Tension As 2 Chinese ‘Police Stations’ Uncovered In Germany
Authorities have confirmed that China has set up at least two ‘police stations’ in Germany a move which has sparked fresh concern about the overseas centres that critics say are used to harass dissidents. According to the interior ministry, the German set-ups do not have fixed offices and are managed by private individuals from the […]
Femi Falana Dismisses DSS Ultimatum Over Fuel Scarcity
Popular human right lawyer, Femi Falana, has lashed out at the Department of State Service (DSS) over their ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) describing them as empty threats. Africa Today News, New York recalls that the DSS had through its spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, issued […]
Emefiele’s Withdrawal Policy Targeted At Politicians –Fintiri
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri has claimed that the cash withdrawal limits set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) were put in place to hurt politicians. Fintiri maintained that Friday that CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele has by the policy targeted the political class. While reacting to the new CBN policy during his 2023 governorship […]
2023: Real Reason I’m Yet To Join APC Campaign – Yahaya Bello
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello on why he was yet to take part in the presidential campaign of the Presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu. Africa Today News, New York reports that Gov Bello was one of the presidential aspirants who participated in the party’s primary election won by Bola Tinubu. However, […]
Why Nigeria Is The Best Place To Invest In Africa – Osinbajo
The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has asserted that currently, Nigeria is the best, most natural destination for investment in the entire continent. Osinbajo made this claim on Thursday while speaking during a meeting with Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc. He called on the Vietnamese leader to find ways of leveraging the cherished friendship […]
2023: I Won’t Merge With Any Candidate – Kwankwaso
The Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Musa Kwankwaso has distanced himself from any plans to merge or form an alliance with other political parties ahead of next year’s election, saying some failed politicians are behind such rumours. He made this known on Thursday while speaking to newsmen in Abeokuta, Ogun […]
Qatar World Cup: Davido Set To Perform At Closing Ceremony
Popular Nigerian musician, Davido is billed to be on the stage at the closing ceremony of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, in a performance that is supposed to be his first since he lost his son, Ifeanyi. Africa Today News, New York reports that the World Cup’s closing ceremony is slated to hold on […]
2023: We Will Resist Pressure To Rig Polls – Nigerian Army
General Lucky Irabor who is the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has declared that the personnel of the Nigerian Army would resist all pressures from politicians to compromise the 2023 general elections. He also dismissed a report by an international medium alleging that the Nigerian Army was ‘conducting a secret, systemic and illegal abortions in […]
Macron Lambasts TikTok Algorithm Over Censorship, ‘Addiction’
The President of France, Emmanuel Macron took aim at TikTok and has lambasted accusing the Chinese social network of censoring content and encouraging online addiction among young people. The 44-year-old made this known during an event to discuss mental health. He said; ‘TikTok is the most disruptive (psychologically), the most effective network among young people’. […]
Fans Rally Behind Celine Dion After Rare Disease Diagnosis
Legendary veteran vocalist, Celine Dion, has been showered with an outpour of love and support from fans following the reveal of her battle with a rare incurable ailment. In a video shared on her Instagram page on Thursday which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York, the 54-year-old disclosed that she’d been diagnosed with a […]
Attack On Maeba’s Home: Rivers Govt Reacts, Sends Warning
The Government of Rivers State has called on the relevant security agencies to help clear up what really transpired in the reported attack on Senator Lee Maeba, while also alleging that some politicians are staging high-level melodrama to cover up tracks. This was made known in a statement signed by Chris Finebone, the Commissioner for […]
NECA Rejects ₦100,000 Weekly Withdrawal Limit, Gives Reasons
Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), has expressed concerns over the ₦100,000 cash withdrawal limit announced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), saying there is ‘no gainsaying that the livelihood of many individuals and enterprise sustainability would be impacted.’ In their reaction to the new policy, Director-General of NECA’s Wale-Smatt Oyerinde, said ‘As usual with […]