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By Philomina Attah Abuja, Feb. 3, 2024 The Archbishop of Abuja Diocese of the Catholic Church Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has extolled John Cardinal Onaiyekan for his contributions to national unity. Kaigama gave the commendation in Abuja on Saturday during a mass to celebrate Onaiyekan’s 80th birthday organised by …

A group in the United Kingdom (UK), Ogbako Ndigbo UK (ONIUK), has described late Dr. Chukwuemeka Pius Ezeife (Okwadike), a former Federal Permanent Secretary and first civilian Governor of Anambra State, who died on December 14, 2023, as “a great Igbo patriot and administrator.” Ogbako Ndigbo UK, in a tribute to …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 2, 2024 UN independent human rights experts have warned that the ongoing military operations by Israel in Gaza have made it the deadliest and most dangerous war for journalists covering it “in recent history”.  UN independent human rights experts gave the warning in a …

Popular actress, Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin, has been sentenced to six months in jail by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, for tampering with and spraying new Naira notes at a social gathering in Lagos. The conviction was reported by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) …

By Dorcas Elusogbon Ile-Ife (Osun), Jan. 31, 2024 The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams, has charged the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, to organises a conference for traditional rulers where security for their communities will be discussed. Adams gave the charge during his courtesy …

On her elected position as the7th President of Wolfson College Cambridge University, UK. A pan Igbo group, Ogbako Ndigbo UK (ONIUK) has extended hearty congratulations to Professor Ijeoma Uchegbu, a ground-breaking nano scientist on her election as the 7th president of Wolfson College, University of Cambridge in United Kingdom (UK). …

By Chinenye Offor Abuja, Jan. 27, 2024 The FCT-Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) on Saturday reminded an Abuja socialite, Mrs. Aisha Achimugu to fulfil her tax obligations. FCT-IRS posted on its social media X handle that it wished the socialite warmest birthday as she lavishly celebrated her 50th birthday setting the Caribbean …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 27, 2024 UN Secretary General, António Guterres has urged Member States to stand against hate. According to him, hate is growing at an alarming rate, and the world must strongly denounce forces of division, especially in the wake of the abhorrent October 7 terror …

London, Jan. 26, 2024 A Holocaust survivor, who was rescued on the way to a concentration camp, on Friday warned people to “stand up against hatred and prejudice.” Ivan Shaw, now 84 years old and living in London, was just five when his Jewish parents were arrested by the Nazis …

They no longer make creative masters like the personable wonder simply called El Anatsui. El Anatsui came from Ghana to Nigeria and then conquered the world. It is no mean feat for a self-effacing man who never courted the klieg lights of international celebrity to be named by Time magazine …

By Deborah Coker Abuja, Jan. 24, 2024 A Development Consultant, Mr. Jide Ojo, has called on the media and the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to assist in bolstering peoples’ trust and confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Ojo made the call on Tuesday in Abuja, in his presentation …

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives designed to empower Nigerian youths with quality education, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has launched a creative writing competition for secondary school students dubbed Read2Lead. Themed Read2Lead, the three-stage competition would see secondary school students hone their reading and writing …

President Bola Tinubu has assured traditional rulers in the South-South geopolitical zone that his administration is committed to addressing their concerns over development and environmental degradation. The President gave the assurance on Tuesday at the State House during a meeting with the South-South Monarchs Forum, led by His Royal Majesty, …

By Segun Giwa Akure, Jan. 23, 2024 The family of former Governor of Ondo State, late Rotimi Akeredolu, has slated Feb. 23 for his burial. This is contained in a burial arrangement released by the deceased’s eldest son, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, in Ondo on Monday. Akeredolu died on Dec. 27, …

Burna Boy By Joshua Olomu Abuja, Jan.22, 2024 Grammy award-winning Nigerian music superstar, Damini  Ogulu, popularly known as  Burna Boy will  be performing live at the 2024 Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy, organiser of the annual award, made the announcement on its X handle on Monday. The News Agency of …

It was a typical day on the weekend when scholars would usually visit one another. A friend brought out her computer to entertain me with a slideshow from her photo collections. She had carefully annotated the slides. One of the captions “A leader of reckoning” attracted me, prompting me to …

Imo State Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma has approved the appointment of Dr. Umunna Humphrey Orjiako as Special Liaison – Abuja. The appointment is with immediate effect. Dr. Orjiako, a retired foremost Foreign Service Officer was a one time Ambassador to Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein with concurrent accreditation as …

By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, Jan. 19, 2024 The Civil Liberties Organization (CLO) has urged Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra to abide by the counsel of the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, over the suspension of a traditional ruler in the state. The Chairman of CLO in Anambra, Mr. Vincent …

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has hailed the contributions of former Commonwealth Secretary General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, to Nigeria’s development and to world affairs, describing him as a true patriot, “a quintessential diplomat and an exemplary ambassador of the nation …

By Alex Enebeli Enugu, Jan. 18, 2024 The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has felicitated the former Secretary-General of Commonwealth and Nigerian Permanent Representative in the United Nations, Chief Emeka Anyaoku on his 91st birth anniversary. This is contained in a statement by the President-General of the cultural group, issued by its  …

Abuja, 18 January 2024 Ms. Cynthia Rowe has been appointed as the Development Director for the British High Commission, Nigeria. She takes over from Mr Christopher Prycroft who recently concluded four years as Development Director, British High Commission, Nigeria. Cynthia Rowe is an experienced development diplomat and practioner who has worked …

…President, Lagos Gov Praise Former APC National Chairman President Bola Tinubu, his vice, Senator Kashim Shettima, Governors including Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State; members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), National Assembly members and eminent Nigerians stormed Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State on Tuesday for the 85th birthday …

By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Jan. 14, 2024 Gov. Alex Otti of Abia on Sunday affirmed his commitment to fulfilling his campaign promises to the people of the state. Otti said this at a thanksgiving mass in his honour at the Mater Dei Cathedral, Umuahia to appreciate God for his victory …

The autobiography of Dr. Anthony Ikechukwu Akubue, titled My Life: Of Faith in God and Divine Interventions, has been published. Dr. Akabue, who is based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States of America (USA), says that the book, published by Page Publishing, Inc., is his attempt to give credit for all that he …

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eleven (11) new Chief Executive Officers for agencies under the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy. Those appointed, according to a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) are: (1) Tola Akerele — Director-General, …