Nigerian-born Chris Imafidon is a Professor at the University of Oxford, England. Though autistic, Imafidon, whose children have been described as world’s brainiest kids, tells ‘NONYE BEN-NWANKWO, how he got to the height he has achieved You were at the University of Ilorin recently during their graduation and you said …
Read More »Pope Francis receives PSG shirt from Messi
Rome/Buenos Aires, Oct. 22, 2021 Pope Francis has thanked Argentina football star, Lionel Messi for sending him a Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) club jersey. “Lionel Messi, dear brother, thank you for the jersey and the dedication,” the pontiff said in a video published on Friday by Argentina’s Telam news agency. “Thank …
Read More »Energy transition: Kyari advocates justice for Africa
Ahead of the commencement of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland next week, the GMD/CEO of NNPC Ltd, Mallam Mele Kyari has advocated for the consideration of what he calls “energy justice” in the implementation of energy transition. Discussions on countries transiting to less …
Read More »NIDCOM boss bags Citizens Advocate Ambassador Award
Abuja, Oct. 22, 2021: In recognition of her outstanding and remarkable performance as the voice of the voiceless Nigerians in the Diaspora, the Photo Journalists Association of Nigeria (PJAN) has honoured Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) with an award of excellence. The award, dubbed: Citizens Advocate Ambassador, was …
Read More »Chinese President Xi writes President Buhari, seeks to bolster relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping says his country will use the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Nigeria to promote strategic partnership to new heights. ‘‘Nigeria is an important strategic partner of China in Africa. China-Nigeria cooperation has been the pacesetter of China-Africa cooperation,’’ President …
Read More »Peace processes: UN chief advocates inclusion of more women in leadership
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 21, 2021 UN Secretary-General António Guterres, says the world can no longer exclude women, who form half of humanity, from international peace and security matters. Guterres told the Security Council on Thursday that challenges and gaps that continued to prevent women from having equal …
Read More »USAID-HWMA supports Sokoto health institutions with teaching aids
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, Oct. 21, 2021 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) project, Health Workforce Management Activity (HWMA), has supported two health institutions with various teaching aids in Sokoto. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the schools are the College of Nursing Science Sokoto and …
Read More »Vaccinated Bayern Munich coach tests positive for coronavirus
Lisbon, Oct. 21, 2021 Bayern Munich FC coach, Julian Nagelsmann, has tested positive for the coronavirus in spite of being fully vaccinated and heads into quarantine, the 2020/2021 Bundesliga champions said on Thursday. Nagelsmann was not on the coaching bench in Bayern Munich’s 4-0 UEFA Champions League win at Portugal’s …
Read More »Ohanaeze Ndigbo claims credit for Nnamdi Kanu’s production in court; Demands apology for locking Ezeife out
Pan Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has said that the production of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in court, Thursday, October 21, 2021, is largely due to “the diplomatic engagements” of the organisation under the leadership of Ambassador (Professor) George Obiozor. A statement by Chiedozie …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo’s late goal helps Manchester United rally to a win
Manchester (UK), Oct. 21, 2021 (Reuters/NAN) Cristiano Ronaldo scored a late header to secure victory as Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Atalanta 3-2 in a pulsating Champions League Group F at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Mario Pasalic put Atalanta ahead in the 15th minute, turning in …
Read More »Southwest Diaspora Focal Point Officers honour Ooni of Ife
By Kazeem Badmus In recognition of his immense contributions to the fight against human trafficking, the Southwest Diaspora Focal Point Officers (SwDFPOs), in collaboration with Make Mee Elegant Foundation has bestowed on the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the “Nigeria Ambassador Against Human Trafficking” award. Presenting the award at …
Read More »How to end vicious cycle of poverty – UN expert
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 20, 2021 An independent UN human rights expert, Olivier De Shutter, says although poverty and privilege “continue to reproduce themselves in vicious cycles,” it is possible to break the chain and shift the paradigm. Shutter who told the General Assembly on Wednesday while presenting …
Read More »Nigerians see red over delays in visa processing at India’s mission
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Oct. 20, 2021 Some Nigerian visa applicants to India, on Wednesday, decried the undue delays by the India High Commission, in Abuja, to process their travel documents, saying that this had impacted them negatively. The applicants, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in …
Read More »Erdogan, an exemplar to the world on how to treat refugees with generosity, says Buhari
….Turkey, Nigeria sign eight major agreements on energy, defence, industry, mining, others President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja heaped praises on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for opening his country’s borders to accommodate millions of refugees in dire need of humanitarian support. Speaking at a joint press conference on the …
Read More »2023: Moghalu unveils agenda for Nigerian youth to commemorate EndSARS anniversary
Presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Professor Kingsley Moghalu, has unveiled his agenda for the Nigerian youth if elected president of Nigeria in 2023. Moghalu, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and a presidential candidate in the 2019 general elections, in …
Read More »Withdraw travel advisory against Rivers State, Okah urges UK
Former Rivers State Commissioner for Information, Barrister Emma Okah has called on the United Kingdom (UK) to withdraw the travel advisory warning her citizens not to travel to Rivers State. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office flagged Rivers and eleven other states in Nigeria as unsafe for travels. The …
Read More »Buhari, Turkish President in bilateral talks in Aso Villa
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Oct. 20, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, who is on a two-day official visit to Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the visiting president arrived at the presidential villa at about 11.10a.m, and was …
Read More »Mbappe-Messi double act earns PSG comeback win against Leipzig
Paris, Oct. 19, 2021 (Reuters/NAN) Paris St Germain’s Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi found their groove as they inspired their side to a 3-2 comeback victory at home to RB Leipzig in a Champions League thriller on Tuesday. Mbappe was the first to strike and Messi had the France forward …
Read More »Nestlé Nigeria renovates community health center in Sagamu
Primary health care is a grassroot approach towards universal and equitable health care for all. However, some primary health care centers in the country often lack the capacity to provide essential health-care services, due to challenges like inadequate equipment, poor infrastructure and lack of essential drugs. In addition to her …
Read More »Fulfill your campaign promises to Nigerians, U.S.-based group tells Nigerian leaders
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 18, 2021 Nigerians in the United States of America (U.S) have appealed to political leaders in their home country to ensure that they deliver on their campaign promises to their people so as to alleviate their sufferings. The Chairman, Board of the Organisation for the …
Read More »Colin Powell was a great inspiration says Laolu Akande in Tribute to late American icon
Laolu Akande, spokesman for Nigerian Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), has penned an emotional tribute in honour of the late former US Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Colin Powell. Powell died on Monday of complications from COVID-19 at age 84. In a tribute via his …
Read More »The rare Admiral: A tribute to Godwin Ndubuisi Kanu (1943-2021)
Godwin Ndubuisi Kanu By Tatalo Alamu on October 17, 2021 To the iconic Lagos Airport Hotel’s Banquet Hall this past Tuesday to bear historic witness as a gale of tributes showered on a great naval hero and a worthy associate of almost fifty years: Godwin Ndubuisi Kanu, former military governor of Imo …
Read More »WHO names football star Drogba ambassador
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 18, 2021 World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday, announced football legend Didier Drogba from Côte d’Ivoire as its new Goodwill Ambassador for Sport and Health. Drogba will promote WHO’s top tips on how physical activity can lead to a healthier and happier life, and also …
Read More »Delta Airlines resume U.S. flights Nov. 8
By Yunus Yusuf Ikeja, Oct. 18, 2021 Delta Airlines on Monday announced plans to resume international flight operations to the U.S on Nov. 8. The resumption plan was following the lift of travel restrictions to foreign nations by President Joe Biden. The airline’s Chief Operating Officer (CEO), Mr. Ed Bastian, …
Read More »FG takes delivery of final batch of Tucano jets
By Rotimi Ijikanmi Abuja, Oct. 18, 2021 The Federal Government says it has taken delivery of the final batch of the 12 A-29 Super Tucano fighter jets expected from the United States. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, disclosed this on Monday when he featured on a …
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