Rivers Crisis: Two Commissioners Resign From Fubara’s Cabinet
The last has not been seen about the political disagreement in Rivers State as the two redeployed commissioners — Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor and Isaac Kamalu – turned in their resignation letters on Wednesday. Africa Today News, New York had on Tuesday reported that Adangor was moved from the Justice Ministry where he served as commissioner […]
FRSC Seeks Tougher Laws, Jail Terms For Errant Drivers
Dauda Biu, the Federal Road Safety Corps Marshal, proposes criminalizing reckless driving with prison sentences for drivers who cause accidents. The FRSC Marshal’s call for stricter penalties comes on the heels of devastating crashes in Oyo, Kano, and Kaduna, which could have been prevented. Gaya Junction, Kano, and Tashan Yari, Kaduna, were the scenes of […]
How Bello Paid Child’s School Fees With $720,000 — Olukoyede
Fresh revelations have emerged on the probe of former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as the anti-graft commission says the embattled ex-governor withdrew $720,000 from the state’s accounts to pay his child’s school fees in advance just before he left office on January 27, 2024. EFCC […]
Dozens Die As Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti Coast In Ethiopia
No fewer than 33 Ethiopian migrants – including an eight-year-old boy – have reportedly died after their boat capsized off the coast of Djibouti, Africa Today News, New York has gathered. The UN’s migration agency reported that they were among 77 people crossing the Red Sea from Yemen to Ethiopia, t Africa Today News, New […]
I Went To Saudi Arabia Because Of Money, Ighalo Admits
Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo has revealed that he, Cristiano Ronaldo and most of the players currently plying their trade in the Saudi Arabian League are playing there because of monetary benefits. Ighalo left mainstream Europe for Saudi Arabian club Chang Chung Yatai in 2017 after stints at Lyn, Udinese, Granada, Cesena, and Watford. Africa […]
Dana Air Mishap: NCAA Breaks Silence As NSIB Begins Probe
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), has opened investigations yesterday’s incident of runway excursion by one of Dana Airline’s aircraft at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. In the same vein, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has described how the runway excursion of Dana Airline happened at the Lagos airport runway. Africa Today News, New […]
How Banks Lost ₦8bn In 9 Months To ‘Yahoo Yahoo Boys’ – EFCC
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFFC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that Nigerian banks lost at least N8 billion to internet fraud, otherwise known as Yahoo-Yahoo Boys, in 2022. The EFCC chairman disclosed this during an interactive session with media executives in Abuja, on Tuesday which was monitored by Africa Today News, New […]
Fubara Redeploys Wike’s Loyalists In Rare Cabinet Reshuffle
Amid the brewing political tension in Rivers State, the Governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara on Tuesday implemented a minor cabinet reshuffle in the state. Affected by the reshuffle are the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Zacchaeus Adangor; and the Commissioner for Finance, Isaac Kamalu. A statement on Tuesday signed by the Secretary to […]
Rihanna Expresses Regrets Over Past Nudity Appearances
Popular pop star, Rihanna has opened up on her reflections on past decisions, expressing a newfound perspective shaped by motherhood. The talented singer who is now 36 years old, opened up about certain outfit choices she now views with mild regret. During an interview with British Vogue at the Tobacco Dock launch of Fenty X […]
Cheaper Vehicles: Tesla Profit Plunges 55%, As Shares Bounce
Amid fierce competition in the electric vehicle market, Tesla has reported a 55 percent drop in profit even as shares rallied on plans to accelerate the production of more affordable models. Africa Today News, New York reports that the Austin, Texas-based company on Tuesday reported profits of $1.1bn in the first quarter, down from $2.51bn […]
Tinubu Determined To Pull Nigerians Out Of Poverty – Shettima
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima has declared that the administration of President Bola Tinubu will not back down on its avowed commitment to improving the quality of life of the average Nigerian to uplift them from poverty. According to him, this has been demonstrated in some of the policies and programmes planned by the government, […]
US Senate Moves To Ban TikTok In Fresh Bill
The Senate of the United States has okayed a controversial landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in America, Africa Today News, New York reports. The new bill essentially gives TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, nine months to sell its stake or the app will be blocked in the United States. The bill will now be […]