NSCDC Takes Down Four Illegal Refineries In Rivers Operation
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) conducted a successful operation, dismantling four illegal oil refining sites in Cawthome Channel One, situated in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State. The corps reported that individuals believed to be involved in oil theft vandalized facilities, including pipes owned by Sahara Oil, extracting crude oil and […]
APC Hopefuls Skip Meeting With Aiyedatiwa Ahead Of Ondo Poll
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa spearheaded a crucial assembly on Monday, bringing together stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress and issuing a call for unified efforts to drive the party’s progress. Three weeks into his term as the seventh executive governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa convened a meeting with APC leaders on Monday, marking […]
Controversy As Sacked Plateau PDP Lawmakers Vow To Resume
Undeterred by their Court of Appeal removal, the 16 lawmakers elected on the Peoples Democratic Party ticket declared their readiness to resume legislative duties as the Plateau State House of Assembly resumes plenary today (Tuesday). The All Progressives Congress countered, maintaining that the lawmakers stay ousted, branding their proposed resumption as an ‘invitation to anarchy’ […]
Wike Affirms FG’s Action To Curb Poverty, Insecurity
FCT Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, underscores that the Federal Government is committed to bolstering the nation’s economy as part of its strategy to combat poverty, a fundamental contributor to insecurity. Wike, addressing the media in Abuja on Monday, drew a parallel between poverty and the economy, pointing out the inherent connection between poverty and criminality. […]
Our Goals Will Show Up Next Round – Peseiro
Jose Peseiro, coach in charge of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, explained that his team is preserving goals for the next stage of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Africa Today News, New York, details that the Portuguese head coach conveyed these thoughts during a news conference on Monday in Abidjan, reflecting […]
Abuja Court Decision On Rivers 2024 Budget Met With Protest
In a surprising ruling on Monday, the Federal High Court in Abuja, led by Justice James Omotoso, invalidated the N800 billion budget signed into law by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, compelling him to retable the budget before the legislature. In a show of dissent, civil society groups gathered at the Rivers State Government House […]
Cameroon Breaks New Ground With Malaria Vaccine Launch
Cameroon has officially commenced the globe’s first routine vaccination effort against malaria this Monday. According to Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, this year will see the introduction of the drug in one of the 20 African countries planning to do so. GSK’s groundbreaking RTS,S malaria vaccine, known as Mosquirix, garnered approval from the World Health […]
Rivers Crisis: Court Voids Fubara’s 2024 Budget
The political crisis rocking the Rivers state House of Assembly has taken a new twist after the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja ruled to stopped the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara from interfering with the legislative functions of the House. The Court held that the purported sitting of the Rivers state House of Assembly other […]
Tinubu Issues Fresh Directive On Student Loan Implementation
The management of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has been ordered by President Bola Tinubu to expand its focus area by extending interest-free loans to Nigerian students interested in skill development programmes. According to Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesperson, Tinubu issued this directive at the State House on Monday after a briefing from Mr. Akintunde […]
2024 Budget Lopsided Against North, Northern Senators Fume
The fifty-eight lawmakers under the umbrella of the Northern Senators Forum have spoken out, alleging that projections and provisions of the just passed N28.7tn 2024 budget are unfair to the North. They also alleged that some federal agencies were being relocated to Lagos. The northern Senators, however, said they were committed to addressing the concerns […]
Economy: Tinubu Is A Listening President – CAN
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Daniel Okoh, has declared that the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu is sensitive to the challenges facing Nigeria because he is a leader who listens. Okoh pointed out that Tinubu is a listening president who will continue to look out for those who mean well for […]
How Families Of Hostages Stormed Israeli Parliament Meeting
Families of Israelis kidnapped by Hamas in Gaza have disrupted a parliamentary committee meeting in Jerusalem, calling on MPs to take further action to release their loved ones. Africa Today News, New York reports that the action by a group of around 20 relatives on Monday illustrated the growing anger over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s […]