World

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 17, 2022 Haiti is once more at a ‘crossroads’, six months after a devastating earthquake hit the south-west of the country, according to the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed. Mohammed was speaking at an international event hosted by the Haitian government in the country’s …

Hamburg (Germany), Feb. 15, 2022  Death threats have been made against several Bayern Munich players via an anonymous letter, a police spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday. “We are investigating on suspicion of threats and disturbing the public peace by threatening to commit a crime,” said the spokesperson, who did not provide …

By Fabian Ekeruche Lagos, Feb. 15, 2022 Oando Foundation and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) on Tuesday trained some teachers in the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos on recycling and environmental sustainability. The workshop is part of the ‘Clean Our World’ project, an initiative of the Oando Foundation, funded by …

President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja, Tuesday, to join European and other African leaders as well as heads of multilateral organisations at the 6th European Union-African Union Summit in Brussels, Belgium. The Summit which holds February 17 – 18, 2022, will have the participants deliberate on themes currently affecting the …

The Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa on Monday adjourned till March 22 the hearing on a N 700 billion oil spill compensation suit filed by members of Aghoro 1 community in Bayelsa. The people of Aghoro 1 in Ekeremor Local Government Area (LGA) in Bayelsa sued Shell Petroleum Development …

By Chijioke Okoronkwo Monrovia, Feb. 14, 2022 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, alongside presidents of four countries, on Monday, in Monrovia, attended the official inauguration of the Liberian bicentennial commemoration events. Osinbajo was received at the Roberts International Airport, Monrovia, by the Vice President of Liberia, Dr Jewel Taylor and Mr. …

As preparations for the nation’s 2023 general elections continue to gather steam, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has noted that whichever part of the country produces the next president would send a strong message to all Ndigbo all over the world about their destiny in Nigeria. The President General of the pan …

The acting Comptroller General of Immigration Isah Jere Idris has, Monday, declared a week-long Customer Service Ceremony at the Headquarters in Abuja. The event which shall be holding across all Commands and Formations including the Offices of the NIS abroad is an effort to deepen healthy interface with all service …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 13, 2022 A Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Kareem Smith has urged African Americans to reclaim their identity as black Christians and hold to Christ banner of justice in their service to God and humanity. Smith made the call in his homily at St. Patrick’s …

ABUJA, SUNDAY FEB. 13, 2022. Winner of the Unified Fighting Championship (UFC), Middleweight Category, Nigerian Diasporan, Israel Adesanya has retained his title beating Robert Whittaker in a unanimous decision 48-47, 48-47, 49-46 at the Toyota Sports Centre, Houston-Texas, USA. The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa  in …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 13, 2022 A Presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Mrs. Patience Key, has vowed to ratify Diaspora voting, in her first 100 days in office, if elected in the 2023 presidential election. Key made the pledge while answering a …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari over “the failure to publish copy of the agreement the Federal Government recently signed with Twitter, Inc, and the failure to publish the details of the terms and conditions of any such agreement.” Joined in the …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 12, 2022 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has added tocilizumab, a monoclonal antibody, to its list of prequalified treatments for COVID-19. WHO, in a statement on its website, stated that the prequalification of tocilizumab was born out of the need to ensure a supply …

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has said that Nigeria is implementing policies aimed at increasing revenues as well as developing infrastructure through Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements, both to improve debt sustainability. Reacting to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Agusto and Co.’s position that Nigeria’s debt sustainability was causing great …

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Feb. 12, 2022 Igoche Mark, the President, Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has congratulated D’Tigress over the team’s qualification for the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that D’Tigress on Friday qualified for the 2022 FIBA Women World Cup to be …

The African Diaspora Congress (ADC) has expressed support for Malian people over the crisis arising from the recent military coup in the country, calling on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to lift sanctions imposed on the country while urging the coup leaders to quickly return Mali to constitutional …

This year marks the 64th birthday anniversary of the iconic novel Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. Things Fall Apart was first published on June 17, 1958 by William Heinemann, London, and contains only 50,380 words, but it has packed more influence all over the world than many fatter novels …

Abuja, February 9, 2022. Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, says building a new Nigeria can be actualised through a mutual and collaborative effort between Nigerians at home and those abroad. The NIDCOM boss stated this when she received a UK-based Nigerian Radiologist, Prof. Reuben Olu Obaro …

Abuja, Feb. 11, 2022 The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says world football governing body FIFA has approved the application of Leicester City FC player Ademola Lookman to switch national association allegiance. Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that Lookman could with this approval represent …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 11, 2022 The President of the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly, Abdulla Shahid, on Thursday said his presidency would deliver on sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Shahid told the inaugural consultation on the Common Agenda in New York, that his “Presidency of …

By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja,  Feb. 10, 2021 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new intervention programme (RT200) to help improve export receipts and boost the country’s foreign exchange earnings. The CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, made this known on Thursday in Abuja, while addressing journalists on the …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 9, 2022 UN Deputy-Secretary General Amina Mohammed says peace is indispensable, after hearing stories of conflict and hope while meeting with different groups on her visit to Ethiopia. Mohammed was in Ethiopia to attend the just concluded 35th ordinary session of the Assembly of …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 8, 2022 Mrs. Patience Key, a presidential aspirant on the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has pledged to tackle insecurity and provide free education for the benefit of Nigerians. Key, who made the pledge in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in …

Customers of Fidelity Bank are in for a treat this Valentine as the Bank has announced plans to host a delightful evening of music, fun games and delightful experiences for its customers. Tagged The Euphoria and scheduled for Saturday, 19 February 2022, the event would be headlined by leading music …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb.  8, 2022 Mrs. Patience Key, a Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) presidential aspirant, has said that her administration will implement a 3-point agenda of Peace, Equity, and Wealth Creation (PEW) if elected to office in the 2023 election. Key, a Nigerian in diaspora disclosed this …