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Fans’ exodus during World Cup opening match in Qatar raises eyebrows

NewsDeskNgNov 21, 2022November 21, 20220

World Cup hosts Qatar were criticised on Sunday because the stadium was half empty by the closing stages of the tournament opening match between Qatar and Ecuador. Thousands of fans left Al Bayt Stadium during the second half as Qatar were unable to fight back from two goals down at...

Powerful explosions shake Ukraine’s nuclear plant area, says IAEA Chief

NewsDeskNgNov 21, 2022November 21, 20220

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says powerful explosions shook the area of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), “abruptly ending a period of relative calm” at the facility. IAEA’s Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi, in a statement on Sunday, said those blasts which occurred on Saturday evening and early hours...

We do not lack passport booklets, envoy assures Nigerians in New York

NewsDeskNgNov 21, 2022November 21, 20220

The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Amb. Lot Egopija, has assured the nationals within the New York jurisdiction of meeting their consular needs, saying “we do not lack passport booklets.’’ Egopija gave the assurance at the virtual 7th Town Hall Meeting with the Nigerian Community within New York...

Fadah: Sacked NYSC DG Must Face Consequences – CCF

NewsDeskNgNov 20, 2022November 20, 20220

The Concerned Citizens Forum (CCF) has called for strict punishment for the “disgraced and dismissed” former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig-Gen MK Fadah to serve as a deterrent to other public office holders. The group, at a press conference, in Abuja, demanded that Fadah returns all...

NEDC’s Human Face And North East IDPs

NewsDeskNgNov 20, 2022November 20, 20220

By Moses Adamu Excellence can simply be defined as the quality of being outstanding or extremely good. It is not just about doing the right thing; it is about doing it exceptionally well. The truth is, the more people there are in any society who put uncommon efforts into the...

The rise and fall of MK Faddah

NewsDeskNgNov 20, 2022November 20, 20220

By Vincent Oche The fall from grace of Brig Gen MK Fadah could come in a movie. It was a script that was not meant to last long. The indices were visible from the first day he assumed office as the director general of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).Some...

Same sex activists endorse Peter Obi for president

NewsDeskNgNov 20, 2022November 20, 20220

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Community in Nigeria has thrown its weight behind Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. In a statement signed by its president, Jasper B. E., the group said it came to this decision after assessing all tbe candidates, noting that Obi is the most...

Canadian Envoy, Sanwo-Olu, urge earth protection at NCF 40th Anniversary/Award

NewsDeskNgNov 20, 2022November 20, 20220

The Canadian Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Teshome Nkrumah, has called for more sustainable protection of the environment to mitigate the effects of climate change. Nkrumah made the call while giving a keynote speech at a dinner/award night to mark the 40th anniversary celebration of the establishment of the Nigerian...

Travel Advisory in-line with UK’s security support to Nigeria – British envoy

NewsDeskNgNov 20, 2022November 20, 20220

British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing have said that the recent travel advisory on the security situation in Nigeria was in line with the UK government’s security support to Nigeria, and Africa. Laing disclosed this when she appeared as special guest on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum...

Why I supported southern presidency – Ortom

NewsDeskNgNov 20, 2022November 20, 20220

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has given reasons why the South should produce the President in 2023. He said for the purpose of justice, equity and fairness, it will be right for a Southerner to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari after eight years of Presidency from the north. Governor Ortom spoke...