Rivers Violence: 2 Deaths Reported, Homes Reduced To Ashes
Egbeda Community in Emohua Local Government Area, Rivers State, was rocked by a brutal clash between youths and vigilantes, resulting in two tragic deaths and the obliteration of two homes. Rivers State Police Command has made a breakthrough in its investigation, arresting five ESPAC vigilantes accused of involvement in the recent violence, marking a crucial […]
₦60,000 Minimum Wage Gains Acceptance In Private Sector
Nigeria’s private sector has thrown its weight behind the Federal Government’s plan to increase the national minimum wage to N60,000, a move that is expected to have a positive impact on the country’s economic sphere. During a televised appearance on Channels Television this morning, Segun Ajayi-Kadri, the leader of the Manufacturing Association of Nigeria (MAN), […]
Four Confirmed Dead Following Bridge Collapse In Colombia
Authorities have disclosed that two cars and a motorcycle plunged from a partially collapsed bridge in northern Colombia on Friday, killing four people and wounding three. A traffic police chief, Julio Olaya said a section of a bridge connecting the city of Barranquilla to the airport in Soledad failed in heavy rains. “Three people died […]
Why I May Apply For Restoration Of My U.S Green Card — Soyinka
Controversial Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has revealed that following former United States President Donald Trump’s conviction he might choose to apply for restoration of his Permanent Residence, known as the Green Card. Soyinka made the remark while reacting to the verdict on Friday, in a personal statement which was obtained by Africa Today News, […]
Erisco Foods Saga: Chioma Okoli Granted ₦5m Bail By Court
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has granted Chioma Okoli ₦5 million bail with two sureties in like sum over allegations bordering on her online commentary on Erisco Foods Limited’s tomato paste. While admitting her to bail, Justice Peter Lifu ruled that one of the sureties must be the defendant’s spouse or blood relative with a […]
Biden Berates Trump Over ‘Reckless’ Attacks On Court
President Joe Biden has described as “reckless” Friday’s comments by Donald Trump after the Republican lashed out in rambling, angry comments at verdicts in New York making him the first former US president to become a convicted felon. Five months ahead of the November 5 election, when the billionaire intends to dethrone Biden and make […]
Nigerian Students Among Brightest In UK – Minister
An educational consultant in the United Kingdom, Mr Mark Brooks, who was awarded United Kingdom Government ‘Export Champion’ status for the third year in a row has described Nigerians seeking education in the UK as exceptional. Mr Brooks made tbis remarks yesterday while accepting the award from the UK’s Minister for Exports, Lord Offord. According […]
Why We Suspended Helicopter Landing Levy – FG
The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has declared that the 300-dollar helicopter landing levy collection by its concessionaire has been suspended. The Head of, Press and Public Affairs Unit of the ministry, Mr Odutayo Oluseyi made this disclosure in a statement obtained by Africa Today News, New York. Oluseyi said that the […]
Reintroduction Of Old Anthem Was My Priority – Tinubu
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has justified the reintroduction of the old national anthem ‘Nigeria, we Hail thee,’ stressing that it was a priority for him. Africa Today News, New York recalls that Tinubu had earlier in the week signed a bill bringing back the old national anthem in a move that triggered criticisms […]