One Killed, 20 Injured As Explosion Rocks Armenian Market
An explosion which rocked a retail market in the Armenian capital Yerevan on Sunday sparked a fire, killing one person and injuring 20, the emergency situations ministry has confirmed. Africa Today News, New York could not immediately ascertain the cause of the blast which ripped through the retail market in Surmalu. Meanwhile, according to preliminary […]
2023: We Will Resist Vote-Buying, Rigging, INEC Vows
Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has pledged to do everything within its powers to resist rigging and vote-buying in the 2023 general election which is expected to hold from February 23. The commission revealed that it has resolved to ensure that polling booths are distanced from the public who are around […]
2Baba Denies Impregnating New Lady
Award-winning Nigerian artiste Innocent Idibia, popularly known as ‘2Baba’, has vehemently denied reports of him getting another woman pregnant, describing it as ‘fake news.’ This was disclosed in a statement released by the artiste’s management, Now Muzik. The management urged “well-meaning media platforms and members of the public to completely disregard such” information. This comes […]
I Will Do Wonders In Osun State In 100 Days, Adeleke Vows
The Osun state governor-elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke on Saturday, asserted that the All Progressives Congress would not win the case disputing his triumph in the July 16 gubernatorial polls, the reason being that the election was free and fair. The senator spoke at a march in Ijebu-Jesa to welcome the former commissioner for Finance who […]
Lagos Labour Party Opposes Imposition Of Candidates
The Lagos state chapter of the Labour Party (LP) tip-off that certain persons who were not originally members of the party are enforcing phony candidates through fresh elections, this came after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had concluded primary elections across all the states. Addressing Labour Party journalists in the congress house, Yaba, Comr […]
We Will Ensure Nigerian Politicians Pay Right Taxes – JTB
The Joint Tax Board notes that it has developed a policy that will ensure politicians pay their taxes rightly. It says that several Nigerians who make room for the payment of taxes even from their little earnings expressed their dissatisfaction over the fact that politicians who earn heavy salaries and allowances, only surge to pay […]
MAPOLY Beauty Queen Murdered By Kidnappers In Abeokuta
A student of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, Ogun State whose name was given as Happiness Odeh has been reportedly murdered by kidnappers who abducted her a few days ago. On August 3rd, Happiness, who emerged winner at the MAPOLY beauty contest, was reportedly kidnapped while she was heading to Ipara, in Ode Remo on […]
Four Killed As Flash Floods Hits China
No fewer than four people have been confirmed dead and nine others injured following a flash flood which hit southwest China on Saturday, local authorities have revealed. Footage published by Chinese media showed water rising rapidly in a river on the outskirts of Sichuan province’s Pengzhou city. Tourists who had been playing in the initially […]
Buratai Drags Sowore To Court, Demands ₦10bn Damages
Controversial former chief of army staff and current ambassador to Benin Republic, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai had sued publisher Omoyele Sowore before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory over allegation of false publication against him. Buratai is seeking N10 billion damages because according to him, Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters, a United […]
It’s Time To Raise Salaries By 50 Percent, NLC Tells Buhari
The members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the federal and state governments to increase the salaries of workers and recommended a 50 percent salary review ‘across the board given the realities on ground.’ The labour union made the recommendation in a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari. Dated August 8, the letter […]
11 Killed, 6 Injured Following Mass Shooting In Montenegro
No fewer than eleven people, including two children and a gunman, were among the casualties following a mass shooting in Montenegro yesterday, while about six others were injured. Montenegro Police director Zoran Brdjanin said that around 3.30 p.m.(1330 GMT) a 34-year old man with a hunting rifle shot dead two siblings, one 8 years old […]
Peter Obi: Worshippers Elated At RCCG Convention
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi had a roaring welcome on Friday night during the Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God’s 70th convention. The former governor of Anambra State attended the convention on the fifth day at the RCCG international headquarters along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The program was […]