Four Confirmed Dead Following Bridge Collapse In Colombia
Authorities have disclosed that two cars and a motorcycle plunged from a partially collapsed bridge in northern Colombia on Friday, killing four people and wounding three. A traffic police chief, Julio Olaya said a section of a bridge connecting the city of Barranquilla to the airport in Soledad failed in heavy rains. “Three people died […]
Why I May Apply For Restoration Of My U.S Green Card — Soyinka
Controversial Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has revealed that following former United States President Donald Trump’s conviction he might choose to apply for restoration of his Permanent Residence, known as the Green Card. Soyinka made the remark while reacting to the verdict on Friday, in a personal statement which was obtained by Africa Today News, […]
Erisco Foods Saga: Chioma Okoli Granted ₦5m Bail By Court
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has granted Chioma Okoli ₦5 million bail with two sureties in like sum over allegations bordering on her online commentary on Erisco Foods Limited’s tomato paste. While admitting her to bail, Justice Peter Lifu ruled that one of the sureties must be the defendant’s spouse or blood relative with a […]
Biden Berates Trump Over ‘Reckless’ Attacks On Court
President Joe Biden has described as “reckless” Friday’s comments by Donald Trump after the Republican lashed out in rambling, angry comments at verdicts in New York making him the first former US president to become a convicted felon. Five months ahead of the November 5 election, when the billionaire intends to dethrone Biden and make […]
Nigerian Students Among Brightest In UK – Minister
An educational consultant in the United Kingdom, Mr Mark Brooks, who was awarded United Kingdom Government ‘Export Champion’ status for the third year in a row has described Nigerians seeking education in the UK as exceptional. Mr Brooks made tbis remarks yesterday while accepting the award from the UK’s Minister for Exports, Lord Offord. According […]
Why We Suspended Helicopter Landing Levy – FG
The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has declared that the 300-dollar helicopter landing levy collection by its concessionaire has been suspended. The Head of, Press and Public Affairs Unit of the ministry, Mr Odutayo Oluseyi made this disclosure in a statement obtained by Africa Today News, New York. Oluseyi said that the […]
Reintroduction Of Old Anthem Was My Priority – Tinubu
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has justified the reintroduction of the old national anthem ‘Nigeria, we Hail thee,’ stressing that it was a priority for him. Africa Today News, New York recalls that Tinubu had earlier in the week signed a bill bringing back the old national anthem in a move that triggered criticisms […]
Billionaire Ordered To Pay Ex-Wife $1bn In Divorce Settlement
South Korea’s wealthiest elite has been shaken by a historic divorce settlement, as Chey Tae-won, the influential chairman of SK Group, has been ordered to pay a colossal 1.38 trillion won ($1 billion) to his former wife, marking the nation’s most substantial marital split to date. Nearly a decade after his marriage imploded in a […]
Sit-At-Home Brutality: Atiku Laments Abia Soldiers Death
Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s standard-bearer in the 2023 presidential election, has appealed for a political solution to the ongoing detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the controversial IPOB leader, seeking a diplomatic end to the impasse. The plea for a political solution followed the tragic killing of soldiers in Aba, Abia State, during the sit-at-home […]
US-Bound Flights In The Works For Air Peace, Other Airline
Air Peace is at the forefront of a new era in Nigeria-US aviation, with the carrier and its peers set to introduce direct flights to the United States. This exciting development is expected to increase travel options, facilitate business links, and enhance cultural understanding. The Federal Government has thrown its weight behind local airlines, granting […]
Trump Vows To Appeal Hush-Money Conviction
A former President of the United States, Donald Trump has pledged to appeal after a jury in New York found him guilty on all 34 charges of falsifying business records to hide a hush-money payment meant to silence porn star Stormy Daniels. The 45th President of the US revealed this information on Friday during a […]
Harsh Economy: Huggies Maker Announces Exit From Nigeria
Kimberly-Clark, the American multinational and makers of “Huggies”, has confirmed their decision to stop local manufacturing and sales operations in Nigeria after 14 years. The company disclosed this decision in a statement released on Friday which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York. It attributed the move to its recently adjusted global strategic priorities […]