Rivers APC Structure Not On Wike’s Radar, Says Okocha
Chief Tony Okocha, at the helm of the Caretaker Committee for APC in Rivers State, set the record straight, debunking the assertions of certain party members who claimed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has indirectly transferred the reins of the APC structure to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory. Speaking on a live radio […]
Sierra Leone Eases Curfew In Capital, 13 Soldiers Killed
The disturbances that reverberated through Sierra Leone‘s capital, Freetown, on Sunday resulted in the tragic loss of 13 lives among the government loyalist army, as disclosed by the army spokesperson on Monday. These clashes were reportedly orchestrated by a coalition of both active and retired military personnel. ‘We have launched a manhunt for all those […]
Western India: 24 Fatalities Caused By Lightning, Hailstorms
Lightning, intense rain, and hailstorms have claimed the lives of at least 24 people in India, according to officials. Houses were damaged, and livestock perished as the weather wreaked havoc across the western Gujarat state. Meteorologists noted that winter storms are uncommon in Gujarat, making the sudden and intense downpour surprising for many. Each year, […]
SERAP Objects To States Acquiring New World Bank Loans
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Projects (SERAP) is asking the World Bank to investigate loans taken by the 36 Nigerian state governors. They call for an immediate halt to further loans until governors account for the utilization of previously obtained funds, especially considering the heightened check on certain states for excessive running costs. Kolawole Oluwadare, […]
Details Of ₦8.8 Trillion Shared Amongst States, LGs – NEITI
A total of N8.79 trillion was allocated through Federation Account distributions in 2020 and 2021, benefiting the 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and the 774 local government councils across the nation. Figures provided by the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) were made public in a report released last week. As indicated by […]
Gov Abiodun Vows To Solve Epileptic Electricity In Ogun
Dapo Abiodun, the Governor of Ogun State, voiced his determination to effectively address the epileptic power issues in the state before his four-year term ends. He made this known during an appearance on Channels TV Sunday Politics. His words: ‘The fact is that in the next four years, my target is to ensure we implement […]
Six Teens Arraigned For 2020 French Teacher Beheading
On Monday, six teenagers went on trial in Paris for their alleged involvement in the 2020 beheading of teacher Samuel Paty—the initial proceedings in a case that deeply disturbed France. Upon arriving at the closed-doors juvenile court, the suspects draped their coats over their faces, as reported by a judicial source to AFP. Stabbed and […]
2024: Gov Obaseki Projects ₦70b Boost For IGR
Godwin Obaseki, Edo state Governor announced the increase of the state’s Internally Generated Revenue in 2024, to over ₦70 billion. During an interview between the governor and pressmen, he noted that the IGR has consistently increased since 2016 due to the creditable investments made by the administration in skyrocketing the local economy. He further stated […]
Iran Seeks Lasting Truce To Halt Israeli ‘Crimes’ In Gaza
Iran, on Monday, demanded a sustained ceasefire in Gaza, decrying Israel’s actions as “crimes” in the territory, while the agreed truce between Israel and Hamas reached its final day. Hamas has announced its readiness to extend the four-day truce beyond its anticipated end on early Tuesday, offering to release additional hostages. Dozens of hostages have […]
Thousands Rally Against Anti-Semitism In London
Thousands of demonstrators, some waving Israeli and British flags, are marching against against anti-Semitism through central London, Africa Today News, New York reports. The protest came a day after large pro-Palestinian crowds took to the streets of Britain’s capital to demand a full ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. The UK has seen a spike in […]
Biden Moves To Boost Israeli Access To US Weapons Stockpile
The White House has began moves to lift nearly all restrictions on Israel’s access to weapons from a crucial US stockpile, enabling a smoother weapons pipeline to Israel, which has paused weeks of its devastating bombing of the Gaza Strip. The White House urged the United States Senate to scrap the restrictions in its latest […]
Israel Vows To Resume War In Gaza After Hostages Return
Israeli army chief Herzi Halevi has announced that as soon as the hostages covered by the current deal are safely returned to Israel, the country will resume the fighting in Gaza to wipe out Hamas. Halevi conveyed this message in a letter addressed to all Israel Defense Forces (IDF) commanders and soldiers as the fragile […]