Kebbi Gets 6k Solar Pumps To Boost Farming In Arid Regions
The Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Nasir Idris, confirmed the procurement of 6,000 solar pumps and power tillers, reinforcing the state’s focus on empowering farmers during the special dry season. The governor made the announcement while extending a courtesy visit to the office of the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, in Abuja. […]
AFCON: Peseiro Reiterates Confidence In Super Eagles Lineup
Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro allayed concerns on Saturday regarding the Super Eagles’ potential vulnerability in areas outside their attacking game as they gear up to commence their Africa Cup of Nations journey. The three-time champions begin their campaign against Equatorial Guinea in Abidjan on Sunday, featuring a team led by Victor Osimhen, the African Footballer […]
Alleged Neglect Of Court Order: IG Petitioned By Group
The Council for Affirmative Action, a human rights organization, has called for the “immediate resignation” of CP Auwal Muhammad, the Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, citing his failure to enforce a court judgment related to a case involving over 300 hectares of land. The details were outlined in a petition authored by the Executive […]
Female Soldier Speaks Up About Senior Officers’ Alleged Abuse
Ruth Ogunleye, a female member of the Nigerian military, has bravely stepped into the spotlight with accusations against her higher-ups. She attributed her challenging experiences to specific superiors—Col. IB Abdulkareem, Col. GS Ogor, and Brig. Gen. IB Solebo. The weight of Ogunleye’s accusations falls squarely on Col. IB Abdulkareem, whom she holds accountable for the […]
Insights Into Aiyedatiwa’s Delayed Move To Ondo Govt House
With three weeks following his official inauguration as the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has chosen to conduct his duties from the familiar confines of his former Deputy Governor’s workspace since taking up the gubernatorial role. As observed, the Governor’s Office at Alagbaka, Akure, stands unoccupied by Aiyedatiwa, adding an intriguing dimension to his […]
Group Opposes Proposal To Revoke PINL Pipeline Contract
The call to cancel the crude oil pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Pipeline Infrastructure Limited (PINL) by the Federal Government, under the guidance of a Niger-Delta monarch, has been contested by the Anti-pipeline Vandalization/Oil Theft and Illegal Bunkering Task Force. The National Awareness Forum (NAF) has recently called for the termination of the contract by […]
Davido Set To Headline UnitedMasters Grammy Weekend Concert
Superstar Nigerian musician, Davido has been booked to headline the UnitedMasters Grammy Weekend Concert. Africa Today News, New York reports that prior to the 66th Academy Grammy Awards, slated for Sunday, February 4th 2024 at Crypto Com Arena in Los Angeles, the UnitedMasters music platform will be hosting a Grammy weekend. The concert will be […]
Gunman In Racist Buffalo Mass Shooting To Face Death Penalty
Payton Gendron, a white supremacist who killed ten Black people in a livestreamed grocery spree in New York state, will face the death sentence from federal prosecutors in the United States, Africa Today News, New York reports. Gendron, 20, is already serving a life sentence in prison with no chance of parole, after he pleaded […]
EU To Begin New Policy On Cargoes Importation In June
The European Union (EU) has revealed plans to implement a robust Customs pre-arrival safety and security system targeting cargoes entering the region via sea, rail, and road. The EU said in a statement that the new initiative aligns with its Import Control System 2 and would launch on June 3, 2024. Africa Today News, New […]
India Discovers Wreckage From 2016 Military Plane Crash
India has disclosed that it had found a wreckage likely from an Indian Air Force transport plane that went missing over the sea almost eight years ago with 29 people aboard. In July 2016, a normal courier flight to India’s remote Andaman and Nicobar Islands involved a Russian-built Antonov An-32 carrying six crew members and […]
Tinubu Considers Deploying Forest Guards Amid Insecurity
President Bola Tinubu shared on Friday that the government is considering the deployment of forest guards, equipped with enhanced training, modern technology, and sophisticated weaponry to strengthen security across the country. Addressing a significant concern, the President highlighted divisiveness as a major challenge and assigned the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) the responsibility of promoting […]
Germany Dismisses UN ‘Genocide’ Accusation Against Israel
The German government strongly rebuffed accusations at the UN’s highest court, categorically denying claims of “genocide” by Israel in Gaza and cautioning against the “political instrumentalization” of such charges. According to government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit, Israel asserted its right to self-defense, characterizing the October 7 attacks by Hamas as “inhuman.” ‘In light of German history […]