China Accuses UK Of Sending Spy To Access Its State Secrets
The government of China has announced that it has uncovered a British spy whom it has now accused of passing on state secrets. The director of a foreign consultancy was found to be spying for the UK’s MI6 intelligence agency, the Ministry of State Security announced on Monday. It is the most recent of many […]
FG Destroying Nigeria’s Economy With Huge Debt – Peter Obi
The former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has cried out over the alarm over the increasing indebtedness of Nigeria, stressing that the incumbent Federal Government is wrecking the economy of the country through massive borrowings. In a statement which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York, he lamented that in seven years, […]
Dangote To Begin Production As Crude Supply Hits 6m Barrels
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced its readiness to commence production of refined petroleum products as it received the 6th batch of one million barrels of crude oil required by the plant for its initial operations. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the firm stated that; “Dangote refinery appears set to commence production of refined petroleum […]
How Hisbah Destroyed 850 Bottles Of Alcohol In Katsina
The Hisbah Board in Katsina State have confirmed the seizure of approximately 850 bottles of various alcoholic beverages in Kankara Local Government Area. The board’s commander, Aminu Usman, led the operation on Sunday in collaboration with government officials. The confiscated alcoholic drinks were reportedly intercepted in a vehicle and from local vendors. Usman emphasised the state government’s dedication to stopping immoral activity and asked locals for help in locating the places where these actions take place. He urged […]
Death Toll From Liberia Tanker Inferno Soars To 74
The death toll from a petrol tanker explosion in central Liberia has risen to 74, the West African nation’s chief medical officer has disclosed on Tuesday. The new figure is sharply up on the previous toll of 40 dead from the December 26 disaster. Africa Today New York reports that on Sunday, President George Weah […]
Germany Offers To Sell Eurofighter Jets To Saudi Arabia
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has defended plans to lift Germany’s longstanding veto on sales of Eurofighter jets to Saudi Arabia, stressing that Riyadh has adopted a “constructive approach” in the Israel-Hamas war. Africa Today News, New York reports that Germany, Britain, Italy and Spain jointly build the jet and each can veto deals. Berlin has […]
Deal With The Cabal In Your Govt, Ndume Warns Tinubu
Senator Ali Ndume, who is the Chief Whip of the Senate has commended President Bola Tinubu for suspending the embattled Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu. This coincided with his statement that Tinubu’s decision to suspend Edu was appropriate. Additionally, he cautioned that, if left uncontrolled, the growing political cartel may […]
Betta Edu: Tinubu Orders Probe Of ₦2tn “Poverty” Funds
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to immediately commence a full-blown investigation into the finances of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Tinubu issued the directive in a statement yesterday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, who also announced the suspension […]
25 Lives Lost In Brazil As Bus, Truck Collide
A tragic accident claimed the lives of at least 25 individuals in the northeastern region of Brazil’s Bahia State, when a bus collided with a truck, as disclosed by state firefighters on Monday. In the hushed hours of the night, a video brought to light a truck surrounded by scattered blue boxes loaded with mangoes, […]
Africa’s Growth Threatened By Leadership Failure, Obi Warns
Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate in the last February 25 presidential election, emphasized that the trajectory of Africa’s progress hinges on the effectiveness of its leaders in making informed decisions. Pinpointing leadership failure as the continent’s primary challenge, Peter Obi asserts that unless this issue is confronted, the prospect of attaining necessary development and […]
Plateau Killings Prompt CAN-Led Protest For Urgent Action
In Jos, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) rallied Christians from various denominations on Monday to protest the ongoing violence in Plateau State and other regions, urging the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, to swiftly initiate the official proscription of armed terrorist militias accountable for the senseless killings. Clad […]
Army Wipe Out 233 Illegal Refineries In South-South
In the course of “Operation Still Waters 3,” the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt achieved the demolition of 233 illegal refineries spread across four states in 2023 A report from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) indicates that the four refineries, which were destroyed, were located in the South-South region, covering […]