How Buhari’s Plane Nearly Crashed In 2015 – Adesina
Barely six months after being sworn in as Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari’s plane nearly crashed with him and his aides in November 2015, a new book released earlier in the week, has revealed. In the book Working with Buhari: Reflections of a Special Adviser, Media and Publicity (2015-2023), written by Femi Adesina, Buhari is said […]
S’Court Verdict: ‘Respect Democracy’— Sule To Nasarawa People
The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule has sued for calm in the state, appealing to the citizens to respect democracy and be law-abiding in the face of recent court pronouncements. Speaking to State House correspondents on Friday after the Supreme Court verdict, which affirmed his election, Governor Sule appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for […]
Ailing Pensioner Jailed By Russian Govt Over Enemy Treason
A 61-year-old retired airline pilot was on Friday sentenced to over eight years in prison by a Russian court for allegedly planning to join the Ukrainian army, Africa Today News, New York has gathered. The pensioner’s name which was given as Igor Pokusin was born in the Ukrainian city of Odesa, poured paint on a […]
Sadiq Clears Air On AFCON Departure, Quick Sociedad Return
Under fire Real Sociedad star, Umar Sadiq has finally provided an insight into how his departure from the Nigerian national camp for this month’s Africa Cup of Nations happened. Africa Today News, New York reports that the name of front man Sadiq has returned to the forefront of the headlines in Spain over the course […]
NNPP: We’re Open To Merger To Unseat APC — Kwankwaso
A former Governor of Kano State and serial Presidential candidate, Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso has revealed that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), was very much ready to go into a merger as no party can singlehandedly clinch power in the country. Also, Kwankwaso declared that the issue of Kano emirates which was altered by the […]
How We Captured Some Bandits’ Informants In FCT – Wike
Barr Nyesom Wike who is the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory has announced that arrests have been made of some persons who have been fingered to have been feeding bandits with information in the area. The minister made this disclosure on Friday during a town hall meeting with the Gwagwalada area council chairman, traditional […]
How I Survived 38 Court Cases To Become Governor – Oborevwori
The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori has opened up on how he survived 38 cases in various courts from pre-election to post-election up to the Supreme Court to become Governor of Delta State. Speaking at a thanksgiving service at the Government House Chapel in Asaba, the governor called on his opponents to partner with […]
Champions Of Davos Free-Trade Panic Over War, Climate
Against the backdrop of pandemic COVID and the ongoing war in Ukraine, free-trade boosters in Davos have expressed their fears over a new bout of turmoil in global supply chains due to rising geopolitical frictions. The Israel-Hamas conflict, Yemeni rebels attacking ships in the Red Sea and tensions over Taiwan weighed on political and business […]
Mining: Zamfara Bans Monarchs From Issuing Consent Letters
The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal has signed an Executive Order which has effectively prohibited traditional rulers from issuing consent letters for mining across the state under any guise. Africa Today News, New York reports that the Executive Order was signed yesterday at the Council Chambers, Government House, Gusau. A statement issued by the […]
Alec Baldwin Charged With Manslaughter Over ‘Rust’ Film Death
Popular Actor, Alec Baldwin was on Friday charged with manslaughter over the deadly 2021 shooting on the set of his film “Rust,” according to a court document obtained by Africa Today News, New York. Baldwin, who was also a producer on the film, was holding a Colt.45 during rehearsals for the low-budget Western in New […]
AFCON: Senegal Defeats Cameroon, Qualifies For Knockout Stages
Defending champions of the Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal has booked their place in the last 16 of the ongoing tournament with a 3-1 win over Cameroon in Group C on Friday night. Ismaila Sarr’s goal gave Senegal the lead in the 16th minute before Habib Diallo went on to make it 2-0 midway through […]
Clarify Disputed Election Results, US Urges Comoros
The government of the United States has called on the Comoros to immediately provide clarifications as regards the results of this week’s disputed presidential elections, which have been followed by deadly protests in the Island. Africa Today News, New York reports that President Azali Assoumani who happens to be a former military ruler, won re-election […]