No Hiding Place For Corrupt Persons – EFCC Chairman
Amid the recent arrest suspension and probe of government officials over corruption allegations, Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared that there is no hiding place for corrupt persons. Africa Today News, New York recalls that last Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu had ordered the immediate suspension and investigation of Ms […]
Fubara Yet To Present Budget To Rivers Assembly – Speaker
The political crisis rocking Rivers State has taken a new twist as the lawmakers accused the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, of not presenting the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and the 2024 Appropriation Bill to the lawmakers for consideration and subsequent approval. Hon Martin Amaewhule who is the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, made […]
Alleged ₦585m Graft: EFCC Grills Betta Edu For Hours
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday grilled the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu for hours over the payment of N585 million into a private account. Also questioned was her predecessor, Sadiya Umar-Farouq over N37 billion fraud in the ministry. Africa Today News, New York […]
Soldier Who Verbally Assaulted Sanwo-Olu Arrested – COAS
Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja who is Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has frowned at a viral verbal assault on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu by persons claiming to be soldiers, confirming that the culprit in the said video has been arrested. In the viral videos which were sighted by Africa Today News, New York, some persons […]
Nigeria Structured By Politicians To Groom Corruption — Utomi
The Convener of the National Consultative Front (NCF), Professor Pat Utomi has claimed that Nigeria was structured by politicians to encourage corruption calling for institutional reforms to end the menace. Utomi made this assertion in an interview with Arise Television which was monitored by Africa Today News, New York yesterday. The economist claims that politicians’ […]
Kebbi Governor Tells Judges To Get Tough On Criminals
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, on Monday, called on judges to adopt a stringent approach in dealing with criminals to effectively address the prevailing wave of criminality in the state. The call for a robust stance against criminals was made by Governor Nasir Idris during the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Umar Abubakar as the […]
Nigeria May Borrow For Debt Service In 2025 – Economist
Paul Alaje, Chief Economist and Senior Partner at SPM Professionals, raised concerns, stating that Nigeria might have to resort to borrowing for debt servicing in 2025 unless the federal government takes serious precautionary measures. Alaje made this statement during an interview with Arise Television on Monday. He said, ‘You look at the debt profile today […]
Gov Kefas Insists On Master’s For Secondary School Teachers
Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has revealed intentions to establish a new standard, requiring a master’s degree as the minimum academic qualification for individuals aspiring to teach in the state’s secondary schools. The governor specified that, for primary school education, a university first degree will be established as the minimum academic requirement, as […]
China’s Satellite Successfully Launched Into Orbit
China announced the successful launch of a satellite into space on Tuesday, as reported by the state broadcaster CCTV. Africa Today News, New York, learned that at 3:03 pm Beijing time (0703 GMT) on January 9, 2024, China successfully launched the Einstein Probe satellite. The satellite launch sparked concern in Taiwan, prompting authorities to issue […]
Bail Granted To Son Of Ousted Niger’s President Bazoum
Salem Bazoum, son of the ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum following last year’s coup, was granted provisional release on Monday, as confirmed by a Niamey military tribunal. As per a court document reviewed by AFP, Salem Bazoum has been granted “provisional release” after being in detention alongside his parents since the seizure of power by […]
South Korea Officially Bans Dog Meat Trade With New Bill
The parliament of South Korea passed a bill on Tuesday, banning the breeding, slaughtering, and selling of dogs for their meat, a traditional practice activists have criticized as an embarrassment for the country. South Korean cuisine has historically included dog meat, with activists noting that up to a million dogs were once annually killed for […]
TUC: FG Stopped ₦35,000 Minimum Wage After First Month
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) alleges that the Federal Government, despite having the revenue, ceased payment of the ₦35,000 minimum wage after the first month. Festus Osifo, the President of the Trade Union Congress, made this assertion in an interview with Arise Television on Monday. The TUC claims that the government ceased the promised 6-month […]