US Budget Deficit Surpasses $1 Trillion Through March
The budget deficit of the United States exceeded $1 trillion in the first six months of the fiscal year, bolstered in part by interest on public debt, according to Treasury Department data released on Thursday. But the gap of around $1.1 trillion was three percent below the corresponding period last year, according to Treasury figures […]
‘Believe In My Govt, Support Us,’ Tinubu Appeals To Nigerians
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has appealed to Muslims and Nigerians in general never to relent in their faith in his administration’s ability to turn around the economy despite the present circumstances. Tinubu also called on Nigerians to remain patriotic citizens as policies his administration was diligently implementing were aimed at bringing prosperity to […]
Nollywood Actor, Junior Pope Finally Confirmed Dead
The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has finally confirmed the death of Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope. The Guild has also has declared Thursday as “No Shoot Day” for all Nollywood filmmakers. This is to honour Pope who along with three crew members died […]
Crashing Diesel Prices Will Bring Down Inflation — Dangote
Africa’s richest man and Nigerian high profile industrialist, Aliko Dangote has asserted that Nigerians should expect a drop in inflation given the reduction of diesel pump prices. He made this known on Wednesday during a chat with newsmen after he paid Eid-el-Fitr homage to President Bola Tinubu at his Lagos residence. “I believe that we […]
Actor Jnr Pope Miraculously Survives Boat Mishap
Popular Nigerian actor, Junior Pope Odonwodo, professionally known as Jnr Pope, has reportedly survived a boat mishap after an accident where he was rumored to have died. Africa Today News, New York gathered that four yet-to-be-identified actors including Jnr Pope fell into Anam River in Anambra State on their way back from a location. After […]
Zelenskyy Urges Donald Trump To Visit Ukraine
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has invited the former President of the United States, Donald Trump to visit his country to improve his perspective of the ongoing war in the country. Zelenskyy explained that he would like to hear Trump’s proposals for ending the war between Russia and Ukraine after the visit. He spoke […]
Kano Govt To Arraign Ganduje Over Bribery Allegations
The Kano High Court will next week, arraign the immediate past governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje on charges bothering on allegations of bribery, diversion, and misappropriation of funds, including the purported acceptance of $413,000 and ₦1.38bn in bribes. Haruna Dederi who is the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice of the State, while confirming […]
UK Will Not Block Arms Sales To Israel, David Cameron Says
The United Kingdom Foreign Minister, David Cameron has asserted that the UK will not halt arms sales to Israel by British companies after reviewing the latest legal advice on the matter. Six months into the Israeli assault on Gaza, triggered by the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government has […]
CNN Reporter Condemns Nigeria’s $215 Entry Visa Fee
Larry Madowo who is a CNN International correspondent, has raised concerns over the steep entry visa fees charged by Nigeria. Madowo, who made his frustrations public via his LinkedIn account on Wednesday, highlighted the financial burden imposed on travellers, especially those from African nations, due to Nigeria’s visa policies. According to Madowo, who holds a […]
Umahi Slams Atiku Over Comments On Coastal Road Project
Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi has taken a swipe at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the cost of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project. Atiku, who is the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 general elections, had alleged that the N700km road […]
I’m Saddened Obasanjo, Jonathan Watch PDP Bleed – Sowunmi
A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, has expressed deep sadness that some of the founding fathers of the party are looking away while the party is dying slowly. The ex-Ogun PDP governorship aspirant, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Tuesday, pointed out that he expects former Presidents […]
Germany Denies Allegation Of Aiding Genocide In Gaza At ICJ
The government of Germany has strongly debunked accusations that it was aiding genocide in Gaza by selling Israel arms in a case at the top UN court brought by Nicaragua – a case that reflects a mounting legal action in support of Palestinians. Legal adviser for the German Foreign Ministry, Tania von Uslar-Gleichen, told the […]