China Lambasts US Over Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine
China’s Foreign Ministry sought to blame the United States for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, claiming Washington created the conditions that led to the war. A spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Mao Ning told reporters yesterday The spokesperson also used the opportunity to condemn the weapons deliveries for inflaming the conflict as it approaches the […]
Don’t Disenfranchise Over 3m Students, Obi Urges Universities
Mr. Peter Obi who is the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has asserted that it is crucial to allow the over 3 million Nigerian students who are eligible to vote in the February 25, 2023 election to exercise their constitutional right to elect their leaders. Obi also expressed heavy concerns over the inability […]
2023: Fuel Scarcity May Affect Elections, INEC Cries Out
Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed serious concerns over the persistent energy crisis in the country, warning that it was very capable of disrupting the 2023 general election. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu who is the Chairman of the electoral body raised the alarm during commission’s meeting with the leadership of the […]
2023: Okowa Denies Seeking ₦100bn Loan To Finance Election
The Government of Delta State has denied viral reports saying it was seeking a new ₦100 billion loan, describing reports about such claims as misinformation that should be disregarded in its entirety. In a statement that was made available to Africa Today News, New York, Mr. Fidelis Tilije who is the Commissioner for Finance, explained […]
Why I Joined Arsenal, Jorginho Opens Up
Arsenal’s latest signing, Jorginho, has offered his major reason for putting pen to paper for the Gunners on the January transfer deadline (Tuesday). Africa Today News, New York reports that League leaders, Arsenal had on Tuesday night announced the signing of Jorginho from Chelsea just before the transfer window slammed shut. In the meantime, Jorginho […]
2023: PDP Blames Tinubu, Ganduje For Attack On Buhari In Kano
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned Monday’s attack on President Muhammadu Buhari in Kano State by miscreants whom it alleged were sponsored by the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York, the national publicity secretary of PDP, […]
Over 60 Killed Following Mosque Blast In Pakistan
No fewer than 60 people, most of them police, have been confirmed dead following a blast at a mosque inside a highly sensitive Pakistan police headquarters on Monday, prompting the government to put the country on high alert. In the provincial capital of Peshawar, which is adjacent to the former tribal regions near the Afghan […]
2023: Elections Must Hold As Scheduled, Afenifere Warns FG
The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to do everything possible to ensure that the 2023 general elections hold as scheduled, and that judiciary should not be used to thwart the conduct of the polls. The accusation was made by Afenifere in a statement provided to journalists in Ibadan, the […]
2023: Pandemonium In Rivers As Abe, Escapes Assassination
There was mild pandemonium on Monday evening as the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Rivers State, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe escaped assassination after his campaign train was attacked by some yet-to-be-identified gunmen at Akinima community in Ahoada-West local government area of the State. Abe and his team had earlier visited Ubeta […]
German Chancellor Rules Out War Between Russia, NATO
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has declared that the war between Russia and Ukraine will not be allowed to escalate to involve the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Scholz also revealed yesterday that Germany does not have any plans to send fighter jets to Ukraine as Kyiv called on the West for more weapons to counter […]
Get Ready To Witness Anti-Party, Wike Tells Hit PDP Leaders
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has vowed to ‘hit back’ at the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over what he described as anti-party activities which they reportedly carried out. Speaking at the PDP Etche Local Government Area (LGA) campaign rally in Rivers State on Monday, Wike accused the National Working Committee (NWC) of […]
Weah Moves To Seek Re-Election As Liberian President
The President of Liberia and former international football star George Weah has officially announced that he would vie for re-election later this year in a rather shocking decision. Africa Today News, New York reports that the announcement is coming on the heels of mounting criticism of Weah, who has been repeatedly accused of being out […]