‘Agitation For Yoruba Nation Laughable’ — Nigerian Govt
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, on Thursday, described recent agitation for Yoruba Nation by some elements in the South West as laughable, vowing to crush any of such moves. The DHQ also alerted Nigerians that terrorists and their sympathizers were planning to blackmail the military, following its onslaught on insurgents. Africa Today News, New York had […]
Modi Seeks Historic 3rd Term As India Begins Voting
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that millions of Indians began voting early Friday morning in a six-week election that’s a referendum on Narendra Modi, the populist prime minister who has championed an assertive brand of Hindu nationalist politics and is seeking a rare third term as the country’s leader. The […]
Netanyahu Ignores Biden, Strikes Back At Iran
The Benjamin Netanyahu-led Israeli government has conducted strikes on a target in Iran, defying President Joe Biden’s warnings over plunging the Middle East further into conflict. Africa Today News, New York reports that US officials on Friday morning confirmed strikes hit a site in Iran, however, it was yet to be ascertained what exact target was hit or […]
Your Policies Worsening Lives Of Nigerians –PDP Slams Tinubu
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of Nigeria’s biggest opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has blamed the worsening insecurity, economic hardship, high cost of food, and unemployment rate on President Bola Tinubu’s policies. PDP NEC expressed concern over the act of terrorism, violence and mindless killings under Tinubu’s administration. Africa Today News, New York […]
Nigeria To Fortify Broadband Protection Measures
Nigeria is advancing legislation to classify the sabotage of broadband fiber cables as a criminal offense, addressing ongoing complaints from major telecom players like MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. Insider sources reveal that the Works Ministry, tasked with supervising federal road construction, is in the final stages of formulating regulations, as reported by Bloomberg on Thursday. […]
Alake Observes Upbeat Results From Tinubu’s Reform Drive
Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, confidently stated on Thursday that the economic reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu are already bearing fruit, as evidenced by the resurgence of the nation’s economy. Addressing a delegation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Professionals Forum, led by former Bauchi State Governor Isa Yuguda, Alake emphasized […]
Bid To Depose Mayorkas As Homeland Security Chief Rejected
On Wednesday, the US Senate, controlled by Democrats, rebuffed a bid led by Republicans to remove President Joe Biden’s immigration chief, citing dissatisfaction with his management of the southern border with Mexico. In February, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, aged 64, found himself embroiled in impeachment proceedings launched by the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. Republicans […]
Commissioner Greenlights Lagos Red Line’s Pre-Launch Testing
Gbenga Omotosho, who serves as the Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Lagos State, disclosed on Thursday that the Red Line Rail project is poised to undergo a two-month trial operation in the near future. During a press conference convened at the Alausa Secretariat in Ikeja, Omotosho reiterated the government’s pledge to improve the lives […]
Naira Defense Not Reliant On Foreign Reserves, Says Cardoso
The CBN Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, announced yesterday that the bank will adopt a more sustainable approach, rather than relying on foreign reserves to stabilize the Naira. As Nigeria’s foreign reserves dwindled and the Naira experienced a surprising surge in value on the forex market, fueling speculation about the apex bank’s involvement in propping up […]
300m Africans To Gain Power Through World Bank, AfDB Effort
The World Bank Group and the African Development Bank Group have joined forces to ensure that at least 300 million people across Africa gain access to electricity by the year 2030. This information comes from a statement released by the World Bank Online Media Centre, which was shared with the News Agency of Nigeria on […]
Lawmakers Should Hasten State Police Legislation – Gani Adams
Once more, Gani Adams, who holds the title of Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, has stressed the necessity of quickening the establishment of state police, highlighting its critical role in the process of restructuring. Adams responded to Francis Waive, who presides over the House of Representatives Committee on Rules and Business, acknowledging Waive’s estimation that the […]
‘Get Out’: Burkina Faso Expels French Diplomats
In a further sign of mounting tensions between the African state and its former colonial master, the military junta in Burkina Faso has expelled no fewer than three French diplomats over what they described as “subversive activities.” According to a foreign ministry note that was sent to the French embassy which was sighted by Africa […]