Reps Redirect Presidential Yacht Budget To Student Loan
In response to public criticism regarding the allotment of N5.095 billion for the procurement of a presidential yacht in the 2023 supplementary budget, the House of Representatives announced on Thursday that it had eliminated the budgetary allocation. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, Abubakar Bichi, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, disclosed that the budget allocation […]
Appeal Court Upholds Lawan’s Position As Borno Central Senator
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has upheld Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the victor of the Borno Central senatorial election held on February 25. It was determined by the court that the appellants (Barrister Mohammed Kumalia and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP) were unable to present […]
Zambian Ex-President Lungu Loses Retirement Benefits Privileges
Mr. Lungu had publicly declared his retirement from politics in 2021 After losing the Zambian presidency to Hakainde Hichilema. Having served for six years, he departed, leaving the country to grapple with serious economic issues, cementing its status as the most indebted nation in Africa. With his return to the political fold, the stage is […]
Egypt To Help Evacuate ‘About 7,000’ Gaza Foreign Nationals
According to the foreign ministry, Egypt has committed to facilitating the evacuation of “about 7,000” foreigners and dual nationals from the embattled Gaza Strip, with approximately 400 individuals projected to make the crossing on Thursday. After a prolonged period of deadly conflict between Israel and Palestinian militants, the Rafah border crossing was unlocked on Wednesday, […]
Militia Leader Suspected Of Murder Apprehended In Uganda
On Thursday, Uganda revealed the apprehension of the head of a militia group accused of perpetrating the killing of two foreign tourists and their local guide during a honeymoon trip to a national park last month. The army stated that he was the lone survivor of a nighttime military strike on Tuesday aimed at a […]
Senate To Ratify ₦2.18tn Supplementary Budget Thursday
The 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill of ₦2.18 trillion, forwarded by President Bola Tinubu, is expected to receive Senate approval on Thursday. The prompt consideration of the request was in response to Tinubu’s letter, which was read during the Senate plenary on Tuesday. The budgetary recommendations put forth in the bill were debated, approved for a […]
FCTA Disapproves Of Arts Centre Being Used As Drinking Spot
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has raised concerns about shop owners in Garki, Abuja, misusing the Cyprian Ekwensi Centre for Arts and Culture complex by turning it into a drinking hangout. Mr Ibrahim Masari, the Mandate Secretary of the Social Development Secretariat at FCTA, emphasized the warning during a sudden meeting with business operators and […]
Ondo Farmers Demand Police Protection Against Hoodlum Attacks
Farmers cultivating cocoa in the Oluwa Forest Reserve, Odigbo Local Government Area, Ondo State, have appealed to the State’s Commissioner of Police, Asabi Abiodun, seeking protection against the reported assaults from suspected hoodlums. The farmers have alleged that the assaults against them commenced after the issuance of a restraining order by the state High Court […]
Traders Groan As Fire Destroys 300 Shops In Lagos Market
No fewer than 300 shops have been destroyed following a fire accident that occurred in the Ladipo plank market, Orile-Iganmu area of Lagos State. Mr. Amodu Shakiru who is the spokesperson for the Lagos State Fire Service confirmed this in an interview with newsmen Thursday. Reporters who visited the scene of the fire accident gathered […]
Senate Approves $7.8bn, €100m In Tinubu’s Borrowing Plan
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York reports that the Nigerian Senate has approved the sums of 7.8 billion dollars and 100 million euros in President Bola Tinubu’s proposed 2022–2024 borrowing plan. The President had earlier written to the Senate requesting consideration and early approval of the 2022-2024 External Borrowing Plan to […]
Itodo Raises Alarm Over REC Nominees, Alleges Partisanship
Samson Itodo who is the Executive Director of YIAGA Africa, has kicked against the confirmation of seven out of 10 newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by the Nigerian Senate. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio had on Wednesday announced confirmation of the nomination of the seven RECs after […]
PDP Governors Thank Tinubu For Appointing Wike FCT Minister
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing the ex-governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, as minister of the Federal Capital Territory. Africa Today News, New York reports that the PDP Governors Forum had on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the FCT Minister […]