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New York, Sept. 24, 2019 World leaders will begin the annual days of speeches at the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday (today), with U.S. President Donald Trump’s address expected to draw much of the focus. Trump is speaking amid worsening tensions between the U.S. and Iran. While …

By Lucy Ogalue Lagos,  Sept.  23, 2019 The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi,  on Monday tasked the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), contractors handling the Lagos -Ibadan Rail project to quickly complete the project.  Amaechi gave the charge while inspecting the new Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge railway line project, in company of  the Minister of …

Milan (Italy), Sept. 22, 2019 Argentine Lionel Messi beat Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk and five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo to win the best FIFA player of the year award for a record sixth time on Monday. Messi, who won the Spanish La Liga title with Barcelona last season as well …

By Harrison Arubu -United Nations, Sept. 23, 2019  President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the President of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA), Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, in his office in New York. The brief visit, which came on the sidelines of the ongoing …

Take-off point was Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, destination was New York, the city usually called the Big Apple, in United States of America. Mission was to attend the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly, and President Muhammadu Buhari was leaving Abuja with two state governors (Osun and Nasarawa), as …

Activities of crude oil thieves have set fire at Agip oil pipeline at Ubeta in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers. The field is operated by Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC) a subsidiary of Italian Energy firm, Eni. Ubeta is a border settlement between Bayelsa and Rivers states separated …

As Presidents and Heads of Governments from the 193 member countries of the world begin the general debates of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Tuesday, September 24, 2019, the presiding officer of the Sessions will be a Nigerian. His Excellency, Ambassador (Professor) Tijjani Muhammad-Bande will, …

London, Sept. 23, 2019 Britain’s highest court on Monday says it will rule on Tuesday whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s suspension of parliament is unlawful, in a decision that could prove crucial for Johnson’s political future and Brexit. The Supreme Court said a ruling on the legal challenges to Conservative …

By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, Sept 21, 2019 The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it will begin full rehabilitation of the nation’s three refineries by January 2020. The nation’s refineries are located in Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna. The Group Managing Director Malam Mele Kyari disclosed this on Saturday in …

By Vivian Ihechu Lagos, Sept. 20, 2019 Nestle Nigeria Plc. on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with an environmental group, Wecyclers, to tackle the challenge of plastic waste pollution in Nigeria. Wecyclers is a social enterprise that helps households in low-income communities to capture value from their waste, …

Alaba-Olusola Oke Ode-Ugbo (Ondo State), Sept. 20, 2019 Chevron Plc, is to build a Mother and Child Hospital worth over N200 million in the oil producing area of Ondo State. Mr Pius Orisabinone, the Chairman of the Amalgamation of Ilaje Ugbo Coastal Communities Association (AMAICOMMA), made this disclosure at a …

Rivers State Governor,  Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has expressed happiness that the Real Madrid Football Academy has become a reality,  saying that major international football stars will be groomed at the facility. Addressing journalists on Thursday after inspecting the Real Madrid Football Academy in readiness for the commissioning programme on Saturday,  …

(SEOUL) September 20, 2019 As an official partner of the 2019/20 UEFA Europa League season, Kia Motors Corporation has kicked off a series of inspiring and enthralling marketing activities with the aim of vivifying fan engagement throughout Europe and around the world. Under the slogan “Empowering Fans,” Kia, in collaboration with …

By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, Sept.19, 2019 The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Malam Mele Kyari, has said that “Nigeria is more of a gas nation than oil and for us, gas is the future. We have, therefore, committed to providing the necessary support required to …

  She was a passionate organizer of all her communities in her cherished life. Chief (Mrs.) Patricia Nwabuaku Enyekwe Akudinobi passed away in Los Angeles, USA, on June 15, and was given her due befitting obsequies at the home of her beloved husband, Chief Emmanuel Patrick Emeka Akudinobi, in Umunuko, …

Paris, Sept 18 Angel Di Maria produced a vintage performance with two goals to help Paris St Germain, PSG, claim a 3-0 home win over Real Madrid in their Champions League Group A opening game on Wednesday. In the absence of the formidable trio of Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Edinson …

Foremost ICT solutions company, Task Systems, has maintained its status as a certified supplier of genuine products and solutions from global Original Equipment Manufacturer, Hewlett-Packard (HP). The company recently scaled a rigorous audit by HP, further affirming Task’s quality assurance rating. The audit comes as the company has promised its …

The official Flag off of the proposed Nigeria Federal Credit Union, USA took place successfully at the Nigerian Embassy, Washington DC on Friday, September, 13, 2019. Officials of the Embassy were fully represented and spoke glowingly of the project that is meant to primarily service the Nigerian Community in the …

Lagos, Sept. 17, 2019 The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says it has launched its third annual Goalkeepers Data Report, which features new data. The foundation stated this in its Report which Spotlights “New Data on Global Inequality, Calls to Prioritise Those Being Left Behind” made available to newsmen in …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Sept. 17, 2019 The President, 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Prof. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, has challenged UN Member States to redouble their efforts to bridge gaps and act for the common good of the people across the world Muhammad-Bande, who is also Nigeria’s Permanent …

Paris, Sept. 17, 2019 Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani have been ruled out of Paris St Germain’s opening Champions League group stage match against Real Madrid on Wednesday, the French Ligue 1 champions said. Mbappe picked up a hamstring injury and was forced off against Toulouse last month and has …

Lausanne (Switzerland), Sept. 17, 2019 The Court of Arbitration for Sport has reduced Paris St Germain striker Neymar’s suspension from three to two UEFA games for insulting match officials, CAS said on Tuesday. PSG and the Brazilian had appealed against the three-game ban imposed by European governing body UEFA in …

By Harison Arubu United Nations, Sept. 16, 2019 Ms Maria Espinosa, the President of the 73rd UN General Assembly, on Monday handed over to Nigeria’s Muhammad-Bande, who will lead the 74th session of the assembly in the next one year. The ceremony, held inside the General Assembly Hall of the …