Noise Pollution: Lagos Shuts RCCG, Dominion City, 5 Others
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has reportedly closed down another branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and six other establishments over noise pollution. Africa Today News, New York reports that also sealed are Dominion City Church, Red Bar, Farm City, The Odyssey Apartments, Acuma Event Centre and Fortunes Shortlet Apartment. […]
Afenifere Discards Positions Of Acting Leader, Deputy
A faction of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere has announced the scrapping of the office of the acting leader of the group which was being occupied by Pa Ayo Adebanjo. The group which met on Wednesday at the residence of the National Leader of the association, Pa Reuben Fasoranti issued a communique saying it has […]
Blinken Opens Latest American Corner In Nigeria
The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken yesterday took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of American Corner Lekki, Lagos. Africa Today News, New York understands that this is the latest addition to the United States’ global American Spaces network that comprises more than 600 cultural and information centers in more than […]
How Overheated Metal Refuse Bin Exploded In Maitama – Police
The police authorities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has explained that the explosion in the Maitama area of Abuja, the nation’s capital, was actually caused by an overheated metal refuse bin. Recall that reports had earlier emerged that a bomb explosion had occurred in the area on Wednesday night creating panic and confusion among […]
No Plan To Move Nigeria’s Capital To Lagos — Presidency
The Nigerian Presidency has disclosed that despite widespread insinuations, the government of President Bola Tinubu has no plan to move the nation’s capital to Lagos from Abuja. Mr. Bayo Onanuga who is the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, gave the clarification on Wednesday. He explained that the recent controversy that had […]
Microsoft Officially Joins Apple In $3 Trillion Club
Microsoft has joined Apple as a three trillion dollar company, as its big bet on artificial intelligence continued to impress Wall Street, Africa Today News, New York reports. Now second to Apple as the world’s biggest company by market capitalization, Microsoft’s shares were up 1.31 percent at $404. Apple remains narrowly in first place at […]
Tension As Gunmen Defy Curfew Kill Over 30 In Plateau
No fewer than 30 persons were killed and several houses destroyed in the Kwahaslalek and the surrounding communities on Wednesday, after gunmen defied the 24-hour curfew imposed on Mangu Local Government Area by the Plateau State government. Africa Today News, New York had earlier reported that Governor Caleb Mutfwang had earlier declared a 24-hour curfew […]
PDP, LP Kick As Tinubu Embarks On Private Visit To France
Nigerian opposition parties, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party has demanded an immediate explanation as President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja for France on what the Presidency described as a private visit. The PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, stated that the insecurity and the state of the nation’s economy made it […]
At Least 70 Die In Artisanal Mine Collapse In Mali
No fewer than 70 people have been confirmed dead in southwest Mali after an artisanal gold mine collapsed last week, officials have confirmed. Africa Today News, New York reports that this is the latest disaster in a region prone to mining accidents. Karim Bethe, a senior National Geology and Mining Directorate official, shared the details […]
Human Rights Record: Nigeria Set To Face UN Council Today
The Nigerian government will today (Wednesday) defend its human rights record before the United Nations Human Rights Council sitting in Geneva, Switzerland, Africa Today News, New York reports. Africa Today News, New York reports that the UN Human Rights Council is the main intergovernmental body within the United Nations responsible for human rights. Established in […]
Oil Workers Reject Shell’s Assets Sale, Issue Strike Notice
Oil and gas sector workers in Nigeria have vehemently rejected the planned sale of Shell onshore assets, submitting that the group being speculated to buy up the assets is unknown to it and hence it will resist the move. Speaking under the umbrella of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), […]
After Long Delay, Turkey Ratifies Sweden’s NATO Membership
Turkey’s national parliament has finally ratified Sweden’s NATO membership after more than a year of delays that upset Western efforts to show resolve in the face of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Lawmakers voted 287-55 in favour of the Nordic nation’s bid to become the 32nd member of the alliance after it won the public backing […]