US S’Court Bans Colleges From Considering Race In Admissions
The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that colleges must stop considering race as a factor in their admission policies, inflicting a major blow to so-called ‘affirmative action’ efforts aimed at boosting the enrolment of Black and Latino students at top universities. The apex court’s decision on Thursday came in response to lawsuits […]
Ethiopia Submits Request To Join Brics Emerging Economies
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that Ethiopia has formally submitted its request to join the BRICS alliance and stressed that it was ‘hoping for a positive response’. This move was confirmed on Friday morning by Foreign Minister Meles Alem. Brics – which is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, […]
Ghastly Edo Crash: 11 Dead, Others Injured
Tragedy struck on Thursday as a ghastly accident took place on the Benin-Lagos expressway in Edo State. The collision involved a Toyota Hiace 18-seater bus and a truck belonging to Dangote Cement. It claimed the lives of no fewer than 11 people. Also, eight persons were left with varying injuries. Reports indicate that the accident […]
Fuel Subsidy: Ex-minister Demand Names Of Beneficiaries
Former Minister for Education and Health, Professor Ihechukwu Madubuike, has voiced the importance of the Federal Government disclosure of beneficiaries of the fuel subsidy regime. The former Commissioner for Finance in the Old Imo State expressed his belief that the government’s cessation of fuel subsidy is an inadequate measure unless accompanied by transparency regarding the […]
Kaduna Police Arrest 503 Alleged Bandits, Kidnappers
The authorities in Kaduna State have apprehended a total of 503 suspects involved in a range of crimes, including banditry, armed cattle rustling, culpable homicide, rail track vandalism, and other related offenses. One particular individual among the detainees is Ismail Mohammed, hailing from Maijere Village in Saminaka, Lere local government area. Shockingly, Ismail not only […]
France Enforces Parental Consent For Minors On Social Media
As part of their ongoing commitment to protect children from online risks, France has introduced a new law requiring social media platforms, including TikTok, to verify the ages of users and obtain parental consent for individuals below 15 years of age. This legislative measure reflects the government’s proactive stance against cyberbullying and other digital crimes. […]
Senior Officer Appointments Revamped By Nigerian Navy
As part of ongoing efforts to optimize performance, the Nigerian Navy has implemented a restructuring initiative that entails the realignment of 56 Rear Admirals and one Commodore. Following President Bola Tinubu appointment of Emmanuel Ogalla as the Acting Chief of Naval Staff, the subsequent appointments have now being carried out under his leadership. The Director […]
UEFA Removes ‘Europa’ From Conference League Name
European football body, UEFA has announced its decision to shorten the name of its third-tier competition from ‘Europa Conference League’ to ‘Conference League’ for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Africa Today News, New York reports that the 2024 and 2025 finals will be held in Athens and Wroclaw respectively, while Lisbon will host the 2025 Women’s […]
Tinubu Blocks Funding Of Professional Bodies, Councils
As part of its measures to conserve more revenues for other expenses, the federal government of Nigeria has announced the decision to end funding of professional bodies/councils from its statutory budget. The decision was taken by the Presidential Committee on Salaries (PCS) at its 13th meeting that was recently held in Abuja. According to a […]
Madonna Rushed To ICU: Family Worried Over Loss
On Saturday night, the global music industry was thrown into suspense as 64-year-old legendary music icon Madonna was discovered unconscious in New York, which led to her immediate admission to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for specialized medical care. As the news spread, the singer’s manager, Guy Oseary, promptly revealed that she had been diagnosed […]
Protests Spread In France Over Police Killing Of Teenager
Violent protests continued in France for a second night as security forces deployed in their thousands to bring protests over the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy under control by the police, which French President Emmanuel Macron described as ‘inexcusable’ while pleading for calm as justice took its course. Following the deadly point-blank shooting of […]
Human Remains Recovered From Tragic Titan Sub Wreckage
The US Coast Guard has revealed that human remains are believed to have been found in the wreckage of the Titan submersible after it was recovered. Africa Today News, New York reports that pieces from the sub, which imploded on a deep dive to the Titanic, ending the lives of five people, was unloaded in […]