PDP, LP Kick As Tinubu Embarks On Private Visit To France
Nigerian opposition parties, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party has demanded an immediate explanation as President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja for France on what the Presidency described as a private visit. The PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, stated that the insecurity and the state of the nation’s economy made it […]
At Least 70 Die In Artisanal Mine Collapse In Mali
No fewer than 70 people have been confirmed dead in southwest Mali after an artisanal gold mine collapsed last week, officials have confirmed. Africa Today News, New York reports that this is the latest disaster in a region prone to mining accidents. Karim Bethe, a senior National Geology and Mining Directorate official, shared the details […]
Human Rights Record: Nigeria Set To Face UN Council Today
The Nigerian government will today (Wednesday) defend its human rights record before the United Nations Human Rights Council sitting in Geneva, Switzerland, Africa Today News, New York reports. Africa Today News, New York reports that the UN Human Rights Council is the main intergovernmental body within the United Nations responsible for human rights. Established in […]
Oil Workers Reject Shell’s Assets Sale, Issue Strike Notice
Oil and gas sector workers in Nigeria have vehemently rejected the planned sale of Shell onshore assets, submitting that the group being speculated to buy up the assets is unknown to it and hence it will resist the move. Speaking under the umbrella of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), […]
After Long Delay, Turkey Ratifies Sweden’s NATO Membership
Turkey’s national parliament has finally ratified Sweden’s NATO membership after more than a year of delays that upset Western efforts to show resolve in the face of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Lawmakers voted 287-55 in favour of the Nordic nation’s bid to become the 32nd member of the alliance after it won the public backing […]
Oscars Releases 2024 Award Nominees (FULL LIST)
The Academy Awards, commonly and now officially known as the Oscars has announced its 2024 list of nominees publishing a full list of the films which made impact in the year under review. Popular filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s, “Oppenheimer’, leads the list with 13 nominations. Africa Today News, New York reports that Oscars are awards for […]
Many Killed In Plateau Attacks As Governor Declares Curfew
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that scores have been killed and houses, a church and mosque burnt in Sabogari Area of Mangu local government area of Plateau State following a fresh attack which was carried out by some yet-to-be-identified gunmen. An eyewitness whose name was identified as Pansak […]
Restructure Nigeria To End Insecurity — Gani Adams To Tinubu
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has highlighted restructuring as the solution to the problem of insecurity which eating deep into the fabrics of Nigeria. Speaking in Lagos during the celebration of his 6th installation anniversary, last weekend, Adams expressed his determination to strengthen the bond of unity and peace in Yorubaland. He […]
Implement #EndSARS Reports, US Urges Nigerian Govt
The United States of America has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to implement the reports of various #EndSARS panels set up to investigate human rights abuses which were carried out by security agencies during the #EndSARS protests in 2020. Africa Today News, New York reports that the US made the call at the […]
AFCON: Mauritania Sends Defending Champions Algeria Home
Defending champions, Algeria on Tuesday night crashed out of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations after losing 1-0 to Mauritania, who are 75 places lower in the world FIFA rankings. Captain Mohamed Dellash Yaly got on the scoresheet after 37 minutes for the underdogs, who will fill one of four places reserved for third-placed finishers […]
Nigerian Govt Moves To Sell Five Power Plants For $1bn
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Bureau of Public Enterprises has begun carrying out transactions for the sale of five power plants under the National Integrated Power Projects at a cost of about $1.15bn, Africa Today News, New York reports. Although sources familiar with the development explained that the cost of the plants should […]
Chelsea Humiliates Middlesbrough To Reach League Cup Final
London side, Chelsea cruised into the League Cup final on Tuesday night with a 6-1 thrashing of second-tier Middlesbrough to easily overturn a 1-0 first leg deficit at Stamford Bridge. The Blues got on the scoresheet four times before half-time as Jonny Howson’s own goal, Enzo Fernandez, Axel Disasi and Cole Palmer put Mauricio Pochettino’s […]