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52nd Independence: Bangladesh, Nigeria to deepen cooperation in agriculture, ICT

On: March 28, 2023

By Muhyideen Jimoh The Bangladeshi High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Masudur Rahman has expressed the desire of his country to deepen cooperation with Nigeria in the areas of agriculture, textile and Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Rahman said this on Sunday evening in Abuja at a reception to mark theContinue Reading

Taiwan’s ex-president reaches China amid tensions

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 27, 2023

In: Foreign

Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou reached Shanghai on Monday for a 12-day trip. He becomes the first Taiwanese leader to visit China which refused to recognise the independence of the self-governing island. Ma’s trip comes amid increased tensions between China and Taiwan. On Sunday, Honduras broke off relations with TaiwanContinue Reading

Nigeria, Cameroon plan trans-boundary heritage site to protect endangered species

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 27, 2023

In: General News

By Christian Njoku Nigeria and Cameroon are planning to establish a world heritage site for the protection of endangered species such as gorillas, chimpanzees, lions and elephants native to both countries. Dr. Inaoyom Imong, Director, Cross River Landscape for the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), disclosed this on Monday in Calabar,Continue Reading

Protecting Nigeria’s animals through enhanced emergency response strategy

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 27, 2023

In: Features

News Ananlysis by Doris Esa, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Animal welfare is an interesting global issue. In many countries it has received dedicated attention by researchers, conservationists, consumers and governments. The need to ensure the general well-being of both wild and domestic animals is mandatory now in many developedContinue Reading

How pastor allegedly defiled church member’s 17-year old daughter – Medics

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 27, 2023

In: Judiciary

By Adenike Ayodele A medical doctor, Mrs Maria Fadaka, on Monday told an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, how a pastor, Chris Mcdouglas, allegedly defiled a 17-year-old daughter of a member of his Church. Mcdouglas, a Pastor at Peculiar Generation Assembly Church, Lagos, is facing a nine-count chargeContinue Reading

ILO commends Nigeria’s commitment to tripartism, social dialogue

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 27, 2023

In: General News

By Joan Nwagwu The International Labour Organisation (ILO) on Sunday commended Nigeria for its unprecedented commitment to tripartism, social dialogue and decent work. The ILO Director General, Mr Gilbert Houngbo, made the commendation when he received the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, at the weekend in Geneva,Continue Reading

Twin penalty strikes earn Rangers Int’l 2-1 win over Bayelsa Utd in Awka

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 26, 2023

In: Sports

By Chimezie Anaso Rangers Int’l FC of Enugu on Sunday secured the three points at stake in their Day 10 match in the 2022/2022 abridged national league encounter with Bayelsa Utd at the Awka Township Stadium. The visitors from Yenagoa had gone ahead through Alax Oyowah in the 36th minuteContinue Reading

Mba, best choice for Enugu, drop litigations – Rep Okechukwu tells opposition

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 26, 2023

In: Politics

By Stanley Nwanosike Chief Toby Okechukwu, Deputy Minority Leader, House of Representative, says that Dr Peter Mbah, the Enugu State Governor-elect remains the best choice for the state. Okechukwu, who represents Aninri/Awgu/oji River Federal Constituency, made the remarks in Enugu on Sunday, while congratulating the new Governor-elect of the state,Continue Reading

U-20 World Cup draw postponed amid protest against Israeli participation

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 26, 2023

In: Sports

The draw for the Under-20 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to take place in Indonesia next week, will be postponed after Bali’s governor refused to host the Israeli team. The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) said the draw that was to be held on Friday had been cancelled. FIFA were still conductingContinue Reading

Sack Peseiro from Super Eagles job now, 3 sports writers urge NFF

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 26, 2023

In: Sports

By Emmanuel Afonne Three sports journalists based in Abuja on Sunday urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to relieve Jose Peseiro of his Super Eagles Head Coach job before it is too late. They made the call following the Eagles’ 0-1 loss to Guinea Bissau on Friday in a 2023Continue Reading

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