaders Meet Tinubu, Returns To Negotiation Table
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with the leadership of the two labour centres, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with a firm commitment to accede to some of their demands. Upon hearing the complaints of the labor leaders […]
Death Toll Reaches 45 In Brazil Police Raids
No fewer than 45 fatalities have been reported in the wake of police operations against drug gangs in three different states in Brazil. The Complexo da Penha area in Rio de Janeiro witnessed a shoot-out during the most recent operation, where the police returned fire, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 individuals. Prior […]
NLC, TUC Agree On Protest Suspension, Presidency Says
The Presidency briefed on Wednesday that after engaging in discussions with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have reach a resolution to suspend the ongoing nationwide protest. The disclosure was made by Dele Alake, the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications […]
Tinubu, APC Caucus Hold Close Door Meeting
President Bola Tinubu convened a private meeting with the national caucus of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Old Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, yesterday evening, in preparation for the upcoming National Executive Council (NEC) meeting scheduled for Thursday in Abuja. While the meeting’s purpose was kept private, and journalists were not allowed in, […]
Gov. Abiodun Pledges Post-Subsidy Removal Relief To Labour
With utmost concern for the well-being of citizens, Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has assured labour unions and residents of Ogun State that his government is actively intensifying efforts to alleviate the difficulties arising from the fuel subsidy removal. The governor took the opportunity to inform the labor unions about his government’s efforts to ameliorate the […]