5.9M Nigerian Children Face Acute Food, Nutrition Crisis— UN
The Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria at the United Nations, Mohammed Fall, has revealed that no fewer than 5.9 million Nigerian children face severe food and nutrition crisis, the highest globally. The UN resident coordinator made this disclosure at the launch of 2024 the Lean Season Food Security and Nutrition Crisis multi-sector plan. According […]
Trade War: Biden Slams New Tariffs On Chinese Imports
The President of the United States, Joe Biden has slammed major new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminium and medical equipment, taking potshots at Donald Trump along the way as he embraced a strategy that’s increasing friction between the world’s two largest economies. The President who spoke on Tuesday stressed […]
Fubara Lampoons Wike Over Rivers Heavy Debt Profile
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has revealed that his administration inherited a huge debt burden on projects embarked upon by the immediate-past administration of his former Boss, Nyesom Wike. Fubara stated that multiple contractors, who had worked on various projects for Wike’s administration, were seeking their outstanding payments amounting to billions. Africa Today […]
Prof. Nze Calls On CIOJ For Global Support To Free Kanu
In a compelling call to action, Prof. MarkAnthony Nze, an internationally acclaimed journalist and public intellectual, has implored the Chartered Institute of Journalists (CIOJ) to leverage its global influence to secure the immediate and unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. As a respected member of the CIOJ, Prof. Nze has utilized his platform to highlight […]
Continental Shelf Project: Nigeria Set To Gain Additional Territory
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has received the report of the High Powered Presidential Committee (HPPC), on Nigeria’s extended continental shelf project, with a commendation to the team of experts who worked assiduously over the years to advance the project. Africa Today News, New York reports that the aim of the project is to […]
EFCC Moves Against Businesses, Others Charging In Dollars
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared that it is doubling down on its efforts to crack down on businesses and others transacting in dollars. According to the agency’s Acting Director of Public Affairs Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC won’t spare anyone or businesses transacting in dollars. “The ship has already left the train […]
Fubara Moves Against Wike, Raises Probe Panel
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara appears set to take the political crisis in the state a notch higher after he declared his intention to probe the administration of his predecessor and erstwhile godfather, Nyesom Wike. Fubara, who served as Accountant-General of the state during Wike’s administration said a judicial panel of inquiry would […]
Super Eagles: I’ll Not Let You Down – Finidi Assures Nigerians
The head Coach of the Super Eagles, Finidi George has assured Nigerians that he will deliver on his assignment and raise a team Nigerians will be proud of. Africa Today News, New York reports that Finidi was formerly unveiled by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), yesterday in Abuja. Top representatives from the NFF and the […]
Xi Offers New Chinese Investment In Visits To Hungary, Serbia
Last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping travelled to Hungary, one of the few nations in the EU where his nation is viewed as an essential ally rather than a competitor. By the time he departed, he had negotiated agreements that would help China’s ambitions to expand its economy throughout Europe. Following a meeting with nationalist […]
Chad’s Election Victory For African Democracy – Tuggar
Amb Yusuf Tuggar who is Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs has congratulated the President-Elect of the Republic of Chad, Mahamat Déby, and the people of the Republic of Chad on the just concluded elections. In his message on behalf of the government and people of Nigeria which was sighted by Africa Today News, New York, […]
2027: Atiku, Obi Begins Alliance Talks To Oust Tinubu
Mr. Peter Obi, who was the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labor Party, yesterday held a closed-door meeting with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and a number of stalwarts of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja. Obi also held a meeting separately with a former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, and former Senate […]
Army Whistleblower Jailed For Leaking Documents In Australia
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that a whistleblower who helped expose allegations of Australian war crimes in Afghanistan has been jailed for five years and eight months in jail. David McBride pleaded guilty to stealing and sharing military secrets on the eve of his trial last year, after […]