We Don’t Wish Harm On Somalia, Ethiopia’s PM Insists
The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed has declared that his country “does not wish any harm” on neighbouring Somalia despite several reports in the media which has tried to insinuate such. After Somalia accused Ethiopia, a landlocked country, of attempting to seize part of its territory in order to obtain access to the sea, […]
Nigeria’s Food Cheapest In West Africa, Governors Insist
The Nigerian Governor’s Forum (NGF) has declared that despite recent outrage over inflation, the food sold in markst in the country remains the cheapest in West Africa. The Chairman of the Forum who also doubles as Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq, spoke in Abuja yesterday when he led his coleagues, Agbu Kefas (Taraba), Ahmed Ododo […]
Navy Apprehends 9 Stowaways In Spain-Bound Ship
No fewer than nine stowaways has been rescued by the Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS Beecroft, Apapa, Lagos, from the rudder compartment of a Motor Tanker Vessel, LYSIAS VALETTA, bound for Spain, at the Lagos anchorage. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the suspects, some of whom were discovered to have earlier had failed attempts, […]
Nigerian Economy: Real Reason Naira Is Falling – Rewane
Renowned economist and the CEO of Financial Derivatives Bismarck Rewane has explained why he believes Nigeria’s currency has been on a downward spiral over the last few months. Naira – Nigeria’s currency – has dropped sharply against the dollar and others, exchanging for over N1,400 to the dollar in the parallel market. But Rewane, a […]
Nigerian Govt Bans Alcoholic Beverages In Small Sachets
The federal government of Nigeria has announced an immediate ban on alcoholic beverages produced in sachets less than 200ml, Africa Today News, New York reports. The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye made this disclosure on Monday while addressing the media over the development in Abuja. […]
Trump Calls On Republicans To Kill Ukraine Aid Bill
Former President of the United States, Donald Trump has called on Republicans in the legislature to reject a bipartisan Senate deal trading tough new border security measures for $60 billion in Ukraine funding and other national security priorities. “Don’t be STUPID!!! We need a separate Border and Immigration Bill. It should not be tied to […]
Address High Cost Of Living Now, LP Advises Tinubu
Nigerian opposition party – the Labour Party (LP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to seek help to address the surging economic crisis and high cost of living before it becomes uncontrollable. LP, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Mr. Obiora Ifoh, on Monday which was sent to Africa Today News, New York, expressed deep […]
How Tinubu Restored Peace In Rivers State, Wike Opens Up
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s intervention has made the executive, legislature, and judiciary work independently in Rivers State. Wike pointed out that peace has been restored in the state with the working of the three arms of government. […]
Election Delay: Internet Shut Down As Protests Hit Senegal
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that mobile internet services in Senegal have been temporarily shut down following protests over the indefinite postponement of presidential election announced by President Macky Sall over the weekend. Recall that the elections which were earlier billed to hold on February 25, 2024 were […]
Blinken Commences Mideast Tour To Make Case For Gaza Truce
The Secretary of State of the United States, Antony Blinken on Monday evening arrived in Saudi Arabia for another Middle East crisis tour, hoping to secure a new truce in the Israel-Hamas war as Gaza saw no let-up in fighting. Africa Today News, New York reports that he is currently on his fifth trip to […]
King Charles III Diagnosed With Cancer – Buckingham Palace
Barely days after he was discharged from hospital for prostate surgery, King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace has disclosed. Following the announcement, the 75-year-old Charles’s estranged son Prince Harry made it known that he had spoken with the king about his diagnosis and would […]
Reactions As Nigerian Artistes Miss Out On Grammy Awards
Superstar Nigerian artistes, Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Asake, and Olamide were all nominated for the 66th Grammy Awards with none of them clinching any. Burna Boy, who bagged four nominations, was joined by Davido, who earned three nominations in his debut. Asake, Arya Starr, and Olamide got one nomination apiece. They were all nominated […]