Nasarawa: Bandits Kill Soldiers On Peacekeeping Mission
The tranquility of Katapka community in Nasarawa State‘s Toto Local Government Area was shattered as bandits launched a deadly assault, resulting in the tragic deaths of three Nigerian Army personnel and two vigilant community members. The reported occurrence, suggesting the demise of security officials, took place on a Tuesday. On February 1, 2024, a wave […]
Five Onboard: Crashed US Marine Helicopter Found
The crash site of a missing Marine helicopter in the California mountains has been successfully identified, according to US military officials. Uncertainty shrouds the fate of the five Marines traveling on board, but officials assured the public of the ongoing rescue operation after they were deemed “reported overdue.” In the early hours of Wednesday, the […]
Jigawa Plans To Cultivate 150,000 Hectares Of Wheat
Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has laid out a visionary plan, with the aim of cultivating 150,000 hectares of wheat in the upcoming farming season. Addressing a gathering in Dutse, the state capital, the governor, while hosting a delegation from the Africa Development Bank on Wednesday, discloses plans to broaden the program to encompass other […]
Senegal Election Delay Sparks Concern From US
The recent actions taken by the Senegalese government, prompting a delay in the upcoming election, have raised concerns as expressed by the US Department of State. Contrary to Senegal’s democratic ethos, the recent actions have been criticized by Matthew Miller, the State Department’s spokesperson, in a statement issued on Tuesday. ‘We are particularly alarmed by […]
Three To Face Trial In Ibadan Explosion, Oyo Affirms
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, received an official report of the January 16, 2024 explosion at Adeyi Avenue, Old Bodija in Ibadan, the state capital. The report, however, said three ‘persons of interest’ have been identified in connection with the cause of the unfortunate incident, adding that they will face the full wrath […]
We’ll Open Reserves To Address Food Costs, Tinubu Assures
The Federal Government of Nigeria, has assured her citizens that food items would be released from the National Food Reserves as part of the measures to crash food prices. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said this after the meeting of the Special Presidential Committee in Emergency Food Intervention which was at […]
The Economy Will Bounce Back Soon, Wike Assures Nigerians
The Minister of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCT), Nyesom Wike has described the hardship currently being experienced by most Nigerians as “temporary”. Wike expressed optimism that the economic policies of the Bola Tinubu administration would soon yield positive results. “To change the economy is not by mouth. So, many things will go wrong, but […]
How Biden Confused Macron With Dead French President
The President of the United States, Joe Biden on Tuesday confused his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron with France’s long-dead former leader Francois Mitterrand, in a speech that has now gone viral on the internet. Africa Today News, New York reports that Biden who was addressing a campaign event in Las Vegas described Macron’s reaction to […]
Why Stabilizing Naira Is Beyond CBN – Cardoso
Mr. Yemi Cardoso who is the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Tuesday told federal law makers in the country that the task of stabilizing the Naira was beyond the apex bank. He spoke while addressing the House of Representatives to explain issues responsible for the foreign exchange challenges facing the nation. […]
MOUAU Beefs Up Security, Shuts School Over Students’ Protest
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that the management of Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture in Umudike, Abia State, has halted academic activities and beefed up security to forestall further protests in the institution after students demonstrated against a hike in school fees. Scores of students of the citadel […]
You Lack Understanding Of Economic Reforms, Atiku Hits Tinubu
A Former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has asserted that President Bola Tinubu lacked an understanding of the economic reforms he embarked upon, on assumption of office. Atiku, in a statement by his media aide, Paul Ibe, claimed that consequently, the president lacked an idea of what to do to mitigate the negative impacts […]
Insurrection: US Court Denies Trump Of Presidential Immunity
In a landmark ruling, a Federal appeals court in the United States (US) has denied former president, Donald Trump, of any presidential immunity in the case of insurrection which has been brought against him. According to the court, Trump can be prosecuted for alleged crimes he committed during his reign as president to alter the […]