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Italy’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Roberto Mengoni, has used celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic to reaffirm his country’s commitment to democracy, gender equality, international cooperation and stronger ties with Nigeria. Speaking during Italy’s National Day reception in Abuja, Mr Mengoni reflected on the country’s transformation since the…
Nigeria and China have renewed their commitment to strengthening youth-focused cooperation, with both countries calling for deeper collaboration in innovation, trade, education, and cultural exchange as part of efforts to advance bilateral relations. Speaking at the China-Nigeria Youth Exchange Seminar in Abuja, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy…
Nigeria wrapped up the 24th African Athletics Championships with 12 medals after the women’s 4x400m relay team produced a dominant gold-medal performance on the final day of competition. The quartet of Esther Okon, Toheebat Jimoh, Jecinter Lawrence and Patience Okon-George successfully defended Nigeria’s title in the event, clocking 3:29.25…
Nigeria Cannot Keep Inventing Offices to Avoid Real Reform _By Comrade Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi_ Nigeria awoke recently to the announcement of a new political creation: the Special Adviser on Homeland Security. Predictably, the cheerleaders of the administration—the “City Boys”, the “Renewed Hope” chorus, and the usual orbit of…
Authorities at the federal and state levels have pardoned or reduced the sentences of no fewer than 8,300 inmates across custodial centres nationwide over the past four years, as part of intensified efforts to ease congestion in correctional facilities. The pardons, typically granted upon recommendations from judicial or advisory…
The Nigeria Police Force has commenced the official pull-out ceremony for former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, marking the end of his tenure as the nation’s top cop. The ceremonial event, a long-standing tradition in the police force, signifies the formal retirement and honouring of a former Inspector-General for…
Nigeria is set to take delivery of Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug that demonstrated 100% effectiveness in preventing HIV infection during clinical trials, according to the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA). In a statement released by NACA’s Head of Public Relations, Toyin Aderibigbe, the agency…
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has extended warm greetings to Christian and Muslim faithful as they commence the sacred seasons of Lent and Ramadan, calling on Nigerians to use the period to pray for unity, peace and national development. In a…
“The comprehensive zero-tariff treatment for African countries represents another major step by China to support Africa’s development and deepen China-Africa cooperation,” the ambassador said. China has announced a sweeping zero-tariff policy for exports from African countries, including Nigeria, in a move aimed at boosting trade, industrial growth and economic…
The United States has announced plans to deploy about 200 military personnel to Nigeria in the coming weeks to support the country’s armed forces in their fight against Islamist insurgent groups that have destabilised parts of the nation for more than a decade. The deployment, first reported by The Wall…
