El-Rufai’s Son Berates Gov Sani Over $587m, ₦85bn Debt Claim
Hon. Bashir El-Rufai who is the son of the immediate governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has lashed out at Governor Uba Sani accusing him of neglecting his duties in the state. He claimed that Governor Sani was always hibernating in Abuja while surrounding himself with incompetent aides. Bashir said that instead of admitting its […]
Stop Burning Shrines, Deities Not Evil – Edochie To Nigerians
Controversial Nollywood actor, turned Pastor, Yul Edochie has called on Nigerians to embrace tradition and culture so as to be free from mental slavery. Africa Today News, New York reports that the actor, who recently opened an online Church, took to his Instagram page@yuledochie to offer the advice. “Deities are not evil; Nigerians should desist […]
Real Reason Chelsea Failed To Beat Burnley – Pochettino
Under fire Chelsea Gaffer, Mauricio Pochettino has explained why his team failed to beat Burnley in Saturday’s Premier League tie despite being in the lead twice. Pochettino watched from the sidelines on Saturday as Chelsea and Burnley drew 2-2 at Stamford Bridge. Cole Palmer opened the scoring from the penalty spot for the host just […]
US Approves Bombs, Jets For Israel Amid Gaza Ceasefire Talks
The United States has given a rare greenlight for the transfer of billions of dollars worth of bombs and fighter jets to Israel, even as it continues to publicly express concerns about the long-threatened Israeli invasion of Gaza’s Rafah and the rising civilian casualties in the enclave. Africa Today News, New York understands that the […]
Biden Declares Easter Sunday “Transgender Day Of Visibility”
The President of the United States, Joe Biden has declared Easter Sunday as the “Transgender Day of Visibility,” Africa Today News, New York reports. The International Transgender Day of Visibility was created on March 31, 2009, and has continued to be celebrated every March 31. The day was created to honour transgender people and raise […]
Nigeria’s Ugly Situation Can Be Changed – Obasanjo
A former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has asserted that Nigeria is fixable notwithstanding its present state as it had everything needed to build a great nation. Africa Today News, New York reports that the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, on Saturday played host to former President who charged political leaders on sacrifice and […]
Again, Rivers Assembly Threatens To Impeach Fubara If..
Fresh political crisis appears to be brewing in Rivers State after the Rivers State House of Assembly threatened to impeach the state governor, Sim Fubara. The assembly declared that it “will not hesitate to impeach Fubara, if it becomes the last resort to uphold the Constitution.” Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin […]
How 13 New Governors Borrowed ₦226.8bn In Six Months – DMO
13 new state governors in Nigeria collectively borrowed ₦226.8bn from domestic and external financiers in the first six months after taking office, records from the Debt Management Office has shown. This emerged as findings by Africa Today News, New York showed that 16 state governors also increased the debt profile of their states by N509.3bn […]
Ansari, Notorious Political Figure, Dies After Cardiac Arrest
The passing of a politician who rose from a gangster background in Uttar Pradesh has been announced, with authorities citing cardiac arrest as the cause of death on Thursday. A well-known politician, Mukhtar Ansari, aged 63, served as a lawmaker five times in Uttar Pradesh before his imprisonment in 2005. His family’s assertion challenges the […]
IMF Sanctions $820bn Aid For Egypt’s Economic Bailouts
The International Monetary Fund, IMF, made public on Friday its decision to promptly release $820 million to the Egyptian authorities, marking a crucial step in bolstering the country’s faltering economy. The IMF’s Executive Board officially approved the disbursement as a component of a $3 billion assistance package sanctioned after 2022. After numerous postponements, the long-awaited […]
Analysis Shows Trend In Repetitive, Simpler Song Lyrics
Time’s passage reveals more than just greying hair; it also exposes a transformation in songwriting styles. A recent study, unveiled on Thursday, underscores this shift, demonstrating a marked preference for simpler, more repetitive lyrical structures. Additionally, the study uncovered a surge in anger and self-centeredness within lyrics over the past four decades, echoing the sentiments […]
Restructuring: AfDB Chief Floats ‘United States Of Nigeria’
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, spearheading initiatives at the African Development Bank Group, AfDB, presents a thought-provoking proposal for Nigeria’s identity, recommending the adoption of ‘The United States of Nigeria’ as an alternative to the existing Federal Republic of Nigeria. The message from Adesina came via a statement released by his Special Adviser on Industrialisation, Prof. Banji […]