Official: Nigerians Seeking Asylum In Belgium On The Rise
Belgium’s Director General of IBZ Federal Public Service, Home Affairs, Freddy Rosemont, pointed out an uptick in Nigerians seeking asylum in his country, and noted instances of individuals trying to relocate to other European countries after the asylum process. This announcement was made during a press conference in Benin City, where he unveiled a new […]
Adelami Takes Oath As Deputy Governor In Ondo State
The Ondo State government has administered the oath to Dr. Olaide Adelami, previously the Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, formally instating him as the new Deputy Governor. Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, addressing the swearing-in ceremony of Adelami in Akure, stated that the dissolution of the cabinet inherited from the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu […]
Economic Reforms: Tinubu Needs More Time, Says Minister
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, stated that President Bola Tinubu is in need of additional time to implement economic reforms aimed at fostering the growth of the nation. The minister staunchly advocated for Tinubu’s visionary, long-term strategies, emphasizing their indispensability for the nation’s growth. Malagi implored Nigerians to exercise patience as […]
Real Reason We Exited ECOWAS – Burkina Faso PM
The Prime Minister of Burkina Faso has asserted that Sunday’s withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from the West African bloc ECOWAS was a “carefully considered decision” in response to hopes for “total sovereignty”. Africa Today News, New York reports that the three countries, which have shared tense ties with the Economic Community of […]
Hamas Have ‘Totally Infiltrated’ UN Aid Agency – Netanyahu
The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday claimed that the UN agency for Palestinian refugees had been “totally infiltrated” by Hamas, after several countries suspended funding over Israeli claims 12 UNRWA staffers participated in the October 7 attack. Speaking at a meeting of UN ambassadors in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said; “UNRWA is totally infiltrated […]
Ekiti Obas Threaten To Invoke Yoruba Gods Against Kidnappers
Monarchs in Ekiti state have threatened to invoke traditional methods including the Yoruba gods against kidnappers who are terrorising the state. The criminals, who had previously only operated in the North-West, have besieged the South-West in recent weeks and wreaked havoc on the local populace. They assassinated Oba Olatunde Olusola, the Onimojo of Imojo, and […]
Nigeria’s Senate Summons CBN Governor Over Naira’s Free Fall
The Nigerian Senate yesterday summoned governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso over the free fall of the Naira and hyper inflation which is compounding the challenges of the country. The summon was issued through its Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions headed by Senatorial Adetokunbo Abiru. The governor […]
PDP Not Forming Alliance With Any Political Party – George
Chief Bode George who is a Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has asserted that the party would not form an alliance with any other opposition party for the 2027 election. Speaking at a media parley in Lagos on Wednesday, George also commented on the prospect of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar […]
Stereotyping Of Nigerians Over Cyber Crimes Must End – Tinubu
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has vehemently rejected the labelling and blanket stereotyping of Nigeria as a country with the highest prevalence of cybercrime and other forms of corrupt practices among its population. He claimed that it undercuts the majority of people who uphold the values of honesty and thoroughness. He expressed sorrow that, […]
7 Killed In Building Collapse In Senegal Capital
No fewer than seven people have been confirmed dead and several others injured after a building collapsed in Senegal’s capital, Dakar, President Macky Sall confirmed on Thursday morning. A part of a residential building, which had been undergoing construction work, collapsed at 1:00 am (0100 GMT) on Wednesday, Martial Ndione, commander of the fire and […]
BBC Documentary: Youtube Removes TB Joshua’s Emmanel TV
Against the backdrop of the allegations of sexual and assault claims against the late founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nation, SCOAN, Prophet TB Joshua, popular video hosting platform, YouTube has removed the church’s main channel. Emmanuel TV is used to broadcast the religious activities performed by the church. This is coming on the […]
“Why I Deserve 20 Grammys” – Davido
Grammy-nominated Superstar Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, has asserted that he deserves to have won the award in the past. Africa Today News, New York recalls that the singer, who was previously snubbed by the Recording Academy, grabbed three nominations at the 66th Grammys which was announced last year. Speaking ahead of […]