Disgruntled Subjects Extend Olive Branch To Oba Of Benin
The Benin Kingdom‘s Enigies, who initiated legal proceedings against Oba Ewuare II, have signaled their willingness to engage in constructive dialogue, potentially paving the way for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing dispute. For the Enigies, justice is non-negotiable, and they made it clear that any attempt to resolve the issue must acknowledge and address […]
Soyinka Immortalized As Tinubu Unveils Namesake Abuja Highway
President Bola Tinubu has immortalized Wole Soyinka‘s legacy by designating the N20 Arterial Road in Abuja, spanning from Northern Parkway to Outer Northern Expressway, in honor of the distinguished playwright and Nobel laureate. This is to cement his place in Nigeria’s cultural heritage. ATN, New York, reveals that the decision to name the highway after […]
Malnutrition Crisis: Child Mortality Surges In North — MSF
A humanitarian red flag has been raised in northern Nigeria, where Médecins Sans Frontières is battling an explosion in severe malnutrition cases among children, with some locations reporting a staggering 100% increase in admissions, eclipsing last year’s numbers and underscoring the urgent need for action. Nigeria’s nutrition crisis is escalating at an unprecedented pace, with […]
Protection Of Lives, Property Remains Top Priority – Lawal
Dauda Lawal, Governor of Zamfara State, has restated his administration’s firm commitment to securing the lives and properties of the state’s citizens, leaving no stone unturned in the quest for peace and security. At the prestigious Passing Out Parade of the Agro Rangers Corps, a specialized unit of the NSCDC, Zamfara State Command, Governor Dauda […]
‘Tantita’s Timely Intervention Stopped Oil Production Crisis’
Nigeria’s oil infrastructure has received a significant boost, thanks to the commendable efforts of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited. The Arewa Renaissance Congress, a prominent northern coalition, has praised the company’s dedication to safeguarding oil pipelines and combating theft in the Niger Delta region. According to the Arewa Renaissance Congress, Nigeria’s oil production was staring […]
IGP Pledges To Align With FG’s Directive On State Police
Nigeria’s police leadership has reiterated its commitment to upholding the Federal Government’s decision on the long-standing issue of state police, as affirmed by Inspector-General Olukayode Egbetokun. Lagos State played host to a high-level police delegation on Monday, as Deputy Inspector-General Abiodun Alabi, coordinator for the South-West, shared the Inspector-General’s views during a working visit. In […]
Trial Of Biden’s Son In Federal Gun Case Begins
Jury selection in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial kicked off on Monday in Delaware, as he faced three felony charges stemming from his alleged illegal purchase and possession of a firearm in 2018, while he was a drug user. President Joe Biden was not present at the hearing as he was scheduled to attend a […]
How Nigeria Can Reduce $20b Spent On Food Imports – Obasanjo
Nigeria’s former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that the country’s annual spending of $20 billion on food imports can be reduced by exploring farming opportunities in the country’s over 80 per cent arable lands. The former President who spoke during the Africa Methodist Council of Heads of Conference Summit and Women’s Movement Leadership Summit at […]
Minimum Wage: Why We Shut Down National Grid, NLC Speaks Up
The Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) has opened up on why its workers in the electricity sector decided to shut down the national grid following the commencement of yesterday’s industrial action. In a statement obtained by Africa Today News, New York, the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, faulted the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) over claims that […]
Why Nigerians Must Drop Politics, Personal Interest — Tinubu
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has asserted that the completion of critical infrastructure projects across the country by his administration was a clear example of what the country was capable of achieving when its leaders decide to work together towards a common goal, irrespective of political divide and personal interest. Accordingly, he noted that […]
G7 Throws Weight Behind Gaza Peace Deal, Urges Hamas To Accept
The G7 group of developed countries on Tuesday declared that it has decided to throw its weight behind a Gaza peace deal endorsed by US President Joe Biden, even as they went on to call on Hamas to accept it. “We, the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), fully endorse” the truce plan “that […]
World Bank Commits $45bn To Fight Food Crisis In Africa
In the face of a global food crisis which has continued to wreak havoc in several countries, the World Bank has announced that it has scaled up its efforts to tackle rising food insecurity, particularly in Africa. The Bank has now made available $45 billion through new lending and existing portfolio, surpassing its initial commitment […]