Ijaw To IOCs: Clean Up Niger Delta Before Leaving
Ijaw stakeholders are insisting that International Oil Companies divesting from the Niger Delta must prioritize the cleanup of polluted sites in their host communities within Ijaw land before concluding their withdrawal. They contend that the Petroleum Industry Act was crafted with the intention of exacerbating the underdevelopment of the region. The group communicated their stance […]
Ibadan Explosion: Integrity Tests Initiated On 230 Houses
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State confirmed the proactive approach of conducting structural integrity tests on no fewer than 230 houses affected by the recent Ibadan explosion. The Tuesday explosion, marked by tragedy, took five lives, caused injuries to 77 individuals, and left thousands without shelter, rendering them homeless in the state. Speaking at the […]
Osun Monarch Selection: Adeleke Asked To Address Injustice
In a bid to address what it sees as a historical imbalance, the Iree Cultural Frontiers is imploring Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State to correct the course by allowing a marginalized royal house to occupy the position of Aree of Iree. The Iree Cultural Frontiers (ICF), a socio-cultural organization hailing from Iree in the […]
Barbarians Have Taken Over Social Media, Soyinka Cries Out
Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka decried the sorry state that social media has descended into in Nigeria, stressing that it has been dragged down to the lowest echelon and taken over by people he described as “barbarians”. Soyinka went on insist that in other climes in today’s world, social media is still valid – as […]
Bomb Explosion Leaves 10 Children Injured In Kaduna Community
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that tragedy struck in Kaduna State on Saturday after an object suspected to be a bomb exploded in Kidandan Community in Giwa Local Council, leaving no fewer than 10 children injured. People in the town fled for their lives as a result of […]
At Least 100 Jailed In Vietnam Over Police Station Attacks
Nearly 100 people have been jailed by Vietnam on terrorism charges over shooting attacks last year on police headquarters in the country’s Central Highlands that left nine people dead, state media said Sunday. Attackers on motorbikes stormed police and political offices in Dak Lak province in June last year in a rare incident of violent […]
US Govt Honours Slain Nigerian Singer, Zuwa
The government of the United States has expressed deepest concern and honour to the family of former Nigerian lawmaker Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, whose son, Osazuwa Michael Agbonayinma was shot dead by unknown gunmen recently by flying the flag of the United States of America over the Capitol on July 12, 2024. The Congress of the United […]
Israeli Military Leader Questions Netanyahu’s Gaza Strategy
An influential figure in Israel’s war cabinet has leveled accusations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, alleging that he is not being truthful about the military objectives in Gaza. In a public statement, Benjamin Netanyahu has rebuffed the US advocacy for a future Palestinian state, emphasizing the determination to continue the offensive “until achieving resounding victory.” […]
SAN Urges Tinubu To Uncover Corrupt EFCC Personnel
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kayode Ajulo, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to institute a presidential task force with the objective of uncovering corrupt practices involving officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, recently admitted that some of his personnel were accepting bribes from individuals undergoing investigation […]
Barca’s Comeback Possible, Says Xavi In Title Race
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez, on Saturday, expressed confidence in his team’s ability to overcome the negative atmosphere surrounding the club and mount a successful defense of their league title. While securing La Liga in the previous season, the Catalans are presently in fourth position, facing an eight-point gap behind leaders Girona and trailing second-place Real […]
Police Nab Trio Behind Numerous Abductions In Bwari
Force Public Relations Officer ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, in collaboration with IRT Commander DCP, unveiled a group of 16 criminal suspects on Saturday in Abuja, prominently including Idris Ishiaku (Yellow), Bala Umar, and Dahiru Salisu, the latter recognized for surveilling individuals of commercial importance. The Force PRO disclosed that advanced technology played a key role in […]
Mamora Blames Governors For LG Administration Decay
Olorunnimbe Mamora, the ex-Minister of Health, expressed his view that governors played a role in the decline of Local Government (LG) administration in Nigeria by enforcing caretaker chairmen and obstructing the conduct of fair local government elections. Mamora made this statement during an interview on Channels Television on Friday. He said, ‘If I would be […]