Security Dispute Lands Prince Harry In UK Court Battle
Attorneys representing Prince Harry initiated legal proceedings on Tuesday, challenging his security arrangements in the UK following his departure from active royal duties and relocation to North America. The legal dispute surrounding the termination of his UK taxpayer-funded security marks the most recent in a series of court actions instigated by Harry, whose father is […]
UN Declares Creating Of ‘Safe Zones’ In Gaza Infeasible
The United Nations, on Tuesday, raised concerns about the Infeasibility of setting up safe zones for civilians to seek refuge within the Gaza Strip amidst Israel‘s bombing campaign. Initially concentrating its offensive on the northern territory, Israel has expanded its military campaign, distributing leaflets in southern parts, instructing Palestinian civilians to relocate to safer areas. […]
Accidental Bombing: Army Admits Error, Over 80 Dead
The Nigerian military faces renewed scrutiny as another incident of misdirected airstrikes claims over 80 lives in Kaduna State. Breaking the studied silence since Sunday night, the Kaduna State government acknowledged that the blast in Tudun Biri was caused by a Nigerian Army drone misidentifying villagers as terrorists, despite initial denials by the Nigerian Air […]
EFCC Chair: Closing Firms During Graft Probe Hurts Economy
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, unveiled the creation of a centralized system designed to monitor and track seized landed properties involved in alleged money laundering investigations across the country. Ola Olukoyede raised the issue of imbalance, revealing that the United States generated approximately $3 billion from the FBI […]
Indonesia Volcano Tragedy: Death Toll Rises To 13
Two more casualties have been found on the Indonesian volcano that erupted recently, bringing the death toll to 13, according to rescuers. After safety concerns led to a temporary halt, the search for the 10 missing hikers on Mount Marapi resumed on Tuesday. Mount Marapi persisted in its eruption while hundreds of rescuers braved slippery […]
Sanwo-Olu: Lagos Committed To Boosting Maritime Sector
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu outlined on Monday his administration’s determination to propel Lagos into a 21st-century economic powerhouse. Central to this vision is the commitment to build an enabling environment and robust infrastructure, specifically targeting the maritime industry’s economic potential. The governor stated this at a reception to celebrate the maiden ‘Voyage of MV Great Lagos’, […]
Russian Officials Storm Niger Rep To Improve Military Ties
A Russian delegation led by the deputy defence minister on Monday evening held a meeting with Niger’s military leaders in Niamey, Nigerien authorities confirmed, with the two countries agreeing to strengthen military cooperation. Africa Today News, New York reports that the trip was the first official visit by a member of the Russian government since […]
Israel, Palestinians Accuse Each Other Of Genocide’ At UN
Representatives from Israel and Palestine at the United Nations last night traded accusations of ‘genocide’ over the war raging in Gaza, with both sides demanding an international response to the ongoing hostilities. Israel’s war against Hamas was repeatedly mentioned during an event at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva ahead of the 75th anniversary […]
Next Minimum Wage Will Be Based On Cost Of Living – NLC
Against the backdrop of rising cost of goods and services in the country, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has disclosed that it would do everything within his power to ensure that the next national minimum wage to be negotiated in 2024 reflects the prevailing cost of living. It bemoaned the fact that life has grown […]
Why Nigeria Produces More Strikers Than Defenders – Okocha
Former Nigerian captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, has explained why he believes that Nigeria is having more talented strikers than defenders and goalkeepers in today’s football. While players like Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Taiwo Awoniyi, Gift Orban, Kelechi Iheanacho, Terem Moffi, and many others are excelling in various European leagues, scoring fantastic goals on weekly […]
South Africa Celebrates Mandela 10 Years After
South Africans are today commemorating the 10 years without Nelson Mandela, the first President of South Africa to be elected in a fully representative democratic election who died on 5th December, 2013. Africa Today News, New York recalls the legendary statesman died at the age of 95 after a brief illness and after spending time […]
‘Ayra Starr Is The New Rihanna’ – David Guetta
Popular French disc jockey and record producer, David Guetta, has described Nigerian music sensation, Ayra Starr as the new version of Barbadian-American superstar, Rihanna even as he predicted that she’s set to be the biggest export out of Africa. The Frenchman pointed out that Ayra Starr’s music is unique and has the potential to attract […]