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It was, indeed, the crystallization of a dream. When gallant Nigerian-born United States of America (USA) Naval Officer, then U.S. Navy Lt. Victor Agunbiade came back to the motherland, early this year as the leader of the joint military exercise, Obangame Express 23, he could not have known that it would …

By Florence Onuegbu Lagos, June 3, 2023 Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Saturday described Arsenal’s Busayo Saka as his favourite player in the English Premier League side. Sanwo-Olu, who met with Saka at the Lagos House, Marina, expressed on his Facebook page excitement at receiving his own signed …

Ghanaian born Captain Cecilia Erzuah, who served with the United Nations (UN) Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), was recently honored as the recipient of the 2022 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. Abyei is between Sudan and South Sudan in Africa. The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, presented …

Nigeria will face South Korea in the quarter-final of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup ongoing in Argentina. To reach the quarterfinal, the Flying Eagles of Nigeria defeated tournament hosts Argentina by two unreplied goals in the round of 16 on Wednesday May 31. Goals from Ibrahim Muhammad and Haliru …

Racism is a global problem, and every country must take a stance against it, General Assembly President Csaba Kőrösi said on Monday, addressing the latest meeting of a UN platform to improve the safety and quality of life of people of African descent worldwide.  “Racism and xenophobia continue to spoil …

Amb. Dennis Francis of Trinidad and Tobago, President-elect of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, addresses a plenary meeting of the General Assembly on Thursday at UN headquarters, New York. UN Photo/Loey Felipe   By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, June 1, 2023 The 193 United Nations (UN) Member States …

The Consulate General of Nigeria, New York, United States of America (USA) will hold its 9th Town Hall Meeting with members of the Nigerian Community in its area of coverage on Friday, June 2, 2023, from 6pm – 8pm. This edition of the popular and informative Town Hall Meeting will …

Abuja, June 1, 2023 Nigeria eliminated host nation Argentina as goals from Ibrahim Muhammad and Rilwanu Haliru Sarki sent the six-time champions out of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup on Wednesday. On an incredible night in western Argentina, the Flying Eagles pulled out every trick in the book to defend …

Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in the February 25, 2023 election, has congratulated former Commonwealth Secretary General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on the conferment on him of the national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON). Chief Anyaoku is the only …

Elder Statesman, Community leader and highly respected father of many, Chief Matthew Ukanwoke Ajaero, has passed on to glory and will be interred on Saturday, June 3, 2023, in his Compound in Umucheoma, Umuasonye, Umuariam, Obowo, in Imo State, Nigeria. Chief Ajaero, a father, grandfather, brother and uncle, transitioned to …

For the fourth consecutive year, Zenith Bank Plc has been named as the Best Corporate Governance ‘Financial Services’ Africa 2023 by the Ethical Boardroom. The award, which was published in the Spring 2023 edition of The Ethical Boardroom magazine, is in recognition of the bank’s adherence to global best practices …

Super Eagles and Napoli of Italy striker Victor Osimhen has celebrated the conferment of National honour on him by the Nigerian Government. The 24-year-old soccer star was recognized and honoured with the Member of the Order of the Niger (MFR) award by the Federal Government of Nigeria over the weekend …

ABUJA, 30 MAY 2023 The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on Nigerians in the Diaspora to consider investing in Nigeria’s healthcare, agriculture, real estate, and other sectors. This appeal was made during a courtesy visit on Tuesday at the Commission’s headquarters, Abuja, by Labour …

  The Homebuyer Seminar, which was held in Newark, New Jersey, United States of America (USA) on Saturday turned out to be hugely informative for all the participants especially as virtually all aspects of the homebuying process were painstakingly explained to them by the key speakers, Mr. Sam Adjangba and …

Abuja, 29 May 2023 The UK Government has congratulated Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kashim Shettima on their inauguration as President and Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In a message to President Tinubu, His Majesty King Charles III said: “Dear Mr. President,  I would like to extend …

London, May 29, 2023 Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed new manager of English side Chelsea Football Club on a two-year deal. The former Tottenham Hotspur coach, who has been out of work since leaving Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) last year, will take over from interim boss Frank Lampard. Lampard oversaw his …

  Foremost African carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, stole the show at the 2023 African Day Celebration held in New York, United States of America (USA), on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Organized by the African Consuls General Group in New York, the event had in attendance the Mayor of New York City, …

IATF2023 now set for 9-15 November 2023 The Egyptian capital city of Cairo has been announced as the new host of the third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) which will now take place from 9 to 15 November 2023. The IATF2023 Advisory Council said in Cairo that the decision to change …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, May 29, 2023 The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has concluded plans to reopen its bureaus in four countries – United Kingdom, South Africa, Ethiopia and Cote d’ Ivoire. NAN Managing Director, Mr. Buki Ponle, disclosed this when he paid a courtesy call on the …

The Wesley Girls Senior Secondary School, Yaba, which falls under Education District IV of Lagos State, will be representing Nigeria at the 2023 Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP) competition in Sweden. The competition brings together the world’s brightest young scientists to encourage their continued interest in water-related issues. A statement …

New York City Mayor, Eric Adams raising African Union Flag at Bowling Green, New York. He is assisted by Amb. Fatima Kyari Mohammed, the Permanent Observer of the AU to the UN and Chair of the African Consuls General Group, Amb. El Hadji Ndao, By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, May …

Some children cutting a cake at an event to commemorate the 2023 Children’s Day at Nigeria House in New York. Standing behind them are their parents, invited guests and officials of the Consulate General of Nigeria in New York. By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, May 29, 2023 The spouses of …

The newly appointed State Chief of Protocol (SCOP) to the President, Ambassador Victor Adekunle Adeleke will, officially, begin his assignment, Monday, May 29, 2023. An accomplished diplomat and lawyer, Ambassador Adeleke joined the Nigerian Foreign Service in 1993 and rose through the ranks, serving in various missions abroad and at …

…It’s second to none in Nigeria, says Coscharis boss By Sixtus Uket (Calabar) The inauguration of legacy projects of Cross River State’s outgoing Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade continued Saturday with the commissioning of the state-of-art 140-bed Obudu-German Specialist Hospital, by the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero. Commissioning the …

Lagos, May 24, 2023:  Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and CNL Joint Venture, has alerted the general public to beware of fraudsters circulating false recruitment information purporting same to be by CNL. In a statement by E.O.  Brikinn, its General Manager, Policy, …