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Partners in Progress: Nigeria-China @54 As Nigeria and China celebrate 54 years of diplomatic relations, established on February 10, 1971, reflecting on the journey so far and the promising future ahead is essential. This milestone is particularly significant, given President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to China in September 2024, where he met with President Xi…
Oil Resumption, Ogonis’ Welcome Dialogue Process Barikui Felix, Port Harcourt The Ogonis in Rivers State have said that they are satisfied with the federal government’s ongoing dialogue approach to ensuring the resumption of oil exploration in the area. Ogoni oil has been under lock and key since 1995 following the extra-judicial murder of Ken Saro-Wiwa…
Global Emission: Action Aid Calls for Cancellation of Nigeria Debt ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has called for the cancellation of Nigeria’s foreign debt and that of other African countries to compensate for the damage caused by global emissions. The Country Director of AAN, Mr Andrew Mamedu, made the call at the weekend in Abuja, noting that,…
Zulum Presents Staff of Office to Shehu of Dikwa Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has presented the office staff to the newly appointed Shehu of Dikwa, Ibrahim Ibn Umar El-Kanemi. Alhaji Ibrahim Ibn Umar emerged as the 13th Shehu of Dikwa following the passing of the late monarch, Alhaji Mohammed Ibn Shehu Masta II….
UN Women, Canada, ARDA Train Media to Enhance Women’s Representation in Politics In conjunction with ARDA Development Communication Incorporated, United Nations Women and Canada have trained selected media practitioners in Abuja with technical knowledge and skills to enhance women’s representation in political leadership and governance. A statement issued at the weekend read: “To equip media…
Edo Police Arrest 4 NSCDC Officers Over Bolt Drivers Death Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City Bolt drivers and residents of Benin City protested over the death of a driver, Henry Osemwenkhia, who died following an unjustified assault by four personnel at the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC). The deceased, Osenwenkhia, drove a customer to…
Edo NAWOJ Seeks Partnership with First Lady’s Office on Women’s Initiatives. The Edo State chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has paid a courtesy visit to the Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Anani, to discuss collaborative efforts in promoting gender-related initiatives. The delegation, led by NAWOJ Chairperson Adesuwa Ehimuan,…
ECOWAS Court and UNHCR Unveil Joint 2025 Work Plan The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Abuja Office held a coordination meeting on February 7, 2025, at the Court’s headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, to finalise and adopt a joint work plan for 2025. The Collaboration, rooted in…
Zulum to Rebuild Borno NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) by rehabilitating and expanding the permanent orientation camp in the state. Zulum made the announcement while receiving the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Yusha’u Ahmed, and his management…
EU Funds Programmes to Develop Competency The European Union (EU) is complementing the Nigerian government’s efforts to improve and strengthen democracy across the country by supporting programmes that build the capacity of young people in politics and governance. The EU through the Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) Programme has funded the Yiaga Africa’s…