Real Reason Electricity Tariff Was Increased – NERC
The Vice President of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Musiliu Oseni, has offered the reasons behind the increase in electricity tariff for Band A customers. Africa Today News, New York reports that the increase, which was announced by NERC earlier on Wednesday, will see customers pay ₦225 kilowatts per hour, up from the current […]
Era Of Students Dropping Out Of School, Over – Tinubu
The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that no student will drop out of university over inability to pay tuition henceforth. He spoke after signing the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2024 into law. It was during a brief signing ceremony at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The […]
Judge Rejects Trump’s Request To Delay Hush-Money Trial
A Manhattan judge has rejected the bid by the former President, Donald Trump to delay his April 15 hush money criminal trial until the Supreme Court rules on presidential immunity claims he raised in another of his criminal cases — spurning another of the former president’s ploys to put off the historic trial. Several more are […]
Zimbabwe’s Leader Declares National Disaster Over Drought
The President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a national disaster to tackle the prolonged drought crisis bedevilling the South African country. On Wednesday, President Mnangagwa stated that Zimbabwe needs $2bn to address hunger caused by low rainfall, which has destroyed about half of the maize crop. Africa Today News, New York reports that the […]
S’Africa’s Parliament Speaker Resigns Over Corruption Probe
The Speaker of the South African parliament resigned from her position on Wednesday, several weeks after her home was raided in connection with a corruption investigation that could harm the African National Congress (ANC) ahead of the May elections. In a resignation letter which was sighted by Africa Today News, New York, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula explained […]
Controversial Anti-LGBT Law Upheld By Top Ugandan Court
The Constitutional Court in Uganda has upheld the country’s controversial anti-homosexuality law, which imposes life imprisonment and the death penalty on those involved in certain same-sex acts. However, the court weakened the legislation as parts of it violated constitutional rights. Africa Today News, New York reports that sections that criminalize behaviour such as allowing gay […]
Why Inhabitants Of Okuama Can’t Access Their Homes Now – CDS
General Christopher Musa who is the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, has offered reasons why residents of Okuama in Delta State are yet to have access to their homes days after the military took over the community. The CDS made this known on a day the chairman of the Okoloba community in Delta State, Mr. […]
Kano Govt Bans Movies Promoting Cross-Dressing, Thuggery
The Kano State Censorship Board has issued strong directives banning movies that portray or promote cross-dressing and thuggery in the state in a bid to restore moral standards in the state. The executive secretary of the Board, Abba El-Mustapha, made this known yesterday when he met with the board’s management and stakeholders from Kannywood. A […]
US Offers Help As Death Toll In Taiwan Earthquake Soars
On Wednesday, a massive earthquake struck Taiwan, which resulted in the loss of at least nine lives and left over 1,000 individuals injured. The quake also caused significant damage to many buildings, and in its aftermath, tsunami warnings were issued, which extended as far as Japan and the Philippines but were later lifted. Many people […]
Abure’s House Burnt Down, Allegedly Escapes Assassination
Barrister Julius Abure who is the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), yesterday allegedly escaped an assassination attempt on him at his Abuja residence which also saw the burning of his house. His residence was also gutted by a mysterious fire which started a few minutes after 1 AM on Wednesday while Abure and […]
NLC, Manufacturers Kick As FG Hikes Electricity Tariff By 240%
The Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC), manufacturers and energy experts have lashed out at the decision of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to hike electricity tariff for Band A customers from the current N66 per kilowatt hour to N225, representing a 240 per cent increase. They characterized the action as insensitive, discriminative, and exploitative. Africa […]
Don’t Take Peace Pact For Weakness, Fubara Warns Wike, Others
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has issued a strong warning that he will surprise those who consider his honest decision to implement the presidential peace pact as a sign of weakness. Governor Fubara explained that had chosen to remain silent about the media comments on the peace initiative, demonstrating maturity and wisdom. According […]