IOM, NEMA Repatriate Over 4,000 Stranded Nigerians In 2023
A total of 4,055 stranded Nigerians have been evacuated through the joint efforts of the Federal Government and the International Organisation for Migration, from February to July 2023. The figures mentioned are based on data collected from the IOM and the National Emergency Management Agency. Reports indicate that within the past seven months, a total […]
My Priority Is To Rescue Nigeria’s Ailing Economy – Tinubu
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has come out to reassure Nigerians that no stone will be left unturned in his administration’s efforts to stimulate the economy and make it work for the greatest good of every Nigerian. Tinubu said that every effort across sectors would be documented and periodically reviewed for performance verification and […]
Only One Nigerian Christian Leader ’ll Make Heaven — Obasanjo
Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has come out to reveal who he thinks is the only Christian leader in Nigeria that will make heaven. Obasanjo made this statement at the funeral service of the late Prelate Emeritus of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Dr Sunday Mbang in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. According to […]
Niger Coup: Russia Warns ECOWAS Against Military Action
Barely 48 hours after the regional bloc ECOWAS disclosed that it would assemble a standby force to restore democracy in Niger, Russia has come out to warn that military intervention in Niger would lead to a ‘protracted confrontation’. Such an intervention would destabilise the Sahel region as a whole, the Russian foreign ministry said. Russia […]
How I Fell Out With My Deputy — Gov Obaseki Opens Up
Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki has come out to narrate how he found out that his deputy, Philip Shaibu, was ‘working against him’. According to Obaseki, Shaibu has become so desperate to succeed him, ahead of the Edo governorship election in 2024. He spoke at a gathering with stakeholders in the state. The governor said: […]
Haaland Grabs Brace As Man City Flog Burnley In Season Opener
Sensational Norwegian forward, Erling Haaland grabbed a brace on Friday night as English champions Manchester City thrashed newly promoted side Burnley 3-0 in premier league opener away from home. Burnley, coached by former City’s captain Vincent Kompany collapsed heavily at home to the superior power of the Pep Guardiola’s side. Africa Today News, New York […]
Tax Fraud: Special Counsel Appointed To Probe Biden’s Son
The US Justice Department has taken a bold step as it concerns its investigation into President Joe Biden’s son Hunter, naming a special counsel amid allegations of tax fraud and illicit overseas business deals. Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed prosecutor David Weiss, who has been investigating Hunter Biden since 2019 on low-level tax and gun […]
Resident Doctors Suspend Nationwide Strike After 2 Weeks
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its nationwide strike and will resume work on Saturday (Today). The association’s national president Innocent Orji confirmed the development on Friday evening. “Good evening. We just suspended the strike. Work to resume 8 […]
At Least 8 Killed As 150-Year-Old Mosque Collapses In Zaria
No fewer than eight worshipers have been confirmed dead while 25 others sustained injuries as a section of the 150-year-old Zaria Central Mosque collapsed on Friday during a prayer session. The incident, it was learnt, occurred at about 4pm while the worshippers were praying. One of the survivors, Mallam Shehu Nagari, said the incident happened […]
Controversy Over Namibia’s Law Prohibiting Same-Sex Marriage
Namibia’s upper house of parliament has passed a bill banning same-sex marriage stirring up mixed emotions and opinions with reference to the Supreme Court ruling. Recall that in May 2023, the Supreme Court of Namibia ruled in favour of recognizing same-sex marriages from other countries. Although the new law banning same-sex marriage and punishing their […]
Mixed Feelings As 8 Boko Haram Terrorists Surrender In Borno
Following a weeklong sustained offensive by the troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Sambisa forest, no fewer than eight Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered to Nigerian authorities in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. Bama is about 60km from Maiduguri, the state capital. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the terrorists from Birnin […]
Nigerian Army In Niger Sans Senate’s Approval Treason – MBF
The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has cautioned that dispatching Nigerian troops to Niger Republic without the Nigerian Senate’s authorization would amount to committing a treasonable offence. Moreover, the MBF pointed out that any deployment of Nigerian troops at this juncture may worsen the hardship currently being experienced by Nigeria and exert additional pressure on the […]