Kogi Govt Moves To Recover Obajana Cement From Dangote
The Government of Kogi State, on Thursday, presented the report of the Specialised Technical Committee on the Evaluation of the Legality of the Alleged Acquisition of Obajana Cement Company Plc by Dangote Cement Company Limited to the public. The detailed report, submitted to Governor Yahaya Bello of the state, last month, was presented to the […]
‘Nigeria Not Failed State’ Tinubu Says On Return To Nigeria
Ahead of next year’s general election, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, on Thursday night called on Nigerians to avoid buying into the narrative that the country is a failed state. This is even as the APC presidential flagbearer affirmed that he felt better after enjoying his 11 days vacation […]
It’s Not Proper For FG To Appoint INEC Officials – Onyeagocha
The Senatorial candidate for the Imo East senatorial seat in the 2023 elections under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Onyeagocha, has vowed to enact laws that will block the exclusive rights of the federal government to appoint the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its officials. Onyeagocha, who […]
Biden Pardons Anyone Convicted Of Marijuana Possession In US
The President of the United States, Joe Biden on Friday announced a total pardon for all Americans found guilty of marijuana possession under federal laws, meeting a longtime demand of supporters a month out from midterm congressional elections. In a statement issued both in writing and by video message which has been obtained by Africa […]
How 20 Inmates Died In Ikoyi Prison Attack – NCS
The Nigerian Correctional Service, Lagos State Command, has revealed that no fewer than 20 inmates were killed during the attack on the Ikoyi Custodial Centre following the #EndSARS protest of October 2020. Mr. Olarotimi Oladokun who is the spokesperson for the command made this known on Thursday while reacting to the statement of a witness, Christian […]
Super Eagles Drop To 31 In Latest FIFA Rankings
The Nigerian national football side dropped one place in the latest FIFA men’s rankings for the month of September after a rather disappointing loss to Algeria. The Super Eagles side, who were ranked 30th in the world in the ranking released in August, dropped six points to take the 31st position. Africa Today News, New […]
2023 Elections Will Shock ‘Powerful’ Politicians – Olumba
As campaigns for the 2023 General elections take centre stage, the Spiritual Leader of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu has submitted that no corrupt politician or individual will win the Presidential election in Nigeria. He also asserted that from next year, it will no longer be business as usual […]
ASUU-FG Face-Off: Why CONUA, NAMDA Are Illegal — Falana
Nigerian human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has given reasons why he believes the newly-registered academic unions – Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA) and the Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) – by the Minister of Labour and Employment are illegal. Falana, who provided a legal perspective on the unending fallout between […]
Chelsea Thrash AC Milan, Restores UCL Hopes
London giants, Chelsea picked up their first UEFA Champions League win this season on Wednesday night as they comfortably thrashed AC Milan 3-0 at Stamford Bridge to restore their champions league hopes. Injured Wesley Fofana drew the first blood by opening scoring for the Blues in the 26th minute before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang doubled the advantage […]
Presidency Reacts To Peter Obi’s ‘Silent Arrest’ Accusation
The Nigerian Presidency has reacted to accusations earlier made on social media by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, that some of his supporters, who call themselves ‘Obidients’, were been ‘silently arrested’ saying that they are without foundation or fact. A source in the State House, Aso Rock Villa, who preferred not to […]
Pump Action Rifles, Others Recovered By Customs In Ogun
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday announced the interception of a pump action rifle, two locally made guns, and scores of live bullets from smugglers in Ogun State. The acting Customs Area Controller of the Unit, Ag. Compt. Hussein Ejibunu while briefing journalists on the matter […]
Putin Orders Russia Takeover Of Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin on Thursday directed his government to work towards the immediate take over operations at Europe’s largest nuclear power station in the Russia-annexed region of Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine. An executive which was passed on Wednesday which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York read; ‘The government will ensure […]