We Are Unfamiliar With Characters In BBC Documentary – SCOAN
The Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN) has pushed back against the BBC documentary on the late Temitope Babatunde Joshua, widely known as TB Joshua. Dismissing the documentary against TB Joshua, SCOAN labeled it as baseless and highlighted that the individuals interviewed in the report were unfamiliar to the church. The church, through its Public […]
Alleged Graft: Atiku Hails Tinubu For Suspending Betta Edu
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has hailed President Bola Tinubu on the suspension of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, however, pointing out that no could be done. In a statement by his Special Assistant, Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, on Tuesday, Atiku noted that the suspension of the minister […]
US, Ukraine Fume Over Alleged Russia-N’Korea Arms Transfers
Dozens of countries have added their voices to that of Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States in condemning alleged ballistic missile transfers between North Korea and Russia, which they said were in breach of United Nations sanctions. In a joint statement, European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, US Secretary of State Antony […]
How 6,000 Migrants Disappeared Trying To Reach Spain In 2023
No fewer than 6,618 migrants died or vanished while making an attempt to reach Spain by sea in 2023, when record numbers headed for the Canary Islands, a migrants rights group has claimed. This “shameful” figure is almost three times the number recorded in the previous year — 2,390 — and the highest since charity […]
Reactions As Tinubu Cuts Down Foreign Trips Entourage
Nigerians hailed President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday after he announced the slashing his entourage size for domestic and international travels by 60 percent, in a decisive step to cut excessive travel spending. The austerity measures which are being undertaken apply to all federal ministries, departments and agencies, the Office of the President, Office of the […]
34 Year Old, Attal Appointed Youngest French Prime Minister
French President, Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday morning announced the appointment of France’s youngest prime minister in modern times, Gabriel Attal, as he seeks to reinvigorate a difficult second term as president and limit any possible gains for the far right in the forthcoming European elections in June. Africa Today News, New York reports the 34 […]
How 15 Multinationals Left Nigeria In 3 Years – NECA
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association which is the umbrella body for employers, has revealed that no fewer than 15 multinationals have either divested or partially closed operations in the country in the last three years. The Director-General of NECA, Adewale Oyerinde who spoke to reporters on Wednesday warned that the consequences of the massive job […]
No Hiding Place For Corrupt Persons – EFCC Chairman
Amid the recent arrest suspension and probe of government officials over corruption allegations, Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared that there is no hiding place for corrupt persons. Africa Today News, New York recalls that last Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu had ordered the immediate suspension and investigation of Ms […]
Fubara Yet To Present Budget To Rivers Assembly – Speaker
The political crisis rocking Rivers State has taken a new twist as the lawmakers accused the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, of not presenting the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and the 2024 Appropriation Bill to the lawmakers for consideration and subsequent approval. Hon Martin Amaewhule who is the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, made […]
Alleged ₦585m Graft: EFCC Grills Betta Edu For Hours
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday grilled the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu for hours over the payment of N585 million into a private account. Also questioned was her predecessor, Sadiya Umar-Farouq over N37 billion fraud in the ministry. Africa Today News, New York […]
Soldier Who Verbally Assaulted Sanwo-Olu Arrested – COAS
Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja who is Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has frowned at a viral verbal assault on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu by persons claiming to be soldiers, confirming that the culprit in the said video has been arrested. In the viral videos which were sighted by Africa Today News, New York, some persons […]
Nigeria Structured By Politicians To Groom Corruption — Utomi
The Convener of the National Consultative Front (NCF), Professor Pat Utomi has claimed that Nigeria was structured by politicians to encourage corruption calling for institutional reforms to end the menace. Utomi made this assertion in an interview with Arise Television which was monitored by Africa Today News, New York yesterday. The economist claims that politicians’ […]