Atiku, Obi Too Desperate To Be Trusted With Power – APC
Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday, dismissed the potential merger talk between the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar and his Labor Party counterpart in the election, Peter Obi. It described Atiku and Obi as desperate politicians who Nigerians will never afford to […]
S’Africa’s Top Court Bars Zuma From Contesting In Election
The highest court in South Africa has barred former President Jacob Zuma from running for parliament in next week’s general election, Africa Today News, New York reports. The Constitutional Court has ruled that his 15-month prison sentence for contempt of court has rendered him ineligible. Recall that Mr Zuma was convicted in 2021 for refusing […]
Minimum Wage: Labor Insists On May 31 Deadline As Talks Resume
The Organized Labor comprising the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) has reiterated its May 31, 2024 ultimatum which it issued to the Federal Government to meet all of its demands which includes implementation of a new national minimum wage and reversal of the hike in electricity tariff. This is coming less […]
We’ve Fixed Alleged Safety Violations At Gatwick — Air Peace
Nigerian airline operator, Air Peace has disclosed that some alleged safety violations raised by the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UKCAA) have already been resolved with the British regulator. In a statement on Tuesday which was sighted by Africa Today News, New York, the airline, which began its Lagos-London direct flights on March 30, 2024, […]
We Expect PH Refinery To Begin Operation By July – Marketers
After several postponements, the 210,000-barrel-per-day Port-Harcourt refinery may finally commence operations by the end of July, Africa Today News, New York has learnt. The new date was disclosed by the National Public Relations Officer, Independent Marketers Association of Nigeria, Chief Ukadike Chinedu. He stated that the development would stimulate economic activities, reduce the price of […]
‘War Crimes’: ICC Seeks Arrest Warrant For Netanyahu, Hamas
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has applied to obtain arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top Hamas leaders over allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The prosecutor who’s name has been given as Karim Khan has stated that he was seeking warrants against Netanyahu and Israeli Defence […]
Rivers Crisis: Wike Dancing Naked, Causing Confusion – Clark
The leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Edwin Clark, has once again lashed out at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, accusing him of instigating confusion against Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State. Clark asserted that Wike was dancing naked in the open market in the politics of madness […]
Real Reason I Snubbed England To Play For Nigeria – Iwobi
Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi has opened up on why he snubbed England to play for the West African giants at senior level. Africa Today News, New York reports that Iwobi, a former Arsenal star, graduated from the Arsenal youth team and played for England at U16, U17, and U18 levels before becoming cap-tied to Nigeria. […]
Late Iran President Had A Lot Of Blood On His Hands – Biden
The government of the United States has declared that the late Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, had a “lot of blood on his hands.” The White House made this declaration on Monday in a condolence message after Raisi’s death. Africa Today News, New York reports that the Raisi and some officials were involved in a helicopter […]
2 Killed, 7 Kidnapped In Ebonyi Community Attack
Two persons have been confirmed killed in an attack at Ikachi village in the Akparata area of Effium in the Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. A spokesperson for the Ebonyi State Police Command, Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the attack to Channels Television on Monday. The police spokesperson said that two persons were killed and seven others […]
DMO Raises ₦4.9trn To Refinance FG’s Overdraft
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has made considerable progress in its Ways and Means securitization program, having raised a substantial N4.9 trillion out of the approved N7.3 trillion. This is a move by the government to foster effective debt management and fiscal responsibility. Yesterday, Patience Oniha, the Director General of the Debt Management Office (DMO), […]
Arne Slot Unveiled As Liverpool’s New Managerial Chief
Liverpool has taken a step towards a fresh chapter by announcing Arne Slot, the Feyenoord coach, as the new manager, entrusted with the responsibility of harnessing the team’s potential and writing a new success story, following the departure of the illustrious Jurgen Klopp. Liverpool announces the appointment of a 45-year-old Dutch football stalwart as its […]