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By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Nov. 20, 2023 The British national, Mr. James Nolan, who jumped bail in the alleged 9.6 billion dollars Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) Ltd scandal, on Monday, opened his defence in absentia without calling any witness. Nolan’s counsel, Mr. Michael Ajara, told Justice Donatus Okorowo of …

President Bola Tinubu, on the sidelines of the G20 Compact with Africa Economic Conference on Monday, met with German Federal Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, where he noted that Nigeria’s determined pursuit of German investment in targeted sectors of the Nigerian economy was focused on critical growth-enabling industries in energy, transportation, and …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Nov. 20,  2023 The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Matthias Schmale has canvassed sustained support to meet the humanitarian needs  in northeast Nigeria. Schmale said this while answering questions from the UN correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Nov. 20, 2023 The Federal Government has resolved the passport production crisis in the U.S. as the three Missions have resumed passport services. According to a Public Notice posted in the Embassy of Nigeria Washington DC website, all passport applicants scheduled earlier for biometrics are …

Kelechi Iheanacho scored the equalizing goal to rescue Nigeria from defeat by Zimbabwe in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers encounter. The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matchday-two fixture was played at the Huye Stadium in Rwanda on Sunday, November 19. This was the 8th meeting between Zimbabwe and Nigeria. Prior …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Nov. 19, 2023 The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN) and its 20 partner organisations in New York have urged the Federal Government to quickly address the passport production crisis in Nigeria’s Missions in the U.S.A. Nigeria has three Missions in the United States. …

By Deborah Coker Abuja, Nov. 19, 2023 Sen. Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta North), has canvassed the participation of the more than 20 million Nigerians in Diaspora in the country’s electoral process. Nwoko told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja that such participation would enable them to vote …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Nov. 19, 2023 The Consul-General of Nigeria in New York, Amb. Lot Egopija, has said that the Federal Government is working to boost the passport application processing system in the U.S. and other Nigerian missions abroad. Egopija gave the assurance at a hybrid town hall …

It was a season of great joy for Group Captain Stephen Oluwole Daramola (Retired), for his family, relatives, friends and associates, as he celebrated his 80th birthday in grand style in Owo, Ondo State, recently. Many flew in from different parts of the world to be part of the landmark …

At a Jollof Carnival hosted in Lagos, Nestlé Professional unveiled a new 100g pack size of MAGGI Signature Jollof Seasoning Powder, a convenient and affordable option for out of home users including restaurants, bukas and hotels. With its attractive packaging and unique flavors, the seasoning in the new pack size …

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Adamu Lamuwa, and UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, at UN headquarters in New York By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Nov. 17, 2023 UN Deputy Secretary-General, Nigeria’s Amina Mohammed, has solicited the support of the Nigerian Government on the implementation of Sustainable Development …

Mr. Peter Obi, the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), was on Friday, November 17, 2023, presented the star award of “Philosopher King of the Decade.” The award was presented to the former two-term Governor of Anambra State at the UNESCO World Philosophy Day event held at the …

  By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Nov. 17, 2023 The Chair of the African Group, Amb. Chola Milambo, is soliciting political endorsement by UN Member States of the resolution on the Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation. The framework is a landmark initiative reflective of the collective commitment to fairness …

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were on Thursday, November 16 held at home to a 1-1 draw vs Lesotho in their 2026 World Cup qualification opening game at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. That result represents a stuttering start to the qualification series for the Super Eagles of Nigeria …

Recognizing the power within you is important for understanding your role in your happiness. External factors do not solely determine your happiness, but your thoughts, actions, and mindset play a significant role. By embracing this power, you can take responsibility for your happiness and make necessary changes. Reflecting on past …

  Deaconess Folagbami Folakemi Ajomale, the Yeyelua Obalufon Alayemore of Ido-Osun Kingdom, turned 60 recently and the red carpet was rolled out to celebrate the landmark event in New Jersey, the United States of America (USA). The talk of the town event, which took place at the glamorous The Gran Centurions …

Today, November 16th, is the 119th birthday of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Owelle-Osowa-Anya of Onicha, affectionately called Zik of Africa, a remarkable figure in Nigerian and African journalism and political history. As the world marks Zik’s 119th posthumous birthday today, tribute must be paid to an iconic tall image who left …

Abuja, Nov. 16, 2023 The Ministry of Interior is set to create new passports processing and collection centres, especially for Nigerians in the Diaspora, to decongest the influx of people at the already established centres as well as fast track  service operations in the country and in the Diaspora. The …

Abuja, Nov. 15, 2023: Nigerians have been urged to diversify the nation’s economy by seeking new and sustainable channels that will turn around the fortunes embedded in Sports. Minister of Sports Development Sen. John Enoh dropped the hint at the sixth Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit held in Abuja. Enoh maintained …

The man fondly called Zik of Africa deserves his day. Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Nigeria’s foremost nationalist and first president, deserves his birthday, November 16, to be slated as a national holiday. It is a deserving honour for the pivotal leader who led the charge for Nigeria’s independence on October 1, …

By Fortune Abang Abuja, Nov. 16, 2023 China says the outcome of the meeting in San Francisco between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden should help “fulfill our responsibility for human progress.” The leaders of the world’s two largest economies met on the sidelines of the 30th Asia-Pacific …

San Francisco (U.S.), Nov. 16, 2023  The U.S. and China will resume military-to-military communication after a long period of radio silence, according to U.S. President Joe Biden. Biden disclosed this to reporters after a long-awaited face-to-face meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The meeting held on the sidelines of the …

Tel Aviv/Gaza, Nov. 16, 2023   A female hostage held by the Islamist terrorist organisation Hamas has given birth to a baby, according to Israeli reports. Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wrote about this in a letter to the wife of the U.S. President, First Lady …

Abuja, Nov. 14, 2023: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has informed the Senate Joint Committees on Diaspora and Inter Governmental Affairs and Foreign Affairs that the employer of Ikem, a Nigerian student beaten to death in Philippines, has been charged with murder, along with five others. …