Fish Out Perpetrators Of Market Fire, Sanwo-Olu Orders CP
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday visited the scene of the midnight inferno that destroyed goods worth millions and properties at Akere Auto Spare Part Market in Olodi Apapa, Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area. The Governor, personally met with victims of the fire incident on Wednesday while conveying his sympathy and pledging support […]
Why I Want Osimhen To Join Man United — Ighalo
Former Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo has called Napoli’s Victor Osimhen to join the Red Devils amid reports of interest from the Old Trafford fumbling giants, who are in dire need of a boost in attack. The 24-year-old’s impressive performance has attracted interests from top clubs in Europe, with United, Chelsea, PSG, Liverpool, and Real […]
2023: Chatham House Flays INEC Over Conduct Of Election
Chatham House, an independent policy institute based in London, has stated that from its analysis of the February 25 presidential election, it would appear that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed to learn new lessons. The organisation stressed that the electoral umpire failed to adhere to its own guidelines, which it enunciated before the […]
2023: Obi Won Presidential Election, Not Tinubu – Afenifere
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere has declared that contrary to the announcement made by the electoral body the candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi was the winner of the just-concluded presidential election. According to the foremost Yoruba group, the declaration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as president-elect by the […]
Australia Moves To Buy As Many As 5 Nuclear Subs From US
Australia has concluded plans to announce that it will buy as many as five US Virginia class nuclear-powered submarines in the 2030s as part of a landmark Pacific security pact with the United States and the United Kingdom, according to four US officials. According to the so-called AUKUS agreement, at least one US submarine would […]
INEC Postpones Governorship, House Of Assembly Elections
Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed the postponement of the governorship and state house of assembly elections which was earlier scheduled for Saturday, the 11th of March. In a statement on Wednesday night, INEC National Commissioner for Voter Education, Festus Okoye, said the elections will hold on Saturday, the 18 […]
Resilient Bayern Dump PSG Out Of UEFA Champions League
German side, Bayern Munich on Wednesday ensured that star-studded French giants, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) crashed out of the Champions League, winning 3-0 on the aggregate. Africa Today News, New York recalls that Bayern had won the first leg in Paris by a lone goal and defeated the French side 2-0 in the return leg yesterday. […]
EndSars: ‘I Don’t Control Police And Army’ – Sanwo-Olu
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has asserted that he does not control either the police or the army hence blaming him for the alleged Lekki Tollgate shooting will not be fair. The governor, who spoke on Arise TV on the issue of creating a state policy to beef up security in the states […]
2023: Atiku Assembles 19 SANs To Challenge Tinubu’s Victory
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday, inaugurated a legal team of 19 SANs to prosecute his election petition against the results of the presidential election of the 25th of February and reclaim what he claims to be his mandate. Africa Today News, New York had earlier reported that […]
2023: EU Hail Candidates Over Move To Uphold Rule Of Law
The European Union (EU) has expressed joy over the decision of presidential candidates in the just concluded Nigeria’s national elections and their political parties to resolve their grievances in court in the interest of peace and equity. The organissation, in a statement by its spokesperson, Nabila Massrali, welcomed Nigerians’ commitment to democracy and INEC declaration […]
White House Commends Bill Seeking TikTok Ban
The White House on Tuesday hailed a bill that would allow the United States to ban Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in a statement. The bill was backed by Mark Warner, a senior US senator from the Democratic party, and John Thune, a South Dakota Republican, in a rare […]
Naira Redesign: Old, New Notes Now Legal Tender – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has declared that both old and new Naira notes are now legal tender. The Acting Director of Corporate Communications CBN, Dr. Isa Abdulmumin made this disclosure on Tuesday. He affirmed that commercial banks have started issuing both the old and new notes to their customers. However, he insisted that […]