How Boris Johnson Was Barred From Voting In Local Election
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson has been barred from voting at his local polling station after forgetting to bring the required photo identity. Johnson was expected to vote in the police and crime commissioner election in South Oxfordshire yesterday. But, the polling officials told him he would not be allowed to […]
3 Arrested, Charged Over Activist Sikh’s Killing In Canada
Three Indian nationals have been arrested and charged in connection with the assassination of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada. The killing had led to a major diplomatic conflict between the two countries. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, 45, was shot dead last June by masked gunmen in a busy car park in a Vancouver suburb. Africa […]
Biden Lambasts Trump, Honors Top Democrats At Medal Ceremony
The President of the United States, Joe Biden launched direct attacks at election rival Donald Trump yesterday as he awarded the country’s top civilian honor to Democratic allies, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Al Gore. Biden praised veteran Pelosi for defending democracy during the January 6, 2021, attack on the US […]
Banditry Now ‘Business Venture’ For Govt Officials —Gov Radda
The Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, has lashed out at some security personnel and government officials whom he accused of aiding banditry which he says has now metamorphosed into a “business venture”. Speaking on Friday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today which was monitored by Africa Today News, New York, he said; “Now it […]
Nigerian Senate Vows To Protect Rights Of Journalists
The President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has assured Nigerian media practitioners that the Red Chambers of the National Assembly will ensure that their rights are adequately protected. Akpabio’s assurance was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, to commemorate 2024 World Press Freedom Day. […]
Labor Releases Breakdown Of Proposed ₦615,000 Minimum Wage
The organized Labour, consisting of the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC), and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has released a breakdown of the details of its proposed N615,000 minimum wage and how it arrived at the figure. The details were contained in a statement released by the NLC which was made available to Africa Today News, […]
Police Nab 195 Suspects, Rescue 19 Abducted Victims In Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command has revealed that over the last month, it arrested 195 suspects and rescued 19 abducted persons in the state, even as it vowed not to relent in its efforts to cleanse the state of criminality. Africa Today News, New York reports that the police also recovered 10 AK-47 rifles, one […]
Panic As Palestinian Doctor Dies In Israeli Prison
A Palestinian doctor whose name has been given as Dr Adnan Al-Bursh has died in an Israeli prison after more than four months in detention, Palestinian prisoner associations have confirmed. The 50 year old doctor was the head of orthopaedics at al-Shifa Hospital. The Israeli prison service confirmed that a statement published on 19 April […]
FG Announces Limited Slots For ₦50k Grant, Only 1m To Benefit
Only one million out of 3.6 million applicants will benefit from the Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme, the Federal Government announced on Thursday through the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. Since March 9, 2024, small business owners across the country have been eligible for a N50,000 financial grant with no repayment obligations. The scheme supports […]
CNS Renews Commitment To Combating Crude Oil Pilferage
Nigeria’s Navy is intensifying its anti-crude oil theft efforts with a 90-day extension of Operation DELTA SANITY in the Niger Delta region. Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla aims to eradicate illegal activities and stimulate economic development. On January 6, 2024, the Chief of Naval Staff spearheaded the launch of Operation DELTA SANITY, […]
Judge Blocks NERC, KEDCO’s Bid To Hike Electricity Prices
A Kano Federal High Court has issued an interim order, temporarily halting the National Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (NERC) plans to increase electricity tariffs for Band A customers in the state. A Federal High Court has directed KEDCO to halt the implementation of the planned tariff increase, which would have raised electricity prices from N76.54/Kwh to […]
Cameron: Ukraine Has Carte Blanche To Use UK Weapons
Lord Cameron, the UK Foreign Secretary, has stated that Ukraine has the autonomy to determine how to utilize British weapons, including the option to launch strikes on Russian soil. This declaration underscores the UK’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s defense. Lord Cameron’s visit to Kyiv was marked by a major announcement: the UK will provide £3bn […]