Peter Obi May Get My Support In 2027 — Atiku
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar who held a closed-door meeting during the week with the presidential candidate of the Labor Party, Peter Obi has revealed that he could endorse his former running mate in 2027. Africa Today News, New York reports that the meeting between the political leaders had sparked speculations about a […]
Human Capital, Nigeria’s Most Precious Resources – Shettima
On Friday, Vice President Kashim Shettima highlighted that Nigeria’s human capital is its most treasured asset, and investing in its development is a vital economic strategy that aligns with the country’s moral values – one that shouldn’t be ignored. The Vice President made this statement while unveiling the reconstituted National Economic Council’s Human Capital Development […]
Chairman: ICPC’ll Cut Off Terrorism’s Financial Lifeline
As the menace of terrorism and financial impropriety persists, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to disrupting terrorist financing channels, a crucial step towards restoring transparency and accountability in the financial sector. On Wednesday, ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Aliyu, SAN, reiterated the commission’s commitment to preventing terrorism financing […]
Security Vulnerability Costs Flutterwave ₦11bn – Report
Africa’s leading payments technology company, Flutterwave, has fallen victim to a recent security breach, resulting in the unauthorized transfer of approximately N11 billion from its accounts to various unknown recipients, as reported by TechCabal on Thursday. A senior staff member, speaking on condition of anonymity, disclosed that the cybercriminals had illegally transferred a substantial sum […]
Suicide Attempt May Become A Crime, Reps Consider Law
Speaking on behalf of the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria, its president, Prof. Taiwo James Obindo, has called for legislative reforms to decriminalize attempted suicide. He made his appeal at a session of stakeholders organized by the House of Representatives Committee on Specialty Healthcare, stressing the importance of the Mental Health Act. He stated that […]
Tinubu Proposes Anti-Doping Bill, Awaits Senate’s Green Light
President Bola Tinubu has formally addressed the Senate, pressing for the introduction of legislation targeting doping in sports, with the specific aim of safeguarding Nigerian athletes from the dangers posed by performance-enhancing substances, whether ingested prior to or during athletic competitions. Senator Barau Jibrin, in his role as the Deputy President of the Senate, announced […]
Tinubu’s Govt Fixes Date To Open Student Loan Portal
The President Bola Tinubu-led federal Nigerian government has finally announced that the application portal for the much-awaited student’s loan will open on Friday, May 24. Mr. Nasir Ayitogo who is the spokesman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), made this in a statement made available to Africa Today News, New York on Friday morning. […]
Naira Appreciation Cannot Happen By ‘Magic’ –Atedo Peterside
Chief Atedo Peterside who is the founder of Stanbic IBTC and ANAP Foundation has asserted that the urgency with which the President Bola Tinubu-led administration wants the Naira to appreciate against the dollar and other foreign currencies is not the best approach if he is serious about returning the currency to a stronger position. Peterside, […]
Amended Charges: Kidnapper Evans Opts For Plea Bargain
Convicted billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans and his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka, yesterday made a case for a plea bargain on an amended charge of murder and attempted kidnapping brought against him. Africa Today News, New York reports that Evans and his co-defendant were to be re-arraigned on a five-count amended charge of murder, […]
Texas Gov Pardons Man Who Killed Black Lives Matter Protester
The Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott has granted a full pardon to a former US Army sergeant and Uber driver who was jailed for 25 years for fatally shooting a Black Lives Matter protester in 2020. Africa Today News, New York reports that Mr. Abbott who is a Republican, in his pardon proclamation, cited the […]
Crypto Exchanges Begin Delisting Naira From P2P Platforms
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has revealed that crypto exchanges have commenced delisting of the Naira from Peer-to-Peer (P2P) trading platforms in line with recent instructions from the Federal government. Africa Today News, New York recalls that SEC had, last week in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), directed digital […]
Stop Projecting Nigerians As Uncivilized, Yul Tells Producers
Controversial Nollywood actor and entertainer, Yul Edochie has called on filmmakers in the country to desist from making movies that project Nigerians as clowns and uncivilized when they travel abroad. He pointed out that movie producers are unknowingly tarnishing the image of the country with such storylines. He advised them to rather tell stories where […]