Amid Tensions, Biden’s Adviser Meets China Foreign Minister
As the world’s two largest economies seek to stabilise troubled relations over trade and militarisation of the Pacific, the National Security Advisor of the United States, Jake Sullivan on Sunday held ‘candid’ talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Malta in a move that has raised eye brows. Africa Today News, New York gathered […]
Tinubu Inherited Road Projects Worth ₦14T From Buhari —Umahi
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu administration has disclosed that the Muhammadu Buhari administration left it with at least ₦14 trillion worth of road projects totaling about 2,604 and spanning 18,000 kilometers for his government. This disclosure was made by the Minister of Works Dave Umahi who spoke to journalists at the presidential villa in […]
Congolese Govt Denies Coup Attempt Against Long-Time Leader
The Government of Congo has debunked viral reports about a Sunday coup attempt against President Denis Nguesso who has been in power for 38 years, dismissing them as false and unfounded. Mr. Thierry Moungalla who is Congo’s Minister of Information debunked the claims on Monday via a tweet on his X handle which was sighted […]
Thousands Protest In New York Demanding End To Fossil Fuels
Ahead of the opening of the United Nations General Assembly, tens of thousands of people on Sunday rallied in the city of New York, United States calling for urgent action by authorities against climate change. Africa Today News, New York reports that protesters who were drawn from some no fewer than 700 organisations and activist […]
Fire Guts Landmark Skyscraper In Troubled Sudan
There has been mild pandemonium in war-torn Sudan after an 18-storey building landmark skyscraper was engulfed by huge flames with huge plumes of black smoke billowing from it yesterday. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the fire at the Greater Nile Petroleum Company Tower in Khartoum erupted during clashes between the Sudanese army and […]
Tinubu Appoints Two More Ministers, Many Others As Aides
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu on Sunday appointed two new ministers in charge of the Ministry of Youth – Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim and Mr. Ayodele Olawande as substantive and Minister of state respectively. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale which was obtained by […]
Over 30 Illegal Refineries Eradicated By Air Strikes In Rivers
Over 30 operational illegal oil refining sites in Cawthorne Channel and Bille, located within Rivers State‘s Degema Local Government Area, have reportedly been destroyed by air strikes executed by the air component of Operation Delta Safe. The operations destroyed storage tanks, reservoirs, and Cotonou boats believed to be used in the illegal siphoning of crude […]
UNGA78: Tinubu, Embalo Set To Join Foreign Investment Forum
President Bola Tinubu, along with leaders from Malawi, Zambia, and Guinea Bissau, is set to participate in the yearly International Trade/Investment Forum & Award Reception organised by the Foreign Investment Network, taking place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA. In a statement issued by Mr. Dominic Ajayi, the […]
PDP Chieftain Insists: Obasanjo Owes Traditional Rulers An Apology
Mr. Olumide Akinrinlola, a key figure in Ondo State’s Peoples Democratic Party, has rebuked former President Olusegun Obasanjo for purportedly insulting certain monarchs in Oyo State. In a widely circulated video, former President Obasanjo was observed instructing the traditional leaders in Oyo State to rise and extend greetings to Governor Seyi Makinde during a project […]
Building Collapses Due To Torrential Rainfall In Lagos
A building housing more than 500 rooms in Lagos‘ Ketu area has collapsed, with Saturday’s intense rainfall cited as the cause. Those injured are currently receiving medical care at an undisclosed hospital. Yesterday, four adjacent two-storey buildings partially collapsed in Lagos State’s Kosofe Local Government Area at number 47/49 Oduntan Street. Among those affected, one […]
Tinubu’s Govt Rectifying Mineral Sector Errors — Alake
Dr. Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has stated that the Tinubu-led government is diligently correcting the missteps of previous administrations in the solid minerals sector. Alake shared this update through an official statement signed by Alaba Balogun, Deputy Director of Information at the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, and made available to newsmen […]
Libyan Official Denies Advising Flood Victims To Stay Indoors
In the wake of devastating floods last weekend, an official in eastern Libya has dismissed allegations that a significant portion of the victims were given advice to stay put in their homes. According to Othman Abdul Jalil, who serves as the spokesperson for the government in Benghazi, soldiers gave a warning to the people of […]