How Banks Lost $12bn To Cyber Attacks In 20 Years — IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has claimed that financial institutions globally lost a combined sum of $12 billion to cyber attacks over the last two decades. IMF made this disclosure in a report titled, ‘Global Financial Stability Report, April 2024’. The Bretton Wood institution pointed out that the financial sector as it stands is extremely […]
Fubara, Political Leader Of Rivers State, Odili Declares
In a surprising twist of events in Rivers State politics, former Governor Peter Odili has thrown his full weight behind Governor Siminalayi Fubara declaring him as the political leader of the state, while also showering praises on him for defending the interests of the people. Odili, who was the Governor of the state between 1999 […]
150 Years After, UK Returns Looted Ghana Artefacts
The government of the United Kingdom has finally returned dozens of artefacts looted from what is today Ghana – more than 150 years after they were forcefully moved out of Africa. Africa Today News, New York reports that at least 32 gold and silver items have been sent on ‘long-term loan’ to the country by […]
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, A ‘Highway To Fraud’ — Atiku
A former Vice President of Nigeria and the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in last year’s election, Atiku Abubakar, has bemoaned claims being made by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration about the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project which has become a subject of controversy. He described as a highway to fraud and wasteful, […]
UN Pressures Mali To Repeal Ban On Political Activity
The United Nations (UN) has called on the military junta in Mali to lift its recent ban on political activity in the West African country to allow democracy to thrive. In a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter which was sighted by Africa Today News, New York, the UN has said; “We are deeply concerned […]
Onu Not OBJ Would’ve Been President In 1999 – Shehu Sani
The outspoken former federal lawmaker from Kaduna State, Shehu Sani, has narrated how the late Ogbonaya Onu was displaced from being the President of Nigeria in 1999. Africa Today News, New York reported that Onu who was a presidential aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the 2023 election, died on […]
US, Philippines Berate China Over ‘Dangerous’ Sea Moves
The leaders of the United States, Japan and the Philippines have voiced “serious concern” over the recent moves by China in the disputed South China Sea which is brewing tensions. Africa Today News, New York understands that in recent years, Beijing has stepped up its activities in the strategic waterway and tensions have risen, particularly […]
Otti Moves To Convert Criminal Hideouts In Abia To Markets
The Police Command in Abia State, in joint efforts with Local Government Area authorities, has inspected volatile spots in the state intending to enhance security across the state. The command, through its Divisional Police Officers, inspected volatile spots within their areas of operations. Africa Today News, New York reports that as part of the comprehensive […]
OJ Simpson, 76, Passes Away After Struggle With Cancer
The family of O.J. Simpson, a retired NFL icon, has confirmed his demise at the age of 76 following a prolonged struggle with cancer. A statement posted on his social media accounts reads: “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. […]
Wigwe: Ogunbanjo Kins Sue Charter Firm For Helicopter Crash
The family of the late Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group, who was killed in a helicopter crash in Southern California in February, made a legal move on Wednesday by filing a lawsuit against the US-based helicopter company. Onboard the ill-fated helicopter was also Dr. Herbert Wigwe, the former Chief Executive Officer […]
Premier League To Introduce Semi-Automated Offside Tech
Next season, the Premier League will adopt semi-automated offside technology, aiming to expedite VAR decisions and improve the efficiency of the review process. At a shareholders’ conference on Thursday, leading clubs universally supported the implementation of the system, projecting a reduction of around 30 seconds in the average time taken for VAR reviews of offside […]
Osimhen: Chelsea Left Out As PSG, Napoli Nears €120m Deal
Napoli’s striker, Victor Osimhen, is said to be on the brink of a major transfer to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), with a rumored price tag of €120 million. This agreement delivers a considerable setback to Chelsea’s plans of securing the Nigerian international to alleviate their striker troubles for the upcoming season. Numerous leading European clubs had […]