FCCPC Moves To Review Fresh Price Hike Of DStv, GOtv Packages
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has vowed to review the recent price increases in MultiChoice cable subscriptions to ensure subscribers in Nigeria get value for their money. The Acting CEO of FCCPC, Adamu Abdullahi, made this known while speaking to newsmen on Friday. During the interview, he provided an update on the […]
Nigeria’s fight Against Malaria Gets £1bn Support From UK
The government of the United Kingdom has announced the contribution of about £1 billion to the global fund against malaria and other diseases in Nigeria for the period of 2024 to 2026. Ms Ebere Anyachukwu, who is the Health Adviser, British High Commission (BHC), made this disclosure on Friday in Abuja. She pointed out that […]
How Floods, Landslides Killed Over 150 In Tanzania – PM
No fewer than 155 people have been confirmed dead due to floods and landslides in Tanzania following heavy rains caused by El Niño, the prime minister has revealed. Kassim Majaliwa warned that the rains might continue into May, while also urging families to leave flood-prone areas. About 200,000 people and more than 51,000 households were […]
NNPCL Opens Up On Reason For Fuel Scarcity In Nigeria
Nigeria’s main oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), has come out to insist that the prices of petroleum products are not changing. NNPCL made this disclosure in a statement issued by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye which was made obtained by Africa Today News, New York. Soneye also blamed logistic […]
Trump Berates Biden Over ‘Bleached’ Hair Comments
Ahead of another testimony in a hush money trial in New York, former President of the United States and 2024 Presidential hopeful, Donald Trump yesterday met with union workers on a construction site and was greeted with the chants of “USA, USA”. As his lawyers travel to the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., to persuade the […]
Confusion As Dollar Demand Pushes Naira To ₦1,420/$
The Nigerian naira continued its downward trend against the United States dollar on Thursday night, depreciating to ₦1,309/$ at the official market and ₦1,420 at the parallel market. The new rate which indicates a depreciation of N90 or 6.8 per cent from ₦1,330 quoted by currency traders on Wednesday followed renewed dollar demand pressure in […]
New York’s Court Reverses Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction
The 2020 rape conviction of disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has been overturned by a New York court. The decision has been met with shock and disappointment by many, who see it as a setback for the #MeToo movement and a failure of the justice system to hold perpetrators of sexual violence accountable. The New […]
Europe’s Future on the Line, Macron Demands Decisive Action
French President Emmanuel Macron issued a dire warning to the European Union on Thursday in Paris, cautioning that the continent’s very survival hinges on its ability to shed its innocence and confront harsh realities. Failure to do so, Macron emphasized, would have devastating consequences. French President Emmanuel Macron addressed a packed Sorbonne University auditorium for […]
Prosecutors Move To Drop Charges Against Spanish PM’s Wife
Madrid’s public prosecutors have made a striking decision, swiftly moving to dismiss a preliminary inquiry into the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. This decisive action follows closely on the heels of the Prime Minister’s announcement that he will step back from his duties to reflect on his political future. Prosecutors have submitted an appeal […]
Tanzania Battered By Relentless Downpour, 155 Dead
A rain-induced disaster has struck with an impact on 51,000 households and over 200,000 people. The human toll is severe, with 155 lives lost and 236 others hurt, as confirmed by Majaliwa’s report. Majaliwa apprised parliament in Dodoma, Tanzania‘s capital, of the considerable destruction resulting from the intense El Nino rains, which were accompanied by […]
Boat Disasters Claim 300 Lives In Nigeria, CILT Reveals
In the wake of yet another devastating ferry disaster, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport is urging a radical rethink of safety protocols on Nigeria’s waterways, declaring that the status quo is no longer acceptable and that urgent action is needed to safeguard the lives of passengers and crew. In a statement, Barrister Mfon […]
“I’ll Stay”: Xavi Doubles Down On Barcelona Coaching Role
The Xavi Hernandez rumor mill can finally grind to a halt: he’s staying put at Barcelona, thanks to a heady mix of support from the club’s top brass and the fans’ unflagging enthusiasm – a true “cocktail of reasons” that’s left him feeling more committed than ever to the Blaugrana cause. As Barcelona’s fortunes continued […]