Faye: Nigerian Youths Only Interested In Being PAs – Sowore
Mr. Omoyele Sowore who was the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 election has faulted the attitude of young Nigerians to politics against the backdrop of the swearing-in of 44-year-old Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the Senegalese president. Africa Today News, New York reports that Faye was inaugurated at an event […]
Botswana Threatens To Send 20,000 Elephants To Germany
The President of Botswana has threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany over a brewing political dispute. Africa Today News, New York recalls that a few weeks ago, the Ministry of Environment in Germany suggested there should be stricter limits on importing hunting trophies. However, Botswana’s President, Mokgweetsi Masisi told German media this would only […]
Outraged Biden Rebukes Israel Over Deaths Of Gaza Aid Workers
The President of the United States, Joe Biden has announced that he is “outraged and heartbroken” by Israel’s alleged killing of seven aid workers in Gaza, delivering some of his strongest criticism yet of the close US ally. Biden’s criticism is the most recent instance of his inconsistent stance on the conflict, as his government […]
Dangote, Adenuga, Abdulsamad, Otedola Make Forbes 2024 List
Forbes has listed Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Femi Otedola as the top richest Nigerians in 2024. This week, Forbes Real-Time Billionaires revealed that Nigeria’s top three richest businessmen’s combined wealth dropped by 11.23% to $25.3bn. The three Nigerians are the President/Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote; BUA Group Chairman, Abdul […]
Terrorists Abduct 30 Girls In Katsina Community
Gunmen believed to be terrorists have abducted at least 30 young girls in Kasai community, located in the Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State. Sani Mohammed, a resident of the area, told the press during a telephone conversation on Tuesday that the captives were taken from a neighboring farmland as they scoured for firewood […]
Senegal’s Youngest President, Faye, Takes Oath Of Office
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a progressive advocate for pan-African unity, took the presidential oath on Tuesday, becoming Senegal’s youngest leader following a landslide victory in the initial ballot, just 10 days after his release from incarceration. He has promised sweeping changes with this responsibility. With no previous elected positions under his belt, the 44-year-old attracted the […]
2M ‘Almajiri’ Youth Enrolled In Primary Education – Minister
Two million out-of-school Almajiri youths are now part of foundational education and Arabic language learning initiatives, as stated by the federal government minister. At the Citizens and Stakeholders Engagement on Nigerian Education Sector Ministerial Deliverables in Abuja on Tuesday, Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, disclosed this development. Africa Today News, New York, has reported […]
Healthcare: Fubara Vows To Combat Staff Shortage, Corruption
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State pinpointed insufficient personnel, corruption, lack of discipline, and inadequate management as serious hurdles facing the healthcare sector in the region, vowing to address them decisively. Despite the challenges, Fubara adamantly pledged that his administration would position the state as the top choice for medical tourism in Nigeria and beyond, […]
Sunday Igboho Refutes Working For Politicians
Chief Sunday Igboho, a prominent figure in the Yoruba secessionist movement, rebuffs assertions of political ties, affirming his singular devotion to the Yoruba agenda. Rejecting allegations of political collaboration, Igboho, via his spokesperson Olayomi Koiki, emphasizes the critical importance of wresting Yoruba lands from Fulani influence. Pointing to the turmoil and displacement in Ekiti State, […]
Istanbul Nightclub Inferno: Death Toll Rises As Dozens Perish
A fire outbreak at a Turkish nightclub has resulted in the loss of at least 29 lives, with one individual sustaining injuries. Istanbul‘s Masquerade club, located in the basement of a towering structure, was closed for renovations during daylight hours. Governor Davut Gül of Istanbul disclosed that the blaze erupted shortly after noon, with the […]
FG Partners With Insurance Brokers To Expand Reforms, Policies
The Federal Government is actively seeking alliances with key professional bodies such as the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) to spearhead initiatives aimed at ensuring the country’s enduring progress. Wale Edun, serving as both the Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, made this assertion during a meeting with a […]
APC Leaders Endorse Aiyedatiwa For Ondo 2024
Ondo State’s All Progressive Congress leaders, represented by the “Aborigine” faction, have thrown their weight behind Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as their favored candidate for the upcoming April 20 gubernatorial primary. Ahead of the party’s primary election, eleven hopefuls have secured their nomination forms to vie for candidacy. Speaking to journalists in Akure, Ambassador Sola Iji, […]