Nigeria Now 2nd Most Prayerful Country On Earth – Report
Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria has been ranked the second most prayerful country on earth trailing only Afghanistan who was ranked first with 96 percent prayer rate in a new report. According to the Pew Research Centre, Nigeria took the second position with 95 percent prayer rate. Africa Today News, New York reports that the […]
Our Oil Production Now 1.7M Barrels Daily – Nigerian Govt
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that Nigeria’s oil production has risen to about 1.7 million barrels per day, up from the 1.1mbpd recorded in August 2023 indicating an improvement following its efforts to eradicate oil theft. Chief Heineken Lokpobiri who is the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), made this in a […]
Dozens Killed While Fleeing As Israel Conducts Raids On Gaza
Hamas officials have disclosed that dozens of Palestinians have been killed in Israeli air raids while trying to flee the northern Gaza Strip, after the Israeli military ordered more than one million residents to evacuate in a demand rejected by the United Nations as ‘impossible’. The media office of Hamas, the Palestinian group that governs […]
Thousands Escape From Homes As Major Dam Spills Over In Ghana
No fewer than 4,000 residents in Ghana’s south-east have had to flee their homes after fresh flooding erupted in the vicinity. Africa Today News, New York reports that homes and crops along the banks of the River Volta have been damaged by rampaging waters as a result of the Akosombo Dam spilling. Water and electricity […]
Lagos-Ibadan Road To Be Completed Nov, Umahi Assures
Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, confirmed that the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is scheduled to be fully operational by November. While being interviewed on the Channels Television show, Politics Today, Umahi mentioned the project’s financial obstacles, which he expressed his intention to resolve through discussions with President Bola Tinubu. He said, ‘Let’s give it November. We […]
Oil Output Expected To Reach 2m BPD By December — FG
The Federal Government have revealed its objective of pushing crude oil production to two million Barrels Per Day (bdp) and possibly even exceeding it by the end of the year. The disclosure was made by Mr. Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), during a meeting with the Abuja Energy Correspondent Association […]
Super Eagles Denied Win As Saudi Arabia Scores Late Equalizer
Saudi Arabia managed to salvage a losing situation with a 2-2 draw against the Super Eagles in a friendly match, courtesy of a late goal on Friday. After Nigeria’s initial setback, Kelechi Iheanacho’s entrance as a substitute shifted the momentum, only to be shut off by a late free-kick from the Saudis, leaving the match […]
France Shaken By School Stabbing Incident, Teacher Killed
Tragedy struck a school in France as a teacher was killed and two others were left in critical condition following a knife attack. The incident unfolded at Gambetta High School in the northern city of Arras at 11:00 local time (09:00 GMT). The culprit has been arrested and is currently being held by the authorities. […]
Burkina Faso To Host New Russian-built Nuclear Power Plant
The government of Burkina Faso confirmed on Friday the conclusion of an agreement with Russia for the development of a nuclear power plant to fulfill the energy needs of its people, a significant portion of whom still lack access to electricity. As of last year, Burkina Faso has been under the authority of a military […]
FCT Police Arrest Notorious ‘One Chance’ Boss, Accomplices
Chukwudi Ezirike, suspected of orchestrating ‘one chance’ schemes that have instilled fear among commuters along the Kubwa/Zuba highway, have been apprehended by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, as per their recent announcement. In Nigeria, the phrase ‘one chance’ is often used to describe a criminal ploy where a group of perpetrators pretends to be […]
FG Propose 50% Subsidy For Wheat Farmers – Minister
Minister Abubakar Kyari, in an effort to invigorate wheat cultivation, shared that the Federal Government will be implementing a 50% subsidy for wheat farmers during the forthcoming dry season farming, aiming to stimulate a substantial surge in the country’s grain production. Africa Today News, New York, learned that Kyari spoke to newsmen shortly after inspecting […]
Israeli Military Rebuffs White Phosphorus Use In Gaza Claims
The Israeli military, responding to a Human Rights Watch report, stated that it did not employ white phosphorus during its recent military campaign in Gaza. ‘The current accusation made against the IDF (Israel Defence Forces) regarding the use of white phosphorus in Gaza is unequivocally false,’ it said in a statement. The Human Rights Watch […]