Australian Police Thwart Alleged Conspiracy Against Rap Stars
Two individuals in Australia are now facing charges from law enforcement in connection with a purported conspiracy to harm four members of the renowned rap group, OneFour. Identified as Brandon Maseuli and Yousef Rima in media accounts, these individuals are linked to an international criminal network with roots tracing back to Lebanon, according to BBC […]
AFCON 2023: Mid-Air Oxygen Emergency Forces Gambia Home
The Scorpions of Gambia found themselves in a frightening situation during their flight to the Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire on Wednesday evening. The team, experiencing distress, had to return to Banjul airport after just nine minutes in the air for an emergency landing, as several players on board were reported to have […]
Israel Refutes Gaza Ambulance Bombing, Medic Deaths
The Israeli military categorically refuted allegations on Thursday that it had targeted an ambulance in the central Gaza Strip the previous day, resulting in the tragic loss of four medics and two other individuals. ‘A review was conducted based on the details provided to the IDF (Israeli military) which shows that no strike was carried […]
England’s Eriksson: Cancer Diagnosis Predicts 1Yr Lifespan
Sven-Goran Eriksson, the ex-England manager, bravely opens up about his health, disclosing a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and a one-year life expectancy in a “best-case scenario.” Widely recognized for his tenure as the leader of the Three Lions during the 2002 and 2006 World Cup finals, the 75-year-old’s legacy includes facing quarter-final defeats on both […]
Mohbad’s Body Found Embalmed Near Staircase, Father Reveals
Joseph Aloba, father of the late Nigerian singer MohBad, revealed that upon his arrival at his son’s residence on the day of death, he found MohBad’s embalmed body positioned by the staircase. While making the disclosure, Aloba implored the police to enhance their investigative endeavors, aiming to unravel the enigma surrounding his son’s death. In […]
South Africans Rally Around ‘Genocide’ Case Against Israel
Scores of individuals rallied through Cape Town’s streets on Thursday, joining numerous planned demonstrations across South Africa to back the government’s case labeling Israel’s actions as a “genocide.” Legal representatives from Pretoria are currently making their case at The Hague, the UN’s highest court, as South Africa urgently appeals to compel Israel to “promptly halt” […]
$6bn Mambilla Contract: Ex-Minister Agunloye Granted N50m Bail
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo deliberated on Thursday, reaching a decision to grant bail to former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, and levying a bail sum of N50 million. Pending the hearing of his bail application related to an alleged $6 billion fraud linked to the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Station, […]
Betta Edu: APC Governors Warn Against Hasty Conclusions
All Progressives Congress governors are urging Nigerians to reserve judgment on the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, and await the results of ongoing anti-graft investigations. Africa Today News, New York, gathered that President Bola Tinubu issued a directive on Monday, tasking the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, […]
Nigeria Destroys Seized Elephant Tusks Worth Over $11.2m
As part of efforts to safeguard its diminishing elephant population, the Federal Government of Nigeria, yesterday destroyed 2.5 tons of confiscated elephant tusks worth over $11.2 million (9.9 billion Naira). Africa Today News, New York gathered that the elephant tusks seized from wildlife traffickers were gathered to be destroyed in Abuja, Nigeria on January 09, […]
Confusion As Anyanwu Resumes Work As PDP National Secretary
Barely 24 hours after a Federal High Court in Abuja affirmed his position as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, yesterday evening arrived into the party secretariat, where he was welcomed by staff of the party. Anyanwu, who arrived the PDP national secretariat at about 11am went straight into […]
CBN Appoints New Executives For Union, Keystone, Others
Barely hours after dissolving the board of directors governing Polaris, Union, and Keystone banks, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the appointment of new executive directors to oversee the affairs of the deposit money banks in line with extant laws. The apex bank, in a statement signed by the acting Director of Corporate […]
Tiwa Savage Joins Nollywood, Announces New Movie
Popular Nigerian songwriter, singer and entertainer, Tiwa Savage has joined the film industry as both an actress and producer even as she announced her first film. She announced that her debut film, ‘Water and Garri,’ will be released later this year, with her as the lead actor. She explained that the film will be released ‘this […]