Zimbabwean Polls: Opposition Alleges ‘Gigantic Fraud’
The main opposition leader in Zimbabwe has alleged ‘blatant and gigantic fraud’ in the country’s election after President Emmerson Mnangagwa was declared the winner and international observers reported an environment of intimidation against voters. Africa Today News, New York recalls that late on Saturday, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) announced the 80-year-old Mnangagwa, won a […]
Alleged Killer Of Osama Bin Laden Arrested In Dallas
The former U.S. Navy SEAL who claimed he killed Osama bin Laden in his 2017 tell-all book has been nabbed for assault in the Dallas suburb of Frisco in Texas. The 47 year old Rob O’Neill is currently facing misdemeanour charges of assault causing bodily injury and public intoxication, a spokesperson for the Frisco Police […]
How NDLEA Intercepted Drugs Hidden In Slippers, Wooden Drum
A 29-year-old drug trafficker from South Africa, Erasmus Jean-Pierre, has been apprehended in Nigeria after he attempted to export 2.6kg of methamphetamine concealed in his luggage to Middle-East Asia through Nigeria. This is just as operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency frustrated the moves by a transnational cartel to ship drugs concealed in […]
At Least 13 Al-Shabaab Militants Killed In U.S. Air Strike
Acting on the request of Somali government, the U.S. military, on Sunday declared that it believed it had killed 13 Al Shabaab militants in southern Somalia following a raid. Africa Today News, New York reports that Al Shabaab, a group with ties to al Qaeda, has been driven out of some areas of the country’s […]
Tinubu Should Be Praised For Not Joining BRICS – Okechukwu
As mixed reactions continue to trail the purported rejection of Nigeria’s application to join the BRICS economic group, the Director General of Voice of Nigeria, (DG, VON) Mr. Osita Okechukwu has said President Bola Tinubu actually deserves to be commended for not applying to join the bloc. At the 15th BRICS Summit in South Africa, […]
No Law Bars Me From Being Minister As Corps Member – Hannatu
Nigeria’s recently inaugurated Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy Hannatu Musawa has noted that she believes her appointment does not violate the country’s law contrary to claims in several reports. Africa Today News, New York recalls that Hannatu was sworn in minister last Monday with many Nigerians faulting her appointment since she is a […]
Osimhen Scores 100th Club Goal As Impressive Form Continues
Nigerian International, Victor Osimhen on Sunday night scored his 100th club goal as Napoli continued a perfect start to their Serie A title defence with a 2-0 win over 10-man Sassuolo, while Juventus survived penalty controversy in a 1-1 draw with furious Bologna. Osimhen netted his third goal of the season from the penalty spot […]
Despite My Ambition, I Remain Loyal To Obaseki – Shaibu
In an unusual display of loyalty, Philip Shaibu who is the Deputy Governor of Edo State has reaffirmed his allegiance to Governor Godwin Obaseki amidst recent tensions. Shaibu reiterated that loyalty transcends personal ambitions, highlighting the strength of their bond. Shaibu who spoke on Sunday at the 32nd anniversary of Edo State, held at the […]
Trump Campaign Earns Over $7m From Mugshot Merchandise Sale
The campaign organisation of the former President of the United States, Donald Trump have claimed that it raised more than $7m after he was booked at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia on charges he schemed to overturn the 2020 election in the state. Africa Today News, New York reports that Trump has received […]
Servicing Debt With 90% Revenue Path To Extinction — Tinubu
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has declared that the country does not have the wherewithal to continue to service its debt with 90 percent of its revenue. He emphasises that the country was headed for destruction should the current ugly trend be allowed to continue. Tinubu spoke during the Annual Conference of the Nigerian […]
Biden To Meet Tinubu Over Niger Military Intervention
The President of the United States, Mr Joe Biden and his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinubu may meet in the coming weeks to discuss military intervention in Niger Republic among the options available to the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) to restore democratic rule in that country. This became public knowledge on Saturday after […]
Tension As Niger Puts Military On ‘Maximum Alert’
The military Junta in Niger Republic have ordered the armed forces in the country to go on maximum alert citing an increased threat of attack by ECOWAS-led forces. The main West African bloc, ECOWAS, has been attempting to talk with the leaders of the July 26 coup, but has stated that if negotiations fall through, […]