By Fortune Abang The Bangladeshi High Commissioner to Nigeria, Masudur Rahman, has spoken of his country’s readiness to deepen bilateral relations with Nigeria. Speaking at an event organised to mark the Bangladeshi National Day and the country’s 53rd Independence anniversary on Saturday in Abuja, Rahman extolled the diplomatic relations betweenContinue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele An Ikeja High Court has adjourned until April 15 to hear applications of counsel involved in the case of a businessman, Chief Cletus Ibeto, accused of N4.8 billion fraud. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that when the case was called on Monday, the Director ofContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Director-General, West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ), Dr Olorunsola Olowofeso, says expectation for an ECOWAS Single Currency by 2027 is no longer realistic. Oluwafeso, who said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja, said this was due to theContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Mr Dominic Nwuzor, manager of Nollywood comic actor, John Okafor, a.k.a ‘Mr Ibu’, says the late comedian used humour to promote peace and unity across Africa. Nwuzor, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Don Singles International (DSI), stated this in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Vice-Chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Prof. Suleiman Mohammed, has promised to ensure timely completion of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes in the institution. Mohammed gave the promise in Abuja at an event organised by university’s doctoral students of Security and Strategic Studies, Course 5,Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Mr Emeka Nwala, newly elected president, National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum (NASSLAF), has pledged to ensure the welfare of members of the forum. He made the pledge in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. Nwala, who is Chief ofContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The All Progressives Congress Committee of Diaspora Chairmen (APC-CDC) has reiterated its unwavering trust and support for the President Bola Tinubu- led administration. The CDC Secretary, Prince Stephen Tella, said this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. While noting the role of diaspora Nigerians inContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Urhobo Progressive and Development Union (UPDU), a South-South group, has condemned the petition to the Senate by some traditional rulers in Kogi seeking to stop the probe of Ajaokuta Steel Company (ASCL) bordering on allegation of corruption. The leader of the group, Ogheneruno Oghenetega, in a statement,Continue Reading
By Georgina Adegbie Team Nigeria recorded a clean sweep of gold medals on Sunday at the ongoing African Games in Ghana, after six female wrestlers won in their various categories. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mercy Genesis kick-started the gold medal rush; winning Nigeria’s first wrestling goldContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua. The Zonal Pastor of Christ Embassy Church, Abuja Zone 1, Dipo Fisho, on Sunday assured Nigerians and other nations that the “healing streams”, a programme by the Christ Embassy Church would address economic challenges all over the world. Fisho gave the assurance on Sunday, while briefing newsmenContinue Reading
