Strike: Real Reason ASUU Cannot Be Proscribed – Femi Falana
In his latest reflection on the issue of the sickening industrial action by the Academic Strike Union of University (ASUU) and the failures of the government to reach an agreement which would see students get back to class, Femi Falana (SAN), has submitted that negotiations must resume in earnest. The human rights lawyer, said resorting […]
Pandemonium As Death Toll In Libya Clashes Rises To 32
Deadly clashes between supporters of Libya’s rival governments have left no fewer than 32 people dead, the health ministry confirmed Sunday in a new toll, after a fierce battle that sparked fears of major new conflict. Africa Today News, New York gathered that armed groups had exchanged gunfire that left several hospitals damaged while settings […]
2023: Kwankwaso Will Inherit Buhari’s Northern Votes –Kofa
Ahead of next year’s general elections, the spokesman for Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso presidential campaign, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, has asserted that the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, now controls President Muhammadu Buhari’s northern votes. He stated this in a Channels Television interview monitored by Africa Today News, New York […]
Fresh Shelling At Ukraine Power Plant Despite Radiation Risk
Yesterday, Ukraine and Russia traded fresh accusations of shelling at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, as its operator warned of a radioactive leak risk at the atomic facility. The Zaporizhzhia plant in southern Ukraine has been occupied by Russian troops since early March. Kyiv and Moscow have repeatedly accused each other of rocket attacks in […]
2023: Obi Set To Meet Nigerians In Canada As Tour Continues
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, will today (Sunday) address a town hall meeting in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as part of his moves to galvanise support from Nigerians in the diaspora. The event is organised by Nigerians in Canada under the umbrella of Peter Obi Nigerian-Canadian Interest Group as part of the […]
Peace Deal: We Are Solidly Behind Wike – Rivers PDP
Amidst the crisis in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the party chapter in Rivers State has declared its unalloyed support for Governor Nyesom Wike on whatever position he takes concerning the ongoing peace process in the party. State Publicity Secretary of PDP, Tambari Sydney Gbara, stated this yesterday, in Port Harcourt, while reacting to the remarks […]
UN Demands Immediate End To Deadly Battle In Libya
Following one day of fatal conflict in the nation’s capital Tripoli between rival political groups, the UN has demanded an immediate cessation of violence in Libya. The Tripoli health ministry reported that during the battle, at least 23 individuals were murdered and numerous others were injured. Young comedian Mustafa Baraka was one of the fatalities, […]
2023: Why I Am Yet To Endorse Any Candidate – Charly Boy
Controversial Nigerian entertainer and activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy has given reason he’s yet to endorse a candidate for the 2023 presidential election. Charly Boy, in an interview with Arise TV, said he has been under pressure to announce his candidate but he’s yet to do that until he interacts and interrogates all […]
Ozekhome, Falana, Otteh, Agomoh Seeks Overhaul Of Judiciary
Following speculations of an ineffective judicial system, an overhaul of the judiciary has been proposed by prominent legal figures. Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, Executive Director of Access to Justice; Human rights lawyers Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN; Founder of Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Action, PRAWA, Dr. Uju Agomoh; Executive Director of Access to Justice, Mr. Joseph […]
Serbia, Kosovo Settles Migration Dispute, EU Confirms
According to the EU, Serbia and Kosovo have resolved their disagreement on the migration of citizens through their territory. “We have a deal,” Josep Borrell, the EU foreign policy chief tweeted. According to him, as part of negotiations with the EU, Serbia promised to repeal entry/exit paperwork for Kosovo ID holders and Kosovo pledged not […]
Meta Opens Entry For African Metaverse Competition
In collaboration with Imisi 3D and BlackRhino VR, Meta on Sunday announced that it has begun entries for the AR/VR Africa Metathon. The company says that the AR/VR Africa Metathon is a collection of initiatives and programs under its global XR fund that help XR talent on the continent in developing cutting-edge solutions that showcase […]
2023: Why I Met With Atiku, Tinubu, Obi In London – Wike
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has opened up on the real reasons he met with Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, Mr Peter Obi, Labour Party presidential (LP) candidate and former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, in London. Wike asserted that he and […]