By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Dec. 21, 2022 The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Ambassador Lot Egopija has appealed to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to provide enhanced e-Passport printers for the Consulates in New York and Atlanta. Egopija told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New …
Read More »2023: Ex-President Jonathan hosts Peter Obi, Baba-Ahmed, others
Mr. Peter Obi, Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate and his running mate, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, have been received by ex-President Goodluck Jonathan in his home in Bayelsa State. The Labour Party leaders who were in Bayelsa in continuation of their countrywide presidential campaign were very warmly received by the …
Read More »Oyetola took 11 choice cars away – Osun govt.; Orders him, wife, Dep. Gov., others to return vehicles worth N2.9billion or….
The Assets Recovery Panel of the Osun State Government has directed former Governor Gboyega Oyetola, his wife, Hajia Kafayat Oyetola and other former appointees to immediately return assorted vehicles valued at N2.9 billion presently illegally in their possession. The former officials, according to a statement by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson …
Read More »Envoy to explore sister city relationships between New York, Nigerian local govt. areas in education, other sectors
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Dec. 21, 2022 The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, USA, Ambassador Lot Egopija, says the Consulate will facilitate the sister city relationship between the city of New York. and some cities in Nigeria to boost education. A sister city or a twin town …
Read More »Obi promises huge crowd in Calabar that he will secure, unite Nigeria… Restore Cross River’s lost glory
By Sixtus Uket (Calabar) The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Mr. Peter Obi, has promised to secure Nigeria from forces of destabilisation, and unite the country if elected president in 2023. Speaking at the U. J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar, Cross River, to a mammoth crowd of …
Read More »Buhari launches Eyemark, APP that empowers citizens, CSOs, to monitor capital projects real time
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja said the Government edged forward in promoting sustainable development by creating a digital application, Eyemark, that enables citizens to monitor and evaluate capital projects, in real-time, with unimpeded access to information on stakeholders, including contract terms and the contractors. President Buhari, who launched the …
Read More »Another INEC office attacked in Imo State
Another Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office has been attacked in Imo State. According to a statement by Festus Okoye Esq. National Commissioner & Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee of INEC, the office, located in Isu Local Government Area (LGA) was attacked and vandalised by unknown persons. Quoting a …
Read More »New visa policy: Envoy advises Nigerians travelling with expired passports to check with airlines first
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Dec. 21, 2022 The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Amb. Lot Egopija has advised Nigerians in the U.S. with expired passports travelling home to cross check with their preferred airlines before purchasing their flight tickets. Egopija gave the advice in an interview with …
Read More »Mammoth crowd welcomes Obi to Akwa Ibom State; I’ll develop Ibom Deep Seaport, he promises
The Presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi has promised that he would develop the ongoing Ibom Deep Seaport in Akwa Ibom State if elected the next president of Nigeria in 2023. Obi, who made the promise at the Unity Park Udo Udoma avenue, in Uyo while addressing …
Read More »Obi on Okupe’s conviction: If they like, let them do anything about people around me, I’ll still get to Aso Rock
By Isaiah Eka Mr. Peter Obi, Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate, has said the conviction of his Campaign Organisation’s Director-General, Dr. Doyin Okupe, over alleged money laundering would not break his resolve to be Nigeria’s President. Obi said this during interaction with journalists in Uyo at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), …
Read More »NAF, ground troops eliminate scores of motorcycle riding terrorists in Zamfara
The air component and ground troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have recorded a major victory after eliminating terrorists in Malele Village of Dansadau Local Government Area of Zamfara State. PRNigeria gathered that aircraft from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and ground troops of the Nigerian Army, sustained a well-coordinated joint …
Read More »Peter Obi is target of false claim of killing of Northerners in the South East – Ohanaeze Ndigbo; Dismisses story as ‘lie from the pit of hell’
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has dismissed as “a lie from the pit of hell” a claim on the front page of Daily Trust newspaper that “not less than 100 northerners were murdered in the South East within last week.” The apex socio-cultural organisation of Ndigbo, in a statement by Dr. Chiedozie Alex …
Read More »Buhari back in Abuja after US-Africa Leaders’ Summit in Washington DC, USA
Diplomats in U.S. celebrate Buhari at 80; You’re source of pride to Nigeria, President tells compatriots; Hails $20 billion remittances in 2021
By Cecilia Ologunagba Washington D.C., Dec. 17, 2022 Nigerian envoys servicing in the United States (U.S.) missions of Washington D.C, New York and Atlanta have congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of his 80th birthday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the diplomats seized the opportunity of …
Read More »Nigerian Air Force promote 57 Senior Officers; Navy elevates 30 Rear Admirals, 25 Commodores, 72 Captains (See names)
The Air Force Council (AFC) has approved the promotion of 57 senior officers comprising 31 Air Commodores (Air Cdres) and 25 Group Captains (Gp. Capts.) to the next higher ranks in the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The senior officers promoted to the rank of Air Vice Marshal (AVM) include Air …
Read More »Nigerian Army promotes 122 officers to Generals (See some names)
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Dec. 16, 2022 The Army Council has approved the promotion of 122 senior officers to the ranks of Major General and Brigadier General in recognition of their meritorious service to the nation. The promotion, comprising of 52 Brigadier Generals to the rank of Major Generals and …
Read More »U.S. unlocks new opportunities for trade, investment with Africa; Buhari, others participate in Forum
By Cecilia Ologunagba Washington D.C., Dec. 15, 2022 The U.S. on Wednesday unlocked new opportunities for trade and investment with Africa by signing a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the new African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat. U.S. President Joe Biden announced this at the U.S. Africa Business Forum …
Read More »Buhari meets with US President Joe Biden at the White House
US Congress Speaker, Pelosi, hosts Malami, Dabiri-Erewa in US
The Speaker of the United States of America (US) Congress, Nancy Pelosi, hosted Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) and the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa on the sidelines of the US/ Africa summit in Washington DC. Picture shows Pelosi (middle), …
Read More »Osinbajo to chair National Social Protection Council – FEC
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Dec. 14, 2022 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the revised National Social Protection Policy 2021 to 2022. Clem Agba, Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, announced this to State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo …
Read More »Nigeria pledges to meet 30 gigawatts energy target by 2030
By Cecilia Ologunagba Washington D.C., Dec. 14, 2022 Nigeria on Tuesday pledged its determination to achieve the vision of 30 Gigawatts of energy by the year 2030. President Muhammadu Buhari made the pledge at a discussion panel on Just Energy Transition at the ongoing U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, USA. …
Read More »Nigeria committed to Marine Environment Protection; NIMASA DG, Jamoh, attends meeting in London
Gunmen attack Imo INEC headquarters; Police kill 3 gunmen; No critical election material affected – INEC
By Peter Okolie, Owerri/Emmanuel Oloniruha, Abuja, Dec. 12, 2022 Gunmen on Monday attacked the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Owerri and set part of the office complex and some vehicles in the compound ablaze. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that the incident occurred in …
Read More »Yuletide: Nigeria Immigration Service opens passport desks at airports for diasporans
By Philomina Attah Abuja, Dec. 12, 2022 The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr. Isa Jere has directed the immediate opening of passport desks in all international airports in the country to attend to Nigerians in diaspora coming home during the Yuletide. The directive is contained in a statement by …
Read More »Buhari arrives Washington DC for U.S.-Africa leaders Summit
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Dec. 12, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday arrived in Washington DC to attend the United States-Africa Leaders Summit. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Buhari arrived at the Joint Base Andrews, Air Force Base, Maryland at about 6.25 pm local time. …
Read More »