Rate Hikes May Cause Recession, World Bank Warns Nigeria
The World Bank Group has warned Nigeria as well as other developing economies that simultaneous rate hikes in response to increasing inflationary pressure may trigger a global recession and a string of financial crises. In its new study titled “Risk of Global Recession in 2023 Rises Amid Simultaneous Rate Hikes,” the Washington-based bank said the […]
How 245 Were Killed In Kaduna Community Attacks – Monarch
The paramount ruler of the Atyap Chiefdom, Agwatyap, Dominic Yahaya, has raised the alarm that 245 locals have been killed while 623 houses were burnt in attacks within his domain in Zango-Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The monarch stated this on Wednesday at the Kaduna Catholic Social Centre during the commemoration of the […]
Wike’s Gang-Up: We’ll Soon Find A Solution – Tambuwal
Sokoto State Governor and the Director General of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Campaign Management Committee, Aminu Tambuwal, has revealed that governors on the platform of the party are working seriously to come up with a solution to the present crisis rocking the party. Speaking after hosting the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) yesterday, […]
What Buhari Is Doing To Address Crude Oil Theft – Malami
In the face of the ongoing controversies of oil theft in Nigeria, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, (AGF) Abubakar Malami, SAN, has claimed that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration is making concerted efforts in addressing the crime including spending enormous resources on pipeline surveillance security through the regular Armed Forces budgetary […]
Goldberg Will Increase Customer Involvement At The Olojo Event
In keeping with its dedication to promoting the traditional values of Yorubaland, Nigeria’s Premium Lager Beer, Goldberg, plans to engage consumers at this year’s Olojo festival. The Olojo festival, which is set for September 23–26, 2022, in Ile-Ife, Osun State, honors the Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (jájá II), the traditional ruler of […]
Recruitment: Police Start Recording Qualified Applicants
Report reaching Africa Today News, New York confirms that sucessful applicants for the ninth regular course intake at the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil Kano, are being advised by the Niger Police Command to get ready for screenings. The command announced that physical and credential screening would start at Police Secondary School in Minna on September […]
Burkinabe Soldiers Imprisoned For killing A Student Leader In 1990
A court in Burkina Faso has sentenced three former presidential guards to prison terms ranging from 10 to 30 years after finding them guilty of taking part in the 1990 murder of a student leader. On Monday, the three elite guardsmen serving former president Blaise Compaore began their trials for the death of a student […]
Why ASUU Was Asked To Call Off 7-Month Long Strike
The National Industrial Court (NLC), sitting in Abuja yesterday directed the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), to call off its seven-month-old strike. However, in a swift reaction, ASUU asserted that it would appeal the ruling today (Thursday), just as the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, expressed satisfaction with the order of the court, […]
Shakira Breaks Silence On Her Divorce From Pique
Popular Colombian pop star, Shakira has broken her silence for the first time since she split from Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique. The couple had two children together during the 12 years they were together. The 45-year-old singer was candid about how difficult life has been as her relationship with the 35-year-old Pique has fallen apart […]
Real Reason Govt Cannot Fund Political Parties – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has asserted that it is not workable to expect the Federal Government to fund political parties at this critical period of the country’s democratic advancement. He pointed that out using the government’s money to run the parties is an indirect invitation for it to assume control […]
Return Our Old Artifacts, Emir Of Argungu Urges UK
The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Samaila Muhammad Mera has called on the British government to do their best to return some of the missing old artifacts of Kabi Kingdom missing during the colonial era. Mera made the request during the courtesy visit of the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Cantriona Laing, to his palace, Argungu. […]
Peter Obi’s Manifesto Will Be Released Before Campaign – Utomi
A Chieftain of the Labour Party, Prof. Pat Utomi on Wednesday revealed that Peter Obi’s manifesto for the 2023 elections was ready and would be released before the campaign starts next week. Utomi, made this disclosure while speaking with reporters in Abuja, he said: ‘There is a manifesto ready and it will be released before […]