Budget Padding: You Owe Nigerians Answers – Obi Tells Senate
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Nigeria’s last year’s election, Mr Peter Obi, has asserted that the Senate still owes its citizens a number of explanations as regards the budget padding scandal rocking the Upper Chambers at the moment. Obi explained that the claims and counter-claims over the alleged N3trillion which was […]
UK Offers To Pay Asylum Seekers £3,000 To Move To Rwanda
The Government of the United Kingdom has disclosed that migrants whose asylum claims are rejected will be given £3,000 ($3,800) to move to Rwanda. Africa Today News, New York understands that the UK has already has a plan in place which pays failed asylum seekers to return to their home countries. However, the new measure […]
Japa: Nigerian Doctors Fume Over FG’s Ban On Leave Of Absence
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors and the Joint Health Sector Unions have lashed out the ban announced by the Federal Government on the issuance of leave of absence to health professionals going abroad. NARD and JOHESU called on the Federal Government to rather a expend the energy in addressing the pull factors making health […]
FG Files Terrorism Charges Against Miyetti Allah’s President
In compliance with an order of the Federal High Court, the Federal Government of Nigeria has filed terrorism charges against the detained President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo. In the terrorism charges dated March 12 which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York has it that Bodejo was accused of undermining the national […]
How We Managed To Curb Kidnapping In FCT, Wike Opens Up
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike has asserted that unscrupulous elements in society were the ones behind the kidnapping incidents in the nation’s capital. The minister stated this while addressing journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, shortly after a closed-door meeting on security with the Senate at the National Assembly. Wike […]
Why Nigeria Can’t Attain 2M Bpd Oil Production — Mele Kyari
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Dr. Mele Kyari, has revealed that the corporation recorded 9,000 infractions on its pipelines in just a space of twelve months. Dr. Kyari made this revelation while addressing the House of Representatives’ Special Committee on Oil Theft, led by Hon. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, during […]
U.S. Govt Offers To Assist Nigeria In Combating Kidnapping
The Federal Government of Nigeria is currently reviewing the offer of foreign assistance in the battle against kidnapping and other high-profile crimes in the country, Africa Today News, New York reports. Mohammed Idris who is the Minister of Information and National Orientation, revealed on Wednesday that the United States and other countries, which he did […]
Budget Padding: How Senators Share Project Funds – Abaribe
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe who is the Lawmaker representing the Abia South Senatorial District, has come out to clarify the discrepancies in the sharing of the Zonal Intervention Project fund. Africa Today News, New York recalls that the Senator representing the Cross River North, Agom Jarigbe had on Tuesday alleged that ranking senators got ₦500 million […]
Georgia Judge Drops 6 Charges In Trump’s Election Case
A judge in Georgia has struck out some of the charges against former United States President Donald Trump and his allies, even as they continue face criminal prosecution over alleged election interference in the southeastern state. According to a nine-page court filing released on Wednesday which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York, six of […]
Nigeria Finally Opens Land, Air Borders With Niger Republic
In compliance of the directive by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the President of Nigeria Bola Tinubu has finally ordered the reopening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with Niger Republic, Africa Today News, New York has gathered. Ajuri Ngelale who is the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, […]
Ramadan: Bauchi Modifies Closing Hours For Civil Servants
Senator Bala Mohammed, the Governor of Bauchi State, has given the green light for the modification of closing hours for civil servants during the Ramadan fasting period. As per a statement signed by the Overseeing Director, Establishments for Head of Civil Service, Isma’il Ibn Garam, the governor has directed civil servants to conclude their work […]
FG: Student Loan Suspended For Weeks, Not Indefinitely
The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Sonny Echono, underlines that the student loan scheme’s kick-off is only temporarily delayed for a few weeks, as it aimed to ensure transparency about the specific timeframe. This statement was delivered during a courtesy visit by the governor of Kwara state at the TETFUND headquarters in […]