Despite Snub, Tinubu Insists On Visiting Qatar As Planned
The President of Nigeria Bola Tinubu has resolved to visit Qatar in March for bilateral discussions as scheduled despite big speculations of a snub by authorities of the Asian nation after a letter to that effect leaked on social media. Africa Today News, New York reports that a memo between the Embassy of the State […]
Planned NLC Protest A Violation Of Court Order – Fed Govt
The Attorney-General of the Nigerian Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, (SAN) has called on the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to call off their proposed nationwide protest. Africa Today News, New York recalls that the NLC had on February 16, announced a nationwide protest scheduled for February 27 and 28, in response to the […]
Fuel Subsidy Was Costing FG ₦400bn Monthly, Edun Reveals
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has revealed that fuel subsidy was costing the federal government ₦400 billion monthly prior of its decision to do away with the scheme. Africa Today News, New York recalls that in his inauguration speech, President Bola Tinubu had shocked many he declared the […]
TUC, NLC Clash Over Planned Cost Of Living Protest
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has issued a warning that the planned protest on February 27 and 28 being put together by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) may lead to a possible breakdown of law and order in the country. This is as the union stated that the country was too volatile and tense because […]
We Banned Sachet Alcohol To Safeguard Nigerians – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) has explained that the ban on sachet alcohol is to safeguard the health of Nigerians contrary to speculations making the rounds. The Deputy Director of public affairs of, Christy Obiazikwor, told reporters that NAFDAC signed an agreement with distillers and blenders, where a five-year grace […]
Blame Buhari, Not Tinubu For Nigeria’s Present Woes – Igboho
Popular Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Igboho, has lashed out at Nigerians who are making the insinuation that President Bola Tinubu is responsible for the rot in the country. Tinubu, who was sworn in on May 29, 2023, announced the removal of the subsidy during his first address, a decision that increased […]
Under-Fire Senegal’s President Agrees To Step Down In April
The embattled President of Senegal, Macky Sall has announced that he will leave office when his term comes to an end on April 2, even as tensions remain over an election date. His recent decision to delay the vote, originally scheduled for Sunday, to mid-December sparked deadly protests. In a televised interview, Mr Sall said […]
Edo Guber: Akpata Declared Labour Party Candidate
Mr Olumide Akpata who is the Former President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has emerged the governorship candidate of Labour Party (LP) in Edo State on Friday, ahead of the September 21 Edo State governorship election. The chairman of the party’s Governorship Primary Election Committee and the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Ikechukwu Emetu, […]
Why 2023 Presidential Results Failed To Upload On IReV – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finally opened up formally on what actually led to the failure to upload results on the viewing portal which remains one of the most controversial aspects of the 2023 presidential election. Despite the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) working well on election day, uploading the presidential election results […]
Confusion As Zamfara House Of Assembly Impeaches Speaker
No fewer than eighteen out of 24 lawmakers in the Zamfara State House of Assembly have impeached the Speaker, Hon. Bilyaminu Moriki sparking fresh political crisis in the North Western State. The lawmakers, however, ratified Hon. Bashar Gummi as the pro-tempore Speaker. Africa Today News, New York gathered from highly reliable sources in the state […]
Lakers Anticipate LeBron’s Return After Disappointing Loss
The Los Angeles Lakers’ entrance into the final stretch of the season was marred by a frustrating 128-110 loss to the Golden State Warriors. But, coach Darvin Ham hinted at the anticipated comeback of LeBron James, potentially boosting the team for Friday’s game. With the team pinning their hopes on the leadership of a 39-year-old […]
Schumer Heads Democrats to Ukraine Amid Military Aid Impasse
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, accompanied by four Democratic senators, made their way to Ukraine on Friday, intending to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid a standoff in Washington regarding billions of dollars in military aid for the nation ravaged by war. Their arrival in Ukraine coincides with the eve of the second anniversary […]