Presidency: CNG To Be Priced At ₦230 Per kg
Toyin Subaru, the Special Assistant to the President on Special Duties and Domestic Affairs, has guaranteed Nigerians that the forthcoming introduction of Compressed Natural Gas buses will lead to a decrease in CNG cost to ₦230 per kg. These efforts align with the government’s plans to introduce 11,500 gas-powered buses nationwide, commencing from the upcoming […]
Ex-Agitators Caution Authorities Against PAP Termination
Former agitators of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) have issued a warning against the discontinuation of the program, asserting that those advocating for its termination are not genuinely concerned about the well-being of the people in the Niger Delta area. The former agitators associated with the Second Phase Amnesty Ex-Agitators Forum, in response to a […]
Obi Not In Hiding Over Supreme Court Defeat, Tanko Says
The Labour Party’s campaign organization has dismissed the speculation that its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, went into hiding after his defeat at the Supreme Court. The legal fight to overturn President Bola Tinubu’s election came to an end on Thursday as the Supreme Court dismissed the election appeals filed by Obi and the Peoples Democratic […]
‘Friends’ Actor Matthew Perry Passes Away At 54 – US Media
US media has reported the unfortunate demise of Matthew Perry, celebrated for his role in the acclaimed TV sitcom “Friends,” at his residence on Saturday. He was 54 years old. The Los Angeles Times, citing law enforcement sources, reported that first responders found Perry in an unconscious state in a hot tub at his Los […]
Rehabilitation Of 3rd Mainland Bridge Will Begin Nov 1 —Umahi
The Minister of Works, Engineer David Umahi has declared that a comprehensive rehabilitation of the 11.8-kilometer Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos would begin on the 1st of November (Wednesday) for a period of three months. Umahi made this declaration on Saturday during an inspection of the under deck, lagoon sections of the Third Mainland Bridge […]
Hamas War Has ‘Entered New Phase’, Israel Declares
Israel on Saturday boasted that its ongoing war on Hamas had ‘entered a new phase’ with its massive bombardment of Gaza as the Islamist group demanded the release of all Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the hostages it seized three weeks ago. Africa Today News, New York recalls that the United Nations had warned that […]
Saudi Berates Israel’s ‘Unjustified’ Gaza Ground Operations
Saudi Arabia has sent a strong warning to Israel against any further ground operations in the embattled Gaza Strip over the threat to Palestinian civilians, while also denouncing what it described as ‘an unjustified’ violation of international law. The warning follows the declaration on Friday by Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari who revealed that the […]
Strong Winds Leaves Three Dead In Ukraine
No fewer than three people have been confirmed dead following strong winds in war-torn Ukraine, which have left thousands without electricity as the country’s energy grid remains vulnerable due to Russian strikes. Africa Today News, New York reports that the rain and storms coincided with growing concerns over Ukraine’s energy security as winter draws near […]
‘Enough Of These Lies’ – Hadiza Usman Replies Amaechi
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy, Hadiza Bala Usman, has lashed out at former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi over his recent utterances at an event over her controversial book. Africa Today News, New York had earlier reported that Amaechi on Thursday made his first major public appearance since suffering a defeat […]
Tyson Fury Defeats Francis Ngannou By Split Decision
World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury managed to defeat mixed martial arts fighter Francis Ngannou in a split decision after their boxing bout went the distance in Saudi Arabia on Sunday morning. Ngannou knocked Fury down in round three but the 35-year-old British fighter, though shaken, was able to continue. Africa Today News, New York recalls […]
Fraud: Nigeria Writes UK, Requests Diezani’s Extradition
Chief Lateef Fagbemi, SAN who is Nigeria’s Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has officially submitted a warrant of arrest and request to the Crown Prosecution Services of the United Kingdom for the urgent extradition of a former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Allison-Madueke. Africa Today News, New York reports that the request which […]
At Least 35 Confirmed Dead In Egypt Road Accident
No fewer than 35 people have been confirmed dead and more than 50 others injured Saturday in a ‘horrific collision’ on an Egyptian highway involving a bus and several cars, state media has confirmed. Africa Today News, New York reports that in Egypt, where the highway law is routinely broken and roads are generally in […]