₦110bn Palliative For Nigerian Lawmakers Illegal – Falana
Popular Human rights activist, Femi Falana, has described as illegal and contemptuous, the ₦110 billion palliative allocated to the National Assembly. Falana made a case for the immediate reversal of the controversial measures while noting that it was a blatant breach of the relevant provisions of the Constitution. Africa Today News, New York recalls that […]
Senate Defends ₦70bn Provision For Lawmakers
In the face of the ongoing criticisms, the Chairman Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has clarified that no member of the National Assembly would receive any money from the ₦70 billion budgeted to support their working conditions. In a statement made available to Africa Today News, New York he explained […]
Naira Plummets To ₦820/$, As Forex Supply Gap Persists
Against the backdrop of a consistent supply gap in Nigeria’s foreign exchange (forex) market, the local currency, Naira, over the weekend hit a new low, trading ₦803.9 to a dollar in the Investors & Exporters (I&E) window which is the official forex market and ₦822/$ in the parallel market. Africa Today News, New York noticed […]
Plundering, Exploitation Of Africa Must End, Tinubu Declares
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has vehemently rejected any notion of a new scramble for Africa, stressing that the continent should never again endure the plundering and exploitation of its resources. This is as he has made a case for collective commitment to leave behind the dark chapters of Africa’s past, ensure they are […]
Soyinka Makes Case For Public Holiday For Traditionalists
On the heels of his 89th birthday celebrations, Prof Wole Soyinka has made three solid demands from the Federal Government, including that security agencies reopen unresolved cases of religious killings and a public holiday be created for traditionalists. The Nobel laureate noted that the demands were aimed at ‘all the security agencies in this country […]
How Attacks By Opposition Sent Me Back To School – Adeleke
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke has admonished that age should not be seen as a barrier to pursuing educational dreams, revealing that one of the conditions he was given before his 2022 governorship ambition was for him to complete his education. Adeleke made this known while speaking yesterday at the combined 9th undergraduate […]
Tunisia, EU Seal Crucial Deal On Migration
The European Union (EU) and Tunisia have officially signed a memorandum of understanding for a ‘strategic and comprehensive partnership’ aimed at combatting irregular migration and boosting economic ties between the bloc and the North African country, which lies on a major route for migrants and refugees travelling to Europe. The President of the European Commission, […]
IG Withdraws Mobile Policemen From VIPS, Ex-Govs, Ministers
The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed the withdrawal of the Mobile Police Force personnel attached to several Very Important Persons, including ex-governors, former ministers and lawmakers. The order, which was contained in a police wireless message from Mopol 45 Force Headquarters, Abuja obtained by Africa Today News, New York, affected Daura Buhari, brother to […]
Iran’s Morality Police to Reinitiate Headscarf Checks
Reports obtained from state media reveal that Iranian police are resuming their antagonistic patrols aimed at enforcing dress codes and compelling women to cover their hair while in public. A spokesman stated on Sunday that the ‘morality police’ would be back on the streets to enforce Iran’s hijab laws. The ‘morality police’ announcement to return […]
Ekiti Roads: Bamidele Announces ₦4bn Allocation By FG
Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate Leader, made it known that Ekiti State‘s construction of major roads would be supported by a ₦4bn allocation from the supplementary budget recently approved by the National Assembly. According to him, the federal allocation represents a reinforcement of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s commitment to advancing infrastructure in Ekiti State. He stated that […]
4 In Custody For Vandalising NNPCL Oil Well – Navy
In an effort to combat oil-related illegal activities, the Nigerian Navy successfully unearthed and disassembled oil equipment used by a suspected oil syndicate in Elem Krakama Creek, Rivers State, situated at Oil Mining Lease-18. The Navy’s official statement indicates that they successfully dismantled the equipment utilised for crude oil siphoning at Oil Well 17, a […]
Empowering Nigerian Youths: NCAC, China To Support 3000
The National Council for Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Peoples’ Republic of China, is spearheading a capacity-building program aimed at benefiting no fewer than 3000 Nigerian youths in the latter part of the year. Otunba Segun Runsewe, the Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, shared this information with news […]