At Least Three Killed In Las Vegas University Shooting
No fewer than three people were killed and another seriously injured by a gunman who was shot dead by police at a US university on Wednesday night, Africa Today News, New York reports. The latest event in the United States, where gun violence is a regular occurrence, happened at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, […]
Lawmaker Calls For Prompt Steps To Stop Naira Depreciation
Representative Gboyega Isiaka, who serves Yewa North/Imeko-Afon Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, is advocating for decisive interventions by monetary policy authorities to address the depreciation of the naira. Building on his point, he reiterated the necessity of achieving a more stable foreign exchange rate to foster economic growth, especially within the private sector. […]
Court Orders Arrest Of Lebanese, Accomplice Over Allege Arson
Maged Ali-Taan, a Lebanese man, is now subject to a warrant of arrest issued by a Federal High Court in Kano on Wednesday, following his non-appearance before the court. The warrant was issued by Justice Muhammad Nasir-Yunusa when the defendants chose not to appear in court and enter their plea concerning the alleged arson charges. […]
Kuje Visit: On Official Duty, Not To See Emefiele – Ooni
Contrary to ongoing rumours, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, has challenged the accuracy of reports linking his visit to Kuje prison to the embattled former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Addressing the media on Wednesday, spokesperson Moses Olafare conveyed that Oba Ogunwusi’s presence at the correctional facility was in response to an invitation […]
5 Inmates Granted Freedom As Ooni Visits Kuje Prison
Five inmates at the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja were granted freedom, thanks to the intervention of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, who visited the facility on Tuesday. Ooni Ogunwusi, in honor of his 8th year on the throne, took time to visit the facility as part of his commitment to the […]
Kaduna Bombing Error: UN Decries Attack On Civilians
The UN human rights office said it deplored the accidental attack in Kaduna State, noting that it was the latest of at least four airstrikes that have resulted in significant civilian fatalities since 2017. On Wednesday, the United Nations deplored an airstrike on a village in northern Nigeria, expressing sorrow over the loss of several […]
Last Missing Hiker Found On Indonesian Volcano, Toll At 23
Rescuers declared on Wednesday that the last hiker, who had been missing since a volcanic eruption in Indonesia, was discovered lifeless, pushing the death toll to 23, three days post the catastrophic event. As 75 people ventured through the area on Sunday, Mount Marapi on Sumatra Island in Indonesia’s western region erupted, propelling an ash […]
Putin Touch Down UAE On Rare Foreign Trip
Russian President Vladimir Putin is embarking on a seldom-seen overseas visit, starting with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and a scheduled future trip to Saudi Arabia. Mr. Putin is anticipated to engage in discussions with the UAE president, encompassing topics such as the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, alongside deliberations on oil production. While the […]
₦15bn Budgeted For Tinubu, Shettima’s 2024 Trips
President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and their entourage will embark on international and domestic journeys in 2024, with an estimated cost of ₦15.961 billion. The National Assembly is currently examining the 2024 Appropriation Bill, where the stated amount is detailed. Africa Today News, New York, highlights that the country’s ₦27.5 trillion budget, named […]
WHO: 10.6M Deaths Annually Linked To Alcohol, Sugary Drinks
In response to the health challenges posed by alcohol consumption and unhealthy behaviors, the World Health Organization urges governments to consider raising taxes on alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages as a preventive measure to decrease related fatalities. The World Health Organization, in a press statement issued on Tuesday, reported that worldwide, 2.6 million individuals perish annually […]
Soleimani’s Assassination: Iran Court Demands $50bn From US
The judiciary announced on Wednesday that a Tehran court has issued a directive ordering the US government to pay close to $50 billion in damages for the killing of a prominent Iranian general almost four years ago. Then-US President Donald Trump, on January 3, 2020, sanctioned a drone strike near Baghdad airport, resulting in the […]
NAF Offers To Sell Presidential Aircraft, Calls For Bidders
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has put up the Falcon 900B aircraft from the Presidential fleet for sale. NAF said interested persons should freely bid for the purchase of the aircraft. In a post on X, NAF said the aircraft was put […]