Proposed 25% Pay Rise: No Notification From FG Yet — ASUU
Nigerian University lecturers under the umbrella of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has come out to assert that it has not been informed of any pay rise given to lecturers in federal institutions by the federal government. This clarification was made in an interview yesterday by Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke who is the National President […]
Obasanjo, Greatest Impostor Of All Time – Estranged Wife
Mrs. Taiwo Obasanjo who is the estranged wife to a former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described him as the greatest impostor of all time, a liar and a deceiver who now equates himself to the Almighty God. Taiwo was reacting to claim by Obasanjo that she is an impostor even though she […]
Tinubu Files To Stop CSU From Releasing Records To Atiku
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has finally filed a motion with the District Court to stop the Chicago State University from releasing his academic records to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar following an earlier ruling. Africa Today News, New York had earlier in the week reported that a United States Magistrate Court had made […]
US Auto Workers Spreads Strike To 38 Locations In 20 States
The United Auto Workers union yesterday extended its strike against major automakers by shutting down all 38 parts-distribution centres run by General Motors, Jeep and Ram owner Stellantis, and other companies in 20 states. Africa Today News, New York gathered that Ford was spared from further closures, though. In a rather surprising development, President Joe […]
Nigeria Gets Fresh $700m Loan Approval From World Bank
Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria has received a fresh $700m loan from the World Bank to enhance adolescent girls’ learning and empowerment in the country. This disclosure was made in a statement published on its website on Friday which was sighted by Africa Today News, New York. The new loan is to provide additional funds […]
Mutfwang’s Governorship Upheld By Plateau Tribunal
The Plateau State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Jos has upheld the victory of Caleb Mutfwang, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the Governor of Plateau State. They have also rejected the election petition brought forth by Nentawe Goshwe of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Goshwe had contested Caleb Mutfwang’s election by […]
South-South Leaders Laud Akpabio’s 100 Days Of Leadership
South-South Solidarity Group (SSSG) leaders in ABUJA showered praise on Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, for his unswerving leadership during the first 100 days of the 10th Senate. The accolade was officially conveyed through a statement signed by Engr Benjamin Ogede, who serves as SSSG’s Patron, and Comr Peter Ilefa, the Convener […]
Tunisia Receives EU Funding To Address Irregular Migration
The European Union announced on Friday that it will initiate the disbursement of funds to Tunisia as part of an agreement aimed at curbing irregular migration from the nation, according to the European Commission. Ana Pisonero, a spokesperson for the commission, confirmed that the first instalment of 127 million euros ($135 million) is set to […]
Kebbi State Suspends Mining Activities As Insecurity Persists
Mining operations within Kebbi State have been brought to a standstill as the state government enforces a strict compliance directive, urging security agencies to act swiftly. The confirmation of this development came from the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala, during a press conference held in his office on Friday. He provided […]
Bozize, Exiled Ex-Central African Leader, Gets Life Sentence
Ex-president Francois Bozize of the Central African Republic, currently at the helm of a rebel alliance, has been handed a lifelong sentence of forced labour on charges of conspiracy, rebellion, and homicide in the persistently tumultuous nation. Bozize, who assumed control of the CAR in 2003 but was ousted ten years later, received a sentencing […]
Nigeria’s Challenges Are Not Insurmountable – Abdulsalami
Nigeria’s former head of state, Abdulsalami Abubakar, has stated that notwithstanding the challenges bedeviling the country, citizens can still achieve the Nigeria of their dreams if they agree on certain tenets. He also assured Nigerians and friends of Nigeria that a new Nigeria is possible. Abdulsalami gave the assurance during the public presentation of a […]
Peace Talks ‘Only Way’ To End Ukraine War, China Reiterates
China has come up to reiterate its position that a ceasefire and peace talks are the ‘only way’ to end the war in Ukraine, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in some time in February 2022. The Vice President Han Zheng told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at its annual meeting that; ‘Cessation of […]