Nigeria, Ethiopia Sign Prisoner Transfer Agreement, Move for Immediate Implementation
By Joy Omagha Idam In a swift landmark diplomatic and humanitarian development, Nigeria and Ethiopia have signed a Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement aimed at allowing convicted nationals of either country to serve the remainder of their prison terms in their home country. According to a statement signed by Dr Magnus Eze, Special Assistant on…
Omga007Robbers Invade Ebonyi College of Health Female Hostel, 9 Students Injured
By NKECHINYERE OGINYI, Abakaliki No fewer than nine students of the Ebonyi State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ngbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area, were injured and hospitalised after suspected armed robbers invaded the institution’s female hostel in the early hours of June 8 2026. Chetachi Chibueze Jerry-Usulor, the Provost of the college, who briefed…
NUJ Set to Hold Two Day National Security Summit In Abuja
By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja, Nigeria – All is Set as the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) will convene a two-day National Security Summit in Abuja from Thursday, June 18 to Friday, June 19, 2026, aimed at strengthening collaboration between the media and security agencies in the interest of national stability, peace, and development. The summit,…
ALGON Unveils Proof of Address Initiative to Strengthen Identity and Service Delivery in FCT
By Asabe Elisha The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, has launched a sensitisation programme on the implementation of the Proof of Address (POA) initiative for Secretariats, Departments and Agencies (SDAs) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), a move aimed at strengthening identity verification and improving service delivery. The…
FG Begins Evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa Amid Xenophobic Attacks
By Sharon Akuboh The Federal Government has commenced the evacuation of Nigerian nationals stranded in the Republic of South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed on Tuesday that the first batch of affected Nigerians is scheduled to depart Johannesburg’s Oliver Tambo International Airport on…
India-Nigeria Diplomacy : DICAN Chairman Lauds Free Eye Screening Initiative for Media Professionals
The High Commission of India in Nigeria, in partnership with Skipper Eye-Q Eye Hospital, officially hosted a free eye care camp for members of the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DICAN). The health initiative was organized in direct response to a request made by the Chairman of DICAN, Mr. Idehai Frederick, during a recent media…
SWS Hails Christiana Musa on APC North-West Women Leader Appointment
By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja The International President of Standup for Women Society (SWS), Lib. Deborah A. Ijadele-Adetona Esq., has congratulated Lib. Christiana Ezekiel Musa on her appointment as the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-West Women Leader. In a statement issued on behalf of the leadership and members of the organisation, the SWS President described the…
Indian High Commission, DICAN, Partner Skipper Eye-Q to Provide Free Eye Screening for Over 100 Journalists
By Joy Omagha Idam, Abuja In a major demonstration of commitment to journalists’ welfare and Nigeria-India relations, the Indian High Commission in Abuja, in collaboration with the Diplomatic Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (DICAN) and Skipper Eye-Q Hospital, on Tuesday organized a free eye screening programme for more than 100 journalists and media practitioners. The initiative,…