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Some Nigerians detained by Ghanaian authorities at the border town of Aflao have been freed from custody and repatriated to the country. The ordeal of the Nigerians, numbering about 500, was brought to worldwide attention via a video that went viral on the internet. A source told GPNews that the …

Don’t asphyxiate us, let us breathe. Remove your knees from the neck of Nigeria, and let the country be. What do we owe you, that you make it seem we must never have peace? That was the sum total of the caution given early this week by the Department of …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commiserated with the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye and his wife, Pastor (Mrs) Folu Adeboye, on the death of their beloved son, Pastor Dare Adeboye. Pastor Dare Adeboye, an Assistant Pastor in charge of Youth …

The Tech Experience Centre, Africa’s cutting-edge technology and lifestyle hub, is set to come alive this weekend as eight leading Nigerian banks do battle to crown the winners of a FIFA 21 Gaming competition. Tagged Bank Wars, the keenly-anticipated competition is set to commence on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at …

By Moji Eniola Lagos, May 4, 2021 The Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) has advised that Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James (alias Baba Ijesha), should be charged with child molestation. According to a statement signed by the Attorney-General of Lagos State, Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), and made available to …

Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and the Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Zubairu Dada, will on Saturday, May 8, 2021, address Nigerians in the Diaspora on critical issues that have been agitating their minds. While Ogbeni Aregbesola, a former two-term Governor of Osun State, will …

turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Although I am from Owo, it was from a non-indigene that I first learnt of the existence of the Achievers University located in the town. Tunji Bakare (Alhaji, as we fondly call him) had just returned from Owo with tales of the good time he had …

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Cuba with concurrent accreditation to Bahamas, Honduras and Nicaragua, Ambassador Ben Okoyen, was warmly welcomed into Cuba by a delegation of officials of the host country and staff of the Nigerian Mission. Pictures here show Ambassador Okoyen and the officials that came to welcome him and his …

Journalists working in Imo state, have through the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, nominated Borno State Governor,  Professor Babagana Zulum, for the union’s “Distinguished Leadership Award” in recognition of his selfless and people-driven leadership. The NUJ presented the nomination letter to Zulum’s senior special assistant on Media, Babasheikh Haruna and …

Nigeria’s new Ambassador to Cuba, with concurrent accreditation to Bahamas, Honduras and Nicaragua, Ambassador Ben Okoyen has departed the United States of America (US) for Havana, capital of Cuba. Ambassador Okoyen, till his nomination by President Muhammadu Buhari and confirmation by the Senate, had been the Consul General of Nigeria …

The Nigerian Consulate in New York, United States of America (USA) honored some compatriots and organizations,  Saturday, April 24, 2021 for outstanding contributions to the well being of nationals in the U.S. at an event which saw more accolades being heaped on the immediate past Consul General, Ambassador Ben Okoyen. …

By Dorcas Elusogbon/Joshua Oladipo Moro (Osun) April 24, 2021 The governors of Osun, Oyo and Ekiti states, Gboyega Oyetola, Seyi Makinde and Kayode Fayemi respectively, on Saturday said that the legacies left behind by the late Afenifere Spokesperson, Yinka Odumakin, would forever be remembered and cherished. They made the remarks …

The Consulate General of Nigeria, New York, United States of America (USA), will on Saturday, April 24, 2021, honor some individuals and organizations that have rendered outstanding services to Nigeria and the Consulate during its TOWN HALL program with the Nigerian Community in the USA. It is expected that the occasion …

Outgoing Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Ambassador Benaoyagha Okoyen, granted an interview to Global Patriot Newspapers, GPNEWS (online) on his experiences in the United States of America (US) and his plans for his new duty post. Ambassador Okoyen is resuming soon as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Cuba with concurrent …

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday April 16, 2021, arrested one Imeh Henshaw Nyong, a music producer and four others for alleged internet fraud in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Nyong was arrested alongside Benjamin Ikpeme, Godwin Isong, Magnus Chimaobi and …

New York, April 15, 2021 Angolan authorities must refrain from arresting members of the press covering public events, and should return all equipment confiscated from journalist Jorge Manuel, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday. On April 7, police officers arrested Manuel, a reporter for the Radio Despertar broadcaster, while …

By Okon Okon Abuja, April 15, 2021 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has felicitated the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo as he marks his 64th birthday celebration. Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), conveyed the message on behalf of the FEC in a statement on …

  By Yakubu Uba Maiduguri,  April 14, 2021 Academic Staff from public institutions across the country have so far accessed over N120 billion for training, within and outside Nigeria, from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) since its inception in 2008. The Chairman,  Board of Trustees of TETFund, Alhaji  Kashim …

By Kemi Akintokun Lagos, April 13, 2021 Prof. Tony Iredia, a former Director-General, Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), has called for more collaboration between the media and scientists. Iredia made the call on Tuesday at the ongoing virtual conference marking the Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy (NAPHARM) and Nigerian Guild of Editors …

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has called on government to intervene to save the media from total collapse, insisting that the sector should be considered alongside others providing essential services that are benefiting from government intervention. The NGE, which took this position in the communiqué of its Standing Committee’s …

LOME, Togo, April 12, 2021 Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), parent company of the Ecobank Group (www.Ecobank.com), is pleased to announce the appointment of Akin Dada as Group Executive, Corporate and Investment Bank. He joined Ecobank in 2017 as the Executive Director for Corporate Banking in Nigeria, and prior to his new appointment …

By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, April 11, 2021 The Police Commissioner in Imo, Nassiru Mohammed, says he has activated tactical units of the command to rescue Rev. Marcel Onyeocha and arrest his kidnappers. The police commissioner, in a statement issued on Sunday by the command’s Spokesman, SP Orlando Ikeokwu, called for …

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a message of congratulations to Alhaji  Aliko Dangote on adding a year to his age, describing him as a key partner and a “Corona Warrior” who continues to show consistent faith and belief in Nigeria. In a statement commemorating the birthday of Africa’s leading philanthropist and …

The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba,  Friday, April 9, 2021, approved the posting of AIG Hafiz Inuwa, as the Force Secretary and member of the Force Management Team. The IGP also approved the re-appointment of CP Frank Mba and Ag. CP Idowu Owohunwa as the Force Public …