FRSC Makes Case For Firearms Amidst Rising Insecurity
Considering the increasing security threats across the nation, the Federal Road Safety Corps has suggested that its personnel should be equipped with firearms to discharge their duties effectively. The Corps Marshal, Mr. Dauda Biu, disclosed this on Saturday during the formal inauguration of 1,762 corps members. These individuals had recently completed a comprehensive four-month basic […]
Good Governance Needs Stakeholders Feedback – Gov. Adeleke
Ademola Adeleke, the Governor of Osun State, has urged stakeholders throughout the state to provide constructive and practical feedback on government initiatives, as this will help improve governance standards. Ademola made this appeal via a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr. Olawale Rasheed, and subsequently shared with journalists in Osogbo. The governor highlighted that the […]
Ile-Ife’s History Goes Beyond What Schools Teach – Ooni
Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife, Ojaja 11, has emphasised that the historical depth of Ile-Ife surpasses what academic institutions currently offer. Ooni disclosed this on Saturday during the press conference on the theme: ‘International Conference on Ile-Ife and Yoruba Civilisation: The Nexus between Tradition and Modernity’, held at his palace in Ile-Ife. His commended […]
Germany, France Beef Up Security At Jewish Sites
After the unexpected assault by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel, Germany and France are taking precautionary measures to safeguard Jewish temples, schools, and heritage sites, by beefing up security. In the aftermath of the incident, Germany has bolstered police protection for Jewish and Israeli institutions, while some demonstrators in Berlin celebrated in support […]
Biden Laments ‘Unconscionable’ Hamas Attack, Sends Warning
President Joe Biden has lamented what he described as the “unconscionable” assault by Hamas militants and his administration pledged to ensure Israel has “what it needs to defend itself” after the surprise attack that drew worldwide condemnation and anger from Israel’s allies. Biden said from the White House that he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United […]
Gabon’s Military Ruler Appoints New Parliament
Gabon’s coup leader General Brice Oligui Nguema has appointed members of a new national assembly and senate for a transitional period ahead of promised elections on an unknown date. Military and police chiefs joined forces on August 30 to carry out a bloodless coup widely backed by politicians, civil society and the public in general […]
Nigerian Govt Suspends N-Power, Opens Probe
The Federal Government of the Nigeria has suspended N-Power program indefinitely even as it opened an investigations into the activities which was carried out in the scheme. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, announced the indefinite suspension while speaking in an interview on TVC News on Saturday which monitored by Africa Today […]
Alia Vows Not To Surrender Benue To Criminal Gangs
The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia has declared would not surrender Benue to criminal gangs, vowing that no stone would be left unturned in ensuring that the state enjoys maximum security. He contends that the state of Benue cannot slide into anarchy where lawlessness and impunity rule supreme. This is contained in a press […]
We Never Arrested Mohbad At Anytime, NDLEA Insists
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said that contrary to reports that went viral in the media and online, the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, was never arrested by the agency. The spokesperson for the NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, said, ‘We also heard the unsubstantiated allegation on social media that Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka […]
No Plans To Hike Petrol Price, NNPC Limited Clarifies
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited), yesterday allayed fears of motorists of a possible petrol price hike. Africa Today News, New York following news that the cost of landing petrol had increased, the uncertainty has compelled people to engage in panic buying to protect themselves against an expected price increase. The national oil […]
MMIA: Keyamo Laments ‘Unfortunate’ Relocation Of Airlines
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has described as unfortunate, what he described as the ‘hasty’ relocation of foreign airlines from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) old terminal to the new one in Lagos. While reassuring that the federal government was committed to renovating the terminal, he nevertheless noted that the […]
Israel Army Will ‘Use All Force To Destroy Hamas’ – Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to avenge what he described as a ‘black day’ for Israel Saturday, declaring that the army will strike back at Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza with full force. Speaking in a brief televised statement which was monitored by Africa Today News, New York, Netanyahu said; ‘The IDF […]