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South African Singer Makhadzi By Taiye Olayemi Lagos, Sept. 7, 2023 Spotify, a global online streaming platform, has announced Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona with stage name “Makhadzi” as its EQUAL Africa artiste for the month of September. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa disclosed this in a statement on …

Geneva, Sept. 7, 2023 Swiss food and beverage giant Nestlé has acquired a majority stake in Brazilian chocolate manufacturer Grupo CRM from the financial investor, Advent International, the company said on Thursday. Grupo CRM has more than 1,000 chocolate boutiques under the Kopenhagen and Brasil Cacau brands. Renata Moraes Vichi …

The Nigerian duo, Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala have both been nominated for the 2023 Ballon d’Or awards in the Male and Female categories, respectively, making Nigeria the first-ever African country to have nominees in both categories in the same year. FC Barcelona Femeni and Super Falcons striker Oshoala enjoyed …

With the current economic and security challenges, Nigeria is currently bleeding from brain drain that is occasioned by the unending exodus of skilled and young Nigerians in search of greener pastures outside. In a bid to stem this tide, CABS NEWS in collaboration with the Nigeria Governors’ Wives Forum, Nigeria …

By Vivian Emoni Abuja, Sept. 6, 2023 President Bola Tinubu has successfully attracted a monumental 3 billion U S dollars investment pledge from Indian investors, to boost steel industry in the country. This is according to a statement by Mr. Abdullahi Haruna, Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to Minister of …

BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto A non Governmental Organization (NGO) Cooperazione Internazionale, Nigeria (COOPI) has flagged off two days integrated emergency response workshop to displaced population in Rabah and Goronyo local government areas of Sokoto State. The integrated response training is targeted at Protection, Nutrition, Health, WASH and Multipurpose Cash Assistance …

Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25, 2023 election in Nigeria, Mr. Peter Obi, and many other dignitaries from across the world will gather in New Jersey, United States of America (USA), between Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30, 2023, to celebrate the life and …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 5, 2023 UN Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed has encouraged all delegates to the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) to stay optimistic and work together to get the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) back on track. Mohammed made the call at the opening of the …

ABUJA: SEPT. 5, 2023 Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has emphasised the importance of recognising the accomplishments and challenges faced by Nigerians living abroad, as they play  significant roles in shaping the nation’s image globally. She also urged that the Diasporans should be encouraged to invest …

By Ismail Abdulaziz Abuja, Sept. 5, 2023 President Bola Tinubu has arrived New Delhi, India, for a six-day official visit, to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit and other engagements. Tinubu was accompanied on the trip by top government officials, including ministers and Presidential aides. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) …

Introduction: The Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC-USA) NAPAC USA – is A 501(c) 4 established in California in 2011 as a Political Action Committee by California by a group of visionary and high profile Nigerian-American leaders in the USA who are committed to “enhanced socioeconomic impact and voice of …

A Washington DC, US-based pro-democracy group, the Nigerian-American Coalition for Justice and Democracy (NACJD), has called on the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) set to deliver its decisions on September 6, on the petitions challenging the election of Bola Tinubu, as President to deliver “a judgment that transcends partisan politics …

Moscow, Sept. 5, 2023 Russian officials have said that air defences intercepted drones south-west, west and north-west of Moscow overnight. “Tonight, air defence forces destroyed drones in the Kaluga and Istra areas that attempted an attack on Moscow,’’ Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin wrote on his Telegram channel. The Russian military …

My Dear Brothers and Sisters We remain humble in the footsteps of our ancestors, who maintained our culture and traditions throughout the period of Arab and European enslavement, torture, rape, and the colonial pillage and decimation of Africa, and her people, and the neo colonial era of continued African subjugation …

Dr. Ifekandu Bennett Omalu is a native Of Urunnebo Village, Enugwu Ukwu in Njikoka Local Government Area Of Anambra State. Born on September 1st, 1968, he attended both primary and secondary schools in Nigeria. And for his tertiary education proceeded to the University of Nigeria Nsukka, where he acquired an …

By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto Sept. 4, 2023 A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), International Alert has engaged Journalists on strategic communications toward restoring peace and stability in the North-West region of Nigeria. The two-day Media and Strategic Communications (STRATCOMS) workshop, in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to Sokoto State Government …

Fast rising Rap Musician, Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has shocked the world by winning two major awards at this year’s Headies Awards that took place at the Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America (USA) yesterday, Sunday, September 3, 2023. Odumodublvck, born in Lagos …

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has, on Saturday, September 2, 2023 approved the appointment of Pastor Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, a Senior Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) based in the United States of America (USA) as the new Soun of Ogbomosoland. The stool of the ancient …

The Federal Government has recalled all career and non-career ambassadors, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has clarified. The media was awash recently, with the recall of Nigeria’s High Commissioner to United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola, but clarifying the decision on Saturday, the minister said the action …

Saturday, August 26, 2023 will remain evergreen in the memories of Nkechinyere Nkeiruka Iheukwumere and Toju Omorodion Fakankun, as the day they cemented their love through a glorious Wedding Blessing ceremony that took place at the Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027, United States of …

The rich heritage, tradition and beautiful culture of the Edo Kingdom of Edo State, Nigeria is on display this weekend in New Jersey, United States of America (USA) as the Edo National Association Worldwide (ENAW) holds its 2023 Convention at the exquisite Robert Treat Hotel, 50 Park Pl, Newark NJ …

Live in the hope of a new life. We can’t move on in our lives if we constantly going back to the previous chapter. Because every achievement leaves a trail of failure in its wake and because every failure results in success, there is no reason to be frightened to …

Ibadan Grammar School Old Students’ Association North America (IGSOSANA) is shaking up New Jersey, United States of America (USA) this weekend as it holds its 16th Convention, Fundraising and Thanksgiving program. The four-day event, which started yesterday, August 31, 2023 with the arrival of members of the Association from different …