Drug War: NDLEA Nab 42 Barons, 32,000 Others In 34 Months
In determined bid to rid the nation of all businesses involving illicit drugs, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended 42 drug barons and one drug baroness in the last 42 months. The latest of these arrests was billionaire Idumota trader, Nwaoha Anayo, who was nabbed at Onitire, Aguda area of Surulere, and […]
Why Naira Rise Against Dollar Will Continue – ABCON
The ongoing rally of the naira at both official and parallel markets will continue given some strategic steps taken by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stabilise the local currency. President of ABCON, Dr. Aminu Gwadabe who made the disclosure at the weekend, said the apex bank is not only boosting dollar liquidity in the […]
Details Of 70 Recovered Bodies Are With Police – Abia Govt
The Government of Abia State has declared the details of the 70 corpses recovered in the forest around the Lokpanta Cattle Market in the Umunneochi Local Government Area of the state are with security agencies. Africa Today News, New York recalls that the Governor of the State, Alex Otti, had during the second edition of […]
It Is Time To Do Away With Military Constitution – Adebanjo
Chief Ayo Adebanjo who is the leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has stated that time was up for the post-1966 coup military constitution and until Nigeria’s constitution is restructured to reflect true federalism as done in the US, India and others, the country would never get peace. Adebanjo who pointed out that a lot […]
Dangote Repatriates $688m From African Operations To Nigeria
The management of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has revealed that the company has so far repatriated over USD576,008,672.41 earned from its pan-African operations into Nigeria. The company stated that this was in addition to a USD$111,968,109.38 cash swap arrangement it facilitated between it and Ethiopian Airlines; thus saving same amount that would have been paid […]
5 Killed As Car Crashes Into Pub’s Dining Area In Australia
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that car crashed into an Australian pub’s outdoor dining area on Monday morning, killing no fewer than five people and injuring six others including the driver. According to a statement by the police, the 66-year-old driver of the luxury BMW SUV was taken […]
Amid Fierce Fighting In Gaza, Blinken Visits West Bank
US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken on Sunday made a surprise visit to the occupied West Bank where he held a meeting with Palestinian Authority president Mahmud Abbas as Israel pressed its war to destroy Hamas that has already claimed thousands of lives. Africa Today News, New York reports that Blinken arrived in Ramallah under […]
The Peril Of Untruthful Leadership By Theodora K. Anurukem
Leadership is a sacred responsibility. It is an art that demands vision, integrity, accountability, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to the welfare of those being led. In our ever-evolving world, leaders emerge across various domains—politics, business, religion, sports, and more—and their influence is profound. Leaders possess the power to shape nations, mold the world we […]
Guber Polls: Shun Violence, APC Chairman Urges Supporters
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has urged supporters to avoid violence and abide by the rules ahead of the November 11 governorship elections in Imo, Bayelsa, and Kogi State. He made the call yesterday while appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s People’s […]
Tinubu Moves To Woo Arab Investors, To Attend Two Summits
The President of the Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has announced plans to attend two major summits in the Arab world in an effort to attract businesses and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to Nigeria. Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, who briefed newsmen at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, pointed out the President […]
Footballer Díaz Begs ELN Abductors To Set His Father Free
Luis Díaz, the Colombian footballer who plays for Liverpool, has made a heartfelt plea for the immediate release of his father from his captors, urging them to bring the excruciating wait to an end. On October 28th, in Barrancas, the hometown of Díaz, both of his parents were forcibly taken by left-wing guerrillas of the […]
Students Seek Court Order Against LAUTECH Campus Relocation
A group of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso students have taken legal action against Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and three others. They are contesting the relocation of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences to the newly-established Faculty of Agricultural Science and Renewable Natural Resources, Iseyin Campus in the Iseyin Local Government Area. Africa Today […]