Nigeria’s Agric Exports Being Rejected Overseas – WTO DG
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has explained that Nigeria has lost its leading position in the agriculture export markets majorly because its agricultural commodities do not meet the sanitary and phytosanitary requirements of the foreign markets. The World Trade Organisation (WTO) claims that in spite of the country’s wealth of arable land and growing investments, […]
Biden, Trump Set For Rematch After Securing Party Nominations
The President of the United States, Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump have both crossed the delegate thresholds to clinch their parties’ nominations for the election in November. Africa Today News, New York reports that four states, one American territory and Democrats living abroad held their primaries on Tuesday. As a result, American voters […]
Senate Breaks Silence Over Alleged ₦3trn 2024 Budget Padding
The Nigerian Senate has come out to clarify that the ₦3 trillion alleged to be padded in 2024 budget was actually statutory transfers to first line charge agencies of government not domiciled in the ministries. Senator Yemi Adaramodu who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, offered the explanation, while speaking with journalists […]
Kenya Moves To Suspend Police Deployment To Haiti
Kenya has concluded plans to deploy no fewer than 1,000 police officers to Haiti following the unprecedented violence that erupted in the Caribbean nation and the announcement by its Prime Minister Ariel Henry that he would resign once a presidential council is created. Africa Today News, New York recalls that in October last year, Kenya had agreed […]
NAFDAC Shuts Down 10 Bakeries In Rivers, Gives Reasons
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has closed down no fewer than 10 substandard and unregistered bakeries and eight table water factories in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. This announcement was public in a statement issued on Tuesday in Port Harcourt by NAFDAC’s Public Relations Officer, South-South Zone, […]
Ningi: Integrity Of Senate Has Been Totally Damaged – Akpabio
In the heat of the controversy trailing the interview by Senator Abdul Ningi, the President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday declared that the integrity of the Senate has been totally damaged. Ningi, who represents Bauchi Central, claimed in a recent interview with BBC Hausa that the National Assembly passed a budget of […]
Sudan Army Regains Control Of National Broadcasting From RSF
The Sudanese army has confirmed that it regained control of the country’s national radio and television headquarters from the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the army said in a statement. The military posted videos online showing its soldiers inside the headquarters on Tuesday in Omdurman, a city across the Nile from Khartoum that forms […]
Ningi’s Allegation: Senate Leader Labels It A “Civilian Coup”
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele claims that Senator Abdul Ningi is pushing forward an impeachment plan targeting Senate President Godswill Akpabio, despite lacking backing from the Northern Senators Forum. On Tuesday, Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central, emphasized that Ningi’s actions amounted to a failed civilian coup, emphasizing Ningi’s desire to exploit the Northern senators’ forum to further […]
Two Commissioners, 50 Advisers Approved By Kogi Assembly
The halls of governance in Kogi State witnessed a noteworthy moment as the House of Assembly accorded its seal of approval to two distinguished nominees handpicked by Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo. Tasked with overseeing crucial portfolios, these commissioners-elect bring with them a wealth of expertise and a steadfast commitment to driving progress and prosperity […]
Primeboy, Mohbad’s Pal, Rearrested By Police
Lagos authorities have once again apprehended the afro music star, Ibrahim Owodunni, also recognized as Primeboy, pointing to an ongoing legal troubles for the artist. Africa Today News, New York, reports that Primeboy and Ayobami Fisayo, popularly known as Spending, were apprehended during their visit to the State Criminal Investigation Department at Panti, Yaba, on […]
Niger Gov Justifies Renaming Minna Airport After Tinubu
Mohammed Bago, the Governor of Niger State, has provided insight into the motive behind the renaming of the Abubakar Imam International Airport, now dedicated to President Bola Tinubu. According to him, the decision to rename was driven by the aim of matching roles with individuals, emphasizing that dedicating the State Polytechnic Zungeru to the late […]
Eight Arrested As Army Discovers Gun Factory In Delta
A clandestine gun production facility was unearthed by the 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in the Onicha Olona community situated within the Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. Brigadier General Ugochukwu Unachukwu, the Commander of the 63 Brigade, disclosed this information while inspecting the illegal arms factory site, revealing that the facility […]