Death Toll Following Somalia Twin Bombings Soars To 100
The death toll following the twin car bombings which occured in the Somali capital Mogadishu, claimed by Al-Shabaab Islamists, has now soared to 100, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud confirmed on Monday morning. After visiting the blast location, he spoke to reporters saying; ‘So far, the number of people who died has reached 100 and 300 […]
What Buhari Told Me When I Asked Him To Pick My VP – Tinubu
The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu has opened up on what transpired when he had a conversation with President Muhammadu Buhari on the choice of his running mate. Tinubu made this disclosure on Sunday at the residence of Pa Reuben Fasoranti, leader of Afenifere, Yoruba Socio-cultural group in Akure, […]
2023: I’ll Hold Obi Accountable To Nigerians, Yesufu Assures
Popular social rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has assured Nigerians that she will do everything possible to hold the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, accountable if elected President in 2023. Yesufu gave this assurance while speaking at the presidential campaign flag-off of Obi in Lafia, Nasarawa state capital on Saturday. ‘We will give […]
How Nigeria Loses 700,000 Barrels Of Crude Oil Daily – Min
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva has declared that Nigeria loses no fewer than 700,000 barrels of crude oil to thieves and non-state actors daily. He stated this while speaking said in Effurun, Delta on Saturday at the 2002 graduation of students of Petroleum Training Institute (PTI). The minister who was represented […]
Over 140 Die In South Korea Following Halloween Stampede
No fewer than 140 people have been confirmed dead and some 150 injured following a horrific stampede in central Seoul when a large crowd celebrating Halloween crammed into a narrow street, officials have disclosed. Pictures taken at the scene which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York showed scores of bodies spread on the […]
2023 Elections: Vote Wisely, Kukah Advises Christians
Highly respected Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah has called on Christians in Nigeria to make wise decisions when they go to the polls to elect a new crop of political leaders in 2023. Kukah gave this advise while speaking in Yola at the 2022 Church Leaders Summit on Saturday. He also […]
Terror Alert: Nigeria To Get Drones, Helicopters From Turkey
Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria is set to receive drones and helicopters from Turkey to fight insecurity in the country, Africa Today News, New York has learnt. Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hidayet Bayraktar, made this known during the commemoration of the 99th National Day of the Republic of Turkey in Abuja on Friday. He said […]
Naira Redesign: Due Process Was Followed, CBN Hits Back
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has maintained that it actually followed the law and due process to carry out the process of redesigning three series of the Naira, which was actually due by over 12 years. This clarification came on the heels of claims by the minister of finance, budget, and national planning, Zainab […]
Pressure Mounts On Libya Rivals To Agree On Election Roadmap
In a unanimous decision, the Security Council voted yesterday to extend the UN political mission in Libya for a year and urged key institutions and parties in the divided North African country to agree on a roadmap to deliver presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible. The resolution adopted by the UN’s most powerful […]
Ryly Construction Limited: The Ultimate In Design, Building
Building or construction in Nigeria is a delicate activity that has resulted in the failure of far too many indigenous construction businesses in terms of quality, on-time delivery, and consistency. Ryly Construction Nigeria Limited, on the other hand, has been able to break the jinx of mediocrity that plagues Nigerian construction companies and stand out […]
Naira Redesign: FG Tackles CBN, Warns Of Consequences
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has completely washed her hands off the planned naira redesign, which was announced by the Central Bank governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Wednesday. The Minister, who distanced herself from the policy, said it doesn’t receive the blessing of the Ministry of Finance and warned of […]
Twitter ‘Now In Sane Hands’ Trump Says After Musk Take-Over
Former President of the United States, Donald Trump has hailed the sale of Twitter to tech billionaire Elon Musk, however, he declined to commit to rejoining the platform. Africa Today News, New York recalls that Musk who is the world’s richest man, saw his $44 billion bid to buy the company concluded late Thursday after […]