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By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Oct. 3, 2024 The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has said that wanted terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, is in a state of panic following the renewed military onslaught on terrorists in the North West of Nigeria. Musa said this in an interview with …

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)’s Redemption City of God on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Nigeria has been experiencing youthful energy at its glorious peak all week as the Church celebrates its International Youth Convention (IYC) 2024 with the theme – DOMINION. The programme climaxes with the Holy Ghost …

Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT in Maitama, Abuja on October 3, 2024  has issued a public summon against former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello following his absence in a fresh arraignment on 16-count charges preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, …

By Rukayat Adeyemi Lagos, Oct. 3, 2024 Mr. Joko Okupe, Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Modo Ante, says the Lagos State Government can achieve an annual Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of five trillion Naira through innovative approaches. He said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday …

CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Oct. 3, 2024 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has announced the introduction of an Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System (EFEMS), for Foreign Exchange (FX) transactions in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). According to a statement issued by Omolara Duke, the …

“Have you heard the news? News! News!! News!!!” So sang Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican Reggae superstar in a 1975 hit single entitled The News. In that song he detailed his humiliation in Nigeria, a country he had visited for some arranged performances, only to be seized by police and bundled …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 3, 2024 Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General to the African Union (AU) has urged continued support for Africa to address its peace and security challenges. Onanga-Anyanga made the call while briefing the Security Council on Wednesday at the UN headquarters …

By Kelechi Ogunleye, Martha Agas Abuja, Oct.3,2024 Nigeria is winning the war against terror and banditry, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has said. He said this at the opening ceremony of the News Agency of Nigeria’s (NAN) 1st Annual International Lecture on Thursday in Abuja NAN …

The one-party phenomenon that ruined many African countries in the past is being regurgitated in modern-day Nigeria. It’s so obvious that gruesome tragedy is brewing all over the land that used to advertise itself as the Giant of Africa. Nigeria has just marked 64 years of flag independence, but protesters …

By Rukayat Adeyemi Lagos, Oct. 2, 2024 The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Lagos State chapter, has reiterated that the non-engagement of registered builders for building projects in the state is a punishable offence. Mr. Adeyemi Adeoye, Chairman of the NIOB Lagos chapter, said this at a news conference held …

The Federal University Lokoja (FUL), in collaboration with its Department of English and Literary Studies, is set to host the second edition of its annual symposium in honour of renowned Nigerian poet, playwright, and scholar, Professor Olu Obafemi. The symposium is scheduled to take place on October 16, 2024, at …

Mediapreneurs, under the umbrella of Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), have been urged to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) to attract readers to their websites. They are expected to leverage different online platforms and technology to promote their products or services and more with their audiences. The publisher of the …

Historically, Ikwerre people, just like Ndoni and similar others in today’s Rivers State and environs are of Igbo origin. But, does the origin of any tribe really matter save for historical purposes? After all, other tribes and peoples that settle in various parts of Nigeria and elsewhere also have their …

“A Leader is one, who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way” – John C. Maxwell. Maureen Chigbo, Publisher and Editor of Realnews Magazine, Nigeria’s pioneer online Magazine is the first female and 4th President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP). She assumed office on …

By Grace Alegba Lagos, Oct. 2, 2024 The Naira on Wednesday depreciated at the official market, trading at N1,669.15 to the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, a platform that oversees the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), revealed that the Naira lost N127.21. This …

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the postings of four Commissioners of Police (CPs) to head State Commands in the Country. CP Abaniwonda Olufemi recently moved to Rivers State Command has been returned as Commissioner of Police Delta State Command. CP Peter Ukachi Opara has finally been deployed to …

Prof. Benedict Oramah, President, Afreximbank with Hannatu Musawa, Nigeria’s Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy By Taiye Olayemi Lagos, Oct. 2, 2024 Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, has secured a $200 million financing facility with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to support the …

.…Urge collaboration among African oil service firms The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Petroleum Commission, Ghana (PCG) towards developing and deepening local content regulations in Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector. The signing ceremony took place at the sidelines of …

Worried by the attacks on Hezbollah locations and other areas in Lebanon by the Israeli government,  the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) is advising Nigerians resident in Lebanon to consider moving out of the country now that commercial flights are still in operation. Though information from the Nigerian community in …

By Rukayat Adeyemi Lagos, Oct. 2 , 2024 Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it plans to hold investor clinics to commemorate the 2024 World Investor Week (WIW) from Oct. 7 to Oct. 11. The Director-General of SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, in a statement in Lagos, said the clinic …

Yes, that “Igbo bu ofu” – “Igbo people are one” may be correct, but have we ever bothered to find out why some of those people of Igbo origin may never wish to be associated with Ndigbo despite all proofs of their Igbo origin? Most of the Igbo brethren that …

New York, Oct. 2, 2024 The Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump has cancelled a television interview on the US channel CBS, the programme “60 Minutes” announced on platform X on Wednesday. Trump’s campaign spokesman Steven Cheung denied that the former president had agreed to participate in the interview, writing …

By Rukayat Adeyemi Newly inaugurated executives members of NSE Apapa Chapter, top officials of NSE National and speakers at the inauguration of the 11th Chairman of NSE, Apapa Chapter, on Monday in Lagos Lagos, Oct. 1, 2024 The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Apapa Chapter, has inaugurated Mr. Emmanuel Okolo …

The Emancipation Support Committee of Trinidad and Tobago (ESCTT) will host the sixth programme of the third season of its popular radio and online series, INDABA, today, Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Atlantic Standard Time (AST). The programme, known for fostering education, discussion and community …