EFCC Indicts Sirika, Brother In Fresh ₦19bn Fraud
The immediate past Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, his brother, Ahmad Sirika; and his company – Enginos Nigeria Limited has been charged by Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with over ₦19.4bn fraud. The sum was reported to be for several aviation ministry contracts from the former minister to Enginos Nigeria […]
Real Reason Wike Is Playing God In Rivers Crisis – Dokubo
Asari Dokubo has lashed out at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, saying that he is “playing god” in the current political crisis that has pitched him against his erstwhile godson and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Dokubo, a former Niger Delta militant, also knocked his “friend” President Bola Tinubu for, according […]
We Will Retain High Interest Rates To Tame Inflation — CBN
Ahead of this week’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has hinted that the apex bank will not reduce interest rates until inflation subsides by implementing orthodox policies. Africa Today News, New York reports that inflation in Nigeria remains obstinately high at 33.2 per cent, the […]
Electricity Tariff: NLC To Picket DISCOs, NERC Offices Today
Members of the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC), has been directed by its National body to picket offices of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), on Monday (today). NLC disclosed that its members have also been told to picket electricity distribution companies (DISCOs), across Nigeria. Africa Today News, New York reports that the directive followed a […]
Why I Decided To Sponsor Wedding Of 100 Girls – Niger Speaker
Hon. Abdulmalik Sarkindaji who is the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, has explained why he is sponsoring the marriage of about 100 girls from his constituency in Mariga Local Government Area to get married to their long-standing suitors. He explained that the decision to foot the bills for the marriage was borne out […]
Sub-sea Cable Cut Messes Up Internet Services In East Africa
Internet monitoring groups have revealed that internet connectivity was disrupted in several East African nations on Sunday due to faults reported on the East African Submarine Cable System (EASSy) and SEACOM cables. NetBlocks, in a post on X (formerly Twitter) which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York, stated, “Network data show a disruption […]
Mega Party: ADC, LP, SDP, PRP, NNPP Leaders To Meet This Week
In the advancement of plans to form a mega party ahead of the 2027 elections, Chairmen of some opposition party leaders will meet on Thursday this week in Kaduna State. Africa Today News, New York reports that while the gathering will be hosted by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), other parties and their leaders expected […]
Tinubu Won’t Pick Sides Between Wike, Fubara — Presidency
The Nigerian Presidency has declared that President Bola Tinubu will not take sides in the raging political crisis rocking Rivers State. Presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, who made this revelation during an interview on TVC News on Sunday, stressing that those hoping the president would take a side are mistaken and would be disappointed. He went […]
Allow Niger Delta Use Its Resources For Devt – Diri Tells FG
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has made a frantic call for a review of the country’s revenue derivation formula in line with the practice of fiscal federalism being clamored for around the country. Diri questioned the current system in which resource-rich states in Nigeria, especially those in the Niger Delta, receive a pitiful […]
Putin Moves To Remove Sergei Shoigu As Russia’s Defence Minister
The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin has concluded plans to oust Sergei Shoigu as defence minister as part of a cabinet reshuffle, making him secretary of the Security Council instead. According to a statement released by the Kremlin, Andrei Belousov, a former deputy prime minister who specializes in economics, will become the new defence minister. […]
Actor Buscemi “Okay” Following Assault In New York City
American Actor, Steve Buscemi has been certified Okay after he was punched in the face by a man on a New York City street, his publicist revealed on Monday. The 66-year-old star of “Fargo” and “Boardwalk Empire” was assaulted last weekend in Manhattan and taken to a nearby hospital with bruising, swelling and bleeding to […]
At Least 34 Confirmed Dead In Indonesia Floods, 16 Missing
No fewer than 34 people have been confirmed dead and 16 more still missing in western Indonesia after flash floods and cold lava flow from one of the archipelago’s most active volcanos damaged homes, roads and mosques, officials disclosed on Monday morning. Yesterday evening, hours of intense rain resulted in floods in the West Sumatra […]