‘Yoruba Nation Wants Self-Determination, Not Restructuring’
Professor Banji Akintoye who is the leader of the Ilana Omo Oodua, has disagreed with leaders of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, on restructuring saying the Yoruba Nation wants self-determination not restructuring. He pointed out this out when he was featured on Arise television’s ‘The Morning Show’ on Wednesday. The professor of History who repeatedly […]
Why APC Is The Answer To Nigeria’s Problems – Ganduje
The National Chairman of Nigeria’s ruling party- the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Umar Ganduje has asserted that the party has all it takes to provide solutions to the challenges bedeviling the country. Ganduje made this assertion during the APC grand finale campaign and presentation of party flags to the 11 local council chairmanship candidates […]
Why Botswana Declined Request To Host UK Migrants – Minister
The foreign minister of Botswana has told a South African TV channel that the British government approached his country to make enquiries as to whether it would be willing to receive migrants deported from the UK. He didn’t say when the approach was made. Africa Today News, New York reports that this is coming against […]
Rivers Crisis: Two Commissioners Resign From Fubara’s Cabinet
The last has not been seen about the political disagreement in Rivers State as the two redeployed commissioners — Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor and Isaac Kamalu – turned in their resignation letters on Wednesday. Africa Today News, New York had on Tuesday reported that Adangor was moved from the Justice Ministry where he served as commissioner […]
FRSC Seeks Tougher Laws, Jail Terms For Errant Drivers
Dauda Biu, the Federal Road Safety Corps Marshal, proposes criminalizing reckless driving with prison sentences for drivers who cause accidents. The FRSC Marshal’s call for stricter penalties comes on the heels of devastating crashes in Oyo, Kano, and Kaduna, which could have been prevented. Gaya Junction, Kano, and Tashan Yari, Kaduna, were the scenes of […]
How Bello Paid Child’s School Fees With $720,000 — Olukoyede
Fresh revelations have emerged on the probe of former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as the anti-graft commission says the embattled ex-governor withdrew $720,000 from the state’s accounts to pay his child’s school fees in advance just before he left office on January 27, 2024. EFCC […]
Dozens Die As Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti Coast In Ethiopia
No fewer than 33 Ethiopian migrants – including an eight-year-old boy – have reportedly died after their boat capsized off the coast of Djibouti, Africa Today News, New York has gathered. The UN’s migration agency reported that they were among 77 people crossing the Red Sea from Yemen to Ethiopia, t Africa Today News, New […]
I Went To Saudi Arabia Because Of Money, Ighalo Admits
Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo has revealed that he, Cristiano Ronaldo and most of the players currently plying their trade in the Saudi Arabian League are playing there because of monetary benefits. Ighalo left mainstream Europe for Saudi Arabian club Chang Chung Yatai in 2017 after stints at Lyn, Udinese, Granada, Cesena, and Watford. Africa […]
Dana Air Mishap: NCAA Breaks Silence As NSIB Begins Probe
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), has opened investigations yesterday’s incident of runway excursion by one of Dana Airline’s aircraft at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. In the same vein, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has described how the runway excursion of Dana Airline happened at the Lagos airport runway. Africa Today News, New […]
How Banks Lost ₦8bn In 9 Months To ‘Yahoo Yahoo Boys’ – EFCC
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFFC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that Nigerian banks lost at least N8 billion to internet fraud, otherwise known as Yahoo-Yahoo Boys, in 2022. The EFCC chairman disclosed this during an interactive session with media executives in Abuja, on Tuesday which was monitored by Africa Today News, New […]
Fubara Redeploys Wike’s Loyalists In Rare Cabinet Reshuffle
Amid the brewing political tension in Rivers State, the Governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara on Tuesday implemented a minor cabinet reshuffle in the state. Affected by the reshuffle are the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Zacchaeus Adangor; and the Commissioner for Finance, Isaac Kamalu. A statement on Tuesday signed by the Secretary to […]
Rihanna Expresses Regrets Over Past Nudity Appearances
Popular pop star, Rihanna has opened up on her reflections on past decisions, expressing a newfound perspective shaped by motherhood. The talented singer who is now 36 years old, opened up about certain outfit choices she now views with mild regret. During an interview with British Vogue at the Tobacco Dock launch of Fenty X […]