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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 …

Brussels, Sept. 1, 2023 The European Commission (EU) says  it has approved an updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by BioNTech-Pfizer. The vaccine Comirnaty XBB.1.5-adapted had been altered for the third time to respond to new COVID-19 variants and was authorised for adults, children and infants above 6 months. …

By Ismail Abdulaziz Abuja, Sept. 1, 2023 President Bola Tinubu has solicited the support of the United Nations (UN) in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism in the light of its effects on global peace, displacements of people and rising poverty. He made the appeal at an audience with the Under-Secretary General …

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) will host its September 2023 Holy Ghost Service today, Friday, September 1 at the Redemption City, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria. This is as New York City, in the United States of America (USA) gets set to host the General Overseer of the Church, Pastor …

By Cecilia Ologunagba, New York/Agency report from Cape Town, Aug. 31, 2023  The African Union (AU) has suspended Gabon’s membership in the wake of the coup in the Central African country. AU’s Peace and Security Council said on Thursday evening that it strongly condemned the take-over of power by the military in …

Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, has lined up a star-studded collection of globally renowned brands for another edition of the popular Battle of the Brands which goes live from Friday, September 1, 2023. Battle of the Brands, a much-anticipated campaign exclusive to Konga, offers shoppers and other bargain hunters …

Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, has lined up a star-studded collection of globally renowned brands for another edition of the popular Battle of the Brands which goes live from Friday, September 1, 2023. Battle of the Brands, a much-anticipated campaign exclusive to Konga, offers shoppers and other bargain hunters …

The nature of humanistic and social scientific research is such that they make all manner of interrogation possible, from the analysis of metaphysical and theological matters to critical understanding of politics and the political, as well as the application of, say, game theory to the understanding of voting patterns. Each …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Aug. 30, 2023 Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu will address the 78th Session of the high-level General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday, September 19. The UN Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports …

***Says it’s inappropriate, unacceptable A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, on Wednesday, faulted the purported request of the President of the United States, Joe Biden, to meet President Bola Tinubu, describing it as inappropriate, unacceptable and condemnable. He said the meeting is …

Just as birds fly home to their nests to rest, when the sun sets. So does the human soul long for home in the evening of life. This is a tangible yearning, that is more felt than could be spelled.   As twilight approaches, the shadow of life’s mornings encroaches …

Abuja, 30 August 2023 The British Government has awarded 127 Nigerians, the prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth UK scholarships to study a wide range of master’s degrees and PhD programmes in 2023. Speaking at a pre-departure reception held in Abuja, the British High Commissioner, Dr Richard Montgomery CMG, congratulated beneficiaries who …

Islamabad, Aug. 30, 2023 A lion ran loose in a major Pakistani city for the second time this year, officials said on Wednesday, shedding light on the craze for exotic pets. For hours on Tuesday, the 20-month-old male lion strolled the streets in a congested neighbourhood of Karachi, police official …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Aug. 30,  2023 United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres on  Tuesday called for more global action to end nuclear testing, warning against the danger of “collective suicide.” Guterres made the call in his message to mark the International Day against Nuclear Tests. The UN chief appealed …

Christine Brown, a British national and a victim of internet fraud was on Monday, August 28, 2023 presented with the sum  of $26,000USD by the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Brown expressed gratitude to the Commission for its efforts which she said, has brought some succour to her after …

  Over 500 chefs from across West Africa converged in Lagos for the 5th edition of the West Africa Food Festival (WAFFEST) themed “Preserving West African Flavours: The Chef’s Roles in Sustainable Food Tourism”. The annual WAFFEST hosted by the Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria is a prominent culinary event …

ABUJA: AUGUST 29, 2023. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s four point agenda of: Development, Democracy, Demography, and Diaspora, will be pursued without relenting, by bringing modern solutions to address complex challenges for national development. The Minister stated this when the Chairman/CEO Nigerians …