Oborevwori Confirms Military’s Withdrawal From Okuama
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has announced the complete withdrawal of the military from the Okuama community in the state almost 2 months after the unfortunate killings in the community. The governor disclosed this during a press conference at the Government House, in Asaba, implying that the displaced people of Okuama are now free to […]
Dozens Of Cholera Cases Reported In Flood-Ravaged Kenya
The United Nations (UN) voiced serious concern on Thursday after dozens of cases of cholera were reported in Kenya which is currently being ravaged by heavy flooding. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 44 cases of the disease have been reported in Tana River County in eastern Kenya, one of the areas hardest hit […]
Nigeria Under Economic, Security Siege – Anglican Primate
Archbishop Henry Ndukuba who is the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has asserted that the economic and security challenges confronting Nigeria is a testament that the country is under economic and security siege. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja ahead of the Diocese of Abuja’s Second Session of the 12th Synod […]
Rivers Assembly Crisis Worsens As Factional Speaker Emerges
The political crisis rocking Rivers State appears to be growing worse with the emergence of Victor Oko-Jumbo representing Bonny State Constituency as a factional Speaker of the State Assembly. Africa Today News, New York reports that Oko-Jumbo was one of the four lawmakers of Rivers Assembly who remained loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara after the […]
₦2.7bn Fraud: EFCC Set To Arraign Sirika, Daughter Today
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will today (Thursday) arraign former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, his daughter, Fatimah, and two other suspects in court. Africa Today News, New York reports that the suspects are being prosecuted over alleged ₦2.7 billion contract fraud uncovered in the Aviation Ministry under Sirika who […]
Ghana Supreme Court Set To Hear Challenge To Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
The Supreme Court of Ghana has begun hearing a challenge to the anti-LGBTQ+ bill passed by parliament in February, Africa Today News, New York reports. Richard Dela Sky, a journalist and attorney, requested that the contentious bill be challenged, and the court granted his motion. The measure stipulates that LGBT supporters would serve five to […]
“Let’s Tame The Beast,” Catholic Bishops Warn Against AI
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), has warned against the dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI), calling for caution and responsible use of the technology. The warning is coming at a time with the Pope’s expected participation in the G7 summit, where insiders suggest he would advocate an ethical framework for AI development. The Bishops […]
Cybersecurity Levy: Tinubu Out To Milk A Dying Economy — Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labor Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi has berated the President Bola Tinubu led-government for imposing a cybersecurity levy on Nigerians despite prevailing economic hardship. He said the Federal Government is more interested in milking a dying economy instead of nurturing it to recovery and growth. The […]
TUC Threatens Nationwide Shutdown Over Cybersecurity Levy
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has threatened to shut down the Nigerian economy through a massive protest should the Federal Government insist on implementing the controversial cybersecurity levy recently introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria. in a statement signed by its President, Festus Osifo, the TUC bemoaned the directive by the CBN to banks […]
Madrid Reach UCL Final After Incredible Bayern Comeback
Spanish Champions, Real Madrid produced a spectacular comeback against Bayern Munich last night to reach the Champions League final. Joselu got on the scoresheet twice to earn them a 2-1 win to progress 4-3 on aggregate. Alphonso Davies had earlier put the visiting German giants ahead in the second half but record 14-time winners Madrid […]
Bill For Prisoners To Join Army Passed By Ukraine Parliament
The parliament in Ukraine has passed a bill that would enable some prisoners to fight in the armed forces at a time when the military is facing a critical personnel shortage and Russian forces continue to advance on the battlefield. The action on Wednesday represents a reversal of Ukraine’s stance on the issue. For a […]
Governors Not Against New Minimum Wage – Gov Sule
The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has clarified the governors’ stance regarding the new minimum wage for workers, emphasising that they were not opposed to it. Governor Sule who spoke to State House Correspondents after a meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima, maintained that he was expressing his personal opinion, said he was unaware […]