By Chinenye Offor Mr Suzuki Hideo, the Japanese Ambassador-Designate to Nigeria, says that learning a foreign language helps to foster cross-cultural understanding, connect people, and bridge divides. Hideo stated this at the 5th Nihongo Speech Contest and Award Ceremony on Saturday night in Abuja. According to him, in today’s interconnectedContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Bangladesh High Commission in Nigeria has emphasised the importance of preserving indigenous languages as a reflection of history, culture, and shared human connection. Mr Masudur Rahman, the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria, made this known on Friday during the “Martyrs’ Day” and “International Mother LanguageContinue Reading
Improvement The clinical condition of Pope Francis who is suffering from pneumonia has improved slightly, the Vatican said late Thursday. The 88-year-old pontiff also has no fever, a spokesman said. Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday last week. There is currently no indication when he might beContinue Reading
By Chinenye Offor The Japanese government on Thursday, pledged assistance of three million dollars to Nigeria to combat cholera epidemic in parts of the country. Mr Suzuki Hideo, Japanese Ambassador-Designate to Nigeria said this at the Japanese Emperor’s 65th birthday reception held in Abuja He revealed that the assistance wasContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Gen. James Hecker, Commander of the U.S. Air Forces, Europe and Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA), says the U.S. Air Force will carry out airstrikes against terrorist targets across Africa. Hecker stated this at a digital news conference while attending the 2025 African Air Chiefs’ Symposium (AACS), on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The destruction of Nigeria’s Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) by miscreants has become a growing concern for citizens, security agencies, and the Federal Government. Vandalism affects various sectors, including the national grid, pipelines, railways, streetlights, and manholes. The theft of transmissionContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The European Union (EU) has congratulated Angola President, João Lourenço on his election as the new Chairperson of the African Union (AU). The Angolan leader was elected African Union chair at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government which held inContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has donated 100 tonnes of dates to the Federal Government of Nigeria as part of its annual humanitarian relief efforts. A statement from the Saudi Embassy on Monday indicated that the donation to Nigeria is a gift from the CustodianContinue Reading
Parliament Singapore’s opposition leader Pritam Singh has been found guilty of two counts of lying to the parliament, a judge announced on Monday. Singh, secretary-general of the Workers’ Party (WP) and leader of the opposition in the parliament, was convicted in connection with an investigation into former WP lawmaker RaeesahContinue Reading
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole Nigeria’s first lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has been elected as a member of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) Steering Committee. Mrs Tinubu was elected on Saturday at the 29th Ordinary General Assembly of the organisation in Addis Ababa. The first lady of SerriaContinue Reading
