British Envoy Expresses Deep Concern Over Off Cycle Polls
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery on Wednesday revealed that the United Kingdom has shown interest in monitoring next month’s off-cycle governorship elections in Imo, Bayelsa, and Kogi States. Montgomery also raised observations about the numerous post-election cases at both the state and federal levels, stressing it was important for the diplomatic mission […]
Serie A: Mourinho Banned Over Childish Gesture To Monza Fans
Controversial AS Roma manager, Jose Mourinho has been suspended for one Serie A game after he captured on camera making what has been described as a ‘provocative’ gesture towards the Monza bench. Africa Today News, New York reports that Mourinho was shown a red card by the referee in the second-half stoppage time of the […]
NASS Opens Probe Into Funds Spent On Refineries’ Maintenance
The Red chambers of the Nigerian National Assembly has resolved to mandate its Committee on Downstream Petroleum to investigate all contracts awarded for the rehabilitation of all the state-owned refineries between 2010 and 2023. Part of the mandate of the lawmakers will be to ascertain progress on the ongoing works in all refineries in a […]
Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Automobile Assembly Plant In Lagos
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday evening inaugurated the fully equipped Automobile Assembly Plant sited along WEMPCO Road in Ogba axis of Lagos, which came after nearly 2 years after signing an agreement with CIG Motors – a Chinese automobile company. Africa Today News, New York reports that for the factory’s construction, both […]
Declare Your Assets, New EFCC Chair, Olukoyede Orders Staff
Mr Ola Olukoyede who is the newly appointed Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has mandated staff of the commission to immediately declare their assets in line with civil service regulations and procedures. In a statement by the commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale which was obtained by Africa […]
Unveiling New Horizons: Njoku’s Pioneering Research At NYLH
In the vibrant corridors of New York, where innovation meets academia, Michael Nnaemeka Njoku has delivered yet another groundbreaking research paper at the prestigious New York Learning Hub, New York. This offering isn’t merely a testament to academic prowess; it’s a reflection of Njoku’s dedication to pushing intellectual boundaries. Michael Nnaemeka Njoku is no stranger […]
Nigerian Shippers Council Hikes Cargo Charges By 125%
Nigerians could be in for more turbulent times as the Nigerian Shippers Council on Tuesday announced the increase of Break bulk cargo charges by 125 per cent amid the ongoing economic meltdown. NSC explained that this was part of the resolutions made on Tuesday in a meeting between terminal operators, shipping companies, freight forwarders and […]
Labour Warns Tinubu Over Delayed MOU, Threatens Fresh Strike
The organised Labour has expressed disenchantment with the slow pace of implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding it signed with the Federal Government to avert its planned nationwide strike warning the government of a total shutdown if the situation remains the same. According to separate statements by the state chapters of the Nigeria Labour Congress […]
Ghana Deposits Seeds In Arctic Circle’s ‘Doomsday Vault’
The government of Ghana has confirmed the deposit of seeds in the Arctic Circle’s ‘doomsday vault’ in a bold attempt to ensure the long-term protection of the country’s major food crops. Africa Today News, New York reports that the Svalbard Global Seed Vault which is a facility nestled in an arctic mountain on the remote […]
INEC Must Probe Why Upload Of Results To IReV Failed —Jega
A former chairman of Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Tuesday maintained that the commission must probe why the upload of the presidential poll results to the INEC results viewing portal (IReV) failed during the last elections. Jega made this assertion while speaking in an interview on Arise Television which was […]
Israel-Hamas War: Death Toll Hits 7,200, UN Worried
The secretary-general of the United Nations (UN), Antonio Guterres, has expressed deep concern over what he described as ‘the clear violations of international humanitarian law’, being is being perpetrated in Gaza in the ongoing war between Israel and Palestinian militant group, Hamas. Guterres, in strong terms condemned both the use of civilians as human shields […]
Tinubu Breaks Silence Over UK Court Verdict On P&ID Case
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has reacted to Nigeria’s win in the $11bn Process & Industrial Developments (P&ID) Limited arbitration award, describing it as a victory for Africa. The President commended Justice Robin Knowles of the Commercial Courts of England and Wales for ‘prioritising the merits of the case above all other considerations’. ‘This […]