Nigeria Steps Up Pressure On U.S. To Recover Siphoned Funds
The Federal Government of Nigeria has made a formal appeal to the United States government to repatriate millions of dollars stolen by corrupt officials and transferred through the American banking system, in a bid to recover the country’s stolen wealth and tackle corruption. The Federal Government of Nigeria has made a formal appeal to the […]
Tinubu Makes Case For Collaboration To Ease Global Challenges
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has asserted that collaboration and inclusiveness are invaluable to achieving global food security, addressing collective challenges, and driving innovation across a chain of interests for a more stable and prosperous world. Speaking during a high-level panel session at the World Economic Forum Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and […]
Constitution Review: Reps’ll Engage Traditional Rulers – Kalu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has revealed that the House will engage with the traditional institution in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Kalu, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, spoke in Kano, during separate visits to the Emir of Kano, Aminu […]
‘I Won’t Govern On My Knees,’ Fubara Fires Back At Wike
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has vowed never to govern the state from a position of submission, maintaining that he won’t rule on his knees as he is prompted to. He decried what he termed ongoing efforts to destroy the soul of the state. He spoke amid the ongoing cold war with his immediate predecessor […]
‘Stop Disgracing Ex-Governors’ – Ortom Warns Yahaya Bello
The immediate past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has urged his counterpart from Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to come out of his hiding and surrender himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Communities (EFCC). Africa Today News, New York recalls that the anti-graft agency had last week declared Bello wanted over alleged money laundering. […]
Why Fuel Scarcity Will Persist For 2 More Weeks — IPMAN
The petrol scarcity currently spreading to more states across the country will take at least two weeks to normalize, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has stated. However, the Public Relations Officer of IPMAN, Chinedu Ukadike, said the product is not available in the country. He said it has become a bit of […]
Real Reason I Cannot Bench Pulisic For Chukwueze — Coach
AC Milan head Coach, Stefano Pioli has explained why Nigeria forward Samuel Chukwueze isn’t playing ahead of Christian Pulisic in the starting lineup for most of the season. According to Pioli, Pulisic has become very difficult to drop despite the calls for more game time for Chukwueze at the Americans’s expense. Over the weekend, Pulisic […]
Real Reason Behind The Depreciation Of Naira – Senate
The Nigerian Senate, through its Committee on Finance, has offered explanations on why the Nigerian Naira keeps depreciating against other currencies, while also proffering measures that must be taken to address the challenge. In a statement personally signed by the Chairman, the Senate Committee on Finance, Mohammed Sani Musa, said even though the country continues […]
Ghastly Bus Accident Leaves 14 Dead, 31 Injured In Mexico
No fewer than 14 people have been confirmed dead and 31 others were injured following a road accident in Mexico on Sunday, the authorities announced. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the accident occurred in the state of Mexico, on the outskirts of the capital, when a bus overturned on the roadway, the local […]
Elon Musk Holds Meeting With China’s No 2 Official In Beijing
The CEO of Tesla and serial entrepreneur, Elon Musk has raised eyebrows after he held a meeting with China’s No 2 official on an unannounced visit to Beijing. Musk’s meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang is coming at a time carmakers in China are promoting their latest electric vehicles at the Beijing Motor Show taking […]
‘Nigeria Would Have Gone Bankrupt If I Didn’t Remove Subsidy’
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has stressed that the decision of his administration to remove the petrol subsidy was very necessary to prevent the country from going bankrupt and running into economic turmoil. Africa Today News, New York recalls that Tinubu shocked many Nigerians when he announced the removal of subsidy on petrol the […]
Gaza Ceasefire Protests: Hundreds Of Students Arrested In US
Hundreds of students have been apprehended across universities in the United States as protesters continue to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and divestment from companies enabling Israel’s nearly seven-month war on the Palestinian enclave. On Sunday, cops were heavily present on college campuses, with some resorting to chemical irritants and Tasers to scatter the students. Meanwhile, […]