88 Years After, Shell Exits Nigeria’s Onshore
Shell Plc has concluded plans to sell its Nigerian onshore oil and gas subsidiary, the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), to a consortium of five companies identified as Renaissance for a total of $2.4 billion, marking the end of Shell’s nearly century-long operations in Nigeria. Africa Today News, New York reports that […]
Rescue Operations Underway As Heavy Explosion Rocks Ibadan
There was pandemonium in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Tuesday night after loud explosion rocked the ancient city, with buildings collapsing due to terrific vibration which left many residents shocked. Residents, who spoke with reporters on Wednesday morning said houses and cars far from the scene of the explosion were impacted by the blast […]
I Slept At Villa For 8 Years, No Witch Haunted Me – Adesina
Mr. Femi Adesina who was a former presidential to President Muhammadu Buhari, has again rubbished the widely claims that the Aso Villa in Abuja is a haunted place. Adesina, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme monitored by Africa Today News, New York on Tuesday, revealed that he slept soundly at the Villa […]
Ukraine’s Zelensky Turns To Davos For Support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the global elite at Davos on Tuesday, delivering a blend of grave warnings and optimistic sentiments, as concerns intensify regarding the continuity of Western support against Russia. Zelensky, having addressed the World Economic Forum through video in past years, personally traveled to the Swiss mountain resort, emphasizing that 2024 is […]
Kebbi Allocates ₦3bn Grant To 15,000 Recipients
The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, has initiated the distribution of a ₦3 billion livelihood support grant to 15,000 beneficiaries across the state, with each recipient set to receive ₦200,000. Addressing the gathering in Birnin Kebbi on Monday, the governor pledged his administration’s commitment to offering the essential support and priority needed to achieve […]
NNPCL Discovers 83 Illegal Refineries Within A Week
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited revealed that, in the past week, it has discovered a total of 83 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta region. The NNPCL made this revelation on Tuesday via its official handle, disclosing the unearthing of 83 illegal refineries and 15 illegal pipeline connections within the same period. ‘In the […]
Tinubu: Buhari Stays Clear Off My Government Affairs
President Bola Tinubu asserted on Tuesday that former President Muhammadu Buhari has shown no inclination to interfere in his administration since stepping down from government in 2023. “After handing over, you (Buhari) said, ‘I will be far away in Daura but if you need me, contact me. I won’t intrude on whatever you are doing. […]
Tunji-Ojo Turns Down CCB Invitation
In the face of an ongoing investigation, Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has chosen to disregard the Code of Conduct Bureau’s invitation, raising questions about potential violations of the Code of Conduct for public officials. Africa Today News, New York, noted at the CCB headquarters in the Federal Secretariat, Abuja on Tuesday that the minister, […]
Young Air Force Officer, 22, Shatters Records As Miss America
Madison Marsh, a 22-year-old fighter pilot in the United States Air Force, achieved a remarkable feat on Sunday night, being crowned the 2024 Miss America. Representing Colorado, Madison Marsh achieved a historic milestone by being the first active-duty Air Force officer to participate in the Miss America pageant in the history of the United States. […]
Sacked Mourinho Bids ‘Goodbye, Roma’ With Parting Words
In a surprising turn of events, Roma severed ties with Jose Mourinho on Tuesday, marking the departure of the “Special One” midway through a third season that failed to meet expectations in the competitive landscape of Italian soccer. Mourinho, in a brief social media message, bid “Arrivederci, Roma” to fans, sharing a poignant image of […]
“Abuja Becoming One Of The Scariest Cities In The World”
Security Expert Bulama Bukarti has asserted that Abuja is becoming one of the scariest cities in the world with kidnapper, one-chance robbers and other criminals ubiquitous in Nigeria’s political capital wreaking havoc on innocent citizens. “In major junctions in Abuja, criminals and armed robbers masquerading as taxi drivers maim and rob Nigerians in a way […]
WHO Reports Decline In Tobacco Use Globally
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a consistent decline in the number of adult tobacco users in recent years on Tuesday, cautioning that Big Tobacco is actively working to counter this downward trend. According to the UN health agency, in 2022, around one in five adults across the globe were smokers or consumers of other […]