Military Stronger Than I Met It, Irabor Says
Reflecting on his tenure as the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (retd) asserted that he has effectively bolstered the military’s capacity to confront adversaries, surpassing the state in which he inherited it. Recognizing the formidable challenges posed by the country’s vast diversity, he acknowledged the arduous nature of the task. General Lucky Irabor […]
2-Story Structure Collapses In Port Harcourt
A section of a two-story hotel in the Ada-George area of Port Harcourt has collapsed, resulting in injuries to four individuals who are currently undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital. At about 6.15 am on Thursday, the two-storey building belonging to 1708 Hotel in Rumuoke, near Okilton Junction off Ada George, collapsed, as reported by […]
12 Buses Ruined In French Protest As Macron Returns
Following a policeman’s killing of a teenager, France‘s president, Emmanuel Macron hurriedly departed from an EU summit on Friday to engage in a crisis meeting. The third consecutive night of protests witnessed the torching of vehicles, looting of stores, and the subsequent arrest of hundreds of people. According to sources within the police, the night […]
Audi’s NSCDC Praised For Tackling Oil Theft, Soot
Dr Ahmed Audi, Commandant-General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has received commendations from the South-South Youth Initiative (SSYI) for the agency’s exceptional performance in addressing oil theft and the resultant soot pollution in the oil-rich region, notably in Rivers State. SSYI President, Ngozi Eze, spoke in Port ng about Audi’s dispositions and […]
How I Invoked Spirit Of Emilokan Twice To Win Polls – Tinubu
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has broken silence on how he invoked the spirit of ‘Emilokan (it’s my turn) twice before the presidential election to overcome the obstacles. President Tinubu, who made this known while speaking in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State on Thursday, stated he remained hopeful and optimistic about achieving victory in the last […]
Killing Of Naval Officer: Suspects Confess Motive, Approach
Three suspects have been taken into custody for the murder of Naval Officer Sub-Lt. Samuel Akingbohun In ldo-Ani, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. Their interrogation has reveals the motive behind the officer’s killing and the specific actions they took following a heated confrontation. While being paraded by the state police command, Ayomide Sambo, […]
Real Reason I Ran Away From Daura To London – Buhari
Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari has opened up about why he left Daura, Katsina State, for London barely weeks after leaving office. According to Buhari, he left Daura for London because he wanted to stay in a quiet place after leaving office. He revealed that visitors have been trooping to visit him while in his […]
Quran-Burning Stunt: Morocco Recalls Sweden Envoy
Hundreds of people have stormed the premises of the Swedish embassy in Iraq’s capital, Baghdad, after a Quran was burnt during a protest in Sweden earlier in the week. Africa Today News, New York had on Wednesday reported that a man whose name was given as Salwan Momika, said to be an Iraqi living in […]
Owed Pensions: Delta Assembly Okays Oborevwori’s ₦40bn Loan
Recognising the urgency to resolve the backlog of pension dues owed to retired primary school teachers and local government employees, the Delta State House of Assembly has given its consent to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s request for a loan of ₦40 billion from Zenith Bank Plc. This funding will help alleviate the burden and ensure prompt […]
Tinubu’s Convoy: Leaders Must Show Good Example – Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the just concluded Presidential polls, Mr. Peter Obi, has submitted that leaders who ask followers to sacrifice for a better Nigeria must also lead by example in making those sacrifices for the progress of the country. Obi made this call while speaking at St Faith Cathedral, Church […]
INEC Defends BVAS Failure To Upload Presidential Poll Results
Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), have debunked the insinuations that wasting taxpayers’ money following its inability to upload all the 25th of February presidential election results on its Result Viewing Portal (IReV). Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today,which was monitored by Africa Today News, new York on Thursday, […]
Dangote Remains Africa’s Richest With $15.6bn – Bloomberg
Aliko Dangote who is the President of Dangote Group is still the richest man in Africa, despite the volatility of Nigerian currency against the dollar in recent times, Bloomberg has confirmed. Bloomberg in its daily top billionaire lists, released on Tuesday, revealed that Dangote with a wealth of $15.6 billion topped other Africans in the […]