Atiku Berates Tinubu Over Plans To Spend ₦20trn Pension Funds
A former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has lampooned plans by the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government to use ₦20 trillion from pension funds to finance infrastructure projects. Africa Today News, New York recalls that at the end of the federal executive council (FEC) meeting on Tuesday, the coordinating minister for the economy and […]
Kukah Visits Tinubu, Says One Year Not Enough To Judge Him
The Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese and Founder of the Kukah Centre, Bishop Matthew Kukah was received on a courtesy visit on Wednesday by President Bola Tinubu at the state house in Abuja. The visit was confirmed by the National Television Authority (NTA) announced this on its official X handle on Wednesday night. Addressing State […]
LG Autonomy: Senate Moves Against Nigerian Governors
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday accused state Governors of misappropriating funds allocated to local government councils in Nigeria insisting that the council chairmen were usually compelled to sign off cheques by governors, who in turn, allocate peanuts to them. This is coming as the Senate called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately stop allocation of […]
How 5 Pro-Wike Commissioners Quit Fubara’s Cabinet In 1 Day
No fewer than five members of Rivers State Executive Council, loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, tendered their resignations yesterday, Africa Today News, New York reports. They were commissioners for Education, Chinedu Mmom, Housing, Gift Worlu, Environment, Austen Ben-Chioma, Transport, Jacobson Nbina and Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Inime Chinwenwo […]
3 Trafficked Victims Rescued From Ivory Coast By NAPTIP
The Benin Zonal Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has announced that the agency has rescued three trafficked victims from Ivory Coast. Africa Today News, New York reports that Barrister Nduka Nwanwenene who is the NAPTIP Commander in charge of the zone, disclosed this in Benin at a […]
Western Democracy Model Not Working For Nigeria – Obasanjo
A former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has reiterated his support for the current movement advocating that Nigeria should do away with the presidential system of government because, according to him, it was not working. But he also emphasized how critical it was to implement a system that successfully catered to Nigerians’ local requirements. While […]
Nigerians Groan Over Food Prices As Inflation Hits 33.69%
The average price of imported food commodities to Nigeria rose to its highest level, reaching 34 per cent in one year between April 2023 and April 2024, official data have pointed out. This represents a 200 basis point increase from the 32 percent recorded in March 2024, according to an analysis of the Consumer Price […]
Sweden Announces Return Of Benin Artefacts To Oba Of Benin
The government of Sweden has resolved to return no fewer than 39 pieces of Benin Artefacts in her Museum to the custody of Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin. The resolution followed the Federal Republic of Nigeria Gazette No. 57, Volume 110 at pages A245-247 issued on March […]
Mohbad’s Death: Pathologist Finally Releases Autopsy Report
Eight months after his painful death, the pathologist, who conducted an autopsy on the body of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, professionally known as Mohbad, has revealed that the cause of death couldn’t be ascertained. A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Wahab Shittu, who spoke to newsmen in Lagos State on Wednesday on behalf of investigators […]
Putin Arrives China For State Visit, Summit With Xi Jinping
The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for a two-day state visit, as the two countries consolidate moves to further deepen a relationship that has grown closer since Moscow invaded Ukraine in 2022. Africa Today News, New York reports that the visit is coming barely days after Russia launched a new offensive […]
Labor Rejects FG’s ₦48,000 Minimum Wage Offer, Stages Walk-Out
The Organized Labor stormed out in frustration as the negotiations between their leaders and the Federal Government over the new minimum wage ended in a deadlock on Wednesday, Africa Today News, New York reports. This followed offers of ₦48,000 and ₦54,000 wages by the Federal Government and the Organized Private Sector (OPS), respectively. In a […]
Slovakia’s PM In Critical Condition After Being Shot
The Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico was shot multiple times and critically injured in a “politically motivated” assassination attempt on Wednesday, according to the interior minister. Africa Today News, New York reports that the 59-year-old Fico was shot by a gunman five times on Wednesday and underwent several hours of emergency surgery. Deputy Prime […]