Blinken Commences Mideast Tour To Make Case For Gaza Truce
The Secretary of State of the United States, Antony Blinken on Monday evening arrived in Saudi Arabia for another Middle East crisis tour, hoping to secure a new truce in the Israel-Hamas war as Gaza saw no let-up in fighting. Africa Today News, New York reports that he is currently on his fifth trip to […]
King Charles III Diagnosed With Cancer – Buckingham Palace
Barely days after he was discharged from hospital for prostate surgery, King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace has disclosed. Following the announcement, the 75-year-old Charles’s estranged son Prince Harry made it known that he had spoken with the king about his diagnosis and would […]
Reactions As Nigerian Artistes Miss Out On Grammy Awards
Superstar Nigerian artistes, Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Asake, and Olamide were all nominated for the 66th Grammy Awards with none of them clinching any. Burna Boy, who bagged four nominations, was joined by Davido, who earned three nominations in his debut. Asake, Arya Starr, and Olamide got one nomination apiece. They were all nominated […]
Why Dangote Is A Blessing To Senegal, Africa – Macky Sall
Macky Sall who is the President of the Republic of Senegal, has described Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, as a blessing to Senegal and Africa as a whole. He lauded the entrepreneurial and philanthropic activities of the frontline businessman and said, the highest civilian award in Senegal, the National Order of the Lion Award, […]
At Least 19 Dead Following ‘Catastrophic’ Wildfires In Chile
No fewer than 19 people have died following wildfires blazing across central and southern Chile officials said on Sunday, warning the toll was likely to climb as responders comb through burnt-out homes and the flames continue to spread. President Gabriel Boric has decreed a state of emergency “due to catastrophe” over the fires, as dry […]
Nigerian Govt Moves To Revive National Values
The Director General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Alhaji Jibrin Ndace, has asserted that the Federal Government will soon unveil the National Values Charter. He stated this in a message delivered on behalf of the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi, at the 2024 Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Press […]
Stop Wearing Camouflage, Ribadu Orders Paramilitary Services
Disturbed by the alarming rate of insecurity in the country, the National Security Adviser to the President, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has ordered the immediate stoppage of the personnel of certain Para-Military Services from wearing camouflage uniforms henceforth. A credible source in the security circle told reporters that Mallam Ribadu’s directive was contained in a circular […]
AFCON: Cote d’Ivoire, South Africa Reach Semi-Final
It was another amazing Africa Cup of Nations escape act for host nation Ivory Coast as Oumar Diakite’s 122nd-minute winner sent the 10-man Elephants into the semi-finals at heartbroken Mali’s expense. The hosts who were numerically disadvantaged for most of the game after Odilon Kossounou’s dismissal for two first-half fouls on Lassine Sinayoko fell behind […]
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob Dies Aged 82
The President of Namibia, Hage Geingob has passed on at the age of 82, his office has announced, less than a month after it was announced he would undergo treatment for cancer. Africa Today News, New York reports that Geingob died on Sunday morning at Lady Pohamba Hospital in the capital Windhoek with his wife […]
Macky Sall Postpones Senegal’s Presidential Poll Indefinitely
The President of Senegal, Macky Sall on Saturday postponed the presidential election that was scheduled to take place on February 25 indefinitely in a move that is now getting wide condemnation. Speaking in a televised address to the nation on Saturday afternoon which was monitored by Africa Today News, New York, the president announced he […]
Europe-Wide Farmer Protests: Tractors Converge In Rome
Originating in France last month, the movement has now proliferated to Germany, Belgium, Poland, Romania, Greece, and the Netherlands. These protests have manifested in blocked motorways and tractor convoys inundating cities. Approximately 150 tractors gathered in Orte, situated about one hour north of Rome, as protesters advocating for improved pay and conditions declared their imminent […]
Federal Government Commits To Forex Stability
Given the recurring downward trend of the Naira in the Foreign Exchange (Forex) market, the Federal Government has reassured Nigerians of its determination to introduce macroeconomic reforms to stabilize the situation. On Saturday, during the 2024 Press Week organized by the Niger State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Minna, Minister of […]