We Have Recaptured Black Sea Gas, Oil Platforms – Ukraine
The Ukrainian military has revealed that it has recaptured several strategic gas and oil drilling platforms from Russia in the Black Sea close to Crimea, which Moscow’s forces had been occupying since 2015. According to Ukrainian military intelligence (GUR), the recapture of the so-called Boyko Towers platforms, which was reported on Monday, takes back an […]
‘Never Forget’ – US Commemorate 22 Years After 9/11 Attack
Bells were rung and the names of nearly 3,000 people were read out in somber ceremonies in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania on Monday to mark the 22nd anniversary of the Al-Qaeda attack on the United States. Africa Today News, New York reports that Vice President Kamala Harris and current and former mayors of New […]
Fresh Trouble For Pogba After Failing Anti-Doping Test
French and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba on Monday tested positive for testosterone following their Serie A clash with Udinese, according to the Corriere della Sera. The report claims Pogba has three days to respond to the charge. It is normal procedure for players to undergo anti-doping tests immediately after matches in most elite European leagues. […]
Flight Operations To Resume As UAE Lifts Ban On Nigerians
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Monday in Abu Dhabi, have finalised a historic agreement, which has resulted in the immediate cessation of the visa ban placed on Nigerian travelers. Furthermore, by this historic agreement, both Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines are to immediately […]
Hermoso Kiss: Rubiales Finally Resigns As Spanish FA President
Under fire Luis Rubiales has finally resigned from his position as President of the Spanish Football Federation, following widespread criticism for kissing Spain forward Jenni Hermoso after the 2023 Women’s World Cup final. Africa Today News, New York recalls that the 33 year old Hermoso had said the kiss during the presentation ceremony after Spain […]
Water Row: Egypt Fumes As Ethiopia Fills Nile Dam Reservoir
Egypt has reacted angrily after Ethiopia announced on Monday morning that it had filled the reservoir at a highly controversial hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile river. Since the megaproject’s inception in 2011, Ethiopia has been at odds with Egypt and Sudan over it. Nearly all of Egypt’s water needs are met by the Nile. […]
‘Nigeria Will Need 10 Years To Replace 500 Migrating Doctors’
Prof. Aminu Muhammad who is the President of the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, has pointed out that it would take Nigeria 10 years to replace the 500 Doctors who recently left Nigeria in search of greener pastures. Muhammad was addressing on Sunday against a backdrop of results by the association from 50 […]
Gabon PM Commends ‘Reasonable’ 2-Year Transition Plan
The new Prime minister appointed in Gabon has told reporters that a two-year transition before the free elections promised by the new military rulers is a ‘reasonable objective’. ‘It’s good to set off with a reasonable objective by saying: we have the desire to see the process come to an end in 24 months so […]
UK Warship Arrives Nigeria To Shore Up ‘Maritime Security’
A Royal Navy warship, HMS Trent, arrived in Lagos yesterday to support the fight against illegal activities including piracy and illicit trafficking in the sub-region. This is Trent’s second visit to Nigeria, the British High Commission said in a statement. The statement which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York partly read; ‘The visit […]
‘Nigeria Becoming Living Hell’, CAN Tell Tinubu
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja has lamented that mass poverty, hardship and hunger have continued to ravage Nigerians, urging the Federal Government to put in more efforts at addressing the challenges. The group claimed that as the cost of food, transportation, and […]
2023 Elections: INEC Is A Monumental Disgrace – Chidoka
Chief Osita Chidoka who is a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has berated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its conduct of the 2023 presidential election. Africa Today News, New York reports that the PDP and Peter Obi’s Labour Party (LP) had earlier challenged the declaration of Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives […]
Biden Hails Tinubu’s Efforts In ‘Safeguarding Democracy’
The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, has expressed his profound admiration for his Nigerian counterpart, President Bola Tinubu over his unwavering commitment to defending and preserving democracy and the rule of law in West Africa. Biden commended Tinubu’s strong leadership as the chair of the Economic Community of West African States […]