Katsina Gov Warns Hunger Could Worsen Security Challenges
On Friday, Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State called for an expanded emergency meeting of the State Security Council, disclosing that he is one of the individuals singled out for potential attacks by bandits. The governor made this disclosure in his comments right before the meeting entered a closed-door session. The governor and several members […]
NDDC Requests Exemption From TSA Regulations
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is appealing to the administration under President Bola Tinubu, urging a reconsideration of its inclusion in the Treasury Single Account financial framework for the sake of maximizing performance and efficiency. Though fully aware of the virtues embedded in the TSA policy, such as transparency and accountability, the entity highlights […]
CBN Governor Declares End To Ways And Means Facility
Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, announced a halt to “Ways and Means” advances to the government, demanding repayment of outstanding loans before resuming financing. This move, aimed at curbing inflation and promoting fiscal responsibility, has sparked debate about its potential impact on the nation’s economy. The Governor doubled down, emphasizing that the “Ways and […]
Harris Slams ‘Politically Motivated’ Age Comments On Biden
The Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris has blasted a special counsel report that raised damaging questions over President Joe Biden’s age and memory as being a political hit-job. “The way that the president’s demeanor in that report was characterized could not be more wrong on the facts and (was) clearly politically motivated,” […]
Nigerians Tired Of Govt’s Rhetoric, Want Action – TUC
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called on the Federal Government to go beyond promises and get to work to alleviate the economic hardships facing Nigerians. Africa Today News, New York since President Bola Tinubu assumed office in May, ended the fuel subsidy and also floated the naira, resulting in a tripling of the prices […]
Osun Youth Rally Against Economic Difficulties, Insecurity
Osogbo, the heart of Osun State, witnessed a surge of young protesters taking a stand against economic hardships and rising security concerns, as they took to the streets to voice their collective concerns. The protest gained visual and auditory depth as participants brandished placards etched with messages, synchronized in solidarity songs that served as a […]
UN: Thousands Of Sudanese Children Could Die Without Aid
The conflict tearing through Sudan could plunge more than 700,000 children into severe malnutrition this year, the UN cautioned on Friday, emphasizing that without a significant boost in aid, tens of thousands could face a fatal outcome. Urging the world to acknowledge the devastating impact of the 10-month civil war, UNICEF called on everyone to […]
Donald Trump Scores Major Win In Nevada Caucus Of US Election
Former President Donald Trump emerged triumphant in the Nevada Republican caucus by a substantial margin. The ballot included the name of Ryan Binkley, a pastor and businessman, as the only other option. The result indicates that Mr. Trump will accumulate all 26 delegates from Nevada, utilizing the system employed by the parties to determine their […]
Australian Rugby Player Beale Cleared Of Sexual Assault
The legal proceedings surrounding the alleged sexual assault involving Australian rugby player Kurtley Beale have concluded with a verdict of not guilty in a Sydney pub restroom. Prosecutors alleged that he had groped a 29-year-old woman and subsequently coerced her into oral sex in December 2022. However, the 34-year-old Wallabies sensation asserted that their encounter […]
Gbajabiamila Calls For Regulation Of Social Media
Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, emphasized the need for social media regulation, considering it a societal menace. Speaking at the public presentation of the book “Nigerian Public Discourse: The Interplay of Empirical Evidence and Hyperbole” by former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, in Lagos, Gbajabiamila, representing Tinubu, emphasized the […]
Fubara Warns Against Sabotage To His Administration
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State makes it clear that he won’t passively observe any attempts by individuals or groups to undermine his government, expressing his resolute determination to counter it. Addressing potential disruptions, he asserted that the state government is prepared to deal decisively with anyone attempting to disrupt the ongoing 20,000 housing units […]
Avoid AFCON Final If Hypertensive – Osun Ex-Commissioner
In a thoughtful recommendation, Mr. Remi Omowaiye, who once served as the Commissioner for Works in Osun State, implored those battling hypertension to skip the final match of the African Cup of Nations scheduled for this Sunday. Omowaiye, in a statement obtained in Osogbo, brought attention to the gravity of this warning, citing distressing accounts […]