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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 …

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in New York urged African leaders to fight tirelessly to get rid of corruption, lamenting that the continent has remained at the far end of global development index because of its menace. The President spoke in his capacity as the African Union Champion on efforts to …

A United States of America (USA) – based Cleric, Bishop Samuel Ayeni has condemned “in its entirety” Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu’s justification of the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s adoption of a Muslim-Muslim ticket for the 2023 presidential election, and plea that Christians should accept it. Bishop Ayeni, the President, …

By Temitope Ponle Abuja, Sept. 24, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari and the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina have urged global businesses and leaders to boldly invest in Nigeria. In a statement from the Communication and External Relations Department, AfDB, the two leaders made the call at …

London, Sept 24, 2022 (Reuters/NAN) Roger Federer’s trophy-laden career ended with defeat on Friday, but for once the result hardly mattered as the Swiss maestro headed into retirement with tears in his eyes and cheers ringing in his ears. With a sellout crowd of 17,500 at London’s O2 Arena willing …

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated two eminent Nigerians, renowned printmaker, painter and sculptor, Bruce Obomeyoma Onobrakpeya, and equally renowned industrialist, educationist and philanthropist, Ibadan High Chief, Bashorun Kola Daisi as they turn 90. The President, according to statements by Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity), joins family, friends …

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Mohammed Babagana Monguno (retd) on his 65th birthday, September 23, 2022. The President, at a special audience, in New York, United States of America (USA) where he is leading Nigeria’s delegation to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) …

“For Nigeria and indeed Africa as a whole, achieving the SDGs will mean ending poverty and hunger, safeguarding our ecosystem and the planet and ensuring our people live in peace and prosperity by the year 2030.” This was contained in the address by President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in New York …

President Muhammadu Buhari has described the United States as Nigeria’s main trading partner and one of ‘‘our most important diplomatic partners,’’ underscoring the need for concerted efforts to increase the volume of bilateral trade. The President spoke at a meeting with the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) at the …

The umbrella body of Agbaja people in Enugu State have outlined plans for a two-day summit in November 2022. The two-day event will bring together sons and daughters of Agbaja in Nigeria and in the diaspora as well as well-wishers, in-laws and friends in a bid to foster unity and …

By Chijioke Okoronkwo Lagos, Sept. 22, 22 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says African countries account for less than one per cent of cumulative global carbon emissions. Osinbajo disclosed this in his keynote address at the 60th Anniversary Dinner of the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce …

“This is the last that we shall dance together,” Wole Soyinka wrote in Kongi’s Harvest. And that was what President Muhammadu Buhari did Wednesday at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States of America. The President had his last dance, and how dainty and dignified were the …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 22, 2022 First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has advocated mandatory inclusion of peace education in curriculum of basic education of schools in Africa to promote the culture of peace in the continent. Buhari made the call at an event in New York …

Pastor Samuel Oladele, the new President of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Worldwide, has admonished all Christians to vote for candidates that will protect the interest of Christianity in Nigeria in 2023 election. Oladele gave the admonition on Wednesday, during an interview with Pressmen at the 2022 Pastors Conference, held …