Demonstrations As Trump Pleads Not Guilty To Criminal Charges
Former President of the United States, Donald Trump on Tuesday, pleaded not guilty to 34 criminal charges stemming from hush money allegedly paid to a porn star just before he took part in the 2016 election. The 76-year-old Republican has now become the first former American president to be arrested on criminal charges when he […]
Removal Of Subsidy Will Set Nigeria On Fire, NLC Warns FG
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has sent out a warning to those plotting a removal of subsidy in Nigeria saying that those behind the plot were out to set the country on fire. The warning came against the backdrop of an announcement that the outgoing government of President Muhammadu Buhari had left the decision of […]
We Documented 22 Hate Speech Incidents During Polls – NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has revealed that about 22 incidents of hate speeches were reported during the just concluded general elections in Nigeria. Presenting the report on Tuesday Project Coordinator of Mobilising Voters for Election (MOVE) of the NHRC, Mr. Hilary Ogbonna, also noted the level of human rights violations associated with the elections. […]
Treason Allegation: Buhari’s Govt, Peter Obi Trade Words
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has come hard on the Federal Government of Nigeria over allegations that he was planning an insurrection, describing the claims as not only malicious but fictitious. Africa Today News, New York reports that Mr. Lai Mohammed who is who spoke in Washington DC during his […]
Finland Finally Joins NATO, Russia Kicks
In a historic realignment of Europe’s defences, Finland on Tuesday became the 31st member of NATO in a move that has now drawn angry warnings of ‘countermeasures’ from the Kremlin. Africa Today News, New York reports that Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine in 2022 upended Europe’s security landscape and prompted Finland — and its neighbour […]
Trump Arrives New York, Prepares To Surrender To Charges
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that Donald Trump left Florida on Monday night for New York where he will surrender to criminal charges, plunging the United States into the uncharted and potentially volatile territory. The 76-year-old Republican, the first American president ever to be criminally indicted, will be […]
Australia Announces Ban On TikTok On Government Devices
Australia on Tuesday announced that it has resolved to ban TikTok on government devices, joining a growing list of Western nations cracking down on the Chinese-owned app due to national security fears. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus explained that the decision followed advice from the country’s intelligence agencies and would begin “as soon as practicable”. Africa Today […]
APC Crisis: National Vice Chair Accuses Adamu Of Embezzlement
The post-election crisis rocking Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued to fester as the national vice chairman (North West) of the party, Mallam Salihu Moh Lukman, on Monday called on the national chairman to give an account of funds generated and spent in the last one year. Specifically, the member of […]
New Strains Of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Found In Kenya
Researchers in Kenya have announced the discovery of two new strains of two common sexually transmitted diseases among a group of women in a town in western Kenya. The scientists were investigating the reason behind the rising STI cases recorded in two hospitals in the region when they discovered new mutations in genes associated with […]
Buhari Mourns Death Of Kalu’s Wife, Send Condolences
The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the chief whip of the Senate and former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu over the death of his wife. Africa Today News, New York reports that the chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), lost his 61-year-old wife, Ifeoma Ada yesterday. The federal lawmaker […]
29th May Handover: Army Vows Crackdown On Security Threats
Ahead of Nigeria’s handover of power expected to hold on the 29th of May, the Defence Headquarters has vowed to clamp down on anything and anyone that will make any attempt to truncate democracy. Brigadier General Tukur Gusau who is the Director of Defence Information, made this vow when he spoke in an interview with […]
Polls: How Bad Judges Ruined Judiciary’s Reputation — Igini
The outspoken former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), in Akwa Ibom State, Mike Igini, has asserted that it is quite sad that some Nigerian judges have ruined the reputation of the judiciary. Igini also said he would never be part of any plot or design to deceive Nigerians. Africa Today News, New York recalls that many […]