US Supreme Court Mulls Ban On Homeless People Sleeping Outside
The Supreme Court of the United States on Monday heard arguments on whether cities can ban homeless people from sleeping outside, at a time the country is grappling with increasing rates of Americans living on the streets and a lack of shelter beds. The case revolves around ordinances in the western Oregonian city of Grants Pass […]
How Illegal Mining Is Fueling Terrorism In Nigeria — Tinubu
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has asserted that those who believe that illegal mining has no connection with financing terrorism are sorely mistaken. He has, therefore, emphasized that while seeking to address the root causes of terrorism, Africa must also attack the roots that feed this evil branch – ransom and illegal mining – […]
Obi Queries FG’s Timetable For Lagos-Calabar Road Completion
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed doubts about the Federal Government’s dedication to completing the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, expressed his concern in a statement via his verified X handle on Monday. Peter Obi draws attention to the deplorable state of the country’s road network, […]
Disregard Ganduje’s Alleged Suspension, Kano Insists
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has described reports of Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje’s suspension as national chairman as false and misleading, urging the public to ignore them. Alhaji Zakari Sarina, the secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, addressed the press on Monday, declaring that any claims of Dr. Abdullahi […]
Oct 7 Hamas Raid: Head Of Israeli Military Intel Steps Down
The Israeli military revealed on Monday that its intelligence directorate’s top official has stepped down, assuming responsibility for the lapses that paved the way for the unexpected October 7 offensive by Hamas. As a result of the attack’s impact on Israel and the international community, Major General Aharon Haliva is the first senior official to […]
La Liga Lacking In Innovation: Xavi Calls For Tech Upgrade
Barcelona‘s coach Xavi Hernandez lambasted La Liga for its outdated approach after a heartbreaking 3-2 Clasico loss, which put Real Madrid within touching distance of the championship. The Barcelona coach was incensed after Lamine Yamal’s shot, which appeared to have crossed the line, was not awarded as a goal due to the limitations of VAR […]
IGP: Nigeria Not Ready To Devolve Police Powers To State
Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police, believes that devolving police powers to states is premature, given the country’s current security woes. On Monday, IGP Kayode Egbetokun shared his thoughts at a national dialogue on state police in Abuja, which focused on “Pathways to Peace: Reimagining Policing in Nigeria”. “On the issue of state police, […]
Netanyahu Vows To Resist Any US Sanctions On Israeli Army
The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed not to accept any sanctions on the country’s military by anyone, after reports that the US plans to cut aid to one unit. Speaking on Sunday, the prime minister said; “I will fight it with all my strength.” Earlier, the Axios news site said the US […]
Ondo Guber: Aiyedatiwa Declared Winner Of APC Primary
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been declared the winner of the ward primary and the candidate of the APC in the coming governorship election in the state, Africa Today News, New York reports. According to official figures announced, Aiyedatiwa scored a total of 48,569 votes in the primaries while fellow contender, Mayowa Akinfolarin, polled 15,343 […]
Biden Fumes Over Anti-Semitism At Pro-Palestine Protests
The President of the United States, Joe Biden has lashed out at pro-Palestinian activists over what he described as acts of “blatant” anti-Semitism during protests at Columbia University on Sunday. In a statement to commemorate the Jewish holiday of Passover on Sunday which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York, Biden pointed out that […]
New Nigeria Only Possible With Right Leaders In Govt – Obi
Mr. Peter Obi who was the presidential candidate of the Labor Party (LP) in last year’s elections, has restated that the hope for a new Nigeria is much possible if the right leaders are recruited at all levels of government in the country. Obi spoke on Sunday at the Naija-We-Can Town Hall Event which was held […]
Kenyan Police Nab Binance Executive Who Escaped From Nigeria
The Kenya Police Service has arrested fleeing Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, as the International Criminal Police Organisation moves to extradite him to Nigeria within the week. Government sources familiar with the case who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on the matter confirmed the development newsmen on Monday morning. […]