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(Left)Nigeria’s Ambassador to the U.S., Dr Uzoma Emenike presents a plaque to Amb. Lot Egopija at a dinner/award ceremony to commemorate the 62nd independence anniversary of Nigeria in New York. By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 3, 2022 The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians, the organiser of Nigerian Parade …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 2, 2022 The Consul General of Nigeria in New York on Saturday congratulated Nigerians in the diaspora on the 62nd anniversary of the country, urging them to appreciate the rich culture of their homeland. Egopija said this in his goodwill message on the commemoration …

By Cecilia Ologunagba/ Prudence Arobani New York Oct.2, 2022 Nigerians from all walks of life on Saturday set New York City aglow and painted the city with green-white-green insignia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigerian community leaders and envoys joined other compatriots to temporarily close down some …

(Left) Consul-General of Nigeria in New York, Amb. Lot Egopija and New York City Mayor, Mr. Eric Adams raising Nigeria’s flag at a Carnival to commemorate 62nd Nigeria Independence Day in New York on Saturday in New York By Cecilia Ologunagba/Prudence Arobani New York, Oct. 2, 2022 New York City …

The first female Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Nigerian-born Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is one of 437 persons to be decorated with different categories of Nigeria’s National Honours on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 by President Muhammadu Buhari. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala, a former  World Bank top shot, who has been listed …

   By Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos, Oct. 1, 2022 The Labour Party (LP) popular social crusader, Mr.  Charles Oputa (Charly Boy) and other activists on Saturday, led a five million solidarity march for the LP Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi and his running mate, Sen. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed. The News Agency …

Senator Ike Ekweremadu is a serving senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and an unprecedented three-term deputy senate president. He is a former speaker of ECOWAS parliament, a lawyer, scholar, astute politician, author, and a father. Ekweremadu and his wife Nwanneka battled privately to save the life of their …

Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has pledged to continue to help build businesses in the country “through the harnessing of its tremendous human resources and capacity; and support for Nigerian Content policy of the Federal Government.” The pledge is contained in a statement by the company to mark the 62nd independence …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 30, 2022 Amb. Lot Egopija, the Consul-General of Nigeria in New York, has pledged to further improve the consular services for nationals in the United States (U.S). Egopija gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 30, 2022 Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo and Street Hop singer, Bright Goya popularly known as Goya Menor, among other artists, will perform at a carnival organised to celebrate the 62nd anniversary of Nigeria’s independence in New York, United States of America (USA). The carnival is …

By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, Sept.28, 2022 Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has received the 2022 Margaret H. Demant African Art Award. This is contained in a statement issued by Afreximbank’s media contact, Amadou Sall in Abuja on Wednesday. Sall said …

Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has ordered the arrest of British national, James Nolan for jumping bail and failing to appear for trial. Nolan, a Director in the Process and Industrial Development Limited, P&ID, is standing trial, alongside Lurgi Consult Limited and others, in …

Nigeria’s Minister for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Sunday Dare has heaped praises on former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, following his retirement from active football. Dare on Wednesday September 28 hailed the 2013 AFCON title winner for achieving success in his illustrious career which brought smiles to many …

Members of the Abia State University Alumni Association (ABSUAA), North America Chapter had their second annual convention and fundraising event, September 16 to 18, 2022 at William Bolger Center, Potomac MD, United States of America (USA). The highly successful event was targeted at achieving “Operation Light Up ABSU” with solar …

Minister of Transportation Mu’ azu Jaji Sambo says Nigeria is committed to achieving greener shipping in line with the campaign by the International Maritime Organization, IMO, to attain sustainable development in the maritime industry. This is just as Nigeria joins the IMO to commemorate the 2022 World Maritime Day. Sambo said that Nigeria would not be left …

The Alliance of Nigerian Organizations in Georgia (ANOG), United States of America (USA), on Saturday, September 17, 2022 held its Nigerian Cultural Day 2022. The program lived up to its billing with free live entertainment, including cultural shows, free health screening and other fun activities. Nigeria’s Consul General in Atlanta, Amina Smaila, …

The Ijaw Diaspora Council (IDC) has pledged to partner with the Bayelsa State Education Development Trust Fund (BEDTF) in the execution of some projects in the state’s public schools. Prof Mondy Gold, President of IDC stated this when he led other principal officers of the council to engage the BEDTF …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 27, 2022 The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajia Sadiya Farouq says Nigeria is moving from just giving humanitarian relief to its vulnerable population to empowering them with skills. Farouq told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept 26, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday left New York for Abuja, after successful conclusion of an eventful outing at the 77th session high-level meetings of the UN General Assembly. The President has returned to Abuja, the Federal Capital. The UN correspondent of the …

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President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Nigerians living in the United States for the exemplary roles they are playing in their different areas of endeavour, urging them to continue in that line to earn the respect of their hosts. Speaking Saturday at the Townhall Meeting With Nigerians In The Diaspora, in …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 23, 2022 The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development on Friday showcased some of the social investment programmes carried out to tackle poverty and ensure social inclusion in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ministry …

Umuariam Obowo, Imo State-born America-based Princess, Dr. Mrs. Ezemonye Chinwe Anorue turned 60 on Thursday, September 15, 2022, and was celebrated by family members, friends and associates in New Jersey, USA. The well attended and elaborate birthday program took place on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the Christ Anglican Church, …

Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the strong political will he has demonstrated in tackling the menace of illicit financial flows, IFFs, and other acts of corruption. He gave the commendation on Saturday, September 24, 2022, in New York, United …