CSU Finally Releases Tinubu’s School Records To Atiku
The Chicago State University (CSU) had last night finally released the school documents of President Bola Tinubu to the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar. Atiku obtained victory at the court in his fierce legal battle to probe into the academic qualification of Tinubu in the February 25 presidential poll. Tinubu […]
Niger: Ousted President Bazoum Moves To Sue Coup Plotters
Attorney’s for Niger’s ousted President has declared that they are filing a legal case in the West African country against those behind the coup that deposed the democratically elected leader. The lawyers for Mohamed Bazoum, who was overthrown on the 26th of July and has since been detained, also said in a statement they were […]
Dollar Now Nigeria’s Underground Currency — Obi Laments
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the just concluded general elections, Peter Obi, has decried what he described as the ‘dollarisation’ of the Nigerian economy. Speaking during an interview which was monitored by Africa Today News, New York with Arise TV on Monday on the state of the country, Obi stated that […]
Prayer And Fasting Cannot Liberate Africa – Prof Lumumba
Human rights activist and renowned Kenyan pan-Africanist, Patrick Lumumba has declared that the liberation of the African continent will not come by fasting and prayer. Lumumba made this disclosure while speaking at The Platform, a non-political and non-denominational program organised by The Covenant Nation in Lagos on Monday. He pointed out that, to save Africa, […]
Court To Hear Nigeria’s ₦30bn Suit Against Facebook In Oct
The Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division, will this month hear the ₦30bn suit lodged by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria against Meta Platforms Incorporated (owners of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp platforms) and its agent AT3 Resources Limited. The Director-General of ARCON, Olalekan Fadolapo, made the disclosure while speaking with newsmen on Tuesday. Africa […]
Gun Charges: Biden’s Son Set To Plead Not Guilty
The President of the United States, Joe Biden’s son Hunter will today appear in federal court in Delaware and is expected to plead not guilty to charges of illegally possessing a handgun. The 53 year old Hunter Biden, is currently facing three felony charges stemming from his 2018 purchase of a 38-caliber Colt Cobra revolver. […]
Quickfire Double Helps Chelsea Stun Fulham In EPL Tie
Goal-shy Chelsea finally found their cutting edge on Monday, striking twice in 82 seconds to earn a morale-boosting 2-0 win against Fulham as Mykhailo Mudryk finally got off the mark. Mauricio Pochettino’s injury-ravaged team travelled to the home of their near-neighbours just two points above the relegation zone and with only five goals to their […]
EFCC Seeks Alison-Madueke’s Extradition, Gets Arrest Warrant
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has obtained a warrant for the arrest of former Petroleum Resources Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Dele Oyewale, the Acting Spokesperson for EFCC, officially verified this information to journalists on Monday. Alongside their other actions, the anti-graft agency has begun extradition proceedings to secure the former minister’s return to Nigeria. […]
Trump Confronts Judge As Fraud Trial Begins
The first day of the civil fraud trial witnessed a pugnacious Donald Trump openly criticising the judge and attorney general, setting the stage for a potential ban on his business endeavours in New York state. Amid his ongoing legal troubles, the 77-year-old Trump condemned the business fraud case as a “sham” with the aim of […]
Sisi Declares Bid For A Third Term As Egypt’s President
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Egypt‘s President, has thrown his hat into the ring for a third term in office, formally announcing his candidacy for the December elections, where he is seen as the favourite candidate. ‘As I have responded to the people’s call before, I heed the call now and announce my intention to run and […]
RTEAN Vows To Cleanse Motor Parks Of Thuggery, Hooliganism
The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has promised to bring about a transformation in the transportation sector, and this starts with the eradication of thuggery in motor parks. Musa Maitakobi, the President of RTEAN, made this promise during the weekend after a leadership and policy training program that saw the participation of 17 […]
Dozens Injured In Fire Incident At Egypt Police HQ
At least 38 individuals sustained injuries during a massive fire incident that occurred at a police headquarters in Ismailia, Egypt, on Monday, before being successfully extinguished, as reported by the health ministry. Although there were no immediate casualties, the police headquarters was fully staffed with officers at the time the fire ignited in the early […]