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It was, indeed, the crystallization of a dream. When gallant Nigerian-born United States of America (USA) Naval Officer, then U.S. Navy Lt. Victor Agunbiade came back to the motherland, early this year as the leader of the joint military exercise, Obangame Express 23, he could not have known that it would …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, June 2, 2023 UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has appointed Nigerian, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, and 21 other leaders to spearhead the fight against malnutrition in all its forms as members of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement Lead Group. Adesina, who is currently the President …

The Consulate General of Nigeria, New York, United States of America (USA) will hold its 9th Town Hall Meeting with members of the Nigerian Community in its area of coverage on Friday, June 2, 2023, from 6pm – 8pm. This edition of the popular and informative Town Hall Meeting will …

A fact-check by PRNigeria has uncovered how much the foremost Nigerian business magnate and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, used to start his business before coming to Lagos, some 45 years ago. The fact-check was carried out to ascertain the veracity of a claim by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, …

Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in the February 25, 2023 election, has congratulated former Commonwealth Secretary General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on the conferment on him of the national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON). Chief Anyaoku is the only …

By Joshua Oladipo Osogbo, May 30 , 2023 An Osun High Court on Tuesday in Osogbo, sentenced the owner of Hilton Hotels, Rahman Adedoyin, to death by hanging over the murder of Timothy Adegoke, a postgraduate student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). Delivering her judgment, Justice Adepele Ojo also sentenced …

… To employ 5,000 teachers  Borno State will, this year, commence afternoon primary and secondary education system to address problems of congestion and increase enrollment of out-of-school children. The state governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, announced this on Monday in Maiduguri during his inauguration speech after taking an oath of …

By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, May 2023 Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has said that his administration plans to recruit at least 5,000 teachers to fill the shortage in primary and secondary schools. Otti made the disclosure in his inaugural speech, shortly after taking the Oath of Office and Allegiance at …

The newly appointed State Chief of Protocol (SCOP) to the President, Ambassador Victor Adekunle Adeleke will, officially, begin his assignment, Monday, May 29, 2023. An accomplished diplomat and lawyer, Ambassador Adeleke joined the Nigerian Foreign Service in 1993 and rose through the ranks, serving in various missions abroad and at …

The Korieocha family of Ikenanzizi Obowo in Imo State, Nigeria, have added another beautiful feather to their cap with the graduation of one of their daughters, Chichi Korieocha from Felician University, New Jersey, United States of America (USA). Chichi, who already has a Bachelors degree in Marketing, this time bagged …

All is set for the historic, down-to-earth global and very crucial home buyer seminar scheduled to take place tomorrow, Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm at The Newark Public Library – Weequahic Branch, 355 Osborne Terrace, Newark, New Jersey   07112. The organizers say the venue is all set and …

By Busayo Onijala Lagos, May 26, 2023 The U.S. Consulate says the Morgan State University Choir will visit Nigeria from May 29 to May 31 to share their talents in a cultural exchange of song, music and vocal performances. The Consulate said in a statement on Friday that the tour …

After weeks of being at daggers drawn over the results of the last general elections and with only days to the inauguration of a new government on May 29, one of Nigeria’s three biggest pastimes – food – appears to be bringing people together again.  On a good day, the …

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has congratulated Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, former Minister and National Leader of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) on his attainment of 96 years today, May 25, 2023. The Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu led apex pan Igbo organisation also prayed that Chief Clark “will remain as …

24 May 2023 Lagos, Nigeria Shareholders of leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, have commended the board and management of the bank for delivering an exceptional performance in FY 2022. This was made known at the bank’s 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Speaking …

Great friends Kindly permit me to use this platform to congratulate Alhaji Aliko Dangote on his Amazing epoch-making event of the commissioning of the Largest single train 0il refinery in Africa and perhaps beyond. I join his numerous well wishers and friends in thanking Almighty God and Almighty Allah for …

By Kingsley Okoye Abuja, May 23,2023 Senate has confirmed President Muhammadu Buhari’s nomination of Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa for re-appointment as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM). Her confirmation is sequel to presentation, consideration and adoption of the report of the Committee on Diaspora and NGOs …

Abuja, May 22, 2023 The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zanaib Ahmed says the Bonny-Bodo road project in Rivers will further boost Nigeria’s economy on completion. A statement by Stephen Kilebi, Director, Press and Public Relations of the ministry on Monday, said Ahmed spoke when she inspected …

On Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Rutgers’ Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall in Newark, New Jersey the Spirit and You Foundation held its inaugural Community Roots Gala, where it honored several community members, including Amina Bey, Aminata Dukray, Tobias Fox, Katy Linton Guarducci, Jennifer Made, Anthony Smith, Milly Velez, Zul Latifatv, …

Out-going Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the appointment of Mrs. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein as the new Accountant General of the Federation, the first female occupant of the office in Nigeria. The appointment was announced via a statement signed by President Buhari’s Director of Communication, Mohammed Ahmed, on Friday, May …

By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, May 19, 2023 Mr. Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Abia Governor-elect, Dr Alex Otti, on Friday, urged the public to disregard the purported sack of his principal by a Federal High Court in Kano. Ekeoma made the request while reacting to the media report at …

The Appeal Court, Abuja Division, has set aside the injunction granted by the High Court of Kogi State restraining the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, from the investigation and prosecution of officials of the state.   The EFCC had, on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, filed a motion before the …

By Douglas Okoro Abakaliki, May 18, 2023 An environmentalist, Dr Kelechukwu Okezie, has called on the governments of the South-East geopolitical zone to take action to stem illicit land grabbing and forest degradation to save the environment. The expert made the call at a press conference on Thursday in Abakaliki …

ABUJA Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has described the late Nigerian actor, film producer and film director, Obinna Nwafor, popularly known as Saint Obi in the movie world, as a thespian who deserves his flowers. In a condolence message sent to the Nwafor family in Jos, …

The Prelate Emeritus of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, and first black President of the World Methodist Council (WMC), Dr. Sunday Coffie Mbang, has passed on at the age 86, the Methodist Church has announced. In a letter released on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, the Church announced that Prelate Mbang …