Ukraine War: Dozens Injured In Kyiv After Missile Strikes
Authorities in Ukraine confirm that dozens have been injured in a spate of missile strikes on the capital Kyiv overnight. The attacks left 53 people injured, including six children, as confirmed by Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Debris from 10 Russian ballistic missiles, reportedly shot down, damaged kindergarten and hospital buildings, according to authorities. The strikes […]
Controversial Amnesty Bill Debated By Spain Lawmakers
Spanish legislators commenced discussions on Tuesday regarding a controversial bill aimed at providing amnesty to Catalan separatists, a commitment made by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to secure his political standing. Six years post the unsuccessful bid for independence by Catalan separatists, Prime Minister Sanchez is adamant that the amnesty proposal will aid in “turning the […]
Osun: Adeleke Criticized By APC Over School Food Poisoning
The Osun State Government and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state accused each other on Tuesday following an incident of suspected food poisoning that resulted in about 18 pupils receiving treatment in a hospital. The victims, reportedly pupils of James Primary School B, Osogbo, Osun State, received treatment in hospitals on Monday after […]
APC Chair To Fubara: Don’t Escalate Tension In Rivers Politics
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to steer clear of actions that could heighten the political unrest in the state. Tony Okocha, the chairman of the party’s caretaker committee in the state, delivered the charge during a news briefing conducted in Port Harcourt. Okocha commented on the […]
Obi Offers Support To Kaduna Bomb Victims, Donates ₦5m
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, visited Kaduna on Tuesday to offer condolences to the victims of the accidental bomb explosion in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area. Peter Obi, advocating for a foundation to cater to the orphans and victims of the attack, further demonstrated his commitment by […]
Aduku Deposed As ACF Chairman In Recent Decision
The Arewa Consultative Forum, a pan-northern socio-political entity, has ousted Chief Gabriel Aduku, a former Minister of State for Health during ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s tenure, from the position of National Chairman. Aduku’s departure is met with the rapid appointment of Mamman Osman, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, signaling a dynamic shift in the leadership of […]
Japan PM Set To Fire 4 Ministers Over Corruption Allegations
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was expected to announce the sacking of four ministers on Wednesday over a major party financing scandal, media reports said. Those to be axed include Kishida’s right-hand man, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, and Yasutoshi Nishimura, the minister of economy, industry and trade, the reports said. Others are internal affairs […]
Five Die Following Construction Elevator Crash In Sweden
No fewer than five people died after a construction elevator crashed to the ground in a Stockholm suburb, Sweden’s prosecution service said Tuesday, as it opened an investigation into workplace violations causing involuntary homicide. The accident occurred early Tuesday at a construction site in the northern Stockholm suburb of Sundbyberg, when the elevator suddenly crashed […]
Afrobeats Currently Lacks Structure – Fireboy DML
Afrobeats sensation, Adedamola Adefolahan popularly known as Fireboy DML has said Afrobeats needs homegrown structures to sustain its global success. In a recent interview with Cool FM which was monitored by Africa Today News, New York, the singer decried the lack of infrastructure in the country, questioning when international fans would be able to experience […]
Rwanda To Hold Presidential Poll July 2023 – Commission
The election commission in Rwanda has announced that it will hold presidential and parliamentary polls on the 15th of July next year, as President Paul Kagame prepares to run for a fourth term in office. Africa Today News, New York reports that the 66-year-old has held sway over the landlocked African nation with an iron […]
UCL: Osimhen Nets Winning Goal As Napoli Reach Round Of 16
Nigerian super star, Victor Osimhen grabbed the winning goal last night as Napoli defeated Braga 2-0 to qualify for the Champions League knockout stage. Osimhen, who was in Morocco on Monday where he was crowned African Footballer of the Year, returned to score for Napoli. An own goal in the early stage of the match […]
Put National Interest First, Jonathan Urges Politicians
A former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has asserted that Nigerian politicians must change their brand of politics and prioritise national interests if they actually want development in the country. Jonathan also pointed out that the country must avoid what he described as the ‘dangerous system’ of ‘over-domesticating’ government, but instead ensure that the right […]