Nigeria-UAE Non-Oil Trade Hits $5bn as First Abu Dhabi Bank Set for Lagos, Etihad to Begin Abuja Flights
By Joy Omagha Idam Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are poised to deepen their economic partnership as non-oil trade between both countries has risen to $5 billion, while the UAE’s largest financial institution, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), prepares to establish operations in Lagos. The development was disclosed during a meeting between Nigeria’s…
Omga007Hussaina Akila, Celebrating a Life of Impact, Excellence and Service
By Cynthia Talatu Batuta The atmosphere at the Lutheran Church of Nigeria, Garki, Abuja, was filled with thanksgiving, joy and heartfelt tributes as family members, friends, professional colleagues, associates and well-wishers gathered to celebrate the immediate past Director of News, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Madam Husseina Akila, MNI, on the occasion of her…
Shaibu Retains Okpekpe Title, Finishes Alongside Oshiomhole at 2026 International 10km Race…Ethiopia’s Mamo Lama Wins 15,000 US Dollar
Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), His Excellency Comrade Philip Shaibu, on Saturday once again demonstrated his enduring passion for sports and physical fitness as he successfully completed the 2026 Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, finishing in 1 hour, 18 minutes and retaining his previous record in the…
Gov Yusuf Says 90% of Campaign Promises Delivered in Three Years
By Jasmine Okogerie, Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared that his administration has fulfilled about 90 percent of the promises made to the people of the state within three years of assuming office. The governor made the assertion on Saturday while receiving the Emir of Rano, Ambassador Muhammad Isa Umaru, who paid…
Eid-el-Adha : MURIC Commends Nwifuru for Appointing Muslim to Leadership Position in Ebonyi
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Ebonyi State chapter of the Muslims Rights concern MURIC has congratulated Muslims across the world on the occasion of the Eid-ul-Adha celebration and commended Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru for appointing a Muslim into a leadership position in the state. In a statement issued in Abakaliki, the Chairman of MURIC in Ebonyi…
Ebonyi LP Concludes Primaries, Picks Candidates for 2027 PollsEze, Ude, others unveil plans for jobs, youth empowerment
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Labour Party (LP) in Ebonyi State has concluded its primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections, producing candidates for the governorship, National Assembly and State House of Assembly positions. The exercise, which was conducted in Abakaliki, saw the emergence of Comrade Chief Splendour Oko Eze as the party’s governorship candidate,…
Archbishop Akubueze Honours Philip Shaibu at CMO Silver Jubilee Celebration
By Destiny Jemiriayegbe Former Deputy Governor of Edo State and Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has been honoured with a special award by the Catholic Men Organization of Nigeria (CMO), Benin Ecclesiastical Province, in recognition of his contributions to humanity, service to God, and commitment to societal development. The…
SAD President raising the alarm over crushing of Democracy by Tinubu
The National president of the Society for Advancement of Democracy (SAD), Prince Orji Nwafor-Orizu while granting press interview to journalist in his chamber on the Democracy Day, marked in Nigeria every May 29, assessed the state of democracy in the present government of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu very poor. The Nnewi in Anambra-born prince, who…