By Maureen Okon Mr Mehmet Poroy, the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, on Monday sought partnership with the Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) to strengthen bilateral relations on diaspora engagement between the two countries. The envoy said this when he paid a courtesy visit to the Commission’s Chairman/CEO, Mrs AbikeContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) are strengthening their collaboration to enhance oversight and ensure compliance within the country’s Free Trade Zones (FTZs). Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NEPZA, said this during a meeting withContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Organisers of the annual Nollywood Cultural Heritage Festival say plans are underway to stage the cultural fiesta in Belgium and other cities in Europe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Chief Agility Onwurah, founder of the prestigious festival, stated this when he led his teamContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Prison Fellowship Nigeria (PFN) has advocated the adoption of restorative justice as a critical solution to decongest correctional centres across the country. Dr Jacob Tsado, Executive Director of PFN, a Christian Non-governmental Organisation, made the call at the opening of the Fellowship’s 2025 Prayer Week in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Kennedy Sheyin/Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association (NAFOWA) on Monday inaugurated its maiden Young Achievers Club in Abuja to nurture, guide and inspire teenagers to become responsible leaders. The President of NAFOWA, Dr Rakiya Abubakar, said the initiative was designed to support young people in makingContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has begun the review of the revenue allocation formula, to produce a fair, just and equitable revenue sharing formula for the nation. Dr Mohammed Bello, Chairman of the commission, announced this at a news conference on Monday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Mark Longyen The U.S. government has described Nigeria’s recent arrest of suspected terrorist leaders linked to the Ansaru terrorist group as a laudable achievement by the government. This is contained in a statement posted on X by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria on Monday. It said that the development wasContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has carried out tuberculosis testing and counselling for no fewer than 200 persons in Akwa Ibom. The exercise which took place at Nnung Udoe, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area, was used to raise awareness against tuberculosis in the state. Mr SteveContinue Reading
By Ifeanyi Olannye Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has empowered 10,000 widows under the State’s Social Investment scheme, saying, the widows prayed for him during his elections. The governor, who flagged off programme, “Delta State Widows Welfare Scheme: Widows Alert Sheriff is Doing More” on Monday in Asaba, said hisContinue Reading
By David Adeoye The Olubadan designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Monday arrived in Ibadan after weeks of absence from the city. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Oba Ladoja was warmly received at the Ibadan-Lagos tollgate by family members and well-wishers. He immediately proceeded to his Isale-Osi familyContinue Reading
