Zimbabwe’s Leader Declares National Disaster Over Drought
The President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a national disaster to tackle the prolonged drought crisis bedevilling the South African country. On Wednesday, President Mnangagwa stated that Zimbabwe needs $2bn to address hunger caused by low rainfall, which has destroyed about half of the maize crop. Africa Today News, New York reports that the […]
S’Africa’s Parliament Speaker Resigns Over Corruption Probe
The Speaker of the South African parliament resigned from her position on Wednesday, several weeks after her home was raided in connection with a corruption investigation that could harm the African National Congress (ANC) ahead of the May elections. In a resignation letter which was sighted by Africa Today News, New York, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula explained […]
Controversial Anti-LGBT Law Upheld By Top Ugandan Court
The Constitutional Court in Uganda has upheld the country’s controversial anti-homosexuality law, which imposes life imprisonment and the death penalty on those involved in certain same-sex acts. However, the court weakened the legislation as parts of it violated constitutional rights. Africa Today News, New York reports that sections that criminalize behaviour such as allowing gay […]
Why Inhabitants Of Okuama Can’t Access Their Homes Now – CDS
General Christopher Musa who is the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, has offered reasons why residents of Okuama in Delta State are yet to have access to their homes days after the military took over the community. The CDS made this known on a day the chairman of the Okoloba community in Delta State, Mr. […]
Kano Govt Bans Movies Promoting Cross-Dressing, Thuggery
The Kano State Censorship Board has issued strong directives banning movies that portray or promote cross-dressing and thuggery in the state in a bid to restore moral standards in the state. The executive secretary of the Board, Abba El-Mustapha, made this known yesterday when he met with the board’s management and stakeholders from Kannywood. A […]
US Offers Help As Death Toll In Taiwan Earthquake Soars
On Wednesday, a massive earthquake struck Taiwan, which resulted in the loss of at least nine lives and left over 1,000 individuals injured. The quake also caused significant damage to many buildings, and in its aftermath, tsunami warnings were issued, which extended as far as Japan and the Philippines but were later lifted. Many people […]
Abure’s House Burnt Down, Allegedly Escapes Assassination
Barrister Julius Abure who is the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), yesterday allegedly escaped an assassination attempt on him at his Abuja residence which also saw the burning of his house. His residence was also gutted by a mysterious fire which started a few minutes after 1 AM on Wednesday while Abure and […]
NLC, Manufacturers Kick As FG Hikes Electricity Tariff By 240%
The Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC), manufacturers and energy experts have lashed out at the decision of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to hike electricity tariff for Band A customers from the current N66 per kilowatt hour to N225, representing a 240 per cent increase. They characterized the action as insensitive, discriminative, and exploitative. Africa […]
Don’t Take Peace Pact For Weakness, Fubara Warns Wike, Others
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has issued a strong warning that he will surprise those who consider his honest decision to implement the presidential peace pact as a sign of weakness. Governor Fubara explained that had chosen to remain silent about the media comments on the peace initiative, demonstrating maturity and wisdom. According […]
Court Orders 60-Day Detention For Alleged Nigerian ISIS Operative
Justice Inyang Ekwo from the Federal High Court in Abuja has decreed a 60-day detention for Emmanuel Osase, a Nigerian allegedly linked to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Justice Ekwo’s directive stemmed from a motion ex-parte submitted by the Department of State Services (DSS), prompting the order. The DSS attorney disclosed to […]
Binance Disclaims Held Executive’s Role In Nigerian Affairs
Binance, a leading player in the crypto sphere, has exonerated its detained executive, Tigran Gambaryan, from any responsibility regarding the company’s conflicts with Nigeria, advocating for his immediate release. In an emotional appeal to the Federal Government, Mrs. Yuli Gambaryan, the wife of Gambaryan, has implored authorities to set her husband free, citing the unbearable […]
Man City’s Foden Bags Hat-Trick In Victory Over Aston Villa
Phil Foden sparkled brilliantly without Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne, with a magnificent hat-trick to propel Manchester City to a loud 4-1 victory against Aston Villa on Wednesday. The champions emphatically quelled doubts about their aptitude in decisive fixtures, edging perilously close to league leaders Arsenal, trailing by just one point in the Premier […]