Biden Vows Reprisal As Three US Troops Are Killed In Jordan
President Joe Biden has blamed Iran-backed militants for the drone attack on a base in Jordan which killed no fewer than three American troops on Sunday, while vowing to hold the perpetrators to account. Africa Today News, New York reports that it is the first time American military personnel have been killed by hostile fire […]
Naira Depreciation: Manufacturers Mull General Price Hike
Manufacturers in Nigeria have predicted fresh hikes in the prices of commodities in the market to rise in response to the continued fall of the naira against the United States dollar in the forex market. Africa Today News, New York reports that on Friday, the naira plunged to N1,420/$ at the parallel window of the […]
Despite S’Court Victory, My Battles Not Yet Over – Fubara
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has declared that despite last week’s victory at the apex court, the battles against his administration may not be entirely over. But he insisted that he was ignoring the diversions because he was more concerned with fulfilling the promise of sound governance. In addition, he stated that although […]
Two Confirmed Dead In Light Aircraft Crash In Belgium
No fewer than two people were confirmed dead on Sunday when a light aircraft crashed into a car as it was attempting to land in high winds at an aerodrome in eastern Belgium, police have disclosed. The landing failed and the plane collided with a car parked on the road near the aerodrome in Spa, […]
Why We Quit ECOWAS, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Opens Up
The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced that their immediate withdrawal from the West African bloc ECOWAS, was because it has become a threat to member states. The leaders of the three Sahel nations issued a statement saying it was a “sovereign decision” to leave the Economic Community of West African […]
8 Killed In Benue Communities As Gunmen Strike Again
Some gun wielding men, suspected to be herdsmen have reportedly attacked several communities in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, resulting in the tragic loss of eight lives. The affected communities, including Ogwumogbo, Ikpele, and Ejima, according to reports, witnessed residents fleeing their homes as insecurity continues to plague the region. Agatu has been […]
Police Declare War Against LGBTQ Community In Nigeria
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has opened up on it plans to go after members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community in the country in line with the laws of the land. The move followed a video on TikTok where eight persons publicly declared their membership of the community. The suspects, […]
Otedola Celebrates Return To Forbes’ Africa Billionaires List
Nigerian billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has taken to his social media handles to express his excitement on his return to the Forbes African Billionaires list after a seven-year hiatus. Sharing a picture of the announcement on his Instagram page, he wrote, “Interesting”, and added smiley and dollar emojis.” Africa Today News, New York reports that […]
Lagos Unveils Automated Application Portal For Land
The government of Lagos State has announced the launching of an electronic Geographic Information System (e-GIS) which provides digitised access to all data pertaining to the state land before a purchase is facilitated. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday launched the e-GIS portal which is billed to be a one-stop digital platform that sanitises and revolutionises the […]
Taiwan Independence A Barrier To China-US Relations -Beijing
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Saturday held important talks aimed at keeping in contact, both sides said, with Wang insisting that “Taiwan independence” posed the biggest risk to Sino-US ties. Wang and Sullivan met in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday, just more than two months after US […]
I Never Paid ₦8.7Bn To Microfinance Bank, Umahi Insists
Nigeria’s Minister of works Engr. David Umahi has denied the allegation making the rounds that he paid ₦8.7bn into a Microfinance Bank contrary to extant regulations for construction of roads in the country. A statement by the special adviser on media to the minister, Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji quoted him as saying; “Let me use […]
Tinubu Not Recruiting ‘Area Boys’ To Collect Tax – Oyedele
The Chairman of the presidential committee on Fiscal Policy and Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele has asserted that the federal government of Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu is not planning to recruit “Area boys”, as tax collectors as being speculated. Oyedele offered this clarification on Sunday via his official X account. The presidential committee chairman clarified reports […]