Market In Russia-Held Donetsk Hit By Deadly Explosion
The Moscow-appointed leader of Donetsk reports that a shelling attack in the Russian-held city has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 25 lives. Speaking about the aftermath of a Ukrainian strike, Denis Pushilin noted that a bustling market was affected, causing injuries to 20 people, and he emphasized the possibility of changes in […]
FCT Residents Express Frustration Amid Economic Hardship
The current economic challenges have, according to some residents of the Federal Capital Territory, made saving money for future use almost unattainable. In Abuja, residents, speaking in separate interviews on Sunday, voiced their grievances, lamenting the steep prices of essential goods and underscoring that their incomes are no longer sufficient to meet family needs. The […]
Area Boys Can Become Tax Officers With Training – Oyedele
The Chairman of Presidential Tax and Fiscal Policy Reform, Taiwo Oyedele, has addressed ongoing initiatives aimed at curbing multiple taxes at both state and local government levels. Oyedele, in an interview with Channels TV, stressed the importance of bringing all stakeholders, including Area Boys, on board to avoid potential crises that could emerge from the […]
Amaechi Tells Nigerians: You Deserve What You Voted For
Rotimi Amaechi, the former Minister of Transportation, asserted that Nigerians receive what they deserve, emphasizing that they consistently have the opportunity to participate in the voting process. During a recent interview with ARISEtv, the former Rivers State Governor emphasized that Nigeria is a land of opportunities, urging citizens to remain in the country rather than […]
Why Nigerians Buy Air Tickets From Other African Countries
There is a noticeable uptick in the trend of Nigerian travelers opting to secure their international flight tickets from various African nations and even destinations beyond the African continent. This development is occurring amid delays from the federal government in disbursing funds designated for the repatriation of earnings by foreign airlines. In Nigeria, foreign airlines, […]
Navy Transfers Trawler, 13 Crew Members To Fisheries Dept
The MFV Lady Jessica II, a fishing trawler, and its crew of 13 were formally delivered to the Federal Department of Fisheries in Bayelsa by the Nigerian Navy (NN) this Saturday. The Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) Formoso took swift action on December 11, successfully apprehending the trawler. Its arrest stemmed from violating regulations as […]
Abuja Kidnap Victims Rescued By Police, Army In Kaduna
Kidnap victims in Kaduna State were freed over the weekend as a coordinated task force comprising Federal Capital Territory Police and Nigerian Army personnel swung into action. Reports indicate that the victims were abducted on January 2, 2024, in the Zuma 1 region of Kawu, located within the Bwari Area Council of Abuja. In a […]
Ijaw To IOCs: Clean Up Niger Delta Before Leaving
Ijaw stakeholders are insisting that International Oil Companies divesting from the Niger Delta must prioritize the cleanup of polluted sites in their host communities within Ijaw land before concluding their withdrawal. They contend that the Petroleum Industry Act was crafted with the intention of exacerbating the underdevelopment of the region. The group communicated their stance […]
Ibadan Explosion: Integrity Tests Initiated On 230 Houses
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State confirmed the proactive approach of conducting structural integrity tests on no fewer than 230 houses affected by the recent Ibadan explosion. The Tuesday explosion, marked by tragedy, took five lives, caused injuries to 77 individuals, and left thousands without shelter, rendering them homeless in the state. Speaking at the […]
Osun Monarch Selection: Adeleke Asked To Address Injustice
In a bid to address what it sees as a historical imbalance, the Iree Cultural Frontiers is imploring Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State to correct the course by allowing a marginalized royal house to occupy the position of Aree of Iree. The Iree Cultural Frontiers (ICF), a socio-cultural organization hailing from Iree in the […]
Barbarians Have Taken Over Social Media, Soyinka Cries Out
Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka decried the sorry state that social media has descended into in Nigeria, stressing that it has been dragged down to the lowest echelon and taken over by people he described as “barbarians”. Soyinka went on insist that in other climes in today’s world, social media is still valid – as […]
Bomb Explosion Leaves 10 Children Injured In Kaduna Community
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that tragedy struck in Kaduna State on Saturday after an object suspected to be a bomb exploded in Kidandan Community in Giwa Local Council, leaving no fewer than 10 children injured. People in the town fled for their lives as a result of […]