Pakistan Political Meeting Bombing: Death Toll Surges To 39
Officials have confirmed that a bomb explosion at a political gathering of a radical Islamic party in northwest Pakistan on Sunday resulted in a toll of at least 39 fatalities and left scores of people wounded. The explosion took place in the town of Khar, near the Afghanistan border, where more than 400 members and […]
ECOWAS To Niger Junta: Handover In One Week Or Face Sactions
West African leaders on Sunday issued a ultimatum to the military junta in Niger, granting them a one-week deadline to relinquish power. They reiterate that they are set to take necessary actions, including the potential ‘use of force,’ if the junta fails to comply. Additionally, the leaders imposed immediate financial sanctions as a response to […]
Tragic US Air Crashes: 4 Dead, 2 Injured
At least 2 fatalities have been recorded and two more wounded in a tragic accident involving a helicopter and a gyrocopter that collided mid-air on Saturday, near Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in the United States. Officials have confirmed that two more lives were claimed in a different accident, wherein a small plane crashed into a nearby lake. […]
8 Detained In Kano Over ₦4b Diversion Scheme
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Graft Commission, on Saturday, verified the arrest of eight suspects in relation to the case of the purported diversion of ₦4 billion from Kano Agricultural Supply Company. In light of the situation, the Chairman of the Commission, Muhuyi Magaji Rimini Rimini Gado, confirmed that investigations have been launched to […]
‘Let The Poor Breathe’: Motion Not To mock Masses – Akpabio
Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, clarified that he did not intend to ridicule the motion ‘let the poor breathe’ when it was humorously presented during the plenary session last Tuesday. Recalled that at the plenary early last week, Akpabio amusingly presented the motion brought forward by Senator Akintunde Abiodun representing Oyo senatorial district, while seeking […]
Strive To Logical Revolve In Bakassi Issue – PANDEF To NASS
Members of the National Assembly have been applauded by PANDEF for their reconsideration of the Bakassi issue, and the forum encourages them to persevere in their pursuit of a definitive resolution. The statement was included in a communique released at the end of the Forum’s National Executive Committee meeting, which took place over the weekend […]
Peace Talks With Ukraine: Door Remains Open – Putin
Notwithstanding the ongoing war situation in Ukraine, Russian’s President Vladimir Putin has openly declared his willingness to consider peace talks. He noted that contrary to speculation, he hasn’t shut the door on diplomatic dialogues that would eventually result in resolution of the war. Following his engagement with African leaders in St Petersburg, he highlighted the […]
Strike: Stock Your Homes With Food, Labour Tells Nigerians
The Federal Government of Nigeria will tomorrow meet with the representatives of the organised labour in an effort to prevent the nationwide strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). However, the NLC has advised citizens to stock their homes with food items, medicines and other essential things ahead of the commencement of its seven-day […]
At Least 14.3m Nigerians Currently Abusing Drugs — NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has claimed that approximately, 14.3 million Nigerians are currently involved in drug abuse. The Ogun state Commander of the NDLEA, Ibiba Odili, stated this during the Launch of the War Against Drug Abuse in Abeokuta on Saturday. According to the agency, the 14.3 million Nigerians involved in drug […]
Strike: Resident Doctors Reject FG’s 25% Salary Increase
The National Executive Council (NEC), of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) yesterday, rejected the 25 per cent increment in the basic salary of doctors as well as the accoutrement allowance. They insisted on their earlier demand for the full restoration of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure to its right value as at the […]
EU, African Union Heighten Pressure On Niger’s Coup Leaders
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that the European Union (EU) and France have discontinued financial support to Niger even as the United States has threatened to do the same following last week’s military coup, as the African Union called on the coup’s military leaders to return to their […]
Afenifere Berates Tinubu Over ‘Insensitive Policies’
Apex Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has cried out over what it described as the ‘insensitive policies’ of President Bola Tinubu’s administration especially the ‘sudden’ removal of petrol subsidy and the ‘total’ disregard for the impact of the action on ordinary Nigerians and the economy in general. In a statement issued yesterday by its Secretary General, […]