20 Feared Dead Following Bandit Onslaught In Taraba
Local sources revealed that on Friday evening, gunmen suspected to be herdsmen executed a deadly assault, which resulted in the loss of 20 lives in the Yangtu Development Area and Ussa Local Government Area of Taraba State. Mr. Ure Caleb, a youth leader and public affairs analyst, shared with newsmen that more than 20 lives […]
Dept Gov Aiyedatiwa Promises Inclusive Governance In Ondo
Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Deputy Governor of Ondo state, has pledged to ensure the inclusion of all commissioners and officials in overseeing the state’s affairs. Aiyedatiwa made this commitment after a meeting at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, where President Bola Tinubu convened with Ondo state officials, members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and […]
Airbus Hands Over First Set Of A220-300 To Ibom Air
In pursuit of its expansion goals, the Akwa Ibom State-owned airline has unveiled the initial Airbus A220-300 aircraft from a total order of ten, showcased at the 2021 Dubai Airshow. The immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency Mr. Udom Emmanuel, along with Ibom Air’s CEO, Mr. Mfon Udom, and the Executive Director […]
Minister Hopeful About Overcoming Challenge Of Climate Change
Minister of Environment, Abass Balarabe remains optimistic about identifying solutions to alleviate the negative impacts of climate change. Lawal addressed the audience on Friday in Abuja during the 9th Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers of the Pan-African Agency of the Great Green Wall. ‘I am optimistic that the deliberations of this 9th session […]
Andry Rajoelina Wins Controversial Election In Madagascar
Andry Rajoelina has secured a third term as Madagascar‘s president, winning in a contentious election that saw the opposition and its supporters boycotting. His victory with 59% of the vote surpassed the results of his two main competitors, ousted ex-President Marc Ravalomanana and Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko. With a voter turnout of 46%, the election in the […]
Nigeria Can Be The Best Country In Africa – Mufti Menk
Popular Islamic scholar Mufti Ismail ibn Musa Menk believes with Nigeria’s vast human and natural resources, the country can become the best in Africa. The Zimbabwean cleric said this when he visited President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. To harness Nigeria’s greatness, the Grand Mufti of Zimbabwe’s Muslim community said the citizens […]
FIFA To Probe Argentina Vs Brazil World Cup Qualifier
World footballing governing body, FIFA has opened disciplinary cases against Argentina and Brazil following yesterday’s World cup qualifier between both countries. Africa Today News, New York reports that this is coming following scenes of fan violence at the Maracanã Stadium, which delayed the kick-off of the World Cup qualifying game. The Argentina Football Federation (AFA) […]
For 30 Years, People Urged Me To Run For President – Kukah
The Bishop of the Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Kukah, says for decades, he has shrugged off appeals to run for the country’s top political office, despite claims that he would make a ‘good President’. ‘A lot of people have been saying to me in the last 30 years, ‘Come and contest elections. Come and contest […]
Gaza Ceasefire: Hamas To Free Another Batch Of Hostages
In a bid to bring solace to grieving families after a seven-week war claiming thousands of lives, officials disclosed that Hamas fighters are gearing up to release a new set of hostages on Saturday, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Qatar, a major mediator, was anticipated to disclose the figures of prisoners and hostages to be […]
Nigeria: Over ₦16 Trillion Lost To Oil Theft In 11 Years
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) once more lays bare the corruption deeply rooted in the nation’s oil and gas sector. At a staggering 1.249 million barrels per day, Nigeria proudly stands as Africa’s top oil producer, outshining both Libya and Angola in a comparative context. Regrettably, Nigeria stands alone in the oil ecosystem, […]
Mayor Adams In Hot Water Over 1993 Sexual Assault Allegation
Mayor Eric Adams of New York City is under scrutiny after a legal summons was filed, accusing him of sexually assaulting a woman back in 1993. Mayor Eric Adams, the transit bureau of the New York Police Department, and the New York Police Department Guardians Association are named as defendants in the three-page filing, which […]
CBN Lifts Forex Ban On 43 Items – Cardoso
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has made it clear that there was no explicit prohibition on the importation or sale of the 43 items in Nigeria. Mr. Cardoso presented this clarification during the 58th Annual Bankers’ Dinner, organized by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria on Friday in […]