Over 122 Nigerians Have Been Killed By Diphtheria – UNICEF
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has disclosed that no fewer than 122 lives in Nigeria, with a case fatality rate (CFR) of 8.7% has been lost to the Diphtheria outbreak. According to a statement issued by UNICEF Nigeria Country Representative, Dr. Cristian Munduate, a copy of which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York […]
Real Reason We Suspended Nationwide Protest – TUC President
The National President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Osifo, has come out to provide explanations on why the union opted to suspend the nationwide protest during the week. Africa Today News, New York recalls that the organised labour had on Thursday called off the protest after receiving a commitment from President Bola Ahmed […]
Tinubu Moves To Probe Payroll Of Nigerian Civil Service
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has revealed that a comprehensive forensic audit of the Central Bank (CBN) is currently being carried out, adding that a thorough overhaul of the civil service payroll was imminent. He also reiterated that his administration was determined to block all financial loopholes to make the country more attractive to […]
Female Teacher Bags 600 Yrs Jail Term Over Sexual Assault
A 74-year-old former teacher at a private school in Wisconsin has been condemned to a 600 hundred years jail term in prison after she repeatedly sexually abused a teenage boy years ago. The convict who’s name was given as Anne N. Nelson-Koch was convicted on 25 counts linked to the attacks which took place in […]
Russia Finally Jails Navalny For 19 Yrs On Extremism Charges
Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny was on Friday sentenced to 19 years behind bars on extremism charges, in a move that solidifies a crackdown on voices critical of the ruling elite. Africa Today News, New York reports that the heavy sentence against Navalny, who had mobilised massive protests, is the latest in a string of […]
2023 WWC: England Coach Plots Falcons Fall, Reveals Plan
Ahead of a crucial round of 16 encounters, England head coach Sarina Wiegman has come to assert his side will come up with a strategy that will help them beat the Super Falcons of Nigeria in their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup last-16 encounter. Africa Today News, New York reports that the 9-time African champions […]
Andrew Tate Granted Freedom From Romanian House Arrest
Andrew Tate, the controversial influencer, has been granted temporary freedom following a period of house arrest in Romania, while he awaits trial on charges of rape and human trafficking. Andrew and Tristan were taken into custody in March and later indicted in June; however, both maintain their innocence regarding the charges. As of now, the […]
GSK’s Nigeria Exit: Obi Blames Poor Economic Management
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has expressed deep regret over the imminent departure of British pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) from Nigeria, ending their 51-year presence in the country. Peter Obi, highlighted that GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) made known their plans to discontinue prescription medicines and vaccine production in Nigeria, which subsequently […]
Tinubu Briefs World Bank Chief Of Ongoing CBN Forensic Audit
President Bola Tinubu has disclosed the commencement of a full forensic audit of the Central Bank, to uphold transparency and accountability. He further addressed concerns regarding fiscal mismanagement and revealed plans for an imminent overhaul of the Civil Service payroll. President Bola Tinubu shared this information with the President of the World Bank, Mr. Ajay […]
Niger: Custom Executes Tinubu’s Directive On Border Closure
With absolute compliance with President Bola Tinubu’s directives, the Nigeria Customs Service has proceeded to seal off the Nigerian border with Niger Republic. Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, the Acting Comptroller-General (C-G) of Customs, conducted an inspection at the Ilela border today (Friday) to ensure the absolute and strict execution of President Tinubu’s directive. In his explanation, […]
‘State Of Emergency’ Declared In Ethiopia Over Amhara Crisis
In light of the intensifying violent confrontations between the national army and local fighters in Amhara, the federal government of Ethiopia on Friday announced a six-month ‘state of emergency’. Merely nine months after the devastating two-year war in the neighbouring Tigray region came to an end, Africa’s second-most populous country is presently grappling with fresh […]
Niger: Northern Leaders Warn Tinubu Against Military Resolve
President Bola Tinubu has been cautioned by the Northern leadership, led by the Arewa Consultative Forum, against getting entangled in a confrontation with the military junta responsible for the most recent coup in Niger. The admonition, accompanied by a call for dialogue, was related in a statement issued by the group’s General Secretary, Murtala Aliyu, […]