Coup: Gabon Interim President Gets Show Of Support In Congo
The transitional President of Gabon, General Brice Oligui Nguema, who played a role in the forceful removal of the leader of the central African country at the end of August, received a show of support from neighbouring Republic of Congo on Sunday after he met his counterpart, aiming to improve relations and ease Gabon’s isolation. […]
Over 13 Confirmed Dead In Spanish Nightclub Fire
No fewer than 13 people died on Sunday following a fire in a Spanish nightclub morning, officials have confirmed, with fears the toll could still rise as rescue workers sift through the debris. The “Teatre” and “Fonda Milagros” clubs are housed in a structure that looks to have caught fire in Murcia, a city in […]
US Court Order On Tinubu’s Records Is A Disgrace – Chidoka
Nigeria’s former Minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidoka, has explained that a United States Court order directing the Chicago State University to release the academic records of President Bola Tinubu to the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, is nothing but a monumental national disgrace. Chidoka who […]
Budget Turmoil: We ‘Will Not Walk Away’ From Ukraine – Biden
The President of the United States, Joe Biden has declared that aid to Ukraine will not stop flowing for now as he works hard to reassure allies of continued support for the war effort. But the president warned Congress on Sunday that time was running out after it voted to avoid a government shutdown by […]
Truck Accident Leaves At Least 10 Migrants Dead In Mexico
No fewer than 10 migrants from Cuba were killed and 25 injured on Sunday when a cargo truck carrying them overturned in southern Mexico, the latest fatal crash involving US-bound migrants, Africa Today News, New York has learnt. The accident occurred in southern Chiapas state, near the border with Guatemala, the report said. A source […]
Strike: NLC, TUC Will Consider ₦35,000 Extra Pay Offer – FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed optimism that he is hopeful of the organised labour suspending its planned indefinite strike, saying the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) will consider the government’s offers, including a ₦35,000 pay increase for all ‘treasury-paid’ federal workers. Africa Today News, New York gathered […]
NANS Opposes OAU Fee Hike, Students Plan Monday Protest
The tuition fee hike at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, has been strongly contested by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). NANS Public Relations Officer, Giwa Temitope, in a communique sent to Journalist on Sunday, disclosed that the association had been meticulously watching the developments in the OAU and ‘the insistence of the […]
Devastating Tanker Explosion On Sapele-Benin Road Kills Five
At least five individuals are said to have lost their lives in a fuel tanker explosion that occurred on the corrosion Sapele-Benin road in Delta state. Africa Today News, New York, has reported that a tanker carrying fuel lost control, overturned, and discharged its contents onto the road. The incident ignited a fire while attempting […]
2 Officers Wounded In Blast Near Turkey’s Interior Ministry
The interior minister of Turkey has declared that the explosion outside the interior ministry in Ankara was an act of terrorism. At roughly 09:30 (06:30 GMT), two individuals arrived in a car and executed the attack, causing injuries to two officers, according to Ali Yerlikaya. Mr. Yerlikaya stated that an attacker self-detonated in front of […]
Oyebanji Advises Labour To Reconsider Planned Strike
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji, on Sunday, appealed to organised labour, requesting their patience and willingness to engage in dialogue. He stressed the importance of reevaluating their planned nationwide industrial strike to prevent further complications in the already tense country. The workforce has officially designated October 3 as the kickoff date for their nationwide strike, […]
Defiant Landowners Could Face Prosecution, FCTA Says
Actions may soon be taken by the Federal Capital Territory Administration against landowners who have violated the land revocation orders previously issued by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Following a breach of the land revocation order, Muktar Galadima, the Director of the FCT Department of Development Control, hinted at potential actions as his officials intervened to […]
Soludo Renames Anambra Airport In Memory Of Chinua Achebe
The Anambra International Airport, under the leadership of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, will soon adopt a new name as a mark of respect for the legendary literary figure, Prof. Chinua Achebe. Soludo made this revelation on Sunday during the Independence Day festivities at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, the state capital, announcing that the airport’s […]