Putin Rules Out Use Of Biological Weapons, Gives Reasons
Russia has resolved not to use biological weapons, a senior Russian diplomat declared on Friday, amid concerns that Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine is increasing the risk of weapons of mass destruction being used. Konstantin Vorontsov, the deputy head of the Russian foreign ministry’s Department for Non-Proliferation and Arms Control, stressed that Russia unleashing biological weapons […]
How Politicians Are Sponsoring Attacks On INEC Offices – IGP
Politicians and other prominent personalities have been accused by the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba of being behind the recent attacks on the officers of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in different parts of the country. The IG, who was represented by the Deputy Inspector-General, Department of Operations, Dandaura Mustapha, stated this on Friday […]
Gunmen Kill Imo Labour Party House Of Assembly Candidate
Some yet-to-be-identified Gunmen on Friday shot dead the Labour Party (LP) Imo State House of Assembly Candidate for Onuimo Local Government Area Mr. Christopher Eleghu. Mr. Mike Abattam who is the State Police Command spokesman in Imo revealed that the incident happened in the early hours of Friday at Mr Eleghu’s country home in the […]
Arewa Forum Tackles CBN Over Cash Withdrawal Limits
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has joined a long list of stakeholders who have picked a hole in the introduction of the cash withdrawal limits by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Africa Today News, New York recalls that the apex bank a month ago came out to announce a policy of restricting individual cash […]
Why Buhari Refused To Approve Fayose’s Impeachment —Adesina
Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser, Media, and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari has finally opened up on why the president did not approve the impeachment of the former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, from office when he had the power and opportunity. Adesina made this revelation in an article he wrote to celebrate Buhari on […]
Why South Sudan President Peed Himself In Public – Shehu Sani
A former Nigerian federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani has shared his thoughts on reasons that might have led to the President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit wetting himself during a public function. Africa Today New York reports that Mayardit was earlier in the week sighted in a viral video peeing himself while opening a road […]
Algeria Officially Submits Bid To Host 2025 Nations Cup
North African country, Algeria has submitted a bid to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, its football federation yesterday revealed that after Guinea was stripped of the tournament as its infrastructure is not ready. ‘I am currently in Cairo and I have just officially submitted Algeria’s application’ to host the tournament, Algerian Football Federation […]
Never Dispose Old Phone Batteries In Household Waste Bins
Did you ever read any of the widely circulated WhatsApp broadcasts about phone batteries exploding? There might be some truth to that. Today, we explore the reason why this happens and how you could protect yourself and others. People dump old phones or laptop batteries in household waste bins because they are ignorant about the […]
US Ready To Go ‘All In’ For Africa, Biden Assures Leaders
The President of the United States, Joe Biden on Thursday threw his support behind a larger African role in the world but also vowed the US would not shy away from promoting democracy across the world. Speaking to nearly 50 African leaders who have gathered in Washington for three days, Biden said; ‘The United States […]
2023 Presidency: I’m Not A Sectional Candidate – Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has said that he was not championing sectional interest in the quest to be elected Nigeria’s next President in 2023, noting that his church visits were consistent with his ways, not prompted by politics. A statement issued by the Obi-Datti Campaign Organisation on Thursday […]
We Have Recovered ₦30bn from Suspended AGF – EFCC Boss
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday provided clarifications on the fraud allegations against the suspended Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, saying the agency had so far recovered N30 billion from the top civil servant who is undergoing trial over a ₦109 billion fraud case. The EFCC Boss, who featured in a […]
83,000 Boko Haram Terrorists Surrender, Army Confirms
Major General Christopher Musa who is the Theater Commander Operation Hadin Kai has announced that the number of Boko Haram terrorists who have surrendered with families is currently about 83,000. The Commander made this announcement on Thursday when he paid a courtesy visit on Yobe state Governor, Mai Mala Buni at the Government House, Damaturu. […]