Bayern Munich, Kompany Reach Preliminary Managerial Agreement
Bayern Munich has finally found its new manager in Vincent Kompany, following an extensive search. The Belgian has agreed to a long-term deal, with his former club Burnley receiving a substantial £10.2m compensation package, marking a new chapter for the club. Vincent Kompany’s previous exposure to German football, courtesy of his Hamburg tenure, was a […]
Minister Unveils Plan For Door-To-Door Passport Delivery June
Come June, Nigerians can bid farewell to the hassle of queuing at immigration offices, as a new home delivery service promises to bring passports directly to their homes, simplifying the application process. While examining the advanced electronic gates at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport’s modernized terminal in Abuja on Friday, Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo […]
Armed Forces Seen Patrolling Former Emir Ado Bayero’s Palace
It has been reported that a contingent of soldiers has been stationed at the residence of deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, a move that comes after Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s decision to strip him of his title. With the stroke of his pen, Governor Yusuf not only repealed the Kano Emirates Council Law […]
God Is Behind My Reinstatement – Emir Sanusi
The re-installed Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has ascribed his reinstatement as the will of God, thanking the state government for the “rescue mission”. Africa Today News, New York reports that Sanusi was reinstated on Thursday and received his appointment letter a day after following Governor Abba Yusuf’s signing of the Kano State Emirate […]
Mixed Feelings As CBN Sacks 200 Employees
No fewer than 200 officials of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) were on Friday relieved of their duties, adding to the long list of ongoing disengagements in the apex bank. This adds to the list of 117 staff sacked by the bank between March 15th and April 11, 2024. The termination of appointments affects […]
Court Orders Forfeiture Of $4.7m, ₦830m Linked To Emefiele
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered an interim forfeiture of the sums of $4,719,054, ₦830,875,611, and several properties linked to the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Justice Yellim Bogoro of the court made the order yesterday, following an ex-parte application filed by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]
“I’ve Stopped Nigeria From Bleeding” – Tinubu
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, has asserted that the past 12 months have been fulfilling for his administration despite some challenges being addressed frontally. According to the President, his administration has been able to stop Nigeria from bleeding which will propel it to prosperity. Tinubu spoke when he received a delegation of the Yoruba Leaders […]
We’re On The Verge Of Shutting Down Varsities, ASUU Warns
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has declared its members are on the verge of embarking on a total strike over the failure of the Federal Government to honor agreements reached with the union. The insistence of some subversive individuals reaping off the government through the Integrated Personnel Payment Information System (IPPIS), to disregard […]
UN Court Orders Israel To Suspend Military Operations In Rafah
Despite an order by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to stop the assault on that part of Gaza over the increasing humanitarian crisis, Israeli authorities have insisted that the offensive in Rafah will continue until Hamas is defeated. The ICJ issued a dramatic ruling, ordering Israel to “immediately halt its military offensive in Rafah”, […]
Gang Violence: Kenya Police To Arrive In Haiti In 3 Weeks
The President of Kenya, William Ruto has revealed that all things being equal, his peacekeeping police force is expected to arrive in Haiti to help quell growing gang violence in about three weeks. In an interview with the BBC which was monitored by Africa Today News, New York, Mr Ruto confirmed a planning team was […]
2027 Poll: Peter Obi Not Fit To Lead Nigeria — Soyinka
Controversial Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has declared the presidential candidate of the Labor Party, Peter Obi “unfit” to lead Nigeria, stressing that he lacks what it takes to do so. Soyinka made this known in an interview with Noble Eyisi yesterday. Africa Today News, New York recalls that Obi finished third behind Atiku Abubakar of […]
Nigeria Generated 5,000MW In May – Power Minister Adelabu
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has stated that the country’s electricity generation reached 5,000 Mega Watts in May 2024, marking a significant improvement over previous levels. Adelabu disclosed this during the second day of the ministerial sectoral update for the present administration which is currently holding in Abuja. Adelabu said this achievement highlights the […]