Nigeria, United States Reaffirm Strategic Partnership as Enikanolaiye Hosts U.S. Assistant Secretary of State
By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their long-standing strategic partnership following a high-level meeting between the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, and the United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, His Excellency Frank Garcia, in Abuja on Monday. Receiving the…
Omga007Ambassador Gambari Presents Copies of Letters of Credence, Begins Diplomatic Mission in Malaysia
By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja The High Commissioner-Designate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Malaysia, His Excellency Ambassador Ahmed Olatunji Sulu Gambari, has formally presented copies of his Letters of Credence (copie d’usage) to the Chief of Protocol, Protocol and Consular Department of Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ikram bin Mohammad Ibrahim. The presentation,…
2027 : Group rejects Ebonyi zoning, endorses Odii for 2027 governorship
nkechinyere Ewa, Abakaliki The Ezza Ezekuna Youth Assembly (EEYA), a socio-cultural youth organisation in Ebonyi State, has rejected the state’s zoning arrangement for the governorship, insisting that competence, credibility and capacity should determine who becomes governor. The group made its position known during a gathering at Isu Achara in Onicha Local Government Area, where it…
Nigeria Mourns Passing of Qatar’s Father Amir, Extends Condolences to Qatari Govt
By Sharon Akuboh The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed profound sorrow over the death of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Amir of the State of Qatar, who passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria described the late Father…
Shaibu Calls for Higher Standards After Federation Cup Final, Says Domestic Football Must Improve
By Destiny Jemiriayegbe Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has expressed disappointment over the quality of football displayed during the 2026 President/Federation Cup final, calling for urgent improvements in the standard of Nigeria’s domestic game. Speaking to sports journalists after the final between Ikorodu FC…
Kano State Govt Pays Condolence Visit to NAWOJ National Secretary and Jigawa State Chairperson
By Sharon Akuboh The Kano State Government has paid a condolence visit to the National Secretary of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Comrade Wasila Ibrahim Ladan, and the Chairperson of the NAWOJ Jigawa State Chapter, Comrade Hauwa Ibrahim Ladan, following the passing of their beloved mother, Hajiya Sadiya Ibrahim Ladan. The delegation was…
NAWOJ Applauds FG on Safe Rescue of Abducted Oyo School Children, Teachers
By Cynthia Talatu Batuta The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has commended the Federal Government and Nigeria’s security agencies for the successful rescue of the school children and their teachers abducted in Oyo State, describing the operation as a major boost to national security and public confidence. In a statement signed by its National…
Niger State Government, Niger Foods, Bago Ruga Ruga Association Intensify Livestock Devt Through LIIMS Sensitization
From Rashidat Suleiman,Minna The Niger State Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, the Ministry of Nomadic and Pastoral Affairs, the Bago Ruga Ruga Association, and Niger Foods Security Systems and Logistics Company Limited have intensified efforts to transform livestock development in the state through a sensitization programme on the Livestock Identification, Inspection and Management System (LIIMS)….