No Regret Backing Tinubu, Wike Affirms
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory in Nigeria, openly declared his steadfast support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election, noting that he has no regrets. He also reiterated his promise to garner support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election, emphasizing the importance of mobilization. In addition, […]
FG Deems Nigeria’s $5bn Annual Gas Earnings Unsatisfactory
The Nigerian government announced on Thursday its dissatisfaction with the annual $5 billion revenue from Natural Gas, citing untapped potential in the sector. Senator Kassim Shettima, Nigeria’s Vice President, brought attention to the stark contrast in earnings between Nigeria and Egypt, mentioning at the 6th Valuechain Energy Magazine Annual Lecture & Awards in Abuja that […]
Akwa Ibom State Shuts Down Three Banks For ₦228.6m Debt
Three banks in Akwa Ibom State were closed by the Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service for purportedly failing to remit outstanding tax dues of ₦228.6m to the state government. The shutdown of the banks came on Thursday as part of an operation conducted by the board’s Enforcement and Recovery Department, following an order of […]
Oyo Kingmakers Sue Governor Makinde Over Choice Of Alaafin
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is facing legal action from the Oyomesi in Council, the kingmakers in Oyo town, in relation to the unoccupied position of the Alaafin of Oyo. The suit marked HOY/38/2023 before the Oyo State High Court in Oyo has as claimants five kingmakers, seeking a court injunction to restrain the governor […]
Minister Promises Cheaper Transportation With CNG Buses
With the introduction of Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses, Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, has assured that Nigerians will experience a decrease in transportation expenses. The ministry’s Director (Press & PR), Stephen Kilebi, revealed in a statement on Thursday the information. The statement was made by Edun during a […]
Supreme Court Dismisses Atiku, Obi’s Appeals, Affirms Tinubu
The Supreme Court of Nigerian on Thursday upheld the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the 25th of February presidential election which has generated several reactions among Nigerians. In its ruling, the apex court dismissed the appeals by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar and his Labour Party (LP) counterpart […]
After Weeks Of Chaos, Trump Ally, Johnson Elected US Speaker
The Republican-led House elected Rep. Mike Johnson as the new Speaker signaling a major leadership change that comes about twenty days after the historic ouster of Kevin McCarthy. A vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump, and a key congressional figure in the failed efforts to overturn the 2020 election, Johnson will now take the […]
Ex-EFCC Chair, Bawa Finally Released From DSS Detention
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that Mr. Abdurasheed Bawa who is the immediate-past chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has been released from detention. Recall that Bawa was earlier nabbed by the Department of State Service (DSS) on the 14th of June, 2023, hours after […]
16 Killed, Dozens Injured In State Of Maine Mass Shooting
No fewer than 16 people have been confirmed dead while dozens wounded after a gunman went on a shooting spree in the northeastern state of Maine in the United States. Two law enforcement officials in the city of Lewiston told reporters on condition of anonymity that the death toll from the attack was likely to […]
The Doctrine Of Assorted Targeting: An Assassin’s Template
There are 3 falsehoods in the protection of Very Important Persons (VIPs). The first falsehood revolves around the assumption that VIPs are safe once they have a retinue of bodyguards protecting them. The second falsehood is based on the overreliance on what we may consider as “hard assassination” (assassination involving bullets, bombs and other incendiaries) […]
Tinubu To Present ₦26.1tn 2024 Budget To NASS In November
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu will in November, present the proposed N26.1 trillion 2024 budget estimates to a joint session of the National Assembly which he hopes will scale legislative hurdles before the end of the year. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the 2024 – 2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and […]
Fraud Trial: Trump Fined $10,000 For Violating Gag Order
The judge handling the civil fraud trial of Donald Trump in New York has fined the former US President $10,000 for violating an order not to criticize court staff. Judge Arthur Engoron slammed the fine which is Trump’s second — after determining that comments he made to reporters during a break in the trial violated […]