At Least 4,000 Nigerians Currently School In Germany – Envoy
The German Ambassador to Nigeria, Mrs. Annett Gunther, has revealed that no fewer than 4,000 Nigerians are currently schooling and working in the European country, a testimony to the good relation between both countries. Gunther made this revelation while speaking with reporters on Monday morning. According to her, the German Academic Exchange Service gives out […]
Minimum Wage: Why We May Reject ₦100,000 — Organized labor
Ahead of the resumption of negotiations this week, the Organized Labor has informed the Federal Government to perish any thought of offering ₦100,000 as the new minimum wage stressing that such an offer will be vehemently rejected. It also asked the government to get serious with negotiations on the issue of workers’ wages, insisting that […]
US Troops Agree To Finally Leave Niger By Mid-September
The Government of the United States and its counterpart in Niger Republic have agreed that American troops will leave the country “no later” than 15 September, they announced in a joint statement on Monday morning. They said the two countries had “reached a disengagement agreement to effect the withdrawal of U.S. forces, which has already […]
I’m Closer To Leaving Than Staying At Man City – Guardiola
The manager of Manchester City, Pep Guardiola has declared that he is “closer to leaving than staying” with the Premier League champions after he ruled the league for yet another time. Guardiola made this declaration on Sunday after a 3-1 win over West Ham saw them win the title for the fourth consecutive year. Africa […]
‘Stop The intimidation,’ Taiwan’s New President Warns China
The new President of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te has warned China to stop its military intimidation against the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own territory. He issued this warning in his inauguration speech. “Fellow compatriots, we have the ideal of pursuing peace, but we must not have illusions,” Lai said after being sworn into office. […]
Tinubu Establishes Climate C’ttee, Names Ngelale As Envoy
A Presidential Committee on Climate Action and Green Economic Solutions has been established by President Bola Tinubu to coordinate and oversee all policies and programmes on climate action and green economic development. The President also appointed his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale as the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action. The Committee […]
UK Regulator Moves Against Air Peace Over Alleged Violation
Nigerian Air Peace has been reported to Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority by the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority who are alleging that they violated some aviation safety regulations Africa Today News, New York reports that the development is concerning particularly because it is coming barely three months after the Nigerian carrier commenced the Lagos-London route. […]
Iran’s President Raisi Confirmed Dead After Helicopter Crash
The death of Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi has been confirmed by State media in Iran after the helicopter he was travelling in crashed in poor weather in an eastern province. The Iranian Red Crescent reported finding the helicopter wreckage with no signs of life, carrying the country’s foreign minister and other officials. Africa Today News, […]
2027: Obi Supporters Commence Mobilization, Set Up Committee
Ahead of the 2027 polls, supporters of the presidential candidate of the Labor Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi have begun mobilisation and have even set up a harmonization committee, Africa Today News, New York reports. In a statement made available to Africa Today News, New York on Monday, the Chairman of the Obidient Harmonization Committee […]
Subsidy: How Nigeria Collapsed Under Tinubu – Babachir Lawal
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Babachir Lawal, has asserted that the announcement of fuel subsidy removal by President Bola Tinubu on the day of his inauguration on May 29, 2023, was what culminated to the collapse of Nigeria. This is just as he said: the use of Compressed Natural Gas […]
Usyk Beats Fury To Become Undisputed Heavyweight Champion
In an unprecedented feat in boxing’s four-belt era, Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury by scoring a razor-thin split decision to win the world’s first undisputed heavyweight championship in 25 years. Africa Today News, New York reports that the United Kingdom’s Fury was the early aggressor but Usyk gradually took charge and the “Gypsy King” was […]
Flash Floods Leave At Least 50 Dead In Afghanistan
No fewer than 50 people have been killed by flash flooding in western Afghanistan, provincial police revealed on Monday morning, with some residents reaching safety on higher ground mere minutes before the water hit. The floods on Friday destroyed approximately 2,000 houses and caused damage to thousands more homes and businesses, according to a statement […]