Isese Canceled For Crisis Prevention, Emir To Soyinka
The Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, clarified that the Isese festival was called off as a preventive measure to maintain peace and avert any possible crisis in Ilorin, Kwara State. This statement from the Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, was made in light of the criticism directed at him by Nobel Laureate, Prof […]
Sudan’s Capital Hit By Airstrike, 22 Lives Lost
The accounts of eyewitnesses and an official report confirmed that a Sudanese army airstrike on the capital resulted in the deaths of at least 22 people and caused injuries to a significant number of individuals. Eyewitnesses, in their accounts, disclosed that women and children were among those affected by the airstrike. The targeted area of […]
Gunmen On Rampage: 27 Killed, Market Destroyed In Benue
A dark cloud has descended over Ukum Local Government Area in Benue State following a merciless attack by an unknown armed gang on Adogo Ugbaam, Akpuuna, and Diom communities. Regrettably, the attack has resulted in the loss of at least 27 innocent lives. The harrowing attack has not only claimed lives but has also left […]
Paloma Picasso Inherits Late Father’s Estate Holdings
The lawyer representing the Picasso family has disclosed that Paloma Ruiz-Picasso, the youngest child of Pablo Picasso, will assume the role of administrator for the estate overseeing the management of rights linked to the artist and his work. She will be succeeding her brother Claude in this position. Paloma Picasso, aged 74, inherits the artistic […]
Oshoala Named In 2023 Ballon d’or Award Shortlist
Red hot Super Falcons and Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala has been nominated for the esteemed Ballon d’Or award, Africa Today News, New York can confirm. The announcement which was made on the official Twitter handle of France Football, the renowned organiser of the prestigious award, has thrown Nigerians into wild jubilation. Oshoala’s nomination comes in […]
Ukraine ‘Deserves’ NATO Membership, Turkey’s Erdogan Declares
Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has told his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Turkey supports Ukraine’s NATO membership aspirations, but he also urged for a ‘return to peace efforts’ to end the conflict that has now raged for 500 days since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. ‘There is no doubt that Ukraine deserves membership of […]
Tension As Gunmen Abduct Ekiti APC Chair
Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen have kidnapped the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Mr Paul Omotoso. Eyewitnesses told reporters that he was whisked away on Saturday night while driving along Agbado Ekiti-Imesi Ekiti Road. APC State Publicity Secretary, Segun Dipe, said that the state party chairman was driving in his car along […]
Use ‘Rescue Me App’ To Alert Police, IGP Urges Nigerians
The acting Inspector-General of Police of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), Olukayode Egbetokun has called on all Nigerians to embrace, download, and use the ‘NPF Rescue Me App’ in case of emergencies. This was made known in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. He explained that the mobile application provides a […]
We Want To Win AFCON Trophy In Ivory Coast – Awoniyi
Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi has asserted that the team is targeting the trophy at the Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON)’s 2023 tournament coming up in January next year in Ivory Coast. Africa Today News, New York recalls that the Eagles disappointingly exited in the second round at the last edition in Cameroon in 2022, […]
EU Lambast Blasts Israel Over Brutal Jenin Raid
A European envoy has come down hard on Israel over the ‘proportionality’ of the force it deploys as international envoys toured the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank following a deadly raid. His remarks reiterated what UN chief Antonio Guterres who on Thursday told reporters ‘there was an excessive force used by Israeli […]
Sheikh Gumi Volunteers To Help Nigeria Negotiate With Bandits
Kaduna-based, controversial Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has volunteered to join any team raised to negotiate with bandits, to find ways of finding a lasting solution to the incessant bandit attacks in the country. Sheikh Gumi made this known yesterday in an interview with Trust TV which was monitored by Africa Today News, New York. […]
‘Gangs Of Lagos’ Cultural Sacrilege – Oba Of Lagos
Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos has voiced his strong objection to the movie ‘Gangs of Lagos,’ accusing it of being defamatory and sacrilegious by falsely portraying the traditional ‘Eyo’ festival as criminal gangs involved in horrific murders and unleashing terror on innocent individuals. In a detailed three-page letter sent on June 28, the traditional ruler […]