62 Passengers Cheat Death Following Runway Mishap In Rivers
No fewer than 62 passengers escaped death yesterday evening as an aircraft belonging to Nigerian airline, Value Jet skidded, off the runway at the Port Harcourt International Airport in Rivers State. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the incident caused panic among the passengers in the oil-rich state after the jet reportedly landed at […]
Let’s Merge To Save Nigeria – Atiku Begs Political Parties
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the just concluded elections, Atiku Abubakar, has appealed to the opposition political parties in the country to merge against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Atiku said the opposing political parties should form a coalition because APC was pushing Nigeria into dictatorship and a one-party […]
Old Naira Notes Remain Legal Tender Indefinitely, CBN Reveals
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has declared that contrary to widespread insinuations, the old ₦200, ₦500, and ₦1,000 notes are to remain legal tender indefinitely. Africa Today News, New York recalls that while new currency notes were introduced sometime in 2022 with the old ones set to cease as legal tender, the apex bank […]
How Russia Is Exploiting Israel-Hamas War – Zelenskyy
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Wednesday expressed interest in strengthening the relationship between Ukraine and African nations, pointing out that six African leaders who visited the country earlier this year left with different impressions about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Speaking yesterday during a meeting with a group of African journalists in Kyiv, […]
Apartheid: South Africa Moves To Tighten Liberal Asylum Laws
South Africa’s Home Office Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has revealed measures to toughen immigration and asylum regulations in response to the growing xenophobia in South Africa as the country’s economic crisis intensifies. This move will have far-reaching ramifications for foreign nationals seeking political or economic refuge in the nation. Africa Today News, New York reports that […]
We Inherited Serious Liabilities, Says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, addressing the audience in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Monday evening, forthrightly acknowledged the considerable liabilities left by the previous government, reiterating his pledge to address them without resorting to excuses. At the same time, the President has taken steps to advance negotiations on a multi-billion dollar infrastructure finance facility with the Islamic […]
Lecce Tirade: Giroud Slapped With Two-game Ban
Olivier Giroud will be sidelined for two matches as Serie A responds to his verbal outburst directed at officials following AC Milan’s dramatic 2-2 draw against Lecce, the league announced on Tuesday. After being initially booked for dissent, France striker Giroud saw a red card in stoppage time at Stadio Via del Mare on Saturday […]
Court To Rule On Rhodes-Vivour, Jandor Wednesday
The Lagos Court of Appeal has scheduled the pronouncement of its judgment for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 15, in response to appeals lodged by Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate, and Abdulazeez Olajide Adediran, representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Both appeals contest the validity of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s reelection. A week ago, on November […]
Qatar Advocates For Hostage Deal Between Israel, Hamas
Qatar, on Tuesday, urged both Israel and Hamas to come to terms on the release of hostages from the October 7 attack, highlighting the daily worsening of the situation in Gaza. Addressing a news conference in Doha, Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari, spokesperson for the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, pointed out that the deteriorating situation […]
Imo State Welcomes Danjuma As New Police Commissioner
CP Aboki Danjuma has taken over the responsibilities of Commissioner of Police in Imo State on Tuesday, succeeding CP Mohammed Ahmed Barde in the position. Confirming the details through an official statement, Henry Okoye, the spokesperson for the Imo Police, announced this while also affirming CP Barde’s posting to the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Danjuma, […]
Alleged Sexual Assault: Dani Alves To Stand Trial In Barcelona
Ex-Barcelona player, Dani Alves is slated to face trial following accusations of sexually assaulting a woman at a nightclub. News reached the 40-year-old Brazilian international at the prison near Barcelona, where he has been under preventive custody since January 20, following his apprehension. Three judges at Barcelona’s Provincial Court said in a written document, made […]
Banks, Ebonyi High Court Shut Down Amid NLC/TUC Strike
Activities at Ebonyi State High Court, banks, and various offices in the state have ground to a halt due to the strike initiated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC). The organized labor’s decision to strike is a direct response to the assault and brutality suffered by NLC […]