Hardship: Subsidy Thieves, Smugglers Fighting Back — Tinubu
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has alleged that smugglers and beneficiaries of the old petrol subsidy were beginning to wage a come back, however, he vowed that his administration would not abuse the trust Nigerians reposed in him. Tinubu, during a meeting with the Forum of State Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
Kogi Govt Lambasts EFCC Over ‘Baseless Witch-Hunt’ Of Bello
The government of Kogi State has berated Nigeria’s anti-graft agency – the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over what it described as a “witch hunt” of the immediate past governor, Yahaya Bello. A statement by the Commissioner for Information in Kogi State, Kingsley Fanwo on Saturday morning claimed that the witch-hunt was orchestrated by […]
Gumi Berates Use Of Force On Kidnappers Of Kaduna Pupils
Controversial Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheik Ahmad Gumi has again lashed out at the Federal Government over the continued use of force or kinetic means to secure the release of victims of kidnapping, especially the 287 pupils and teachers recently abducted from a school in Kaduna state. Speaking on an Arise Television show monitored Thursday in […]
Top Democrat Calls For New Israel Election As Crack Widens
The majority leader of the US Senate, Chuck Schumer has called for Israel to hold elections to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as cracks appear in a once stable and friendly alliance between the two nations. Mr Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish official in US government, said on Thursday Mr Netanyahu had lost his way. Leaders […]
Let’s Transition From Politics To Governance, Tinubu To Govs
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has appealed to state governors to set aside their political differences and collaborate with the federal government to build the nation, stressing that time for politicking was over. In a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President who was speaking during Iftar (breaking of Ramadan fast) with the […]
Kaduna Students: Abductors Demand ₦1bn, Vow To Kill Victims
The bandits who are behind the abduction of 287 school children at Kuriga in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State have demanded a ₦1billion as ransom to set their captives free. In the event that the ransom was not paid in 20 days, they also threatened to kill the victims. However, the military promised […]
Budget Padding: ‘Akpabio’ll Not Resign’ – Senate Replies PDP
The spokesman for the Nigerian Senate, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has declared that Senate President Godswill Akpabio will not resign from his position despite the growing calls for him to throw in the towel. Adaramodu was reacting to the demand by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, that Akpabio should immediately step down following the suspension of […]
You Will Regret Banning TikTok, China Tells US
The Republic of China has warned the United States that a proposed ban on TikTok would “come back to bite” them, ahead of a congressional vote that could lead to the app being banned. Africa Today News, New York reports that U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill that would lead to a […]
Access Holdings Reappoints Aig-Imoukhuede As Chairman
Access Holdings has announced the reappointment of Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as its non-executive chairman after 10 years of serving as the bank’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The company secretary Sunday Ekwochi said in a statement on Friday said; “Access Holdings Pic (the Holdco’), is pleased to announce the return of Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR as its […]
Subsea Cable Damage Hits Internet Services In Nigeria, Ghana
Substantial damage to no fewer three subsea cables off the West Coast of Africa on Thursday left internet services in Nigeria, Ghana and other countries across the continent in jeopardy, Africa Today News, New York reports. Telecommunications subscribers and bank users were stranded for hours as the disruption practically paralysed digital transations and internet communications. […]
Real Reason Nigeria Is Still One Country, Wike Opens Up
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has asserted that Nigeria has remained one geographical entity because of the prayers of the church and responsible religious organizations. Wike made this assertion on Thursday when he received a delegation from the Abuja Archdiocese of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, led by the Archbishop, […]
EU Agrees Fresh €5 Billion Boost For Military Aid To Ukraine
Countries under the European Union (EU) have agreed to provide military aid worth five billion euros ($5.48bn) to Ukraine as part of a revamp of an EU-run assistance fund, handing Kyiv a timely boost as its forces struggle against Russia’s invasion. Ambassadors from the EU’s 27 member countries agreed to the overhaul of the European […]