US Envoy Visits Niger, Holds ‘Difficult’ Talks Coup Leaders
A senior United States diplomat is in Niger Republic where he is making a move to push coup authorities to restore democratic rule after their overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum last month. The acting deputy secretary of state of the United States, Victoria Nuland, said on Monday that she held ‘frank and difficult’ talks with […]
INEC’s Discretion On E-Transmission Affirmed By Appeal Court
The Court of Appeal, Lagos division on Monday voided a Federal High Court decision that mandated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to electronically upload results of the governorship and state of assembly elections from the polling units directly to the Results Viewing Portal (IReV). A three-man panel, comprising Justice Abubakar Umar, Justice Olukayode Bada […]
Niger’s Military Junta Installs Transitional Prime Minister
Niger’s junta on Monday, designated Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, an economist, to take over the responsibility of the transitional prime minister. This information was disclosed by the coup instigators through a decree that was read on national television, just a week after the military coup which successfully deposed President Mohamed Bazoum. As reported by Anadolu […]
8 Killed As Russian Missile Hits Pokrovsk, Eastern Ukraine
No fewer than eight people have been confirmed dead and 31 others wounded after two Russian missiles hit residential buildings in the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, Ukrainian officials said. Videos and pictures released by Ukrainian authorities on Tuesday which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York showed people sorting […]
Jonny Baxter Appointed UK Deputy High Commissioner In Lagos
The government of the United Kingdom (UK) has appointed Mr Jonny Baxter as the new Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) in Lagos, taking over from Mr Ben Llewellyn-Jones OBE who has returned to the UK after completing three years as the DHC. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Senior Press & Public Affairs […]
Immigration Officers Suspended Over Fake Recruitment In Ghana
The Ghana Immigration Service has suspended no fewer than 27 employees for allegedly committing several offences including running fake recruitment drives and visa fraud. A total of 27 officers, including three seniors and 24 juniors, have been instructed to temporarily halt their work in order to facilitate additional investigations. The authorities have stated that the […]
NAF Jets Destroys 3 Boats With Stolen Crude In Rivers
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) has destroyed about three boats loaded with stolen crude and another illegal refinery with reservoir and tanks in Rivers State. In a statement, the director of public relations and information, Air Cdre Edward Gabkwet […]
Lagos Finalises Construction Of Morden Floating Jetty At CMS
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has finalised the construction of a modern floating jetty at CMS-Marina, aimed at improving the secure transportation of both residents and visitors in Lagos. This disclosure was made by Mr. Abdoulbaq Balogun, the Managing Director of Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY), through an official statement issued in Lagos on Monday […]
FIFA WWC: Real Reason James Stamped On Alozie – Wiegman
Sarina Wiegman who is England’s coach has come out to claim that Lauren James’ reckless stamping on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie during the Round 16 match in the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup yesterday, was due to tiredness rather than malice. Africa Today News, New York recalls that James was shown a straight red card for […]
Lagos: How Jakande Refused To Allocate Land To Himself – Son
The family of the late former governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, have come out to reveal that they have no single piece of land on Banana Island despite that the island was developed under the Jakande administration. Jakande’s son, Seyi, while speaking on Monday during the maiden edition of Lateef Jakande Annual Memorial […]
What Tinubu Told Us He Was Doing To Cut Costs – NLC President
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has opened up on what transpired when the organised labour held a private meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja last Wednesday as nationwide protests broke out over the rising cost of living. Ajaero, who appeared on Channels Television’s Politics Today, which was monitored by Africa […]
Senate Approves 45 Out Of 48 Ministerial Nominees
President Bola Tinubu‘s nominations for ministerial positions have been reviewed, with 45 out of the 48 candidates passing the Senate’s screening process. As part of its session on Monday, August 7, the Senate ratified 45 nominations, conferring upon them the title of cabinet members. Senate President Godswill Akpabio presided over a series of voice votes, […]