Why We Invited No World Leader For 63rd Independence – FG
Federal government of Nigeria has declared that the choice of a low-key 63rd independence anniversary celebration was informed by issues of bad governance and the challenging economic situation which is bedeviling the country. In the build up to the upcoming anniversary, the government said it has refrained from inviting world leaders to the 1st of […]
Nigeria’s Economy Must Be Freed From Oligarch’s Grip – Rewane
Renowned Nigerian economist, Bismark Rewane has declared that for the Nigerian economy to bounce back with a strong currency, the government must summon the courage to free it from the interest of a few rich people. He said the Naira would begin to regain value again but added that this might not happen until the […]
First Amendment Protects Me From ‘Insurrection’ Cases – Trump
Former President Donald Trump Attorneys on Monday postulated that an attempt to bar him from the 2024 ballot under a rarely used ‘insurrection’ clause of the Constitution should be dismissed as a violation of his freedom of speech which is well enshrined in the constitution. The lawyers made the argument in a filing posted Monday […]
453 Nigerians Have Been Lost To Diphtheria In 18 States – FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria, has disclosed that the country recorded no fewer than 11,587 suspected cases of diphtheria in the country with 7,202 confirmed cases from 105 local government areas (LGAs) in 18 states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This disclosure was made on Monday in an update on the diphtheria outbreak published […]
MohBad’s Death Didn’t Happen In Our Facility — Lagos Hospital
The management of the hospital where late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known MohBad was allegedly taken to, has issued a statement concerning the singer’s death explaining its side of the story. In a statement shared on Instagram by Perez Medcare Hospital which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York it was disclosed that the […]
We’ll Take Nigeria Back Without Violence – Labour Party
Labour Party (LP) has reiterated the commitment of its presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi to achieve a new Nigeria without resorting to violence and the shedding of innocent lives. In a statement by the LP National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Obiora Ifoh, on Monday the party said it was aware of various trending stories in print and video […]
Mali Moves To Delay February Polls For ‘Technical Reasons’
In a surprising turn of events, the Malian military junta has declared that it will postpone the presidential election that had been scheduled for February next year. Col Abdoulaye Maiga who is government spokesman, said a new date would be announced and that parliamentary polls would be held separately. He said the delay was due to […]
FG Declares Wednesday As Public Holiday For Eid-ul-Maulid
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Wednesday, 27th September 2023 (Tomorrow) as a public holiday. This is to commemorate the Eid-ul-Maulid celebration, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), according to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. While making the declaration in Abuja on Monday, he congratulated all Muslim faithful […]
You Moved Nigeria 40 Years Backwards, Sanusi Berates APC
Former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Muhammadu Sanusi has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government has set Nigeria 40 years backwards economically due through their policies. In a trailer for an interview the former Emir of Kano had with Rufai Oseni of Arise TV which was obtained by Africa Today […]
Fire Outbreak Won’t Affect Presidential Petition — S’Court
The Public Relations Officer for Nigeria’s apex court, Festus Akande has come out to clarify that the fire incident that occurred on Monday morning has no connection with, and won’t have any effect on the presidential election petition. Africa Today News, New York had earlier reported earlier that a wing of the Nigerian Supreme Court […]
Fee Hike: 50% Of Varsity Students May Drop Out Soon – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed serious worry over the recent hike in fees by varsities across the country, stressing that it may force many students out of school over the next two academic years. Many public universities have in recent months increased their tuition fees owing to what they described as […]
Concrete Roads: Cement Price Might Hit ₦9,000 – Manufacturers
The Cement Producers Association of Nigeria has come out to warn that the ongoing plan of the federal government to introduce concrete roads has the potential of raising the price of cement to ₦9,000 per bag from the current price of ₦5,000. It also urged the current administration to encourage greater participation in the cement […]