People Dying Of Hunger Are ‘Idiots’ – Ugandan Minister
A Minister in Uganda has come under intense criticism on social and traditional media after calling those who have died of hunger in his country “idiots”. Many social media users deemed Henry Okello Oryem’s comments tone-deaf. Africa Today News, New York reports that in 2022, more than 2,200 people died of starvation and related illnesses […]
Mr Ibu’s Son, Daughter Nabbed Over Alleged Theft Of Donations
The Nigeria Police Force has announced that it has arrested a son and adopted daughter of Mr. John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, for allegedly stealing and making away the ailing actor’s ₦50m being proceeds of donations to cater to the thespian’s ailing health. The Force, through its Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, […]
Edo Election: Why Obaseki, My Boss Will Support Me – Shaibu
Ahead of this year’s governorship election in Edo State, the deputy governor of the state, Philip Shaibu has explained why he believes that he will clinch the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Shaibu and his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki, have been at each other’s throats over the former’s ambition to succeed the latter […]
22 Ex-Boko Haram Terrorists Complete Rehabilitation In Gombe
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that fewer than 22 former members of Boko Haram and ISWAP have successfully graduated from the Federal Government’s de-radicalisation and rehabilitation programme and will now be reintegrated back into the society. The graduation ceremony took place yesterday at Operation Safe Corridor, Malam Sidi, […]
North Korea Unveils Cruise Missile With Nuclear Capability
The government of North Korea has announced that it has just finished conducting its first test of a new-generation cruise missile, as it continues to expand its military capabilities. In a report on Thursday morning, the official Korean Central News Agency reported that the Pulhwasal-3-31 missile was still in its development phase and described the […]
Noise Pollution: Lagos Shuts RCCG, Dominion City, 5 Others
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has reportedly closed down another branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and six other establishments over noise pollution. Africa Today News, New York reports that also sealed are Dominion City Church, Red Bar, Farm City, The Odyssey Apartments, Acuma Event Centre and Fortunes Shortlet Apartment. […]
Afenifere Discards Positions Of Acting Leader, Deputy
A faction of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere has announced the scrapping of the office of the acting leader of the group which was being occupied by Pa Ayo Adebanjo. The group which met on Wednesday at the residence of the National Leader of the association, Pa Reuben Fasoranti issued a communique saying it has […]
Blinken Opens Latest American Corner In Nigeria
The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken yesterday took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of American Corner Lekki, Lagos. Africa Today News, New York understands that this is the latest addition to the United States’ global American Spaces network that comprises more than 600 cultural and information centers in more than […]
How Overheated Metal Refuse Bin Exploded In Maitama – Police
The police authorities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has explained that the explosion in the Maitama area of Abuja, the nation’s capital, was actually caused by an overheated metal refuse bin. Recall that reports had earlier emerged that a bomb explosion had occurred in the area on Wednesday night creating panic and confusion among […]
No Plan To Move Nigeria’s Capital To Lagos — Presidency
The Nigerian Presidency has disclosed that despite widespread insinuations, the government of President Bola Tinubu has no plan to move the nation’s capital to Lagos from Abuja. Mr. Bayo Onanuga who is the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, gave the clarification on Wednesday. He explained that the recent controversy that had […]
Microsoft Officially Joins Apple In $3 Trillion Club
Microsoft has joined Apple as a three trillion dollar company, as its big bet on artificial intelligence continued to impress Wall Street, Africa Today News, New York reports. Now second to Apple as the world’s biggest company by market capitalization, Microsoft’s shares were up 1.31 percent at $404. Apple remains narrowly in first place at […]
Tension As Gunmen Defy Curfew Kill Over 30 In Plateau
No fewer than 30 persons were killed and several houses destroyed in the Kwahaslalek and the surrounding communities on Wednesday, after gunmen defied the 24-hour curfew imposed on Mangu Local Government Area by the Plateau State government. Africa Today News, New York had earlier reported that Governor Caleb Mutfwang had earlier declared a 24-hour curfew […]