Hush-Money Trial: How Trump’s Lawyer Attacked Michael Cohen
The legal team of former President of the United States, Donald Trump have sought to dismantle the credibility of the star witness in the ex-president’s criminal trial, Michael Cohen. During the cross-examination, Mr. Trump remained silent as his attorney painted Cohen as a man harbouring personal grudges against his former employer. Cohen remained calm throughout […]
Biden’s Govt Working On $1bn Arms Shipment To Israel
The White House has informed Congress it has concluded plans to send more than $1bn (£800m) in weapons to Israel, officials have disclosed. Africa Today News, New York reports that the package would include tank rounds, mortars and armored tactical vehicles. However, the plan must still be approved by lawmakers before it will be effected. […]
Nigeria’s Judiciary Is Now Fully Transactional – Obi
The Presidential candidate of the Labor Party (LP) in last year’s elections in Nigeria, Mr. Peter Obi, has reiterated his call for stronger institutions and the rule of law to save Nigeria’s democracy and future of the citizens. He said the greatest challenge the country’s democracy was facing was not the Independent National Electoral Commission […]
Tinubu’s Govt Moves To Spend ₦20trn Pension Funds
The Federal Government of Nigeria has concluded plans to deploy about ₦20 trillion from the pension funds account and other funds to drive economic growth by investing in infrastructure, housing power, rails, roads and technology, Africa Today News, New York reports. Mr. Wale Edun who is the Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy […]
UK-Based Nigerian Bags Life Jail Term For Killing Wife
A Nigerian man whose name has been identified as Olubunmi Abodunde, who murdered his wife, Taiwo, with a skateboard and blamed his loss of control on medication has been sentenced to life imprisonment in the United Kingdom. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the 48 year old Abodunde, a resident of Exning Road, in […]
ASUU Threatens Fresh Nationwide Strike, Gives Reasons
It is not a good time for Nigerian students as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has threatened to embark on another nationwide strike to protest absence of governing councils in all federal universities across the country among other issues the government is yet to address. The body which recalled that the federal government […]
Labor Insists On May 31 Deadline As Minimum Wage Talks Resume
The tripartite committee set up by the Federal Government will finally meet today (Wednesday), May 15, 2024, to reach workable solutions to the impasse on the National minimum wage conversation. Africa Today News, New York reports that the Labor unions have refused to shift grounds on their proposal of ₦615,000 minimum wage while insisting on […]
5.9M Nigerian Children Face Acute Food, Nutrition Crisis— UN
The Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria at the United Nations, Mohammed Fall, has revealed that no fewer than 5.9 million Nigerian children face severe food and nutrition crisis, the highest globally. The UN resident coordinator made this disclosure at the launch of 2024 the Lean Season Food Security and Nutrition Crisis multi-sector plan. According […]
Trade War: Biden Slams New Tariffs On Chinese Imports
The President of the United States, Joe Biden has slammed major new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminium and medical equipment, taking potshots at Donald Trump along the way as he embraced a strategy that’s increasing friction between the world’s two largest economies. The President who spoke on Tuesday stressed […]
Fubara Lampoons Wike Over Rivers Heavy Debt Profile
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has revealed that his administration inherited a huge debt burden on projects embarked upon by the immediate-past administration of his former Boss, Nyesom Wike. Fubara stated that multiple contractors, who had worked on various projects for Wike’s administration, were seeking their outstanding payments amounting to billions. Africa Today […]
Prof. Nze Calls On CIOJ For Global Support To Free Kanu
In a compelling call to action, Prof. MarkAnthony Nze, an internationally acclaimed journalist and public intellectual, has implored the Chartered Institute of Journalists (CIOJ) to leverage its global influence to secure the immediate and unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. As a respected member of the CIOJ, Prof. Nze has utilized his platform to highlight […]
Continental Shelf Project: Nigeria Set To Gain Additional Territory
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has received the report of the High Powered Presidential Committee (HPPC), on Nigeria’s extended continental shelf project, with a commendation to the team of experts who worked assiduously over the years to advance the project. Africa Today News, New York reports that the aim of the project is to […]