Why Report On Mohbad’s Death Has Not Been Released – Police
The Lagos State Police Command has said it will not do guesswork in the investigation of the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad. Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin who is the state Police Public Relations Officer, yesterday reiterated that the command had not received the report of the autopsy conducted on Mohbad from the […]
Russia Reopens Embassy In Burkina Faso 31 Years After
Russia has reopened its embassy in Burkina Faso after a gap of nearly 32 years, the West African nation’s government and a Russian diplomat has confirmed. Africa Today News, New York reports that the mission was closed in 1992. The Russian ambassador to Ivory Coast, Alexei Saltykov, revealed on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin […]
FG Plans Budget-Friendly Shelters For Displaced Persons
Mrs. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has revealed the Federal Government’s intention to construct affordable housing for the underprivileged, Internally Displaced Persons, and refugees nationwide. Edu further revealed that the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to offering dignified shelters for the less privileged, internally displaced persons, and refugees […]
Illegal Refinery Unearthed By NSCDC In Gombe
A covert operation led by the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps Gombe State Command on Thursday led to the unearthing of an illegal refinery discreetly operating within the Federal Low-cost area of the state. Commandant Muhammad Muazu, while presenting the suspect to the public, conveyed that the individual was apprehended in the act of […]
Russian Poet Jailed For 7Yrs Over Anti-Ukraine Campaign Verses
A poet was sentenced to seven years in prison by a Moscow court on Thursday for reciting verses against the Ukraine campaign during an anti-mobilization protest last year. Alongside Yegor Shtovba, 23, Artyom Kamardin, 33, who also participated in the protest, received a sentence of five years and six months.In a courtroom with tight security, […]
Tinubu Optimistic About Bright Future For Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu expressed optimism on Thursday, affirming his belief in a promising future for Nigeria despite the challenges democracy has encountered in the past. In his statement, the President underscored the need for a progressive and inclusive democracy, with a central emphasis on effectively tackling poverty through the creation of job opportunities for the […]
Ondo State: Governor Aiyedatiwa Begins Hunt For Deputy
The hunt for a deputy is underway as Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State explores options for potential candidates. The much-anticipated announcement of Aiyedatiwa’s deputy is scheduled for next week, following careful consultations with President Bola Tinubu to ensure a well-considered decision. Credible information gathered by Africa Today News, New York, suggests that the governor […]
Guild Decries Nollywood Actors’ Aversion to Health Insurance
Emeka Rollas, the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), voices apprehension regarding the reluctance of certain Nollywood actors to enroll in the guild’s nationwide health insurance plan for members. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja, he explained that the guild has established robust Health […]
My Predecessor Not A Godfather – Gov Diri
Senator Douye Diri, as Bayelsa State’s Governor, expresses admiration for Senator Seriake Dickson’s principled character, specifically noting the absence of political godfather tendencies in the former governor. Governor Diri, addressing the community of Toru-Orua in Sagbama Local Government Area during his annual Christmas visit, notes that Senator Dickson, who left office in 2020, has backed […]
UK Relaxes Brexit Restrictions For French Students
Britain, on Thursday, eliminated certain costly impediments imposed on school trips post-Brexit, with this adjustment currently exclusive to students from France, prompting campaigners to call for its extension to encompass all EU countries. This reversal comes after discussions earlier this year between Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron on the matter. Effective […]
Soldier Nabbed For Killing Driver At Borno Checkpoint
Confirmation has been made by the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri regarding the detention of a soldier allegedly responsible for the death of a truck driver at a checkpoint along the Maiduguri-Dikwa-Gamboru Road. The reported occurrence is said to have happened due to a disagreement between the soldier and the truck driver […]
Ize-Iyamu Makes Another Bid for Edo Governorship
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the ex-Secretary to the State Government of Edo, officially threw his hat into the 2024 gubernatorial arena in the state during a Wednesday announcement. This marks his third attempt at securing the Edo governorship. Back in 2020, he contested under the All Progressives Congress banner but faced defeat against Governor Godwin Obaseki, […]