Osimhen Scores 100th Club Goal As Impressive Form Continues
Nigerian International, Victor Osimhen on Sunday night scored his 100th club goal as Napoli continued a perfect start to their Serie A title defence with a 2-0 win over 10-man Sassuolo, while Juventus survived penalty controversy in a 1-1 draw with furious Bologna. Osimhen netted his third goal of the season from the penalty spot […]
Despite My Ambition, I Remain Loyal To Obaseki – Shaibu
In an unusual display of loyalty, Philip Shaibu who is the Deputy Governor of Edo State has reaffirmed his allegiance to Governor Godwin Obaseki amidst recent tensions. Shaibu reiterated that loyalty transcends personal ambitions, highlighting the strength of their bond. Shaibu who spoke on Sunday at the 32nd anniversary of Edo State, held at the […]
Trump Campaign Earns Over $7m From Mugshot Merchandise Sale
The campaign organisation of the former President of the United States, Donald Trump have claimed that it raised more than $7m after he was booked at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia on charges he schemed to overturn the 2020 election in the state. Africa Today News, New York reports that Trump has received […]
Servicing Debt With 90% Revenue Path To Extinction — Tinubu
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has declared that the country does not have the wherewithal to continue to service its debt with 90 percent of its revenue. He emphasises that the country was headed for destruction should the current ugly trend be allowed to continue. Tinubu spoke during the Annual Conference of the Nigerian […]
Biden To Meet Tinubu Over Niger Military Intervention
The President of the United States, Mr Joe Biden and his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinubu may meet in the coming weeks to discuss military intervention in Niger Republic among the options available to the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) to restore democratic rule in that country. This became public knowledge on Saturday after […]
Tension As Niger Puts Military On ‘Maximum Alert’
The military Junta in Niger Republic have ordered the armed forces in the country to go on maximum alert citing an increased threat of attack by ECOWAS-led forces. The main West African bloc, ECOWAS, has been attempting to talk with the leaders of the July 26 coup, but has stated that if negotiations fall through, […]
No Nigerian Territory Will Be Occupied By Criminals – COAS
Nigeria’s the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, has assured the Nigerian public that the Army is determined to ensure that no part of Nigeria is occupied by terrorists and other criminal elements, while making sure that the unity and indivisibility of the country is upheld. Lagbaja, who gave this assurance at […]
Prepare For Massive Flooding, FG Warns States
The Federal Government of Nigeria, has cautioned state governments to begin to prepare against floods following an increase in the volume of flow along River Benue in recent times. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof Joseph Utsev, and the Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, gave this warning at […]
Controversial Hermoso Kiss: FIFA Confirms Rubiales Suspension
Luis Rubiales has been suspended by FIFA as president of Spain’s football federation for kissing Spanish Women’s World Cup player Jenni Hermoso on the lips last Sunday, this was even as the governing body banned him from making contact with her. In a statement sighted by Africa Today News, New York on Sunday the world […]
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Wins 2nd Term, Opposition Rejects Result
The President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa has secured a victory for a second and final term in office in an outcome that has already been rejected by the opposition and questioned by observers. Africa Today News, New York reports that Mnangagwa, who assumed power after longtime leader Robert Mugabe was forces out in a 2017 […]
Disinformation Is ‘First Sin’ Of Journalism – Pope Francis
The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis yesterday denounced what he described as the ‘disinformation’ and fake news spread in an effort to influence public opinion, saying that it was journalism’s principal offence. Speaking to Italian journalists at a Vatican gathering to bestow a journalism prize on Saturday, Francis said; ‘Disinformation is the […]
Niger: War Is Not Ideal But Democracy Must Be Upheld – Tinubu
The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has come out to claim that he doesn’t take instruction from any nation or foreign powers, but will only advance the interest of the Nigerian state in his approach toward the handling of the regional standoff, particularly in Niger Republic by ECOWAS. According to a statement by the […]