Falana Disputes Notion On Nigerians Right To Bear Arms
Femi Falana (SAN), a prominent human rights advocate, has criticized Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, for his opposition to citizens holding arms, arguing that it is incorrect to state that Nigerians are not entitled to bear arms. This comment was made in response to the well-coordinated attacks on Plateau State that […]
Hisbah Nabs Trio With Truckload Of Beer In Kano
Kano State’s Hisbah Board, responsible for Shariah policing, announced the arrest of a heavy truck driver and two individuals for smuggling over 24,000 bottles of beer into the state. According to the board, the owner of the goods fled during the operation and unsuccessfully attempted to bribe its personnel, who firmly resisted. Describing his ordeal, […]
Magnus Abe Finally Returns To APC From SDP
Senator Magnus Abe, the gubernatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 elections, has officially rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Senator Magnus Abe, who exited the party amidst the fervor of the 2023 political landscape, expressed his return to the APC as a commitment to supporting the commendable efforts of President […]
Controversial Gaza Post: Atal, Algerian Footballer, Convicted
A French court on Wednesday issued an eight-month suspended sentence to Algerian international footballer Youcef Atal for inciting religious hatred in a social media post addressing the Gaza conflict. The Nice criminal court has ruled that the 27-year-old defender, currently with Ligue 1 side Nice, is obligated to pay a 45,000 euros ($49,000) fine. This […]
Malawian Star Confirmed As World’s Top Female Goalscorer
Malawian talented footballer Temwa Chawinga has been named 2023’s top female goalscorer, beating huge names like Australia’s Sam Kerr and Germany’s Alexandra Popp to nick the award. Africa Today News, New York reports that Chawinga cliched the award on Monday from the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). According to IFFHS, Chawinga scored […]
How Harvard President Resigned Over Plagiarism Allegations
The President of Harvard University finally tendered her resignation on Tuesday after she faced criticism over allegations of plagiarism and her handling of anti-Semitism on campus. Africa Today News, New York understands that this was confirmed by the prestigious US school’s student newspaper. Claudine Gay was criticized in recent months after reports surfaced alleging that […]
12 Arraigned In Sierra Leone Over Roles In Coup Attempt
Sierra Leone has charged 12 people with treason and other offences over their respective roles in what authorities have described as an attempted coup on November 26, a press release disclosed. One of those charged was Amadu Koita, who the government has said was one of the organisers of the coup attempt. Africa Today News, […]
Over 48 Confirmed Dead Following Monster Japan Quake
Japanese rescuers searched for survivors of a New Year’s Day earthquake that left no fewer than 48 people dead and left massive damage on Tuesday against the ticking clock and strong aftershocks. The main island of Honshu’s Ishikawa prefecture was rocked by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake that also destroyed highways, set off massive fires and […]
‘FDI Won’t In Flow Without Security, Rule Of Law’ – CNPP
The Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP) has called on the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government to start doing more work than talking as far as fixing the country was concerned. In a statement signed by its national publicity secretary, James Ezemain, in response to Tinubu’s New Year Message, CNPP said; “it is obvious that […]
I’m Qualified To Be President Of Nigeria, Adeleke Boasts
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has expressed confidence that he has everything it takes to be the President of Nigeria although not indicating if he planned to run for the number one position soon. Adeleke made this known an interview with Arise Television which was monitored by Africa Today News, New York. The governor said […]
Why I Am Avoiding Joining Issues With Obaseki – Shaibu
The embattled Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has tendered an apology to his political father and former governor, Adams Oshiomhole, over his choice of language during the heated moments of their political differences. The deputy governor explained that his ambition to succeed his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki, was borne out of a divine […]
Why I Was Happy When Tinubu Removed Petrol Subsidy — Buhari
Nigeria’s immediate former President, Muhammadu Buhari has explained why the decision of his successor, President Bola Tinubu to increase the price of petrol made him happy. Africa Today News, New York understands that there were several attempts by Buhari to remove the fuel subsidy but all those moves only managed to hit the brick wall. […]