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By Pius Ughakpoteni In an era where transformative narratives are yearned for, the Niger Delta emerges as a beacon of hope, showcasing what can be achieved when vision aligns with action. The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), under the forward-thinking leadership of Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, is setting an exemplary trajectory …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 18, 2023 The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN) and partner organisations are seeking an audience with President Bola Tinubu on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Tinubu arrived in …

September 17, 2023 On September 29 and 30, 2023, some of the most prominent names in the field of African literature will present papers at the Chinua Achebe International Symposium, which also doubles as the 10th memorial celebration of the late sage and central figure of African literature. There will …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 18, 2023 President Bola Tinubu on Sunday arrived in New York for the high-level meetings of the 78th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. The UN correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tinubu arrived at the JF Kennedy …

Nigerian striker, Ademola Lookman, scored his first goal of the 2023/2024 Italian Serie A season as Atalanta suffered a 3-2 away loss to Fiorentina. The game on Sunday September 17 came exactly seven days after Ademola Lookman scored one of the goals on International duty, as Nigeria spanked Sao Tome …

By Salisu Sani-Idris Abuja, Sept. 17, 2023 The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Cuba on food security and agriculture advancement. The Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, Olusola Abiola, in a statement on Sunday, said the Minister of Agriculture and …

…Urges star to be proud of her achievements, remain focused Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has congratulated Nigerian long jumper, Ese Brume for her silver medal achievement in the long jump event at the Diamond league, in Eugene, Oregon, United States of America (USA). Brume came close …

Natural gas should and will play a significant role in Africa’s energy mix to meet the demands arising from rapid population growth and economic expansion, as well as the need for affordable access to clean energy and supply security for industrialisation, according to Dr. Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director and Chief …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 16, 2023 President Bola Tinubu will, on Monday, join world leaders to participate in the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (UN 2023 Summit on SDGs) as the UN marks the halftime of the SDGs. The UN correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria …

Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has said that he returned from a trip to Bangladesh “to receive with shock, and pain the very sad and ugly news of the beheading of a Labour Party Chieftain in Abia state, Zachary Maduka.” Mr. Obi had been in …

Godwin Opara, popularly known as Kabaka By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, Sept. 16, 2023 Kabaka and His Oriental International Brothers’ new album, “Abialam”,  has surged to the 50th position on  Apple Music Top 100 chart worldwide less than 24 hours after its release. Ammarachi Anyanwu, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 16, 2023 Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Amb. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, has said that military coups recently witnessed in some African countries are a setback for prosperity in the continent. Muhammad-Bande told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York that anything …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 17, 2023 Ambassador (Prof.) Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations (UN), says Nigeria will continue to champion global tax cooperation discourse at the ongoing 78th session of UN General Assembly (UNGA). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigerian …

By Salisu Sani-Idris Abuja, Sept. 16, 2023 Nigeria’s delegation to the G77+China Summit led by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Republic of Cuba on science and technology growth. Mr Olusola Abioa, the Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, in …

Chicago (U.S.), Sept. 16, 2023  A son of Mexican drug lord Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman, who was arrested after a bloody firefight with Mexican authorities earlier this year, has been extradited to Chicago. He is expected to face sweeping narcotics trafficking charges. Ovidio Guzman Lopez, 32, is reputed to have taken …

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has expressed profound gratitude to the  British High Commission and the Government of the United Kingdom (UK) for the establishment of the Visa Office in Enugu, capital of the South East geo-political zone. The apex pan Igbo organisation, in a statement by Dr. Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, its …

By Ismail Abdulaziz Abuja, Sept. 16, 2023 President Bola Tinubu will on Sunday leave Abuja for New York to attend the 78th UN General Assembly holding from Sept. 19 to Sept. 23. A statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, disclosed this on …

By Salisu Sani-Idris Abuja, Sept. 16, 2023 Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasised the need for international cooperation towards combating global challenges. The Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, Mr. Olusola Abiola, in a statement, said Shettima, stated this while addressing World leaders at the ongoing G77+China Leaders’ …

Lagos, September 13, 2023: Chevron entities in Nigeria including Chevron Nigeria Limited (“CNL”), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (“NNPCL”) and CNL (“NNPCL/CNL JV”), Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited (a Chevron company) and its parties in the Agbami field have donated health facilities and …

The Royal Navy warship – HMS Trent – has concluded her visit to Nigeria where she supported maritime security in the region, helping the Nigerian Navy develop critical capabilities to fight illegal crimes at sea, encompassing piracy, illicit trafficking and other illegal activities. During the ship’s 5-day visit in Nigeria, the Royal …

Nigerian and SSC Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, has been shortlisted for the 2023 FIFA The B best Men’s Player of the Year award after a stellar season for club and country. The 24-year-old was named in the 12-man shortlist for the award alongside other European stars. Osimhen had a campaign …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 15, 2023 The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN), and its partner organisations, have mourned the death of Nigerian Afrobeats Artist, Illerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as MohBad. The Chairman, Board of OAN, Mr. Olayinka Dan-Salami, in a statement on Thursday, said that the …

In the light of new realities on the international scene, especially as it concerns the African continent, a crucial Symposium with the theme, “Emerging Global Alliances and their Impact on Africa” will hold on Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 11:00 – 13:30 (EST/EDT). The inaugural International Conference of the African Diaspora …

Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum is currently in Oxford, United Kingdom, where he addressed a group of participants at a four-day working retreat that aims to strengthen Borno’s peace-building efforts through attracting more support from the international community. The retreat, which focuses on support for victims of Boko …

By Remi Koleoso Ogbomoso (Oyo State), Sept. 14, 2023 Movement of people and business activities were on Thursday temporarily suspended as major roads in Ogbomoso town were taken over to welcome the new Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Laoye. The ecstatic residents mounted various points on the streets at …