Oscars Releases 2024 Award Nominees (FULL LIST)
The Academy Awards, commonly and now officially known as the Oscars has announced its 2024 list of nominees publishing a full list of the films which made impact in the year under review. Popular filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s, “Oppenheimer’, leads the list with 13 nominations. Africa Today News, New York reports that Oscars are awards for […]
Many Killed In Plateau Attacks As Governor Declares Curfew
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that scores have been killed and houses, a church and mosque burnt in Sabogari Area of Mangu local government area of Plateau State following a fresh attack which was carried out by some yet-to-be-identified gunmen. An eyewitness whose name was identified as Pansak […]
Restructure Nigeria To End Insecurity — Gani Adams To Tinubu
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has highlighted restructuring as the solution to the problem of insecurity which eating deep into the fabrics of Nigeria. Speaking in Lagos during the celebration of his 6th installation anniversary, last weekend, Adams expressed his determination to strengthen the bond of unity and peace in Yorubaland. He […]
Implement #EndSARS Reports, US Urges Nigerian Govt
The United States of America has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to implement the reports of various #EndSARS panels set up to investigate human rights abuses which were carried out by security agencies during the #EndSARS protests in 2020. Africa Today News, New York reports that the US made the call at the […]
AFCON: Mauritania Sends Defending Champions Algeria Home
Defending champions, Algeria on Tuesday night crashed out of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations after losing 1-0 to Mauritania, who are 75 places lower in the world FIFA rankings. Captain Mohamed Dellash Yaly got on the scoresheet after 37 minutes for the underdogs, who will fill one of four places reserved for third-placed finishers […]
Nigerian Govt Moves To Sell Five Power Plants For $1bn
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Bureau of Public Enterprises has begun carrying out transactions for the sale of five power plants under the National Integrated Power Projects at a cost of about $1.15bn, Africa Today News, New York reports. Although sources familiar with the development explained that the cost of the plants should […]
Chelsea Humiliates Middlesbrough To Reach League Cup Final
London side, Chelsea cruised into the League Cup final on Tuesday night with a 6-1 thrashing of second-tier Middlesbrough to easily overturn a 1-0 first leg deficit at Stamford Bridge. The Blues got on the scoresheet four times before half-time as Jonny Howson’s own goal, Enzo Fernandez, Axel Disasi and Cole Palmer put Mauricio Pochettino’s […]
DSS Denies Arresting, Detaining Miyetti Allah’s President
The Department of State Services (DSS) has stated the President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, who was reported to have been arrested over the creation of a vigilance group, Nomad’s Vigilante Group, was not in its custody. Dr Peter Afunanya who is the spokesperson of the DSS, said “Bello Bodejo is not with […]
American Companies Eager To Invest In Nigeria – Blinken
The U.S. Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, has assured that the country’s companies are ready to partner with and invest in the Nigerian economy. Blinken, who is currently on an African tour, made the remark in Abuja during his visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday. “American entrepreneurs and companies are […]
Boeing Groundings: United Airlines Hit By Financial Strain
A big U.S. airline has acknowledged a financial hiccups and is bracing for losses between January and March. The main culprit? They pointed to the Boeing 737 Max 9 jets getting grounded as the primary contributing factor. Following an incident where an unused door detached mid-flight, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded 171 of […]
Former Australian PM Scott Morrison To Quit Politics
Australia’s former Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has officially announced his resignation from parliament as he sets his sights on a new chapter in the private sector. Australia’s helm was guided by Mr. Morrison, a conservative stalwart since 2007, during his leadership stint from 2018 to 2022. His legacy encompasses steering the nation through the pandemic, […]
Trump, Haley Face Off In New Hampshire Primary
New Hampshire residents are participating in a consequential primary election on Tuesday, where Donald Trump contends with his last Republican adversary, Nikki Haley, at the polls. In a bid to significantly impact the campaign of ex-South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, former US President Trump is strategically working towards a knockout. Meanwhile, Haley pins her hopes […]