Sweden Set To Join NATO As Hungary Gives Green Light
Sweden has scaled its final obstacle to joining NATO after Hungary’s parliament ratified the bid in what Sweden’s prime minister called a “historic day”, while other alliance members expressed relief at the move spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg stated that Sweden will make the alliance “stronger and safer,” and the main […]
Customs Halt Sale Of Seized Food Items Over Stampede
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has put a pause on the sale of seized food items over a stampede that claimed lives at NCS Old Zonal Headquarters in the Yaba area of Lagos State last weekend. Abdullahi Maiwada who is a spokesperson for the Customs, announced this in a statement which was made available to […]
Many Trapped As Building Collapses In Anambra
A yet-to-be-ascertained number of persons have been trapped after a building under construction caved in near the Ochanja market in Onitsha, Anambra State on Monday night. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the building, which is meant to serve as a market on completion, collapsed at about 8 pm on Monday with some of […]
Community Health: A Vision By Williams I. Njemanze
In the exciting heart of the global health discourse, Mr. Williams Izuchukwu Njemanze emerges as a vanguard of innovation and insight with his thoughtful research, “Assessing Impact: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Community-Based Health and Social Care Interventions.” Presented at the prestigious New York Learning Hub, Njemanze’s work is a testament to his profound commitment to […]
Police Deploy Anti-Riot Squad As NLC Begins Protests Today
Ahead of today’s nationwide protest declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the economic crunch in the country, the Nigeria Police Force has deployed anti-riot operatives in strategic locations, Africa Today News, New York reports. The force spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, explained on Tuesday morning that policemen had been placed on red alert. Africa Today […]
Transforming Abuja To Smart City Not Negotiable – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has asserted the FCT Administration’s efforts at transforming Abuja into a smart city is not open for negotiations. Wike stated this at the Annual Media Retreat of the FCT Minister’s Press Corps in Keffi on Sunday. The retreat has the theme, “Building an Environment that […]
Over 15 Killed In Attack On Catholic Church In Burkina Faso
No fewer than 15 Catholic worshippers have been confirmed dead in a Burkina Faso village when gunmen attacked a community as they gathered for mass at a church in the country’s conflict-hit northern region, church officials disclosed. According to a statement issued by Abbot Jean-Pierre Sawadogo, vicar-general of the Catholic Diocese of Dori, where the […]
What Tinubu Must Do To Stabilize Economy, Atiku Opens Up
A Former vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has tabled a number of key compoents of his plans to President Bola Tinubu for adoption to stabilise the ailing Nigerian economy. He has also told Tinubu that he must emulate the new president of Argentina, Javier Milei’s approach to economic reforms, which he has observed inspired […]
Fire Guts Residence Of FCT Minister Of State In Abuja
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that fire has gutted the private residence of the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mariya Mahmoud, in the Asokoro area of Abuja. An aide to the Minister, Austine Elemue, confirmed this incident to Africa Today News, New York on […]
Tinubu Inherited Dead Economy, He Is Trying His Best – Fayose
A former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has risen in defense of President Bola Tinubu’s effort to solve Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges insisting that is commendable despite that he inherited a “dead economy”. Fayose who spoke on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics which was monitored by Africa Today News, New York said; “President Tinubu inherited a […]
Tinubu’s Govt Moves To Revive 46 Abandoned Housing Projects
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria has come up with a rehabilitation process to revive about 46 abandoned housing projects nationwide, Africa Today News, New York has gathered. The bank said this would be achieved through a partnership with Shelter Afrique Development Bank, a pan-African finance institution that exclusively supports the development of the housing […]
Coup Probe: Thousands Rally In Support Of Bolsonaro In Brazil
Tens of thousands of Brazilians on Sunday evening held rallies in support of former President Jair Bolsonaro amid a probe into allegations that he tried to orchestrate a coup following his election loss in 2022. Bolsonaro, who called the rally in Sao Paulo after being targeted by a police raid earlier this month, denied the coup charges […]