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Popular Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, (Burna Boy) has revealed that he joined the music industry after he left Prison at Chelmsford HMP, a United Kingdom (UK) jail for young offenders. Burna Boy dropped this revelation via his verified Twitter handle @burnaboy in a tweet on Wednesday which he later deleted. …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described Africa as the next destination for global business, with Lagos being the convergence point. He said the economic position of the State, the innovative youth population and the conducive environment provided by the government are what makes Lagos the destination of choice …

By Stellamaris Ashinze Lagos, Sept. 6, 2022 Google on Tuesday announced the selection of 60 eligible startups across Africa with $4 million dollars funding to enable them scale up their ongoing work. The programme, which is called Google Black Founders Fund (BFF) for startups in Africa, is the second phase …

TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading distributor of tech, services and lifestyle products has partnered with Classera, a globally renowned learning management platform to further expand access to virtual learning for millions of users across Nigeria. The recently signed partnership will see Classera leverage TD Africa’s growing database, network of resellers/partners …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Aug. 5, 2022 Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Americas (NIDOA) has met to discuss ways to mentor Nigerian youths to reduce unemployment among the population and prepare them for A brighter future. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that mentorship was one of the major …

New Jersey, United States of America (USA)-based Nigeria-born, Sir Clement, and his wife Chukwunonso Ezeh, celebrated their wedding anniversary recently and hosted friends and family to a Barbecue Cookout. It was a time of great joy and camaraderie with plenty to eat and drink. It was, indeed, fun time for all …

For one brief moment it seemed like the UK is ready to elect their own person of colour as the Leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister. Rishi Sunnak, born of Indian parents and until lately the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Minister of Finance) at one time was a …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged the continuation of his administration’s support for the creative industry in the State. Sanwo-Olu applauds the tenacity and doggedness of the Nigerian creative artists and entertainers, for creating a growth path for the sector with less institutional support. He said Lagos State …

By Patience Aliyu Jos, Sept. 5, 2022 Amb. Sarafa Isola, Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom has received a delegation of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) that was on an investment drive to the UK. This was made known to the News Agency of Nigeria …

A significant chapter of global history was closed on 30th August 2022. On that day, an equally substantive champion of reforms passed and bequeathed us a mixed assessment of his contribution to the new world order. Mikhail Gorbachev is that man. He was not alone in this powerful club. His …

The Media Office of the Mr. Peter Obi/Senator Yusuf Datti Baba- Ahmed Presidential denied allegation that Mr. Obi, who has been in several European and United States of America (USA) cities delivering lectures on the Role of Diasporans in the electoral process is canvassing for funds for the 2023 presidential …

By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Sept. 4, 2022 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government will be reaping billions of dollars in debt relief from some creditors if the Debt-for-Climate (DFC) swap deal is accepted. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said the swap deal …

By Monday Ijeh Abuja, Sept. 4, 2022 The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr. Usman Baba says there is no immediate threat to the conduct of the 2023 general elections. The I-G gave the assurance in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Sunday in …

By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Sept. 4, 2022 The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has advised Nigerians living abroad to be careful not to violate laws relating to campaign funding ahead of the 2023 general elections. Chairman of NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, made the call during the 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) …

Nigerian-born British artist, Chinwe Ibe Russell is exhibiting her works at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, France. Ibe Russell, born of Obowo, Imo State, Nigerian parents wrote of her invitation to exhibit at the renowned art center: “Dear all, I am very pleased to announce that I accepted an …

By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Sept. 2, 2022 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has proposed a Debt-For-Climate (DFC) Swap deal in order to ensure a just energy transition for African countries. Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, disclosed this in a …

  Alumni of the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria have arrived Dallas, Texas, United States of America (USA) for their 2022 International Reunion. Jubilant alumni of the foremost institution arrived Friday September 3, 2022, in their numbers and have been treated to a ‘Buka …

**Harps on Sustainable Peace, Development Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has joined his counterparts across the globe at the 3rd United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS) in the United States of America. The event, which, according to a statement by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, Force …

Nigerian-born impact driven entrepreneur, author, executive trainer and Board Member of frontline multinational, Westrock Coffee Company LLC, Toyin Umesiri, was part of the history that was made on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. The occasion was the ‘Ringing of the Bell at the Nasdaq’ in New York City, and full of …

By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Sept. 2, 2022 The World Bank Group (WBG) has expressed its readiness to help in increasing assistance to Nigeria’s poor and vulnerable. Vice President Osinbajo, in a tweet on Friday, said he met with WBG President, David Malpass, and discussed a wide range of issues including …

Myanmar, Sept. 2, 2022 Myanmar’s deposed former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi was found guilty of electoral fraud on Friday and sentenced to three years in jail with hard labour. According to a source familiar with the proceedings, the nobel laureate and figurehead of Myanmar’s opposition to decades of military …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 1, 2022 UN Secretary General António Guterres says the United Nations (UN) Police is a cornerstone of the organisation’s work as well as the vision contained in its Common Agenda. Guterres said this while delivering remarks to the third UN Chiefs of Police Summit …

Luanda, Sept. 2, 2022 A 160-carat white Type lla diamond was unearthed in Angola by Lucapa Diamond Company, the company announced on Friday. A press release posted on the company’s website said the 160-carat diamond is the sixth largest recovered to date and the 28th diamond heavier than 100-carat recovered …

Unless you are the discerning type, listening to public discourse today, you would think the only thing happening in the country is insecurity. Yes, Nigeria has battled, and is still battling grave security issues. But it will win. As sure as night follows the day. In fact, insurgents and bandits …