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The cross is the primary symbol of the Christian religion, urging Christians to renounce themselves and take up the cross daily. The transformation process from sinful to righteous lives with the Lord is a continuous process, beginning after man fell into sin. The ruggedness of the cross symbolizes salvation, providing …

Pastor Enoch Adeboye at 82. Sunday, March 3, 2024 By Uchenna Eletuo Lagos, March 3, 2024 Faithfuls of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) on Sunday celebrated the General Overseer (G O) of the church, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on his 82nd birthday. Adeboye, born March 2, 1942, has been …

The Nationwide League One (NLO) is set to seal its biggest sponsorship deal worth multi-million naira and also announce partnership with two foreign service providers. The sponsorship deal which will run for four years, is record-breaking and a breakthrough for grassroots football development in Nigeria. NLO Chairman and ex-Deputy Governor …

President Bola Tinubu has assured the international business community that Nigeria is ready for serious business as his administration will deal decisively with any and all entrenched interests in the country who undermine investor confidence in the Nigerian economy, pledging to remove all bottlenecks standing in the way of profitable …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and His Highness, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, on Sunday in Doha, witnessed the signing of historic agreements between both nations, opening a gateway for leveraging the potential of mutual cooperation in pivotal sectors of education, enterprise development, investment …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over “the failure to probe the grim allegations that $3.4 billion loan obtained by Nigeria from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to finance the budget and respond to COVID-19 is missing, diverted or unaccounted for.” The allegations are …

Nigerian-born, New Jersey, United States of America (USA) based Attorney, Elder Ejike Uzor, clocked 60 years recently and together with his wife, Mrs. Ngozi Uzor, their children, relatives, friends and other well-wishers gave God profuse thanks last Sunday, February 25, 2024. The thanksgiving of the Uzor family, which took place …

By Martha Agas Abuja, March 2, 2024 The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says Nigeria has comprehensive data on its Lithium reserves,  available at the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency for investors to peruse. The minister made  the disclosure in Doha, Qatar on Saturday,  at a meeting with …

By Oluwole Sogunle Lagos, March 2, 2024 The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, says he is alive because God is wonderful, recalling how he once escaped death by the whiskers. He spoke at the Redemption City, off Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun, on …

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has confirmed reports indicating that it supplies 1.5 million metric tons of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) to the Nigerian domestic market. According to a statement by Andy Odeh, General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, NLNG, the company “caters to 30% of the total LPG demand in …

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the General Overseer (G.O) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, as he marks his birthday on March 2, 2024. A statement by his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity), Ajuri Ngelale, said that President Tinubu “celebrates the grace of stewardship and leadership” upon …

In recognition of an outstanding contribution to the tertiary education sector at home and abroad, the Acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Mr. Chris Maiyaki, has been appointed by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) of the United Kingdom (UK), to its International Advisory Committee (IAC), Empowered Newswire …

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), on Wednesday, called for increased consumer awareness, especially in rural areas, on the use of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) to drive up utilisation and reduce associated risks from using biomass for cooking. At the National Oil Companies Forum on Day Three of the 7th Nigeria International …

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) on Thursday in Abuja said there is real demand for clean energy such as gas in Africa to trigger a massive take-off for industrialisation, with a growing young population, abundant natural resources, and emerging internal markets. In an industry speech on Day four of the 7th …

The 2024 Special Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) with the theme, On Eagles’ Wings, has kicked off in earnest. The programme started with a Solemn Assembly (Ministers’ Conference) from February 25th – 28th and has progressed to the Special Holy Ghost Service which started …

By Olanrewaju Akojede Lagos, Feb. 29, 2024 Victor Osimhen, the reigning male African Footballer of the Year, has earned the highest nominations in four categories at the 10th Nigeria Pitch Awards. This was revealed on Thursday by the organisers of the Awards through its voters collation agent, SIAO Partners. Osimhen, …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, march 1, 2024 Abdou Abarry, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Central Africa has expressed concern over growing reports of violence and gun battles in N’Djamena, the Chadian capital. Abarry in a statement on Thursday stated that he is following with great concern the events taking …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, March 1, 2024 Archbishop Gabrielle Caccia, Permanent Observer of the Holy See Mission to the United Nations, has emphasised the critical role of religion in achieving world peace. Caccia, who spoke at an event to mark the World Interfaith Harmony Week at the UN headquarters …

Paul Pogba’s football career has encountered a devastating setback as he faces a colossal four-year ban from the sport due to testing positive for a banned substance. The shocking news reverberated through the football world on Thursday, February 29, as the French superstar received the maximum possible punishment after traces …

 Abuja, 29 February 2024 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomes a generous donation of 25,000 tons of wheat from the Government of Ukraine that will help provide emergency food assistance to 1.3 million crisis-affected people in northeast Nigeria. This vital contribution – part of Ukraine’s humanitarian “Grain …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has called for deeper collaboration among upstream operators, especially independent producers, to find solutions to the challenges hindering the effective development of divested assets in the nation’s oil and gas industry. The company’s Executive Vice President, Upstream, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, made the …

By Esenvosa Izah Lagos, Feb. 28, 2024 Nestle Nigeria PLC.  said its revenue in 2023 increased by over N100 billion, reaching N547 billion,  against N446 billion in 2022. The company said, however, that the devaluation of the Naira had an adverse impact on profit after tax, resulting in a loss …

 Honouring an invitation by His Highness, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Lagos State and embark on a two-day official visit to the State of Qatar on Thursday, February 29, 2024, to further strengthen cooperation between the two …

Lagos, February 28, 2024: Chevron Nigeria Limited (“CNL”), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and CNL, was on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, recognized with the Sustainable Energy Business award at the ongoing Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES), the Federal Government of Nigeria’s official Energy, …

In an unprecedented move, the Harvard Business School, the graduate business school of Harvard University, is set to cast the spotlight on the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), recognising the Foundation’s extraordinary philanthropic achievement in a ground-breaking case study. The case study, first of its kind on any philanthropic organisation in …