Sweden Announces Return Of Benin Artefacts To Oba Of Benin
The government of Sweden has resolved to return no fewer than 39 pieces of Benin Artefacts in her Museum to the custody of Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin. The resolution followed the Federal Republic of Nigeria Gazette No. 57, Volume 110 at pages A245-247 issued on March […]
Mohbad’s Death: Pathologist Finally Releases Autopsy Report
Eight months after his painful death, the pathologist, who conducted an autopsy on the body of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, professionally known as Mohbad, has revealed that the cause of death couldn’t be ascertained. A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Wahab Shittu, who spoke to newsmen in Lagos State on Wednesday on behalf of investigators […]
Putin Arrives China For State Visit, Summit With Xi Jinping
The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for a two-day state visit, as the two countries consolidate moves to further deepen a relationship that has grown closer since Moscow invaded Ukraine in 2022. Africa Today News, New York reports that the visit is coming barely days after Russia launched a new offensive […]
Labor Rejects FG’s ₦48,000 Minimum Wage Offer, Stages Walk-Out
The Organized Labor stormed out in frustration as the negotiations between their leaders and the Federal Government over the new minimum wage ended in a deadlock on Wednesday, Africa Today News, New York reports. This followed offers of ₦48,000 and ₦54,000 wages by the Federal Government and the Organized Private Sector (OPS), respectively. In a […]
Slovakia’s PM In Critical Condition After Being Shot
The Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico was shot multiple times and critically injured in a “politically motivated” assassination attempt on Wednesday, according to the interior minister. Africa Today News, New York reports that the 59-year-old Fico was shot by a gunman five times on Wednesday and underwent several hours of emergency surgery. Deputy Prime […]
Hush-Money Trial: How Trump’s Lawyer Attacked Michael Cohen
The legal team of former President of the United States, Donald Trump have sought to dismantle the credibility of the star witness in the ex-president’s criminal trial, Michael Cohen. During the cross-examination, Mr. Trump remained silent as his attorney painted Cohen as a man harbouring personal grudges against his former employer. Cohen remained calm throughout […]
Biden’s Govt Working On $1bn Arms Shipment To Israel
The White House has informed Congress it has concluded plans to send more than $1bn (£800m) in weapons to Israel, officials have disclosed. Africa Today News, New York reports that the package would include tank rounds, mortars and armored tactical vehicles. However, the plan must still be approved by lawmakers before it will be effected. […]
Nigeria’s Judiciary Is Now Fully Transactional – Obi
The Presidential candidate of the Labor Party (LP) in last year’s elections in Nigeria, Mr. Peter Obi, has reiterated his call for stronger institutions and the rule of law to save Nigeria’s democracy and future of the citizens. He said the greatest challenge the country’s democracy was facing was not the Independent National Electoral Commission […]
Tinubu’s Govt Moves To Spend ₦20trn Pension Funds
The Federal Government of Nigeria has concluded plans to deploy about ₦20 trillion from the pension funds account and other funds to drive economic growth by investing in infrastructure, housing power, rails, roads and technology, Africa Today News, New York reports. Mr. Wale Edun who is the Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy […]
UK-Based Nigerian Bags Life Jail Term For Killing Wife
A Nigerian man whose name has been identified as Olubunmi Abodunde, who murdered his wife, Taiwo, with a skateboard and blamed his loss of control on medication has been sentenced to life imprisonment in the United Kingdom. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the 48 year old Abodunde, a resident of Exning Road, in […]
ASUU Threatens Fresh Nationwide Strike, Gives Reasons
It is not a good time for Nigerian students as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has threatened to embark on another nationwide strike to protest absence of governing councils in all federal universities across the country among other issues the government is yet to address. The body which recalled that the federal government […]
Labor Insists On May 31 Deadline As Minimum Wage Talks Resume
The tripartite committee set up by the Federal Government will finally meet today (Wednesday), May 15, 2024, to reach workable solutions to the impasse on the National minimum wage conversation. Africa Today News, New York reports that the Labor unions have refused to shift grounds on their proposal of ₦615,000 minimum wage while insisting on […]