Airports Boss Sacked Following Power Cuts In Kenya
Against the backdrop of a power cut that left passengers stranded in darkness for hours at Nairobi’s main airport, the Kenyan government have sacked the head of the airports authority. Africa Today News, New York reports that Alex Gitari was fired yesterday by Transport Minister Kipchumba Murkomen, who has apologised for the chaos. He added […]
I Warned Prigozhin To ‘Watch Out’ – Belarusian Leader
The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko has asserted that he had actually warned Russia’s Wagner mercenary chiefs Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin not too long ago to watch out for possible threats to their lives, and insisted that Wagner fighters would remain in Belarus following the apparent deaths of their leaders in a plane crash. […]
Port Harcourt Refinery To Be Back In Operations By Dec – FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria, has reiterated that it was doing everything possible to ensure that the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) Ltd would be back on stream by December this year. This is a component of the government’s pledge to stop importing petroleum products as soon as efforts are stepped up to rebuild the […]
We Have Killed Africa’s Most Wanted Terrorist – Mozambique
The government of Mozambique has claimed that its armed forces have just killed the leader of a jihadist group linked to Islamic State which is notorious for wrecking havoc in the north of the country another parts of the continent. The defence ministry pointed out that Bonomade Machude Omar – also known as Ibn Omar […]
Reconsider Your Actions, ECOWAS Warns Niger Junta
West Africa’s economic bloc, ECOWAS has sent a fresh warning to Niger’s coup leaders reminding them that it was ‘not too late’ to reconsider their position as they contemplate a return to civilian rule with the option of military force still ‘very much on the table’. Africa Today News, New York reports that the Generals […]
Tinubu Promises To Review Salaries Of Judicial Officers
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has assured judicial officers in the country of his readiness and commitment to carry out a thorough review of their remuneration templates. In a statement published by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the president who received the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) led by Barrister Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), […]
Why Nigeria Did Not Apply To Join BRICS – Shettima
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima has explained why Nigeria did not apply for the membership of BRICS – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Shettima spoke hours after the economic bloc said it is admitting six new members – Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Africa Today News, New York reports […]
Democracy: African Leaders Must Allow Credible Polls -Adeleke
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke has asserted that African leaders must create room for credible polls if they actually want democracy to survive in the region. He made this known yesterday when he spoke at a three-day executive retreat organised by the African office of the United Nations Development Programme ongoing at Kigali, […]
Why Murtala Mohammed Backed Coup Against Gowon — Clark
Chief Edwin Clark who is a former Federal Commissioner for Information and South South leader, has claimed that one of the reasons the Government of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon was overthrown was because he insisted on appointing one Engr. Odoh, a Kalabari man from Rivers State as the General Manager of Nigerian […]
I Must Fill Out An International Stadia For Christ – Suleman
There are strong indications that the life-long aspiration of packing out an international stadium for the purpose of ‘spreading’ the gospel of Jesus Christ by the founder of Omega Fire Ministries (OFM), Apostle Johnson Suleman, may have become a reality following his recent outing in Yaounde, Cameroon. The outspoken cleric held a crusade at the […]
Niger’s Junta Orders French Ambassador To Leave In 48 Hours
The military Junta who had on the 26th of July seized control in Niamey have given the French ambassador 48 hours to leave Niger, the country’s minister of foreign affairs has confirmed. The statement confirmed that faced with ‘the refusal of the French ambassador in Niamey to respond to an invitation’36 from the minister for […]
Sizzling Sterling Sparkles, As Chelsea Earns First EPL Win
English International, Raheem Sterling on Friday night dazzled with a brace and Nicolas Jackson bagged his first goal for the club as Chelsea swept aside Luton 3-0 to give Mauricio Pochettino his first Premier League win as Blues boss. Africa Today News, New York reports that Sterling continued his impressive start to the season with […]