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Though thousands have been confirmed dead in the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey, President of the Nigeria Football Federation – NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, has confirmed that no Nigerian footballer was affected by the incident. The NFF helmsman announced this on the Federation’s verified Instagram page to calm frayed nerves about …

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined fans and lovers of Nigerian music all over the world in celebrating new heights of recognition and appreciation as Afrobeat crooner, Tems, wins “‘Best Melodic Rap Performance” category at the Grammy Awards. President Buhari, in a statement by Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser (Media & …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 6, 2023 Ikare Progressives Association in the U.S. has called on the Ondo State Government to come up with lasting solutions to the communal clashes in Ikare- Akoko, Akoko North-East Local Government of the state. The association, in a statement by its President, Mr. …

A leading Nigerian academic in the United States, Professor Chika Okeke-Agulu of Princeton University, has assumed duties at Oxford University, one of the oldest and most respected educational institutions in the world, as a distinguished professor. Though announced last year as Slade Professor of Art for the 2023 academic session, …

Determined to uphold its mandate of increasing the number, influence and impact of women in political and leadership positions across the world, the Women Political Leaders (WPL) has appointed former Vice President of the World Bank, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, to chair of its board. She replaces Helen Clark, former Prime …

Rev. (Mrs.) Yvonne Pelemo, the wife of the General Overseer (G.O) of the World Overcomers’ Church, Evangelist Steve K. Pelemo has turned 63 today, February 3, 2023 and is being celebrated by her husband, the Church members, friends and associates across the world. The Church has its headquarters in Abule-Egba, …

By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Feb. 3, 2023 The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says his regret as Minister is the disdain with which Nigerians are being treated outside the shores of the country and upon siting their international passports. The Minister disclosed this in Abuja at the 22nd edition …

By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, Feb. 2, 2023 Most Rev. Michael Ukpong was on Thursday formally installed as the third Bishop of Umuahia Catholic Diocese in Abia. The highly spiritual and solemn ceremony, which took place at the Mater Dei Cathedral, Umuahia, was performed by the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Archbishop …

By Funmilola Gboteku Lagos, Feb. 2, 2023 The Nigeria LNG Ltd. (NLNG) says it has partnered with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on presentation of the joint-winners of the 2022 Nigeria Prize for Science to industry players. According to NLNG in a statement on Thursday in Lagos, the …

By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Feb. 2, 2023 Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama says the corrupt-free record of President Muhammadu Buhari is a key facilitator for the return of the Abacha loot and other stolen national assets. Onyeama made this known on Thursday in Abuja during the 22nd Edition …

Betis (Spain), Feb. 2, 2023 FC Barcelona extended their Spanish LaLiga lead to eight points after Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski scored to earn a hard-fought 2-1 win at Real Betis on Wednesday. Unbeaten in their last 14 matches in all competitions, FC Barcelona are on a four-game winning streak in …

By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, Feb. 1, 2023 The U.S Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Leonard, on Wednesday reiterated her country’s decision to deny or cancel visas for any Nigerians, who try to undermine the 2023 general elections. Leonard made the assertions in Abuja at the Multi-Stakeholders Dialogue with the theme: “Nigeria’s …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 1, 2023 The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN, Inc.), in collaboration with 15 other Nigerian organisations in the United States, has expressed readiness to still hold debate for presidential candidates before the Feb. 25 elections. The “Diaspora Listens” presidential debate, earlier scheduled …

Kinshasa, Feb. 1, 2023 Pope Francis has denounced the “poison of greed” driving conflicts in Africa, saying the rich world needs to realise that people are more precious than the minerals in the earth beneath them. Many tens of thousands of people cheered as he travelled from the airport into …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Jan. 31, 2023 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged registered voters in the 436 designated Polling Units (PUs) nationwide to participate in Saturday’s mock accreditation with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the call when he received a …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 31, 2023 World Health Organisation (WHO) has again, warned that COVID-19 is still a global health threat and that it is not time to declare the pandemic over. WHO Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus said this in a statement on Monday while commenting on the outcome …

Mr. Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) for the February 25, 2023, election has, Monday, met with the European Union (EU) Election Observation Mission to Nigeria. The meeting is in continuation of his ongoing consultations. These consultations are going on while he continues with his campaign rallies …

By Georgina Adegbie Abuja, Jan. 30, 2023 The Nigeria Under 19 female volleyball team on Monday qualified for the 2023 FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U19 World Championship in Croatia and Hungary. This is contained in a statement signed by Yiting Cao, International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Volleyball Department Project Manager. FIVB congratulated …

On Sunday, January 29, I had the honor of attending the 2023 Community Inauguration of House Democratic Leader, Hakeem Jeffries. The event took place at Brooklyn Technical High School in downtown Brooklyn, New York. This was the Congressman’s first address in the eighth District of New York, since becoming the …

The Origins of Imperialism. The origins of imperialism must be traced to Western Europe since the ancient times Before Christ. The territorial exploits of Alexander the Great, “The King of Macedonia” and “Conqueror of Persia” are well known in history, includingthe acquisition of Egypt. The city of “Alexandria” is today …

Walsall (London), Jan. 28, 2023 Kelechi Iheanacho spared Leicester City from a potential FA Cup giant-killing as his second-half goal saw the Foxes beat fourth-tier Walsall 1-0 on Saturday. The win takes Leicester to the fifth round, while Leeds advanced with a 3-0 win over Accrington Stanley. Leicester, who beat …

By Angela Atabo Abuja, Jan. 27, 2023 Ms Mary Leonard, the U.S Ambassador to Nigeria, has reassured of supporting Nigeria toward ensuring that the 2023 general election is free, fair and credible. Leonard said this at the 20th Daily Trust Dialogue with the theme “Interrogating the 2023 Presidential Agenda” in …

Remark by Ambassador Lot Egopija, Consul General of Nigeria in New York, USA, at the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial program at Essex County College, Newark, New Jersey, USA on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.  Protocol I consider it a great honour to be invited to this auspicious occasion, …

Excerpts from the Remarks by Ambassador (Dr) Motumisi Tawana, Consul General of South Africa in New York and Chairman, African Consuls General Group (ACGG) at the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Event held at Essex County College in collaboration with the ACGG on 24 January 2023.  Protocols Let me …

    A leader like Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand doesn’t come in tens. Not even in twos. And so, it was such a bright day on October 26, 2017, when she took office as New Zealand’s Prime Minister. She was 37-years-old and also the youngest head of government at …