It’s Time To Review INEC Chair, RECs Appointments – Jega
Prof. Attahiru Jega, the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, advocates for the restructuring of the commission, as he stressed the need for a thorough review of processes and procedures in appointing the Chairman and Resident Electoral Commissioners. Prof. Attahiru Jega made this declaration during a town hall meeting in Abuja, held by […]
Boko Haram Strikes Again: 11 Loggers Beheaded In Borno
Suspected Boko Haram members who were riding on camels have ambushed at least 11 local wood-loggers and beheaded them. The killing, as gathered by Africa Today News, New York, occurred in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. A reliable source who works as a member of the vigilante group in the area and availed […]
AGF Warns Of Economic Danger Of Surging Debt Profiles
Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice voiced concern about the escalating debt profiles of governments at all levels in the country, deeming it a peril to both the national economy and its survival. To avert potential issues, Fagbemi pointed out that his ministry has proactively established a collaborative framework […]
Sports Minister Urges Top-notch Training For Nigerian Coaches
Sen. John Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development in Nigeria has called for an intensive focus on Nigerian sports to create promising footpaths for the indigenous coaches, and the players, to achieve their goals. This demand was made on Tuesday in Abuja when Gabriel Opuana, president of the Sports Coaches Association of Nigeria, visited him. […]
Wanted Thug’s Mother Hands Son Over To Kano Police
The mother of an accused fugitive in Kano State took a proactive step by delivering her son to the state police command this Tuesday. Earlier, the police had committed to a reward of N500,000 for the person who successfully located the wanted thug, identified as Hantar Daba. SP Haruna Abdullahi, the Public Relations Officer for […]
Rivers DPO Murder Case: ₦45m Bail Granted To Monarch, Others
In Port Harcourt, on Tuesday, a High Court granted bail for Cassidy Ikegbidi, the former Chairman of Ahoada East Local Government Area, Ngozi Onugwo, a monarch, and five co-accused individuals. The Trial Judge, Justice Sika Aprioku, granted bail to the duo in the sum of N10 million each, requiring one surety each to vouch for […]
11 Perish In South Africa Platinum Mine Elevator Accident
Tragedy struck at a major South African platinum mine as 11 lives were claimed, and 75 individuals suffered injuries when an elevator malfunctioned during its ascent to the surface, according to the mine’s operators on Tuesday. Impala Platinum disclosed a “devastating accident” at its Rustenburg mine, situated northwest of Johannesburg, on Monday, coinciding with the […]
Elon Musk Supports Anti-Hamas Efforts During Visit To Israel
Elon Musk, the influential figure in the tech industry, has thrown his weight behind Israel’s battle against Hamas during his recent visit to the country. Musk said that ‘There’s no choice’ in Israel’s resolve to destroy Hamas. Musk revealed this information on Monday while in a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other […]
Nigeria’s 2023 Elections Was Substantially Credible – Jega
Prof. Attahiru Jega who is a former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has declared that he believes the 2023 general elections were ‘credible in many substantial aspects,’ though he says blame should be apportioned ‘appropriately’. Mixed reactions have trailed the elections, their outcomes, ensuing legal battles, and some of the decisions by […]
Gaza Truce To Be Extended By 48 Hours, Hamas, Qatar Confirms
A truce between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip will be extended by two days, the Palestinian group and mediator Qatar said Monday, opening the way for further releases of hostages and prisoners. With just hours to go before the humanitarian pause was to end early Tuesday, Hamas said that an agreement had been […]
Tinubu To Present ₦27.5 Trillion 2024 Budget On Wednesday
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu will tomorrow (Wednesday) present the 2024 budget to the National Assembly, Africa Today News, New York reports. This is according to a memo dated November 27, 2023, signed by the federal legislature’s Secretary of Human Resources and Staff Development, Shuaibu Maina Birma, on behalf of the Clerk to the […]
Xavi: Porto Match A UCL Turning Point for Barcelona
Xavi Hernandez, the coach of Barcelona, said the Tuesday Champions League encounter against FC Porto as a moment that could potentially shift the trajectory for his team in their bid to secure a spot in the last 16. The chance for the Catalans to advance from Group H with two games in hand slipped away […]