Russia Loses 50,000 Soldiers To Ukrainian War – Report
A report released by the BBC has claimed that no fewer than 50,000 Russian soldiers have been killed on the front lines in the ongoing war with Ukraine. The report which was sighted by Africa Today News, New York said that Russia’s use of ‘Meat grinder’ tactics caused the high rate of casualties, which accelerated […]
13,000mw For 200,000mw Demands Unacceptable — Peter Obi
The Labor Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concerns over the perennial power situation in the country, recording 141 times of national grid collapse in 11 years and calls for urgent pragmatic solutions. Obi noted that Nigeria has only 13,000mw while the demands are about 200,000mw. He […]
Drop In FX Reserves Not Caused By Naira Defence – Cardoso
Dr. Yemi Cardoso who is the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has explained the reasons why the country’s foreign exchange reserves dipped in recent months, stressing that it was not an attempt to defend the Naira but to boost FX liquidity in the Bureau De Change segment of the foreign exchange market. […]
Bayern Munich Eliminate Arsenal From Champions League
London Arsenal were last eliminated from this season’s Champions League after a 3-2 defeat on aggregate to Bayern Munich. The former Bundesliga champions beat the Gunners 1-0 at home on Wednesday to progress with a 3-2 aggregate. Since there were no goals in the first half, it was a close and stressful match at the […]
Evacuation Ordered: Indonesia Volcano Raises Tsunami Threat
Indonesian rescuers sprang into action on Thursday to evacuate thousands of people after a volcano erupted five times, necessitating the closure of a nearby airport and prompting warnings about the threat of falling debris capable of triggering a tsunami. The crater of Mount Ruang was ablaze with lava against a mesmerizing backdrop of lightning bolts […]
PDP NEC: Wike Fighting Supremacy Battle With Atiku – Secondus
Ahead of today’s National Executive Committee (NEC), meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a former National Chairman of the party, Uche Secondus, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, of trying to create a crisis to make himself relevant before President Bola Tinubu who is “already getting fed up […]
Tinubu Hails Dangote Group For Reducing Diesel Price
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has showered praises on the enterprising feat of Dangote Oil and Gas Limited, in reducing the gantry price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel. Africa Today News, New York recalls that the Group had earlier in the week reviewed downwards the gantry price of AGO from […]
Israel, Ukraine: Biden Urges Congress To End Aid Impasse
President Joe Biden on Wednesday urged lawmakers to pass stalled legislation that would provide billions in military and other aid to Israel citing Iran’s weekend attack against the US ally. In a Wall Street Journal op-ed which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York, Biden wrote, “[If] Iran succeeds in significantly escalating its assault […]
Ahead Of Long-Stalled Congress Aid Vote, Ukraine Warns Of WW3
The Prime minister of Ukraine has warned that there will be a “Third World War” should it lose its ongoing conflict with Russia even as he called on the US Congress to pass a long-stalled foreign aid bill. Denys Shmyhal when speaking to newsmen on Wednesday expressed “careful optimism” that US lawmakers would pass the […]
Tinubu Vows To Crush Persons Threatening Nigeria’s Unity
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has vowed to ensure that persons who pit themselves against Nigeria’s sovereignty and security will face ‘harsh consequences’. Additionally, he claimed that his administration’s stepped-up efforts, supported by information collection, had resulted in significant progress against abduction and banditry. “Those who think they can threaten the sovereignty of Nigeria […]
$30bn Loss: Tinubu’s Govt May Revoke Unused Oil Well Licences
Disturbed by the country’s dwindling oil revenue, the Federal Government of Nigeria has stated that it has concluded plans to take over all idle oil wells from operators holding on to them. The government also threatened to revoke all licenses given to individuals and companies that have refused to start oil exploration. Chief Heineken Lokpobiri […]
Togolese Opposition Rejects President’s Power-Grabbing Antics
The opposition in Togo has bemoaned plans to put forward a proposed new constitution describing it as a power grab, intended to extend the reign of President Faure Gnassingbé. The reforms would see the West African country move from a presidential to a parliamentary system. But the opposition says they are a ruse to keep […]