Biden Fumes Over Anti-Semitism At Pro-Palestine Protests
The President of the United States, Joe Biden has lashed out at pro-Palestinian activists over what he described as acts of “blatant” anti-Semitism during protests at Columbia University on Sunday. In a statement to commemorate the Jewish holiday of Passover on Sunday which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York, Biden pointed out that […]
New Nigeria Only Possible With Right Leaders In Govt – Obi
Mr. Peter Obi who was the presidential candidate of the Labor Party (LP) in last year’s elections, has restated that the hope for a new Nigeria is much possible if the right leaders are recruited at all levels of government in the country. Obi spoke on Sunday at the Naija-We-Can Town Hall Event which was held […]
Kenyan Police Nab Binance Executive Who Escaped From Nigeria
The Kenya Police Service has arrested fleeing Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, as the International Criminal Police Organisation moves to extradite him to Nigeria within the week. Government sources familiar with the case who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on the matter confirmed the development newsmen on Monday morning. […]
New Wage: NLC Proposes Sanctions For Govs Who Default
The Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) has given a strong indication that it would press for the inclusion of a clause which would prescribe sanctions for governors and local government administrators who failed to implement the new minimum wage. Hakeem Ambali who is the National Treasurer of the NLC made this disclosure in an interview with […]
We Are Expecting $2.2bn Loan From World Bank — Tinubu’s Govt
The President Bola Ahmed-led Federal Government is currently anticipating the receipt of around a $2.2 billion single-digit interest loan from the World Bank and another budget support facility from the African Development Bank (AfDB) in the coming weeks. Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, made this disclosure during the press briefing at the end of Nigeria’s […]
Account For FAAC Allocations Or Face Lawsuit, SERAP To Govs
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has charged Nigeria’s 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to account for how they spent the allocations to them by Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) since 2019 or face legal action. The group also called on them to provide and […]
Igboho, Akintoye Write Tinubu, Seek Yoruba Exit From Nigeria
The Yoruba Self-Determination Movement, led by Prof Banji Akintoye and Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, seeking a peaceful breakaway of Yoruba people from Nigeria. The open letter which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York was dated April 17, 2024, and was […]
Integrity, Character, Key Possessions, Anyaoku Tells Youths
A former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Chukwuemeka Anyaoku, has called on Nigerian youths to strive to achieve integrity and good character, stressing that such attributes were needed to build a healthy nation. He offered this advice when he spoke at the Hallmarks of Labour Foundation’s 27 Anniversary and Role Model Awards held in Lagos […]
First Bank Appoints Olusegun Alebiosu As New MD/CEO
First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank Group) has announced the appointment of Olusegun Alebiosu as the Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer effective April 2024. Africa Today News, New York reports that Alebiosu steps into this key role from his previous position as the Executive Director, Chief Risk Officer, and Executive Compliance Officer, a position he […]
Bellingham Seals El Clasico Win For Madrid Against Barcelona
English International, Jude Bellingham was the hero on the night as he helped Real Madrid secure a 3-2 win in the El Clasico against perennial rivals Barcelona. Africa Today News, New York reports that second-placed Barcelona recovered well from their Champions League elimination at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain, but Bellingham destroyed their final stand. […]
Ondo APC Guber Primary: Akinterinwa Allege Irregularities
The All Progressives Congress’s Ondo state governorship primaries on Saturday have been met with criticism, as two aspirants, Wale Akinterinwa and Olusola Oke, have publicly condemned the election process on Sunday. Governor Usman Ododo, head of the party’s organising committee, announced on Sunday that the primaries held in 18 local government areas were inconclusive, leaving […]
Abuja Supermarket Faces Backlash For Alleged Racial Profiling
A controversial policy at an Abuja-based Chinese supermarket has ignited a firestorm of criticism; the “Chinese-Only” Policy where Nigerians are being denied entry into the facility has attracted disapproval from various quarters. The supermarket, located at the China General Chamber of Commerce, has been accused of enforcing a discriminatory policy that only allows individuals of […]