Nigerian Senate Endorses Death Penalty For Drug Traffickers
The Nigerian Senate has approved the death sentence as a penalty for drug traffickers in the country after it passed the 2024 NDLEA Act (Amendment) Bill through the third reading. The proposal was adopted yesterday when the Senate dissolved into a committee of the whole for a clause-by-clause consideration of a report of the Chairman […]
Bribery Allegations: US Lawmakers Order GEJ’s Investigation
The House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services of the United States has asked the Department of Justice (DOJ), to reopen the Foreign Corruption Practice Act into Shell and Eni’s 2011 purchase of the rights to Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL), 245, one of Nigeria’s most lucrative oilfields. The lawmakers said evidence implicates Shell and Eni […]
Chad’s Military Ruler Wins Controversial Presidential Poll
The leader of the military junta in Chad, Mahamat Déby has been declared the official winner of the presidential elections which has now legitimized his grip on power in the West African country. According to the state’s election body who citied provisional results, Gen Déby won 61.3% of the vote, while his closest rival, Prime Minister […]
‘I’m Quitting Music After My Next Album,’ Davido Announces
Superstar Nigerian afrobeats musician, David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, has hinted at quitting music after his next album. The ‘Unavailable’ crooner revealed that he would quit music after his next album. Davido gave this hint on Thursday night while reacting to the recent pictures and videos doctored against him by some blogs. He claimed […]
Real Reason I Visited Rivers Assembly Quarters – Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has clarified that his visit to the residential quarters of the State House of Assembly on Thursday afternoon was to undertake an on-the-spot assessment of the condition of the structures for possible rehabilitation work to restore its status and make it habitable. Africa Today News, New York recalls that […]
Prince Harry, Meghan To Storm Nigeria Today
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle will today (Friday) embark on a much-talked-about visit to Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria. Africa Today News, New York understands that the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to Nigeria is happening due to the invitation of the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa. The […]
Trump Accuses Biden Of Supporting Hamas Against Israel
Former President of the United States, Donald Trump have accused Joe Biden of taking sides with Hamas when he threatened to stop sending US weapons to Israel as it wages war against the Palestinian militant group in Gaza, describing the stance of the president as “disgraceful.” Biden issued his most direct warning yet over the […]
Israel Ignores US Objections, Carries Out Assault On Rafah
US President Joe Biden has thrown down the gauntlet, warning Israel that any large-scale military operation in Gaza’s crowded Rafah city will result in a halt to American weapons supplies. The warning comes as the city reels from recent strikes, which sent smoke rising into the air. In a striking escalation of American concerns, the […]
UNICEF: Number Of Out-Of-School Children Soaring In Nigeria
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised the red flag over Nigeria’s escalating out-of-school crisis, with a staggering 18.3 million children now missing out on education. With 18.3 million children missing out on education, Nigeria has earned the dubious distinction of having the largest out-of-school population globally, a stark reminder of the country’s pressing […]
Presidential Aide Clarifies Microsoft’s Lagos Shutdown
President Tinubu’s media adviser, Temitope Ajayi, has set the record straight, denying reports that Microsoft’s Africa Development Centre in Lagos has ceased operations, describing the claims as false and unfounded. Ajayi clarified that reports of a shutdown were grossly exaggerated, revealing that Microsoft’s Africa Development Centre is instead undergoing a strategic restructuring, involving role re-alignment, […]
Pfizer Agrees To Settle Lawsuits Over Zantac Cancer Risks
Pfizer Inc. has reached a settlement in a massive lawsuit involving over 10,000 plaintiffs who accused the company of downplaying the cancer risks associated with its heartburn drug, Zantac, as reported by Bloomberg on Wednesday, marking a significant turning point in the case. Insiders familiar with the settlement negotiations have confirmed that the financial details […]
Elders Condemn Cybersecurity Levy As Arbitrary, Unreasonable
The Northern Elders Forum, under the stewardship of Ango Abdullahi, vehemently criticized the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recent move to enforce a cybersecurity levy on bank patrons nationwide. In a statement released from Kaduna, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, NEF’s Director of Publicity and Advocacy, conveyed the organization’s dissatisfaction with the policy. Citing the escalating costs of banking […]