SIM-NIN Linkage: Lines Blocked By Telcos Rise To 40 Million
At least 40 million telephone lines were over the weekend barred by telecommunication operators in Nigeria following the expiration of the February 28, 2024 deadline issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission mandating telecom consumers to link the Subscriber Identity Module to their National Identity Numbers. This figure represents a 28 million rise from the 12 […]
At Least 170 Killed In Village ‘Executions’ In Burkina Faso
No fewer than 170 people including women and children have been “executed” in attacks on three villages in Burkina Faso, a public prosecutor has confirmed. Aly Benjamin Coulibaly appealed for witnesses to help find those who attacked Komsilga, Nordin and Soro. Separately, the army warned of the increased risk of attacks by Islamists, “including attacks […]
SERAP Drags Tinubu To Court Over Missing $3.4B IMF Loan
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over “the failure to probe the grim allegations that $3.4 billion loan obtained by Nigeria from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to finance the budget and respond to COVID-19 is missing, diverted or unaccounted for.” SERAP pointed out that the allegations […]
Pandemonium As FCT Residents Loot NEMA Warehouse
Report reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York reports that some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have looted a warehouse belonging to the National Emergency Management Agency of Nigeria (NEMA), over the current economic hardship across the country. It was gathered that the warehouse, located in Karimo, Phase 3 region of […]
Era Of Abandoned Projects In FCT Over, Wike Declares
Mr. Nyesom Wike who is the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has expressed satisfaction with the work being done by contractors in the nation’s capital, reiterating that no ongoing project would be abandoned. Wike explained that the projects that are considered as priority have been included in the FCT’s 2024 statutory budget for adequate funding. […]
FG Threatens Sanctions As Airlines Refuse To Slash Rates
The Federal Government of Nigeria has threatened to slam sanctions on foreign airlines that fail to comply with the directive to release low inventory tickets within weeks. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority had met with airline operators, the NCAA, foreign airlines, and the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies in Abuja last week where the […]
Trump Records String Of Victories, Moves Closer To Nomination
Former President of United States, Donald Trump has won a string of Republican presidential contests, edging closer to becoming the party’s candidate in November’s election as he attacked his likely opponent Joe Biden. Africa Today News, New York reports that the former president won the Missouri, Michigan and Idaho caucuses comprehensively, continuing his clean sweep […]
Reps Summon Binance Boss Over Alleged Terrorism Financing
The Chief Executive of Binance Holding Limited, Richard Teng has been summoned by the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes over alleged involvement in terrorism financing and money laundering. The Chairman of the Committee, Ginger Onwusibe, on Friday at a panel, issued a seven-day ultimatum to the management of Binance Holdings Ltd to appear […]
Perseverance, Patriotism, Needed For Nation-Building – Tinubu
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has asserted that nation-building requires perseverance and patriotism to succeed. Speaking in far away Doha, Qatar, the former Lagos State Governor pointed out that nation-building requires perseverance and patriotism to succeed The President stated this while fielding questions from journalists, shortly after inspecting the National Museum of Qatar, in […]
How Mr Ibu Died Of Cardiac Arrest – AGN
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has confirmed the death of veteran Nollywood actor, John Okafor aka Mr Ibu, revealing that he died after he suffered a cardiac arrest. The president of the association, Emeka Rollas Ejezie via his verified Instagram page revealed that Mr Ibu passed yesterday, March 2 after he had cardiac arrest. […]
Nigeria’s Current Constitution Can’t Fix Economy – Anyaoku
A former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku has asserted that Nigeria’s present constitution would not adequately address the nation’s economic predicaments and other myriad challenges bedeviling the country. Anyaoku who spoke to newsmen on Saturday in his country home, Obosi village of Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State said the […]
‘Worsening Power Supply’: FG To Query Non-Performing DisCos
Miffed by the worsening power supply across several parts of the country, the federal government of Nigeria has concluded plans to query non-performing power distribution companies. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who summoned the Chief Executives of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), sounded worried about the deteriorating electricity […]