Unknown Gunmen Attack Ebonyi Police Checkpoint, Kill Cop
Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen yesterday attacked a police checkpoint on the Abakaliki/Enugu highway killing at least one policeman and setting a police patrol van on fire. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the incident happened at the Ishieke Junction, on the outskirts of the Abakaliki metropolis. As of the time this report was filed, there […]
Minister Apologizes To Nigerians Over AC, Freezer Comment
Nigeria’s Power Minister, Adebayo Adelabu, has offered a heartfelt apology to Nigerians for saying that they keep freezers on for days due to low electricity tariff. “Anything we have said that are considered offensive, we are sorry about that,” Adelabu said with slight remorse on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday night. Africa Today News, New […]
Junior Pope: NIWA Rescues 7, Recovers 2 Bodies, 3 Missing
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has provided additional details regarding the tragic boat accident in Anambra State, shedding light on the count of individuals involved, including casualties and survivors. The incident involved the well-known Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, widely recognized as ‘Junior Pope.’ Setting the record straight, NIWA Area Manager Mr. Suleiman Nicholas […]
How Banks Lost $12bn To Cyber Attacks In 20 Years — IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has claimed that financial institutions globally lost a combined sum of $12 billion to cyber attacks over the last two decades. IMF made this disclosure in a report titled, ‘Global Financial Stability Report, April 2024’. The Bretton Wood institution pointed out that the financial sector as it stands is extremely […]
Fubara, Political Leader Of Rivers State, Odili Declares
In a surprising twist of events in Rivers State politics, former Governor Peter Odili has thrown his full weight behind Governor Siminalayi Fubara declaring him as the political leader of the state, while also showering praises on him for defending the interests of the people. Odili, who was the Governor of the state between 1999 […]
150 Years After, UK Returns Looted Ghana Artefacts
The government of the United Kingdom has finally returned dozens of artefacts looted from what is today Ghana – more than 150 years after they were forcefully moved out of Africa. Africa Today News, New York reports that at least 32 gold and silver items have been sent on ‘long-term loan’ to the country by […]
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, A ‘Highway To Fraud’ — Atiku
A former Vice President of Nigeria and the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in last year’s election, Atiku Abubakar, has bemoaned claims being made by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration about the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project which has become a subject of controversy. He described as a highway to fraud and wasteful, […]
UN Pressures Mali To Repeal Ban On Political Activity
The United Nations (UN) has called on the military junta in Mali to lift its recent ban on political activity in the West African country to allow democracy to thrive. In a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter which was sighted by Africa Today News, New York, the UN has said; “We are deeply concerned […]
Onu Not OBJ Would’ve Been President In 1999 – Shehu Sani
The outspoken former federal lawmaker from Kaduna State, Shehu Sani, has narrated how the late Ogbonaya Onu was displaced from being the President of Nigeria in 1999. Africa Today News, New York reported that Onu who was a presidential aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the 2023 election, died on […]
US, Philippines Berate China Over ‘Dangerous’ Sea Moves
The leaders of the United States, Japan and the Philippines have voiced “serious concern” over the recent moves by China in the disputed South China Sea which is brewing tensions. Africa Today News, New York understands that in recent years, Beijing has stepped up its activities in the strategic waterway and tensions have risen, particularly […]
Otti Moves To Convert Criminal Hideouts In Abia To Markets
The Police Command in Abia State, in joint efforts with Local Government Area authorities, has inspected volatile spots in the state intending to enhance security across the state. The command, through its Divisional Police Officers, inspected volatile spots within their areas of operations. Africa Today News, New York reports that as part of the comprehensive […]
OJ Simpson, 76, Passes Away After Struggle With Cancer
The family of O.J. Simpson, a retired NFL icon, has confirmed his demise at the age of 76 following a prolonged struggle with cancer. A statement posted on his social media accounts reads: “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. […]