Nigeria’s Diphtheria Outbreak: UNICEF Confirms 122 Death
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) disclosed on Thursday that the diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria has resulted in the death of at least 122 individuals. In a statement issued by Safiya Yoba Akau, UNICEF’s Communications (Advocacy, Media & External Relations) representative, Ms. Cristian Munduate, the UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, expressed her distress over the surging […]
Drivers Shun 2nd Niger Bridge Over Security Concerns
Mr. Uchenna Nebuwa, National President of the Heavy Duty Drivers Association, said that the second Niger Bridge has witnessed a decline in traffic from both his association’s members and other drivers, citing concerns pertaining to security. On Thursday, in Onitsha, Mr. Nebuwa informed the newsmen that criminal elements have taken control of the route, particularly […]
Niger Coup: New Hurdle For Macron’s African Agenda
Analysts have contended that the coup in Niger poses a huge challenge for French President Emmanuel Macron, raising pertinent questions about France’s military engagement in the nation and the implications this may have on his wider approach to Africa. Following coups in Mali and Burkina Faso during 2021 and 2022, Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum now […]
Ganduje Promises Quick Action, Results As APC Chair
Abdullahi Ganduje, the newly appointed National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), expressed his determination to ‘hit the ground running’ and spearhead efforts for the party’s success in the upcoming governorship elections in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa states. This assurance was part of Ganduje’s acceptance speech as the party’s chair, as he emerged […]
Niger Coup: Tinubu Takes Diplomatic Initiative, Sends Envoy
In a move to tackle the ongoing political dilemma, Bola Tinubu, the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government and Nigerian President, has assigned a delegation to Niger Republic with the task of meeting a swift resolution. The delegation’s mandate is in line with the resolutions agreed upon during the extraordinary […]
Niger: Senegal Backs ECOWAS In Case Of Military Resolve
Senegal announced on Thursday its readiness to participate in a military intervention in Niger, should the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) decide to take kinetic action in response to last week’s coup. Speaking at a government press briefing in Dakar, Foreign Minister Aissata Tall Sall emphasised the gravity of the situation, stating that […]
Justice Kate Abiri, Ex-Bayelsa Judge, Dies At 65
Justice Kate Abiri, who served as the Chief Judge of Bayelsa State until recently, has passed away at the age of 65. The announcement regarding his demise was made on Thursday by Mr. Amaebi Orukari, a former Chief Registrar at State Judiciary Headquarters, High Court. The statement read, ‘With a deep sense of loss, the […]
President Biden Urges Urgent Release Of Niger’s Bazoum
US President Joe Biden on Thursday nudged authorities in Niger to release the elected President Mohamed Bazoum without delay while stressing the importance of maintaining the integrity of the nation’s democracy. ‘I call for President Bazoum and his family to be immediately released, and for the preservation of Niger’s hard-earned democracy,’ Biden said in a […]
Canada’s PM, Trudeau And His Wife Announce Separation
It was a twist of fate as the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, announced their separation after 18 years of marriage on Wednesday evening. In statements posted on Instagram on Wednesday which were sighted by Africa Today News, New York, the couple revealed that they made the decision […]
Sanctions: Nigeria Cuts Off Electricity Supply To Niger Rep
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that Nigeria has reportedly cut the power supply to the Niger Republic as one of the sanctions from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for the coup in the country. According to its sources, Nigeria cut the power supply to the […]
As Information Minister, I Will Regulate Social Media – Alake
Presidential spokesman to President Bola Tinubu, Dele Alake, has vowed to support the strengthening of social media regulations if appointed Minister of Information and Culture. Africa Today News, New York recalls that Alake, from Ekiti State, is one of the 28 ministerial nominees of Tinubu for screening. He appeared before the red chamber on the […]
Akpabio Unveils Second Batch Of 19 Ministerial Nominees
The President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday read the names of 19 more ministerial nominees sent by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through his Chief of Staff. Among them are Ahmed Gwarzo, Bello Matawalle, Ibrahim Gaidam, Simon Lalong, Adegboyega Oyetola, Lola Adejo, Abdullahi Aliyu, and Abubakar Audu. Africa Today News, New York recalls […]