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The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has reaffirms it’s One-China policy and called on Nigerian journalists to continue to uphold accuracy while reporting the status of Taiwan. Speaking at an interactive session on China-Africa relations in Abuja, the Director, Political Sector, Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, Mr Zhu Songbo said Taiwan remained…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Friday officially released the much-anticipated 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, while confirming that 39,834 results have been withheld over suspected examination malpractice. Speaking at the JAMB headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, the Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, revealed that the decision to…
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted bail to Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, popularly known as EeZee Tee, the former manager of renowned gospel artiste Mercy Chinwo, amid ongoing allegations of money laundering and illegal foreign exchange dealings. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, delivering his ruling on Friday, approved bail for Onyedikachukwu…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, in collaboration with the World Bank-funded West Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP), officially launched a two-day Technical Workshop on Policy Coordination and Knowledge Exchange for Connectivity Market Integration in Abuja, Nigeria. The high-level event convened key stakeholders from across the…
A pivotal three-day ECOWAS Regional Baseline Consultation Workshop has commenced in Abuja, Nigeria, bringing together disaster management experts, civil protection officials, and monitoring and evaluation specialists from across West Africa. The workshop aims to accelerate the rollout of the ECOWAS Food Security, Nutrition, and Livelihood Humanitarian Assistance Programme, a vital…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a formal sanction to Kenya Airways following multiple consumer protection violations involving three passengers, including one Gloria Omisore. According to an official statement released today, the infractions committed by the airline include failure to uphold passengers’ right to care, inadequate disclosure of…
In a historic and unprecedented moment for the Catholic Church, Robert Francis Prevost was elected the 267th pope on Thursday, becoming the first pontiff from the United States. He will lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics under the papal name Leo XIV. The announcement sparked jubilant scenes in St. Peter’s…
In a bold step toward transforming Nigeria’s healthcare landscape, a team of Nigerian medical professionals in the Diaspora has launched the country’s first-ever Respiratory Therapy Training Initiative — earning high praise from the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). The Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, lauded the groundbreaking programme, describing…
In a major move aimed at strengthening cancer care in Nigeria, the House of Representatives has passed a resolution urging the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to implement free cancer screening services across the country. The House, popularly known as the Green Chamber, also called on the Federal…
The Plateau State Government has issued a stern warning to landowners against developing properties without securing the necessary approvals from relevant authorities. Governor Caleb Mutfwang delivered the cautionary message on Tuesday while receiving reports from two government-appointed committees at the Government House in Little Rayfield, Jos. The committees, constituted in…
