Senegal Election Delay Sparks Concern From US
The recent actions taken by the Senegalese government, prompting a delay in the upcoming election, have raised concerns as expressed by the US Department of State. Contrary to Senegal’s democratic ethos, the recent actions have been criticized by Matthew Miller, the State Department’s spokesperson, in a statement issued on Tuesday. ‘We are particularly alarmed by […]
Three To Face Trial In Ibadan Explosion, Oyo Affirms
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, received an official report of the January 16, 2024 explosion at Adeyi Avenue, Old Bodija in Ibadan, the state capital. The report, however, said three ‘persons of interest’ have been identified in connection with the cause of the unfortunate incident, adding that they will face the full wrath […]
We’ll Open Reserves To Address Food Costs, Tinubu Assures
The Federal Government of Nigeria, has assured her citizens that food items would be released from the National Food Reserves as part of the measures to crash food prices. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said this after the meeting of the Special Presidential Committee in Emergency Food Intervention which was at […]
The Economy Will Bounce Back Soon, Wike Assures Nigerians
The Minister of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCT), Nyesom Wike has described the hardship currently being experienced by most Nigerians as “temporary”. Wike expressed optimism that the economic policies of the Bola Tinubu administration would soon yield positive results. “To change the economy is not by mouth. So, many things will go wrong, but […]
How Biden Confused Macron With Dead French President
The President of the United States, Joe Biden on Tuesday confused his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron with France’s long-dead former leader Francois Mitterrand, in a speech that has now gone viral on the internet. Africa Today News, New York reports that Biden who was addressing a campaign event in Las Vegas described Macron’s reaction to […]
Why Stabilizing Naira Is Beyond CBN – Cardoso
Mr. Yemi Cardoso who is the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Tuesday told federal law makers in the country that the task of stabilizing the Naira was beyond the apex bank. He spoke while addressing the House of Representatives to explain issues responsible for the foreign exchange challenges facing the nation. […]
MOUAU Beefs Up Security, Shuts School Over Students’ Protest
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that the management of Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture in Umudike, Abia State, has halted academic activities and beefed up security to forestall further protests in the institution after students demonstrated against a hike in school fees. Scores of students of the citadel […]
You Lack Understanding Of Economic Reforms, Atiku Hits Tinubu
A Former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has asserted that President Bola Tinubu lacked an understanding of the economic reforms he embarked upon, on assumption of office. Atiku, in a statement by his media aide, Paul Ibe, claimed that consequently, the president lacked an idea of what to do to mitigate the negative impacts […]
Insurrection: US Court Denies Trump Of Presidential Immunity
In a landmark ruling, a Federal appeals court in the United States (US) has denied former president, Donald Trump, of any presidential immunity in the case of insurrection which has been brought against him. According to the court, Trump can be prosecuted for alleged crimes he committed during his reign as president to alter the […]
AFCON: Osimhen Okayed By Doctors, Joins Teammates In Bouake
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has been reportedly cleared by the team’s medical doctor for the clash against South Africa which will happen later tonight. Africa Today News, New York had earlier reported that Osimhen missed the Super Eagles trip to Bouake – the venue of the semi-final clash with South Africa – after suffering […]
Nigeria Was Headed For Economic Disaster Before May 29 – Edun
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has asserted that the country is currently on the path to recovery, stressing that Nigeria was heading to economic disaster before President Bola Tinubu came to power on the 29th of May last year. Edun made this disclosure on Tuesday during his appearance […]
Tinubu Returns From France, Orders Meeting On Food Security
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday night, returned to Nigeria after a two-week private visit to Paris, France, Africa Today News, New York can confirm. The presidential jet, NAF 001, touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 9 pm. The President was received by top […]