Shock As Biden Labels Japan And India As ‘Xenophobic’
Key allies of the United States, Japan and partner India alongside China and Russia have been labelled by President Joe Biden as “xenophobic” countries that were failing to reap the economic rewards of migration. During an unrecorded campaign fundraising event yesterday, Biden stated that hostility towards foreigners was impeding their growth. “One of the reasons […]
Impressive Chelsea Destroys Tottenham’s Top-Four Hopes
Chelsea delivered a powerful blow to Tottenham’s hopes of making it for next season’s Champions League with a 2-0 win against their spluttering London rivals on Thursday. Trevoh Chalobah’s first goal in over two years put Chelsea ahead in the first half at Stamford Bridge. The much-criticized Nicolas Jackson sealed up the points in the […]
Ribadu Directs Full Enforcement Of Cybercrime Law
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in Nigeria has moved to secure Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) by embarking on a crackdown on people who abuse the internet space. It directed all law enforcement agencies, regulators, businesses and stakeholders to put in place mechanisms for the full enforcement of the Cybercrimes Prohibition Act. […]
Tinubu Working Overtime To Destabilize PDP, Momodu Alleges
Media mogul and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has blamed all issues facing the party on an alleged attempt by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to destabilize and destroy opposition in Nigeria. Momodu, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today which was monitored by Africa Today News, New […]
Uzodinma Moves To Fix Power, Signs New Law On Imo Electricity
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma has accented two executive bills into law; a bill on electricity and another to amend Imo State Polytechnic Law No. 15 of 2012 to pave the way for the merger of campuses of the polytechnic. The governor explained that he signed the two bills into law to position […]
States Can Pay Proposed ₦615,000 Minimum Wage, Ajaero Insists
The Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) has insisted that the ₦615,000 minimum wage it proposed is quite realistic, dismissing claims that some states cannot pay such an amount if approved. Africa Today News, New York reports that recent policy actions in Nigeria including the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of the foreign exchange market […]
Tinubu Has Shown No Favoritism In Corruption War – Shettima
Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has declared that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is determined to eradicate corruption without fear or favoritism. He made this known on Thursday at the Second Edition of The Chronicle Roundtable in Abuja where he explained that the government has been working to reduce the unemployment rate in […]
Trump Declines To Commit To Accepting 2024 Election Outcome
Donald Trump has ignited controversy by declining to pledge support for the democratic process, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the 2024 election and reiterating baseless allegations of election rigging in 2020. According to the former Republican president, he would willingly concede defeat if the electoral process is transparent and fair, as he stated in […]
CAS Promises To Ensure Continued Tranquility In Kano
Air Vice Marshal Bala Abubakar, Chief of Air Staff, praised Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State on Thursday for his efforts in enhancing the Air Force’s operational capabilities in the state, while also committing to maintain peace and stability in the region. During a courtesy visit to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Government […]
Nigeria Shells Out $8bn Yearly On Steel Imports – Minister
The Minister of Steel Development, Mr. Shuaib Abubakar, notes that Nigeria’s steel import expenditure amounts to a substantial $8 billion yearly, stressing that reviving the Ajaokuta Steel Company is essential for reducing the country’s dependence on imported steel and promoting economic self-sufficiency. During an informative session with the House of Representatives Committee on Steel Development […]
Nigeria’s Development Vital To Unlock Africa’s Potential – UN
The United Nations has expressed its commitment to working closely with President Bola Tinubu’s administration to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria, recognizing the country’s strategic importance in driving Africa’s sustainable growth and development. The United Nations emphasizes that Nigeria’s success is crucial to Africa’s prosperity, as the country’s progress serves as a […]
South China Road Disaster Claims 36 Lives As Casualty Rises
A devastating highway collapse in Guangdong province, southern China, has left 36 people dead, according to state media reports. Rescue efforts are ongoing, but hopes of finding survivors are dwindling. A deluge of heavy rains struck in the dead of night, causing a devastating road collapse on the critical Meizhou-Dabu county highway at 2:10 am […]