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With UK support, AFEX has empowered thousands of farmers in Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Uganda and Kenya, ensuring a sustainable and resilient food supply chain. A leading commodities player in Africa, AFEX, with support from the UK Government, is proud to announce significant achievements across Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, and Côte d’Ivoire, …

Federal Government College (Junior) Ijanikin, Lagos, has emerged the winner of the 6th edition of the ‘You Can Be Their Eyes’ Bible Quiz Competition, organized by the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN). Represented by Gideon Oghorodi and Ebenezer Ajayi, its students, the school secured 70 points to claim victory over …

The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has launched the 2024 edition of its WeNaija Contest, a creative platform aimed at engaging Nigerian youths in advocacy against drug abuse. Dr. Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko, the Managing Director/CEO of NSSF, made the announcement in Lagos, stating that the campaign encourages young people to address …

.…Feeds vulnerable communities, empowers children, widows  As part of activities marking the 2024 Global Sustainability Week, leading Cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc has reached out to vulnerable and deprived communities across its business operations with food items and unveiled skills acquisition and educational empowerment initiatives. This is just as the …

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Director of Communications, Dr Ademola Olajire, has provided a point-by-point account of how a keenly-anticipated Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match was relegated to a fiasco by Libyan federal authorities and Football Federation. 1) The chartered ValueJet aircraft departed from the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo …

Nigeria’s Consul General in New York, United States of America (USA), Ambassador Abubakar Jidda will be the Guest Speaker at the 2024 Annual Nigeria Independence Day Celebration program of Lords and Nikes in New Jersey, United States of America (USA), on Saturday, October 26. The high-profile event, which will also …

Transcorp Power Plc, one of the power subsidiaries of Transcorp Group, has announced its financial results for the third quarter of the year ending September 30, 2024, demonstrating remarkable growth across the business. In its Q3 2024 unaudited results filed with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), Transcorp Power reported revenue of …

By Rukayat Adeyemi Lagos, Oct. 14, 2024 Aradel Holdings Plc, on Monday, said it listed on the Main Board of the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) to leverage the capital market for future growth and expand its operations. Mr. Adegbite Falade, Managing Director of Aradel, said this at the Facts Behind …

By Oladele Eniola Lagos. Oct. 14, 2024 Movie Producer and Director, Kunle Afolayan, is set to premiere his movie titled “Recall” at the Africa Film International Festival (AFRIFF) on Nov. 7. Afolayan made the announcement in an Instagram post on Monday. According to him, the cast of “Recall” features an …

By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia,Oct. 14, 2024 The Abia State Government says it has commenced the  disbursement of interest-free loans to 302 youths trained on agricultural ventures in the state. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mr. Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday during a press briefing on the outcome of …

Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, Oct. 14, 2024 The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has said that the power outages being experienced in the South East zone of the country was due to the general national electricity system collapse. The Head, Corporate Communications of EEDC, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, made the disclosure in …

Prof. Toyin Ogundipe By Victor Adeoti Ede (Osun), Oct. 14, 2024 Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has appointed Prof. Toyin Ogundipe the Pro-Chancellor of the Redeemer’s University (RUN), Ede, Osun. This is contained in a statement by Mr. Adetunji Adeleye, Deputy Director, Directorate of …

By Salif Atojoko Abuja, Oct. 14, 2024 The Federal Government on Monday summoned the Libyan Chargé d’Affaires over the maltreatment of the Super Eagles at Al Abraq International Airport, Libya. Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, said this while addressing State House correspondents after a meeting with Vice …

By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Oct. 14, 2024 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) says it has launched an investigation into the “disturbing” treatment of Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the Al Abraq airport in Libya. The continental football governing body in an official statement on Monday said it had been in …

By Muhyideen jimoh Abuja, Oct. 14, 2024 The Super Eagles on Monday evening arrived Nigeria after their ordeal in Libya for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. Super Eagles Media Officer, Promise Efoghe confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). “We have finally returned to …

ABUJA, OCT. 14, 2024: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa,  Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has condemned the treatment meted out to the Super Eagles team by Libya authorities  ahead of the team’s second leg match slated for Tuesday in the country. She noted that travelling by road in Libya is most …

By Salif Atojoko Abuja, Oct. 14, 2024 President Bola Tinubu has urged the disciplinary board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to conduct a thorough investigation into the inhuman treatment endured by the Super Eagles at a Libyan airport. He said CAF should take appropriate action against those who …

14 October 2024   The offer by President Bola Tinubu to address the diverse challenges and opportunities confronting young people via a national conference is thought-provoking. In his October 1, 2024 presidential address, Tinubu said the conference will provoke meaningful dialogue and empower young people in the task of nation-building. He …

Monday, 14 October, 2024 On May 25, 2020, George Floyd of Minneapolis repeatedly pleaded for reprieve. “I can’t breathe,” he groaned while police officer, Derek Chauvin, smashed his knee on Floyd’s neck and back. A bystander saw what was happening and exclaimed “let him breathe.” No. The officer was killing …

There is a phrase that has gained widespread currency across the world: “Physician, heal thyself.” Not many know it is a biblical proverb and a direct quote from Jesus (AS). He said, “You will surely say to me this proverb, ‘Physician, heal yourself’: do here in your country what we …

[email protected] 0705 263 1058 The first item that caught my attention on Facebook penultimate Wednesday was Mr. Nsikak Essien’s page. It reads: “Christianity is not a primitive accumulation of wealth, an obscene display of opulence”. The photograph of the Catholic Church’s Pope Francis blessing a white car followed. A horde …

Communiqué Global Patriot Newspapers’ Dialogue: “The Media of the Future: Bridging the Gap Between the West and People of African Descent” Friday, September 20, 2024 The Global Patriot Newspapers’ Dialogue on the theme: “The Media of the Future: Bridging the Gap Between the West and People of African Descent” was …

By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Oct. 13, 2024 Air Peace has reacted to a report of fraud charge by the U.S. Department of Justice against its Chief Executive Officer, Dr Allen Onyema, and  Chief of Finance/Administration, Mrs. Ejiro Eghagha. In the statement on Sunday, the airline said that the matter was …

By Salif Atojoko Abuja, Oct. 13, 2024 Nigeria was not snubbed in the 2024 UN Human Rights Council election, as some reports have claimed, says Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy. Onanuga said this in a statement titled, “Setting the Record Straight,” on Sunday. He …

  By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Oct. 13, 2024 The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has led a team of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) experts to acquire fighter jets and helicopters from Messrs Leonardo S.p.A in Italy. Members of the delegation include officials from the Ministries …