Alleged $2.3bn Scam: I’m Ready To Testify In Court– Obasanjo
A former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has declared his readiness to testify for Nigeria concerning former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, in the $2.3 billion disputed Mambilla power contract. Africa Today News, New York understands that currently, Sunrise Power and Nigeria are at loggerheads at the International Chamber of Commerce, ICC, Paris, […]
Why Nigerians May Kick Out APC In 2027 – Lukman
Dr. Salihu Lukman who is a former National Vice Chairman, North-west of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has warned that the ruling party might be booted out of office in 2027 by Nigerians, if life became more difficult for the people. Africa Today News, New York reports that Lukman gave the warning on Thursday in […]
US Supreme Court Agrees To Rule On Abortion Pill Restrictions
The Supreme Court of the United States, has agreed to rule on restrictions imposed by a lower court on a widely used abortion pill in the latest skirmish in the battle over reproductive rights in the US. Africa Today News, New York reports that the lower court ruling has been on hold pending a decision […]
Mourners In China Use AI To Digitally Resurrect Dead
Grieving father Seakoo Wu takes out his phone, places it on a gravestone, and plays a recording of his kid in a serene cemetery in eastern China. They are words that the late student never spoke, but brought into being with artificial intelligence. “I know you’re in great pain every day because of me, and […]
World Bank Lambasts NNPCL Over Lack Of Transparency
The World Bank has lashed out at the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) stating the company is not transparent about the financial gains from fuel subsidy removal. This extends to subsidy arrears that are still being deducted and the impact of subsidy removal on federation revenues, the bank noted. The Washington-based made this call […]
Fed Govt Takes Universities, Polytechnics, Others Off IPPIS
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that Federal Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education in Nigeria have been taken off from the controversial Integrated Personnel Payment System (IPPIS). The Federal Executive Council during its meeting on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa Abuja gave the approval for the exemption. The […]
Congo Opposition Candidate Suspends Campaign Over Violence
Mr. Moise Katumbi who is one of the main opposition candidates for Congo’s presidential election slated for next week has suspended part of his campaign following violent clashes at one of his election rallies. Tensions increased ahead of the Dec. 20 vote when live bullets were fired and multiple persons were hurt while Katumbi spoke […]
French Schoolgirl Threatens Teacher With Knife Amid Tensions
The latest episode in the surge of incidents unsettling the French education system unfolded on Wednesday when a 12-year-old schoolgirl threatened a teacher with a knife at a school in northern France—adding to the growing concerns surrounding these occurrences. No injuries were sustained in the incident that transpired in the northwestern city of Rennes; nevertheless, […]
Israel Under Allies’ Pressure Over Gaza War
International condemnation intensified on Wednesday as Israel grappled with heightened pressure over its Gaza campaign, drawing criticism from the United States for the perceived “indiscriminate” nature of its bombings. The war, now in its third month, originated in response to the unparalleled attacks launched by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel on October 7. […]
Sierra Leone Court Orders Arrest Of Opposition Leader
A Sierra Leone court on Wednesday ordered the arrest of Samura Kamara, the opposition leader and runner-up in last June’s presidential election, on charges of corruption. Kamara was in the role of finance minister under then-President Ernest Bai Koroma at the time of the alleged offense. The Court of Appeal, through a statement, has directed […]
Preserve Judicial Integrity, CJN Advises Judges
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Wednesday, admonished judges to refrain from bringing dishonor to the judiciary arm of the government. He cautioned them against attempting to influence anyone, regardless of their stature, emphasizing the importance of consulting laws and rules before crafting judgments and rulings. These comments were made by the Chief […]
Fubara Presents Budget At Govt House To Loyal HOA Members
Amid the ongoing intrigues and the unfolding political crisis in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Thursday, presented the ₦800bn 2024 budget estimates to the Edison Ehie-led group at the Government House the same moment the demolition was carried out. Africa Today News, New York reports that the state House of Assembly Complex was on […]