Black Women: Shaping our everyday history (Women making History Month 2024): Together, let’s ensure that Black History and Women’s history Month is not just a month-long celebration, but a vibrant and ongoing part of our everyday lives. There are pioneers in every field. Think about the iconic voice of Maya …

Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians In Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has applauded the efforts of the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) for their continued commitment to providing free medical services to Nigerians across the states of the country. Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa stated this when she received Executive Members …

By Ijeoma Okigbo Abuja, April 5, 2024 Super Falcons coach, Randy Waldrum, said the team lost several scoring chances in spite of the lone goal victory over Banyana Banyana of South Africa on Friday in Abuja. He said this after the first leg of the final round of the Paris …

By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Nvosi (Abia), April 5, 2024 The Blueribbon Ltd. has expressed its readiness to establish a dairy farm in Abia to facilitate the growth of the dairy sector in the state. The Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, Mr. Idris Wabara, made this known on Friday during a meeting with …

CAIRO, Egypt, April 5, 2024 African Export-Import Bank (“Afreximbank” or the “Group”) has released the consolidated financial statements of the Bank and its subsidiaries for the year ended 31 December 2023. Largely propelled by the Bank’s and its subsidiaries’ growth, the Group’s results for the financial year ended 31 December …

By Edeki Igafe Warri (Delta), April 5, 2024 Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has called for a transparent investigation into the 17 soldiers killed in Okuama Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. Oborevwori made the call on Friday when the Board of Enquiry constituted by the …

Atletico Madrid Femenino and Super Falcons star, Rasheedat Ajibade, has declared that the Nigerian team will seek revenge against the South African team when they faceoff in a 2024 Paris Olympic games qualifier today. The 24-year-old has been in fine form for her Spanish club side this season, scoring five …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, April 5, 2024 New York State Emergency Management has warned that  residents might experience aftershocks of the 4.8 magnitude  earthquake, which occurred in the city and New Jersey, United States of America (USA) on Friday. The North American correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria …

Before The Human Flow was published, Jonathan, one of Europe’s most accomplished foreign affairs columnists and journalists, had talked with excitement about the book. It was his first novel. Like a woman who became pregnant when she thought she was past child-bearing, Jonathan, 82, couldn’t wait to make Mary Wesley look like …

Ughelli, Delta State, April 01, 2024 Transcorp Power Plc, one of the power subsidiaries of Nigeria’s leading listed conglomerate, Transnational Corporation Plc, has released its audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023. The Company reported gross earnings of N142.1 billion for the 12 months, marking a strong …

London, April 4, 2024 Chelsea staged a last-gasp comeback to beat Manchester United 4-3 with Cole Palmer bagging a hat-trick to turn a madcap Premier League match on its head. This was after the Reds seemed to have staged their own unlikely turnaround in a thriller on Thursday. Chelsea’s top …

CAIRO, Egypt, April 4, 2024 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has partnered with Sterling Bank to introduce the innovative supply chain finance product ‘Payables Finance’, in Nigeria. This product, branded as ‘Afreximbank Tradelink,’ is one of Afreximbank’s digital offerings under the umbrella of the Africa Trade Gateway (ATG). ATG provides African corporates …

The Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) for this month holds today, Friday, April 5, 2024  at the Redemption City, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria from 7:00PM. The programme, with the theme, SHIELDED BY FIRE, is a special Holy Ghost Service dedicated to children and ministering will …

CAIRO, Egypt, April 4, 2024 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has introduced the Afreximbank Policy Research Working Paper Series (APRWPS) and is inviting authors to submit manuscripts for publication. The APRWPS will provide a platform for Afreximbank staff, academics, scholars, institutions and practitioners to share preliminary research findings on topics concerning …

The grand finale of the celebration of the 27th Anniversary of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Dominion Cathedral, Orange New Jersey, United States of America (USA), will hold on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the Church’s Auditorium on 180 Main Street, Orange, New Jersey. The theme of the …

On a mission to empower future generations, Forbes Best of Africa leading Tech Icon, philanthropist, and Chairman of Zinox Group, Africa’s largest ICT conglomerate, has donated state-of-the-art training centres to Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri and St. Augustine University Epe, Lagos state. Both centres, named the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation …

This moment is all you have. While you may dwell on the past or fret about the future, the truth is that you spend every moment of your life in the present. However, many people struggle to fully appreciate and embrace the present moment for various reasons. Some individuals obsess …

 … Supports direct elections into ECOWAS Parliament President Bola Tinubu has called on ECOWAS member states to come together, strengthen ties, and reject forces bent on causing division within the community. Speaking at the inauguration of the Sixth Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament, on Thursday in Abuja, President Tinubu, who …

By Rukayat Adeyemi Lagos, April 4, 2024 StanbicIBTC Nigeria PLC has declared to pay its shareholders a final dividend of N2.20 per ordinary share of 50k each, totaling N28.51 billion for the period ended Dec. 31, 2023. Mr. Chidi Okezie, Company Secretary, StanbicIBTC, announced this in a disclosure sent to …

Just when everyone believed Prof. Charles Soludo saw nothing attractive in Rangers, the Anambra State governor presented a pleasant surprise to club Veterans through a robust pay package. That gesture, well appreciated by many, must be handled with care. The Flying Antelopes Veterans have one united family and owe much …

By Lynient Akotonu Abuja, April 4, 2024 Gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has petitioned the Inspector General of Police  (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over allegations that he fathered his colleague, Mercy Chinwo’s son. The singer, in a petition filed by his lawyers, Peter Abraham, Uche Matthew, Gbenga Agunloye, and Anthony Abia, asked …

The Anambra Muslim Community has expressed deep appreciation for Mr. Peter Obi’s enduring connection with them. It has also come together to voice unwavering support and heartfelt prayers for his leadership role in Nigeria’s future. The sentiments were echoed on two significant occasions – Saturday and Monday – when the …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, April 3, 2024 UN humanitarians in Gaza have suspended operations temporarily for 48 hours following the killing of seven aid workers. The seven aid workers from the NGO  World Centre Kitchen were reportedly killed on Tuesday. The move will allow for further evaluation of the …

BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto Mr. Wayne Bleier, a Consultant with the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF ), has identified causes of the increasing incidences of suicide, especially among young persons and students of Universities and other higher institutions. Bleier, a Mental Health and Psychological Support Services (MHPSS) Consultant with UNICEF, also stressed …

Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of NIGERIAN NEWSLEADER Newspaper, Mr. Celestine Okafor, has lost his mother-in-law, Mrs. Evelyn Happiness Okwosha-Nwabiani. Mrs. Nwabiani passed on at the age of 85 years in her home town Oguta, Oguta Local Government Area, Imo West Senatorial district, Imo state, South East, Nigeria. Until her death recently, Mrs. Evelyn …