Gov. Eno Urges Monarchs To Steer Clear Of Ethnic Politics
Umo Eno, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has called on traditional rulers in the state to resist the temptation of politicians to create divisions based on ethnicity, and instead promote unity and harmony. Certain traditional rulers had taken the state government to court, contesting the enactment of the revised Traditional Rulers Law, cap 155 […]
FG Nets Over ₦1tn Monthly Post Subsidy Removal – Minister
The Federation Account has seen a substantial increase in revenue inflow since the removal of subsidy, rising from an average of ₦650 million per month to over ₦1 trillion in the past four months, according to Mr. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance. The minister made this statement on Monday in Asaba during the commencement […]
First Lady Says Husband will Lead Nigeria To Prosperous Era
The welfare of the people has been given top priority by the current administration, as stated by Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of President Bola Tinubu. This, she said is driving the implementation of bold policies and programs aimed at securing a promising future. These commitments were made by Mrs Tinubu at a dinner hosted […]
Niger Mourns, Buries Victims Of Shiroro Boat Accident
In adherence to Islamic law, the Government of Niger State has conducted the burial of ten individuals who lost their lives in a boat accident last Thursday. Those who lost their lives and were given a mass burial included no fewer than eight of the ten children who were aboard the boat. Last Thursday, a […]
Liberia: Weah Hailed For Sportsmanship After Accepting Defeat
The outgoing President of Liberia, George Weah has been praised by several stakeholder over his sportsmanship for conceding to his rival in the presidential race – from across the political divide and the region. The former football star, who has served as Liberia’s president since 2018, said; ‘This is a time for graciousness in defeat, […]
Israel-Hamas War: UN, US Condemn School Attack, Death Soars
Gaza’s Hamas government have declared that the death toll from fighting between Israeli troops and Hamas militants in the Palestinian territory has now hit 13,000 people since the war began on the 7th of October. Africa Today News, New York reports that trouble started when Hamas gunmen killed around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and captured […]
Peseiro Submits Application To Coach Egyptian Club, Zamalek
In a rather surprising turn of events, Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has applied for the vacant coaching job of Egyptian club, Zamalek SC. According to Egyptian website, Kooora, Peseiro is among the coaches who have submitted their CV’s for the top job. Africa Today News, New York understands that Zamalek are in […]
Oyo, One Of The Safest States In Nigeria, Makinde Boasts
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has boasted that the state which he superintends is one of the safest states in the country at the moment due to measures he has put in place. Makinde made this declaration while speaking at the 2023 Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF), held in Cairo, Egypt. Africa Today News, New York […]
Israel Blames Iran As Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Seize Cargo Ship
The Houthis group of Yemen have boasted that they have taken control of an Israeli-owned ship in the southern Red Sea, with Israel describing the incident as an ‘Iranian act of terrorism’ that will leave grave consequences for international maritime security. A Houthi military spokesman confirmed to newsmen on Monday morning that its fighters hijacked […]
Nobody Should Touch MohBad’s Body Without My Consent — Dad
Mr. Joseph Aloba who is the father of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka MohBad, has come out to warn that nobody should collect his son’s body for burial without his authorisation or consent. He made this known in a video shared on TikTok on Sunday night which was obtained by Africa Today News, New […]
Edo: Shaibu Dares Obaseki, Joins 2024 Guber Race
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu appears to dared his boss, Governor Godwin Obaseki, after he declared his ambition to succeed him next year on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Explaining why he threw his hat into the ring, he said ‘Edo needs a practical leader.’ The 2024 succession plan […]
Ban On Key Opposition Islamist Party Upheld In Bangladesh
Report reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that the highest court in Bangladesh has upheld a ban on the country’s largest Islamist party taking part in polls, even as political tensions worsen ahead of key January elections. Millions of people support Jamaat-e-Islami, a significant opposition party, but in 2013 high […]