US Republican Candidates Bicker Over Support For Israel
Ahead of the first Republican debate being organised as it concerns the 2024 United States presidential race, two candidates have clashed over the country’s support for Israel, showing differences within the party over foreign policy. Former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley slammed her fellow Republican Vivek Ramaswamy on Monday for opining that he […]
Niger: Wagner Chief, Prigozhin Hints At Presence In Africa
Russian mercenary Chief, Yevgeny Prigozhin on Monday night posted his first video address since leading a short-lived mutiny in late June, as he appeared in a clip possibly shot in Africa which was was posted on Telegram channels affiliated with the Wagner Group. In the video which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York, […]
Kenyan Man Fined Over Revelation Of Alleged HIV Status
A Kenyan man has been ordered by authorities to pay a fine of 850,000 shillings ($5,600;£4,400) after he revealed an alleged HIV status of a friend in a WhatsApp group. Africa Today News, New York reports that the ruling came from the HIV and Aids Tribunal in Kenya, who said that a person’s HIV status […]
Obi Breaks Silence Over Alleged Kwankwaso/Atiku Coalition
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the just concluded Nigerian elections, Peter Obi has finally responded to a report flying around on social media that he was presently in talks with Atiku Abubakar and Rabiu Kwankwaso for a possible merger to wrest power from the All Progressives Congress (APC), assuring supporters of his […]
8 NYSC Members Kidnapped On Their Way To Sokoto Camp
Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen suspected to be bandits have kidnapped no fewer than eight members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), along a highway in Zamfara State, Africa Today News, New York has gathered. It was gathered that the victims were kidnapped over the weekend, while traveling inside AKTC bus from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, […]
Spanish Football Chief Apologises For Kissing World Cup Star
The President of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Luis Rubiales has finally tendered an apology for kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women’s World Cup on Sunday. Africa Today News, New York reports that the 45 year old Rubiales, actually kissed Hermoso on the lips after she collected her […]
‘Serve Nigeria With Integrity’, Tinubu Charges New Ministers
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has called on the newly inaugurated 45 ministers to meet the expectations of Nigerians for a renewed socio-economic development. He pointed out that the ministers were carefully selected based on their track record of excellence and achievements in public and private sectors, reflecting the diversity of Nigeria. Tinubu seized the […]
British Nurse Sentenced To Prison For Killing 7 Newborns
One of the most prolific child killer of modern times in the United Kingdom on Monday began the rest of her life in prison over a case that involved the murder of seven newborn babies and attempting to kill six others in her care. Africa Today News, New York reports that a judge in Manchester, […]
Nigerian Soldiers Rescue Another Chibok Girl
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today New York has it that another Chibok girl, Mary Nkeki, has been rescued by troops of Operation Hadin Kai Theater Command. She was rescued on August 14 along with her repentant insurgent husband identified as Adam, by troops of 81 Task Force Battalion at Dikwa during operation into […]
Real Reason Tinubu Made Me Minister Of Solid Minerals – Alake
The minister of solid minerals, Dele Alake, has explained the reasons behind his appointment into the ministry by President Bola Tinubu which stirred controversies. Alake emphasised his sense of accountability, knowledge, and track record as the factors that influenced Tinubu’s choice. He clarified that the president decided to shock Nigerians by not appointing him to […]
Arevalo Claims Landslide Presidential Victory In Guatemala
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that popular anti-corruption crusader Bernardo Arevalo has recorded a landslide victory in Guatemala’s presidential election, after voters angry at successive leaders’ failure to tackle widespread corruption made a decisive choice for change. With 98 percent of ballots counted as at Monday morning, Arevalo […]
Somalia Orders Ban On Tiktok, Telegram, Offers Reasons
The government of Somalia on Sunday announced a ban on social media platforms TikTok and Telegram and an online betting app, claiming that their reason for taking such a decision was because they were being used by ‘terrorists’ to spread propaganda. The move comes ahead of a much anticipated second phase of a military offensive […]