UK General Election To Hold In July, British PM Announces
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak has announced a summer UK general election to take place on Thursday 4 July, months earlier than expected by the country. It was widely anticipated that he would wait until autumn to call for the election, which is not required by law to take place until […]
Jacob Zuma Lampoons Judges After Election Ban
The former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma has launched a scathing attack on some of the country’s top judges after he was barred from running for parliament earlier in the week. In his first interview since the ban, Mr Zuma told reporters that the Constitutional Court got its ruling wrong by deciding that he […]
5 Dead, Over 35 Injured As Tornadoes Rip Through Iowa
No fewer than five people have died and at least 35 were hurt as powerful tornadoes ripped through Iowa, with one carving a path of destruction through the small city of Greenfield, officials disclosed on Thursday. The Iowa Department of Public Safety said on Wednesday that tornadoes killed four people in the Greenfield area, and […]
Prove That Military Is Profiting From Terrorism, DHQ To Gov
The Defence Headquarters has called on the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, to come forward and substantiate his allegations against the military that they profit from the insecurity bedevilling the country. According to the military high command, Radda, who featured on a programme on a program on National television on April 5, 2024, accused […]
Labor Shifts Wage Demand To ₦497,000, Rejects FG’s ₦57,000
The Organized Labor comprising the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has once again rejected the new offer of ₦57,000 minimum wage which was proposed by the Federal Government during ongoing negotiations. The government’s fresh offer was rejected by Organized Labor which is the third proposal in about a week when […]
Lookman’s Hat-Trick Fires Atalanta To Europa League Glory
Nigerian sensation, Ademola Lookman was the hero of the night as his three goals ended Bayern Leverkusen’s fairy-tale unbeaten run to secure Atalanta’s first European Cup title. Lookman became the first player to score a hat-trick in a European final for 49 years to secure Atalanta’s first-ever continental trophy. The side from Bergamo have long […]
China Begins Two Days Of Military Drills Around Taiwan
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that the Government of China has begun two days of military drills in the water and airspace around the self-governing island of Taiwan. State-run Xinhua news agency disclosed that the Eastern Theatre Command of the People’s Liberation Army started the drills at 7:45am […]
Turkish Airlines Under NCAA’s Regulatory Scrutiny
Turkish Airlines is walking a tightrope, as Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) threatens to crack down on the carrier’s alleged mistreatment of Nigerian travelers. With regulatory action looming, the airline must shape up or face the consequences. In a briefing with journalists in Lagos on Wednesday, Michael Achimugu, the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and […]
Speaker Ayambem: I’m Still In Charge Of Cross River Assembly
Cross River State House of Assembly Speaker, Elvert Ayambem, has reaffirmed his position as the leader of the legislative body, amidst ongoing controversy, in what could be tagged a show of defiance. Undeterred by the impeachment move spearheaded by more than 20 members, Ayambem has reiterated his claim to the top seat in the Cross […]
Trump Seeks Dismissal Of Records Charges In Florida Court
In a Florida courtroom on Wednesday, a judge heard arguments on a motion by Donald Trump‘s legal representatives to dismiss the charges against the former president. Trump faces allegations of improperly handling classified materials, and his team is pushing for a swift resolution to the case. Judge Aileen Cannon, who has already halted Donald Trump’s […]
Abba Kyari Gets Long-Awaited Bail After 27 Months In Custody
After nearly two and a half years in custody, DCP Abba Kyari, the erstwhile commander of the Force Intelligence Response Team, has been granted a two-week reprieve by a Federal High Court in Abuja, allowing him temporary freedom. The legal proceedings will continue on May 31, as the court has scheduled a hearing to decide […]
Nigeria, Benin Republic Eye Enhanced Economic Cooperation
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have joined forces to simplify cross-border trade, eliminating bottlenecks and creating new opportunities for businesses and individuals to flourish in the region. On Tuesday, top officials from Nigeria and Benin Republic convened for high-level talks, culminating in a sweeping accord designed to propel economic collaboration […]