DSS Raids Delta Chief’s Home, Retrieves AK-47
Asaba High Chief Obi Nduka Elunor has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) on charges related to land racketeering and the illegal possession of firearms in Asaba, the capital of Delta State. Africa Today News, New York, gathered that DSS personnel arrested approximately seven of Elunor’s associates during a raid on the […]
Diesel, JetA1 Set To Hit Market January From Dangote Refinery
All things being equal, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery will next month start producing Automotive Gas Oil, also known as diesel, and JetA1 or aviation fuel, while the production of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, is being delayed by the supply of crude oil in installments. Africa Today News, New York gathered on Sunday that […]
Ondo Crisis: Invoke ‘Doctrine Of Necessity’, Clark To Tinubu
Popular Niger Delta Elder statesman, Edwin Clark has become the latest high-profile Nigerian to wade into the leadership crisis rocking Ondo State and is calling on President Bola Tinubu to invoke the ‘Doctrine of Necessity’ for a resolution. Africa Today News, New York understands that the South-West state has been battling a political crisis for […]
Benue: APC Blackmailing Me — Alia Cries Out
The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia of has described the recent statement by the three Zonal Vice Chairmen of the party in the state against him as baseless allegations aimed at blackmailing him. Africa Today News, New York recalls that the Zonal Vice Chairmen of the part in the state had accused the Governor […]
How Nigeria’s External Reserves Fell By $520m In 5 Weeks –CBN
Figures obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has shown that Nigeria’s external reserves fell by $520.22 in five weeks. According to CBN’s data on movement in reserves which was analysed by Africa Today News, New York, the figures which stood at $33.396bn as of October 31, 2023 fell to $33.004bn as of 7th […]
Hamas, Netanyahu Trade Threats As 300 Die In Gaza In 24 Hours
Nearly 300 Palestinians have been murdered in fierce fighting in Gaza over the last 24 hours as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Palestinian militant group Hamas have traded threats. Africa Today News, New York reports that Israeli raids continued across the besieged territory yesterday, including in northern Gaza where entire neighbourhoods have been […]
Super Eagles Are Not A Team, Christian Chukwu Laments
Nigerian football legend and former national team captain, Christian Chukwu, has cried out that the current condition of the Super Eagles, stressing that the country does not have a team for now. Chukwu, who was a guest on Channels Sports Sunday which was monitored by Africa Today News, New York also pointed out that the […]
Civil Fraud Trial: Trump Cancels Plans To Testify In New York
A former President of the United States, Donald Trump has made a U-turn after he decided against testifying for a second time at his civil fraud trial in New York, insisting that he has ‘nothing more to say’. Africa Today News, New York reports that Trump who is a frontrunner for the Republican nomination in […]
Senate Donates ₦109m Dec Salary To Kaduna Air Strike Victims
The leadership of the Nigeria’s 10th Senate has announced the donation of 109 million naira to victims of mistaken army air strike at Tudun Biri village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Senator Barau Jibrin who is the Deputy Senate President, who announced the donation when he led other principal officers and senators […]
Stand Against Military Coups, Tinubu Beg ECOWAS Leaders
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has appealed to members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to remain committed to ensuring that democracy remains the only form of governance in the sub-region. President Tinubu who was speaking in his capacity as Chairman during the opening ceremony of the 64th ordinary session of […]
Edo 2024: Akpata Denies Being Sponsored By Obaseki
Mr Olumide Akpata who is a former chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) and governorship aspirant under the Labour Party (LP) in Edo State, has berated those who are uncomfortable with his huge financial support for the party and reminded them that politics the world over is capital intensive. He pointed out there was […]
Force Threats Renewed As ECOWAS, Niger Resume Talks
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of Authority resolved on Sunday to engage in discussions with Niger’s National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) concerning the development of a brief transition roadmap. This includes the establishment of transition organs and the facilitation of a monitoring and evaluation mechanism for the […]