What I Learnt From Kogi Governorship Election – Melaye
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the just concluded Kogi State polls, Senator Dino Melaye, has reflected on the outcome of the November election, agreeing that the three zones must collaborate to produce a governor in the state. Melaye, pointed out this at dinner he hosted for members of his campaign organisation […]
How Oyedepo Prayed For Me To Become Minister – Betta Edu
Dr. Betta Edu who is Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has opened up on how Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church, also known as Winners’ Chapel, prayed for her to become a minister and it came to pass. Africa Today News, New York reports that the minister, who was appointed […]
Sultan Vows To Get Justice For Kaduna Bombing Victims
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Friday joined in the growing calls for justice for victims of the mistaken army airstrike in Tudun Biri village of Igabi Local Government Area, Kaduna State. He assured the people that he won’t stop pushing until justice is served. The Sultan made this vow at the […]
UN Security Council Set To Vote On Gaza Ceasefire
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that the UN Security Council has concluded plans to vote on a resolution put forward by the UAE calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. UN chief Antonio Guterres pointed out on Saturday morning that the situation in Gaza was at breaking […]
We’re Removing Bottlenecks To Attract Investments – Tinubu
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has expressed strong optimism on the prospect of increased investments from Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC), stressing that his administration was ready to remove all the bottlenecks to attract investments. He emphasised Nigeria’s long-term relationship with the company, which discovered the first commercial oil field at Oloibiri […]
Hunter Biden Hit With Second Indictment: Tax Evasion
Hunter Biden encounters fresh legal woes with federal charges alleging he evaded $1.4 million (£1.1 million) in tax payments, marking a second criminal case against the son of the U.S. president. In addition to the nine-count indictment, details emerge of a lavish spending spree between 2016 and 2019, involving drugs and escorts. In September, a […]
Putin Announces Intention To Seek Re-election In 2024
President Vladimir Putin, on Friday, declared his candidacy for re-election in 2024, as reported by Russian news agencies. This move ensures the continuation of the Kremlin leader’s enduring influence well into the 2030s. At 71 years old, Vladimir Putin has been at the helm of Russia since the start of the century, securing victory in […]
Investor Exodus From Nigeria Signals Trouble – Obi
The Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate for the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, expressed worry over the departure of reputable international firms from Nigeria, considering it a foreboding sign for the nation. Through his X handle on Friday, Obi said that the departure of three global firms from the health and energy sectors holds profound implications […]
Fix Refineries, Stop Fuel Imports –NANS Appeals To FG
The National Association of Nigerian Students’ leadership is pushing for the Federal Government to address and rehabilitate the nation’s refineries, seeking to bring an end to fuel importation. NANS voiced concern about the sustained fuel importation under President Bola Tinubu, highlighting the damaging effects on the economy and the intensification of the existing forex crisis. […]
COP28: EU Carbon Tax: Africa Risk $25bn Annual Loss – Adesina
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, cautions that the proposed EU carbon border tax has the potential to impede Africa’s trade and industrialization strides, penalizing vital value-added exports such as steel, cement, iron, aluminum, and fertilizers. Adesina said, ‘With Africa’s energy deficit and reliance mainly on fossil fuels, especially diesel, […]
WHO Worried Over Escalating Antibiotic Abuse
The World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned on Friday that without urgent actions to alleviate its burden, antimicrobial resistance could result in 10 million deaths by 2050. The WHO voiced concern about the escalating use of antimicrobial medicines, noting a 30% increase in total global antibiotic consumption in humans, animals, and agriculture between 2000 and 2010. […]
FG To Enforce Disability Rights Act From January Onward
Taking a proactive stance to safeguard the rights and enhance the well-being of individuals with disabilities in Nigeria, the federal government has declared the impending enforcement of the Disability Rights Act, slated to commence in January. Africa Today News, New York, sheds light on the passage of the Disability Rights Act by the National Assembly […]