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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, felicitates Nigerian journalists as they mark the World Press Freedom Day. Lawan commends the Fourth Estate of the Realm in Nigeria for doing a great job in holding the mirror to the society, speaking truth to power and insisting on government being accountable …

Abuja, May 2, 2022 World football governing body FIFA said on Monday it has sanctioned six African football associations, including Nigeria, following March’s 2022 World Cup play-off matches. FIFA, however, did not order the replays requested by Algeria and Egypt, while the two of them and Morocco have been handed …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, May 2, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja charged media professionals to be mindful of sponsored publications capable of inciting hatred, division, violence and chaos. The president made the call in a statement issued by his spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina. Buhari said the admonition became …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, May 2, 2022 UN Secretary-General António Guterres has highlighted the impact of the Ukraine war on Africa, saying the crisis is aggravating a “triple food, energy and financial crisis” across the continent. The UN correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Guterres …

World Malaria Day is celebrated annually on the 25th day of April. It is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment in malaria prevention and control programmes. Malaria has become a major source of concern in our society, and defeating this common enemy requires concerted efforts through investments …

By Bridget Ikyado Abuja, May 1, 2022 Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) on Sunday said surrendering totally to God would bring about elevation and fulfilment of dreams. Adeboye said this in his sermon with the theme “Supernatural Elevation” at the May …

A frontline 2023 presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has called on Nigerian workers to remain resolute in their contributions to building a better nation for all, irrespective of the present challenges confronting almost everyone in the nation. Obi made the call …

Elder (Mrs.) Onuabuchi Nnalu Ohaka, mother-in-law of New Jersey, United States of America (USA)-based Nigerian-born Attorney, Ejike Uzor, turned 80 recently and was celebrated across the world by her husband, Elder (Sir) Daniel C. Ohaka, her children, grandchildren, in-laws, relatives and friends from far and near. To commemorate the landmark …

Dr Nicholas Felix, 2023 Presidential hopeful By Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos, April 30, 2022 Dr Nicholas Felix, a 40-year-old U.S based All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, says the N100m Expression of Interest and Nomination forms will not stop him from pursuing his ambition. Felix, who said this on Saturday in …

Madrid, April 30, 2022 Real Madrid are Spanish LaLiga champions for the second time in three seasons and for the 35th time overall, after beating Espanyol 4-0 on Saturday to clinch top spot. Los Blancos have led the way pretty much throughout a campaign that has seen erstwhile champions Atletico …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, April 30, 2022 Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, thrilled music lovers in New York with an electrifying performance on Thursday night at the prestigious Madison Square Garden. The historic concert with the caption ‘One Night In Space’, has made …

By Stellamaris Ashinze Lagos, April 30, 2022 Google on Saturday highlighted the top search on Trends as NIN-SIM linkage Rita Dominic and Gospel Singer Osinach Nwachukwu among others. Mr.  Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Head Communications, Google West Africa said in a statement that in April, the Federal Government directed telecommunications industry to …

London, April 30, 2022 Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker has been jailed for two-and-a-half years for hiding 2.5 million pounds (3.14 million dollars) worth of assets and loans to avoid paying his debts. The 54-year-old former world number one was declared bankrupt on June 21 in 2017. He was owing …

Nigeria and Cuba have signed an Expression of Interest agreement to implement actions for the development of partnerships particularly in projects for scientific cooperation, academic collaboration, co-development agreements and licensing of innovative products as well as technology transfer, vaccine production and commercialization of Cuban biopharmaceutical products in Nigeria. The agreement …

President Muhammadu Buhari says the Federal Government would continue to vigorously pursue the repatriation of Nigeria’s looted artefacts from abroad, including 1,130 Benin Bronzes in Germany’s public museums. The President gave the assurance on Friday in Abuja while receiving the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, accompanied by members of …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, April 29, 2022 UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, will begin a Ramadan solidarity visit to three West Africa countries, Nigeria, Senegal and Niger beginning on Saturday, expecting to be in Nigeria on Tuesday. Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General, Farhan Haq, told newsmen on Friday in …

Berlin, April 28, 2022 Cristiano Ronaldo scored an excellent equaliser to spare Manchester United a third successive English Premier League defeat as they drew 1-1 at home to Chelsea on Thursday. Ralf Rangnick’s side lost their previous two games to Liverpool and Arsenal by an aggregate score of 7-1. But …

Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr. Tony Elumelu has called for an urgent Marshal Plan to save Africa from poverty, unemployment, major infrastructural deficits, insecurity and such other serious challenges, insisting that if these continue unattended to, they will …

London, April 29, 2022 Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker could be sent to jail when he is sentenced for flouting the terms of his 2017 bankruptcy. The former world number one was earlier this month found guilty of transferring hundreds of thousands of pounds from his business account. The 54-year-old …

Whether at home or abroad, all Nigerians have the same burden and share the same desire to see our country working more effectively and becoming truly greater by harnessing all of the existing potentials and really transform the nation. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, according to a statement by Laolu …

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja advised those planning to rig the 2023 general elections to perish the thought, vowing to use every legitimate means to protect the votes of Nigerians. ‘‘Those planning to rig the forthcoming elections should think twice because I intend to resolutely protect and defend …

New York, April 28, 2022 Tesla boss Elon Musk has prevailed in a legal dispute with shareholders over the controversial takeover of the loss-making green electricity company SolarCity. Delaware judge sided with Musk in a ruling on Wednesday and found that Tesla did not pay an excessive price for SolarCity. …

Washington, April 28, 2022 U.S. President Joe Biden is set to visit South Korea and Japan in late May, the White House has announced. The visit, set for May 20 to 24, would further deepen ties between our governments, economies, and people, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said in …

The African Development Bank (AfDB) will support Nigeria to develop Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones, as part of the quest for food security in the country. Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the Bank and a former Minister of Agriculture, disclosed this while briefing President Muhammadu Buhari at State House, Abuja, on …

The Rivers State Foundation Inc (RSFI) USA has congratulated His Majesty King (Dr.) Dandeson Douglas Jaja, JP, Jeki V, Amanyanabo and Natural Ruler of Opobo Kingdom on his 80th Birthday Anniversary. King (Dr.) Dandeson Douglas Jaja is also the Chairman, Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers. Chief (Dcn) Linda Middleton, …