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By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, March 5, 2025 The United States Bureau of Counterterrorism has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its relentless commitment and significant contributions to the fight against terrorism and counterinsurgency operations in Nigeria. The Acting Principal Deputy Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the Bureau, Jessica Long, gave …

By Deborah Coker Abuja, March 4, 2025 Sen. Ned Nwoko, Chairman, Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation for Malaria Eradication and the Community, has alleged that Western Pharmaceutical Companies are not interested in helping Nigeria eradicate malaria from the country. Nwoko said this on Monday in Abuja, at a malaria vaccine workshop …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the French government have expressed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the areas of asset tracking, cybercrime investigation, and security training. This disclosure was made in Abuja on Tuesday,  March 4, 2025 when  Lieutenant General Regis Colombet, Director of Security and Defence …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, March 4, 2025 The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has said that insecurity and horrific sexual violence have left tens of thousands fleeing across borders with no sign of the exodus stopping in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). UNHCR’s Division of International Protection, …

Head Coach Éric Sékou Chelle has announced a provisional list of 39 players for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The players include goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali, Adeleye Adebayo, and Maduka Okoye, defenders William Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Olaoluwa Aina, Bruno Onyemaechi, Zaidu Sanusi, and others. …

Abuja, Feb. 28, 2025 Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) says Nigerians in the Diaspora have remitted about $90Billion dollars in the last five years to shore up the economy for National Development. Dabiri-Erewa stated this at the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER) Workshop …

Lagos, 3 March 2025 The Governments of the United Kingdom and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade relations and economic growth through the implementation of Nigeria’s National Quality Policy (NNQP) under the Standards Partnership Programme (SPP) – Phase II. The Standards Partnership Programme – Phase II, which officially launched in …

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election in Nigeria, Mr. Peter Obi, in London, United Kingdom, on Sunday, March 2, 2025, was part of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s launch of her latest novel, Dream Count, at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London. Mr. Obi, a …

Abuja, March 2, 2025: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has congratulated Voke Ogueh for emerging a recipient of the US President’s Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). In her congratulatory message issued by Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa …

World renowned religious leader and General Overseer (G.O) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, was yesterday, March 2, celebrated globally on the occasion of his 83rd birthday. The date coincided with the first Sunday of the Month, which is Thanksgiving Sunday in all RCCG …

London, March 2, 2025 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday that European leaders had agreed to draw up a Ukraine peace plan to take to the United States, a vital step for Washington to be able to offer security guarantees Kyiv says are vital to deter Russia. At …

London, March 2, 2025 Fulham will host London rivals Crystal Palace in the FA Cup quarter-finals after knocking out holders Manchester United on penalties. The Cottagers won the shoot-out 4-3 at Old Trafford after Sunday’s fifth-round tie had ended 1-1 following extra time. Championship club Preston, the lowest ranked side …

Nigerian-American defensive tackle Morotoluwa Ojomo, who won his first Super Bowl title after the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX, is back in Nigeria and was hosted by President Bola Tinubu on Friday, February 28, 2025. The meeting took place at the Presidential villa, …

By Stellamaris Ashinze and Funmilola Gboteku Lagos, Feb. 28, 2025 Google through its News Initiative (GNI) on Friday organised an Artificial Intelligence (AI) workshop for journalists to enhance their storytelling skills, improve production, and equip them with cutting edge technological skills. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the …

The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, United States of America (USA), Ambassador Abubakar Jidda, has confirmed the arrival of a passport printing machine in the Consulate, with a pledge that the delays being experienced by nationals with respect to issuance of new passports or renewal of the essential …

Lagos, Nigeria- Thursday, February 27, 2025.  The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said that Nigeria’s sports sector will experience significant growth if its diaspora potential is fully harnessed. She highlighted the importance of knowledge-sharing, expertise, skills, and investment from Nigerians abroad in driving sports …

Rare Disease Day is Friday, February 28, 2025. One may ask what constitutes a Rare Disease? Why conduct research into Rare Diseases and what does the future hold for families with a member living with a Rare or ultra-rare Disease? Rare Diseases, by definition, are those diseases that affect a …

Friday, February 28, 2025 is Rare Disease Day. It is a day set aside to raise awareness for rare diseases all over the world and improve access to treatment and medical representation for the about 300 million people worldwide with rare diseases and their families. The United Nations (UN) in …

Washington, Feb. 26, 2025 The White House has denied reporters from Reuters and other news organisations access to President Donald Trump’s first cabinet meeting in keeping with the administration’s new policy regarding media coverage. The White House denied access to an Associated Press photographer and three reporters from Reuters, HuffPost and Der Tagesspiegel, …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 27, 2025 UN human rights chief Volker Türk, on Wednesday, issued a strong appeal for the fragile ceasefire in Gaza to hold amid delays to talks between Hamas and Israel on extending the truce into the second phase. Addressing the Human Rights Council in …

Rome, Feb. 26, 2025 Information released on Wednesday by the Vatican says that Pope Francis has partially resumed some work in spite of his continuing critical condition in the hospital. Francis, 88, is sitting in an armchair while continuing his therapy, which includes receiving additional oxygen via a tube through …

Brussels, Feb.27, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been invited to attend next week’s special EU summit on support for Ukraine and European defence in Brussels. “There is a new momentum, which should lead to a comprehensive, just and lasting peace,” European Council President António Costa wrote in an invitation …

Washington, Feb. 27, 2025 Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday revealed that the U.S. government accidentally cut Ebola virus prevention efforts. Musk told a U.S. Cabinet meeting that the Department of Government Efficiency had made mistakes as it cut jobs and programmes in recent weeks. “We won’t be perfect, but when …

Washington, Feb. 26, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump has released a video generated by artificial intelligence (AI) promoting his vision for the future of the Gaza Strip. The 30-second clip, shared on the president’s Truth Social platform on Wednesday, begins with images of fighters and children in ragged clothes among …

The Consulate General of Nigeria, New York, United States of America (USA) will hold a Quarterly Town Hall Meeting with the Nigerian Community on Thursday, February 27, 2025. A notice inviting members of the Nigerian Community to the forum said it provides an opportunity for engagement, discussion of pertinent issues, …