How To Make Africa’s Free Trade Area Realistic – Buhari
The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has asserted that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will succeed if African governments demonstrate a higher level of commitment to tackle the slow pace of physical integration, political cooperation, and tariff barriers that inhibit business integration. The President in a statement by his media aide, Femi Adesina […]
Foreigners Arrested As Iran Protests Over Amini’s Death Grows
Iran on Friday announced that nine foreigners have been arrested over deadly street protests sparked by the death of Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini, as demonstrations across the country entered a third week amid a heavy exchange of gunfire. Dozens have been killed in a crackdown on the protests that erupted when Amini, 22, died in […]
Nigeria At 62: We Shall Usher In Nigeria Of Our Dream – Atiku
Ahead of next year’s general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed confidence that despite the challenges besetting the country, Nigerians shall enthrone a nation of their dreams. In a statement by his media office, Atiku who was speaking on the occasion of the country’s 62nd independence, submitted that the […]
Court Voids Buni’s Actions, Nullifies Oyetola’s Nomination
The outgoing of Osun Governor Isiaka Oyetola and his Deputy Governorship candidate, Benedict Alabi have had their nominations nullified on the grounds that Governor Mai Mala Buni who submitted their names to INEC contravened the provisions of Section 183 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Section 82(3) of the Electoral Act […]
Military Officers Confirm Removal Of Burkina Junta Leader
Military officers on Friday night confirmed the removal from office of Burkina Faso’s junta leader. Africa Today News, New York reports that the dismissal of Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, who had seized power in a coup last January, was announced in a statement read out on national television. The rebelling military also ordered the immediate […]
A’Ibom Govt Announces Closure Of Market Over Traders’ Clash
The Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has ordered the immediate closure of the vehicle spare part market popularly called Mechanic Village, Afaha Offot community, over a clash between the Igbos and the local dealers. This was contained in a statement by the Council Secretary, Ubong Udofia, titled ‘Uyo Local Government Shuts Mechanic […]
Tinubu Moves To Pacify Adamu, Govs With 2,000 Appointments
Against the backdrop of the brewing crisis in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the presidential candidate of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is planning to include an additional 2,000 members in the newly constituted Presidential Campaign Council of the party. Africa Today News, New York gathered that this was being considered to pacify APC […]
Shun Personal Attacks, Incitements, Buhari Urges Politicians
Barely 48 hours after campaigns which will usher in a new political dispensation for 2023 began, President Muhammadu Buhari has asserted that he welcomes the initiative undertaken by the National Peace Committee to commit all political actors to issue-based campaigns devoid of incitements, personal insults, and attacks. He made this known via a video message […]
Russia To Officially Annex More Ukrainian Territories Today
Russia will today (Friday) annex four regions of Ukraine that its soldiers occupy at a grand ceremony in the Kremlin, Moscow asserted, less than 48 hours after President Vladimir Putin threatened he could use nuclear weapons to defend the territories. So far, the threats have not forced any sort of deterrence for a sweeping Ukrainian […]
Alleged Bribe: Drama As PDP NWC Members Return ₦122m
No fewer than four members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s National Working Committee (NWC) have refunded about ₦122.4 million to the party in very controversial circumstances. In separate letters to the PDP, the NWC members said the monies had been paid into their account without their knowledge. The money was said to be part […]
Lagos Govt Announces The Suspension Of RTEAN Activities
The government of Lagos State has announced the suspension of all activities of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) with immediate effect. The announcement comes a day after factional members of the association clashed in the Iyana Iba and Lagos Island areas of the state. In a statement announcing the suspension whuch was […]
2023: Why Tinubu Was Absent At Signing Of Accord – Melaye
The spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign, Dino Melaye, has asserted that the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu’s absence from the Presidential Peace Accord signing ceremony on Thursday was done on purpose. Africa Today News, New York had earlier reported that while the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP candidate, […]