Over 50 Arrested After Mobs Plunder Stores In Philadelphia
Dozens of people are facing criminal charges Wednesday after a night of social media-fueled mayhem in which groups of thieves, apparently working together, smashed their way into stores in several areas of Philadelphia, stuffing plastic bags with merchandise and fleeing, authorities said. At least 52 arrests, according to the police, were made. According to Jane […]
Debt Crisis: Enough Of Tax Waivers, IMF Warns Nigeria
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan African countries to focus on eliminating tax exemptions and mobilise domestic revenue to reduce their fiscal deficits. It said this was a better approach than reducing fiscal expenditure which could be detrimental to economic development. The lender stated this in a paper titled, […]
Trump Refuses To Participate In Republican Primary Debate
At the second Republican primary debate, seven US presidential hopefuls clashed over issues like immigration, China, and the economy. However, they didn’t hold back when it came to criticising frontrunner Donald Trump, who chose not to take part in the showdown. Faced with multiple legal challenges, the former president made the call to avoid the […]
North Korea Embeds Nuclear Power Status In Its Constitution
North Korea, as reported by state media on Thursday, has officially incorporated its nuclear power status into its constitution, with leader Kim Jong Un urging the development of advanced atomic weapons to address the perceived threat from the United States. This year (2023), North Korea has conducted an unprecedented number of missile tests, defying warnings […]
Burkina Faso’s Military Rulers Opens Up On Foiling Fresh Coup
A coup attempt against Burkina Faso’s military rulers has been successfully crushed by the country’s intelligence and security services, authorities have disclosed. In a statement on Wednesday which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York, Burkina Faso’s military rulers revealed that army officers and others had planned to seize power and plunge the country into […]
Biden Appoints 2 Nigerian-Americans As His Advisers
The President of the United States, Joe Biden has confirmed the appointment of two Nigerian-Americans as advisers. The appointees who’s names were given as Osagie Imasogie and Chiney Ogwumike are part of the 12 members of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. Congratulating the duo on the appointment, the […]
French Envoy To Niger Heads Back To Paris Amid Tension
France‘s ambassador to Niger, Sylvain Itte, amidst prolonged discord with the country’s post-coup government, arrived back in Paris on Wednesday. French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna met Sylvain Itte ‘to thank him and his teams for his work in the service of our country under difficult conditions,’ the ministry said in a written statement to AFP. […]
FCT Ministry: Wike Sacks 21 Heads Of Agencies, Companies
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has approved the immediate termination of the appointments of 21 heads of parastatals, agencies, and government companies of the FCT Administration (FCTA), Africa Today News, New York reports. This was made public in a statement by his Director of Press, Office of the Minister, Anthony Ogunleye. […]
Mohbad: I’ll Return If My Safety Is Guaranteed – Naira Marley
Controversial Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley has declared that he is ready to return to Nigeria to clear his name over his alleged involvement in the death of his former label signee, Mohbad. Naira Marley disclosed this during an interview session with Social Media influencer, Reno Omokri. Africa Today News, New […]
Kano: You’re Serial Loser, Ganduje Attacks Kwankwaso
The National Chairman of All progressives Congress (APC) and immediate past Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has berated his former boss, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing him as a serial presidential election loser. The former governor of Kano State submitted that the problem of the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples party (NNPP) […]
2024: Trump Visits Michigan Autoworkers A Day After Biden
Former President of United States Donald Trump on Wednesday travelled to Michigan to court striking auto-workers, just one day after President Joe Biden walked the picket line in Detroit to show support for their labour union. Africa Today News, New York reports that the back-to-back trips highlight the importance of “Battleground” states in the Rust […]
Labour Deplores FG’s Meeting, Insists On Indefinite Strike
Mr. Tommy Etim who is the National Deputy President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has asserted that nothing would stop the looming strike, noting that Nigerian workers were disenchanted with the Federal Government. He pointed out that the unions had given the government sufficient time to address their demands, stressing that the workers would […]