Sikh’s Killing: Canada Withdraws 41 Diplomats From India
The government of Canada has revealed that it had withdrawn no fewer than 41 diplomats from India following a fallout from a bitter row over the killing of a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil. According to Foreign Affairs Minister, Melanie Joly, New Delhi had planned to revoke diplomatic immunity for all but 21 of Canada’s […]
Corporate Finance’s Impact on Nigerian Banks By Biaduo Tina
In a groundbreaking study, Biaduo Ezinna Tina has cast a spotlight on the significant role corporate finance plays in the performance of Nigerian banking institutions. This comprehensive research delves deep into the intricate world of corporate finance decisions and their overarching implications for the financial health, stability, and long-term sustainability of banks in Nigeria. Tina’s […]
Benign Prostate In Nigeria: Deep Insights By Martha Ejiofor
At a recent academic presentation at the prestigious New York Learning Hub, Ejiofor Martha Chinasa, an astute healthcare practitioner, offered an enlightening exploration into the intricacies of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in Imo State, Nigeria. In her comprehensive study, Chinasa not only sheds light on the knowledge levels of male patients regarding BPH but also […]
Criminal Files: Tinubu Files Motion To Stop FBI, DEA, Others
President Bola Tinubu has moved to block six US government intelligence agencies from releasing documents relating to a 1993 Illinois court judgment, where he forfeited $460,000 in two of his bank accounts. The forfeiture was the outcome of an investigation that linked some money in several of Tinubu’s bank accounts to proceeds from the heroin trafficking […]
PSC Defends Decision To Recruit ‘Repentant Thugs’ As Police
The Police Service Commission (PSC) stood by its decision to enlist repentant thugs as Police Constables in Kano state, as of Thursday. It was reported that around 50 “repentant thugs” were recruited as part of the police officers dispatched to counter crime in Kano. Consequently, Nigerians expressed dissatisfaction and urged authorities to be cautious in […]
₦1.2bn Saved From Benue’s Monthly Wage Bill – Report
The recent payroll audit initiated by the Benue State Government has resulted in significant cost savings of N1.2bn from the state’s monthly wage bill, as stated by authorities. Speaking to journalists in Makurdi on Thursday, the state’s Commissioner for Finance and Budget Planning, Mr Michael Oglegba, made this remark. Oglegba stressed that the federal allocation […]
236 Cholera Cases, 12 Deaths Recorded In Ogun State Outbreak
Within the last month, a least 12 individuals in Ogun State have succumbed to the outbreak of cholera. Africa Today News, New York, gathered that on September 17, the state government alerted residents of the State about the outbreak of the disease in Ijebu North local government area, which eventually spread to the council areas […]
Alaafin: Kingmakers Summoned By EFCC For Interrogation
Seven kingmakers from the Oyo kingdom were called in by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday for questioning regarding allegations of bribery. Speaking to journalists, the commission’s spokesperson, Mr. Dele Oyewale, confirmed that two of the kingmakers, referred to as the ‘Oyomesi,’ have complied with the summons. He stated that the remaining members […]
Karpowership Finally Restores Power In Guinea-Bissau’s Capital
Turkish company Karpowership has restored power to Guinea-Bissau’s capital nearly two days after cutting off supplies in the state over unsettled bills. The company had cut off power to Bissau in the early hours of Tuesday over an unpaid bill of at least $15m (£12m), plunging the city into darkness. A Karpowership spokesperson told the […]
Uganda Airlines Commences Direct Flights To Nigeria
The national carrier of Uganda which is known as Uganda Airlines today commenced direct flight services from its base at the Entebbe International Airport to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos from today. Travellers will be able to fly nonstop between Nigeria and Uganda for the first time whenever direct operations between the two […]
Nigeria Excluded As US Begins Lottery Program For 2025
The United States has begun the registrations process for the Diversity Visa Program for the fiscal year 2025 with applications accepted till November 7, 2023, however, for Nigerians, they can only lament because they remain on the list of countries ineligible to apply. This also applies to 17 other countries which have been excluded for the […]
Neymar Set To Miss Rest Of Season After Rupturing ACL
Saudi Arabian side, Al Hilal have confirmed that Brazilian superstar, Neymar has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) which is set to keep him out for the remainder of the season. Africa Today Neymar will now undergo surgery after suffering a meniscus tear in his left knee. “The medical tests Neymar underwent confirmed the Anterior […]