How 189 Journalists Were Arrested Under Buhari Govt – Report
An international human rights organisation identified as Global Rights, has asserted that the administration of the former president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, witnessed a lot of threats or intimidation of journalists and protesters. The group further stated that Buhari made desperate attempts to censor information, restrict freedom of speech, and keep tabs on how and […]
Expect Rapid Development, Tinubu Assures Imo Residents
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has vowed to provide Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State with all the necessary support to ensure rapid development and economic sustainability of the state. The president made the pledge while speaking at the second term inauguration ceremony of the governor, in Owerri yesterday. Tinubu described Uzodinma as a […]
Pantami Berates Security Agencies For Not Using NIN-SIM Data
The former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami has expressed disappointment over security agencies’ failure to use the National Identity Number linked to Subscriber Identity Module data to combat crime, especially kidnappings and phone-related offences. This criticism follows the 2020 directive by then-President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, mandating the linking of SIM cards to […]
2024: Trump Wins Iowa Caucuses, Cements Frontrunner Status
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that a Former President of United States, Donald Trump has decisively won the Iowa caucuses, cementing his Republican frontrunner status as he bids to retake the White House in 2024. In a largely anticipated outcome on Monday, Trump easily defeated Florida Governor Ron […]
Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso Have Agreed To Form Mega Party — Utomi
Political economist and activist, Professor Pat Utomi, has declared the presidential candidates of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP); Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi, and New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have agreed to form a mega party that would wrestle power from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in 2027. […]
Reactions As Messi Wins FIFA Men’s Player Of The Year Award
Lionel Messi won FIFA’s “The Best” award for the third time on Monday as the Argentine pipped Manchester City’s Erling Haaland to the prize for best men’s player in 2023. After scoring 52 goals in his rookie season with Manchester City, Haaland was the clear frontrunner, but Messi gained the upper hand in the poll […]
Nigeria Spent ₦700bn On Electricity Subsidy In 2023 — Adelabu
This Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that it spent close to ₦700 billion to subsidize electricity in the year that just. As it is today, the Federal Government still subsidizes electricity because the current tariff DISCOs are allowed to charge is not cost-reflective. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made these remarks during his […]
Minister: Ajaokuta Steel Beginning Military Ware Production
Prince Shuaibu Audu, the Minister of Steel Development, disclosed on Monday that the Federal Government has intentions to kickstart the production of military hardware at Ajaokuta Steel Mill. The minister revealed that he has been collaborating closely with counterparts from the Ministries of Defence and Works to finalize plans for the long-dormant steel plant to […]
I Won’t Seek Re-election As President – Liberia’s George Weah
Liberia’s outgoing president, George Weah, emphasized through local media on Monday that he has no plans to run for presidential role again after his recent defeat in elections. George Weah, aged 57 and a former international football star, claimed the presidency in 2017 but faced a defeat in the November polls to Joseph Boakai, scheduled […]
Israeli Footballer In Trouble For Dedicating Goal To Hostages
NoAntalyaspor, the Turkish club, took action by arresting and firing Israeli footballer Sagiv Jehezkel for dedicating a goal to hostages abducted by Hamas. Turkish police, as reported by Daily Mail, arrested and interrogated him on Monday due to a message displayed on his bandaged wrist that read ‘100 days, 7.10’, alluding to the 100 days […]
Court Sends Ex-Lawmaker Accused Of ₦30m Fraud To Kuje
In Abuja on Monday, a Federal High Court handed down an order for the temporary confinement of Mr. Suleiman Dabo, the former representative of Zaria Constituency in the Kaduna State House of Assembly, at the Kuje Correctional Centre, pending a ruling on his bail plea. The directive from Justice James Omotosho came after the police […]
A’Ibom Donates ₦100m To Fallen Heroes’ Widows
The Akwa Ibom State administration announces its persistent effort to honor the patriotism and profound sacrifices of the Armed Forces, substantiating this with a notable N100 million donation earmarked for the widows of fallen heroes. State Governor Pastor Umo Eno, aligning with counterparts in a collective tribute, revealed the generous donation on Monday as part […]