France Highlights Unmet Criteria For Free Elections In Russia
On Monday, France weighed in on the recent election, characterizing it as occurring amidst “repression,” as it extended Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s rule for another six years. The statement also lauded the many Russians who protested against the outcome. The French foreign ministry stated that Paris had acknowledged the anticipated result of the three-day polls, […]
Delta Killings Branded A National Calamity By Lawmaker
In response to the horrifying incident at Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, where soldiers on a peace mission were brutally killed, Hon. Kenneth Oboro Preyor, the lawmaker for Bomadi Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, expresses deep sorrow and demands immediate apprehension of those responsible, characterizing the event as a […]
Investors Pocket ₦2.1trn As Stock Market Continues Bull Run
Investors on the Nigerian Exchange Limited reaped a ₦2.1 trillion gain, sustaining a bullish trend in the stock market last week. The NGX market capitalization surged to N59.416 trillion by Friday’s close, marking a substantial increase from N57.293 trillion the previous week, despite mixed market sentiment. In a comparable fashion, the NGX All Share Index […]
Nigeria’s Development Hinges On State Empowerment – Mbah
Nigeria’s presidential federalism, criticized by Governor Dr. Peter Mbah of Enugu State, for its disproportionate allocation of powers and financial resources to the federal government, is identified as a significant obstacle to the timely advancement of state-level socio-economic initiatives. Drawing an analogy, Mbah compared Nigeria’s federalism to a father with 36 children, stressing that while […]
Global Marketing Of Nigeria: Attah Highlights Key Obstacles
Obong Victor Attah, the erstwhile Governor of Akwa Ibom State, lamented the difficulties Nigeria faces in promoting itself to international investors and gaining recognition for its exports, citing the inadequacy of marketing efforts and representatives as key impediments. Addressing attendees at the 2024 investiture ceremony of the Institute of Certified Sales Professionals in Ikeja, Lagos, […]
Okolie’s Title As Ihonor Of Ogwashi-Uku Upheld By Appeal Court
Chief Hycinth Okolie has been affirmed as the rightful Ihonor of Ogwashi-Uku by the Court of Appeal in Benin, solidifying his position in the leadership of Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State. Following the Obi and the Iyase, the Chieftaincy title holds the third position in the traditional hierarchy within the Kingdom. Chief […]
Polls: Putin Secures Another 6-year Term As Russian President
The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin has secured another six-year term in office in an election which has been deemed controversial in some quarters, Africa Today News, New York reports. Despite facing widespread condemnation and controversy, the victory has now solidified Putin’s position as one of the longest-serving leaders in Russian history. Africa Today News, […]
Chinese Man Accused Of Attempted Murder In Ogun Escapes
A Chinese national who’s name has been given as Yespon, is currently on the run after allegedly using an electric shocker on one of his father’s employees, known as Kelvin Godwin, at a timber factory in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the incident occurred at a timber forest on the […]
Nigeria Loses ₦273 Billion In 4 Days Over Undersea Cable Cut
Nigeria has lost over ₦273 billion in four days due to the disruption in internet services currently experienced by some internet service providers in the country, the NetBlocks Cost of Shutdown Tool has shown. Africa Today News, New York reports that NetBlocks is a watchdog that monitors cybersecurity and the governance of the Internet. The […]
Why Manufacturers Must Focus On Consumers’ Rights – Dangote
The Group Executive Director (Commercial Operations) of the Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Hajia Fatima Aliko Dangote has shared reasons why she firmly believes that consumers’ rights manufacturers should be priority to manufacturers. The DIL boss, praised the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) on the successful hosting of the 2024 World Consumer Rights Day, noted […]
I Support Abortion Ban After Certain Number Of Weeks – Trump
Former US President, Donald Trump on Monday disclosed that he was in support of a national abortion ban after a certain number of weeks, with exceptions — however, he refused to confirm how many weeks, leaving his stance on a top US election issue murky. While speaking to “Fox News Sunday” days after becoming the […]
N’Korea: Kim Fires Ballistic Missiles As Blinken Visits Seoul
As United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepared to open a democracy summit in neighbouring South Korea on Monday, North Korea fired short-range ballistic missiles towards its eastern waters, officials have revealed. The US Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Monday that; “North Korea fired an unspecified ballistic missile toward the East Sea,” referring […]