Aiyedatiwa Declare Public Holidays For Akeredolu’s Funeral
In a gesture of respect for the late former governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, the Ondo State Government has officially declared Thursday, February 22, and Friday, February 23, as public holidays. Akeredolu, who succumbed to his ailment on December 27 while undergoing treatment in a German hospital, is planned to be buried on Friday in Owo, […]
Borno Islamic Schools To Adopt Zulum’s Anti-terrorism Program
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has rolled out a unified curriculum for Islamic schools, aimed at combating violent extremist ideologies and deterring the radicalization of young people by terrorist factions. Borno State has been heavily impacted by the Boko Haram insurgency, which originated in Maiduguri around 2002. The extremist group, Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah […]
Zookeeper Killed Trying To Save Woman From Lion – NASU Chair
In response to the unfortunate incident on Monday, where a nine-year-old lion fatally attacked veterinary technologist Mr. Olabode Olawuyi, the authorities of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, have opted to shut down the zoological garden on the campus. Addressing journalists on Tuesday, Mr. Wole Odewumi, the Chairman of the National Association of Non-Academic Staff […]
Labor Unrest: Niger Workers Commence Indefinite Strike
Employees in Niger State have ceased work today in response to a mandate issued by the local chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress. The decision to initiate an indefinite strike arose due to the state government’s inability to satisfy their requirements. On Monday, Idrees Lafene, the state chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress, and Ibrahim […]
Operations Halted As South Korea Doctors’ Strike Continues
Pregnant women had C-sections called off and cancer treatments were postponed on Wednesday morning as the number of South Korean trainee doctors to walk off the job over proposed reforms swelled, officials and local reports said. Africa Today News, New York reports that no fewer than 8,800 junior doctors – 71 per cent of the […]
Hardship: Deputy Speaker Urges Nigerians To Be Patient
The Deputy Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu on Tuesday appealed to fellow Nigerians not to despair in the face of the prevailing economic hardship. The lawmaker maintained that with resilience and determination, the nation would overcome the challenges. Speaking at the resumption of plenary, Kalu said: “As we commence proceedings today, […]
China Fumes Over US Veto Of Call For Immediate Gaza Ceasefire
The Chinese government has launched a scathing attack on the US for vetoing a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Beijing claimed that the move sent the “wrong message” and effectively gave a “green light to the continued slaughter”. The White House said the Algerian-proposed resolution would “jeopardise” talks to end […]
PSV Draw Dortmund In Champions League Knockout Game
Dutch striker Donyell Malen managed to net an important goal to earn Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund a 1-1 draw away at his old club PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League last-16 first-leg last night. PSV, runaway unbeaten leaders of the Dutch Eredivisie, were left to regret a number of first-half missed chances and now have […]
ICJ Hearing: South Africa Calls For End To Israel’s Apartheid
South Africa has informed the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague that Israel should be held responsible for what it described as apartheid against the Palestinians and its occupation is “inherently and fundamentally illegal”. Africa Today News, New York reports that South African representatives opened the second day of hearings at the ICJ on […]
Senate Moves To Probe Buhari’s ₦30trn Ways And Means Spending
There was a mild drama yesterday as the Nigerian Senate resolved to revisit the issue of the ₦30 trillion Ways and Means it approved for the Federal Government under former President Muhammadu Buhari, the details of which it said were never provided for scrutiny. The Red Chamber of the National Assembly specifically alleged that reckless […]
We Have No Plans Of Putting Nuclear Weapons In Space – Putin
The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin has announced that Moscow has no intention of deploying nuclear weapons in space, claiming that the country has only developed space capabilities similar to those of the US. Africa Today News, New York reports that Putin’s statement is coming on the heels of the claim of by the White House […]
LP State Chairmen Back Abure, Deny Plot To Suspend Obi
The 36 State Chairmen of the Labour Party including FCT, have reacted to the wisdespread speculations that they were making deft political moves to suspend the party leader and Presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi. They described the speculation as the handiwork of detractors. The state chairmen said this during a […]