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Tinubu inaugurates APC South-West campaign office in Akure

NewsDeskNgJan 8, 2023January 8, 20230

The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Saturday in inaugurated his South-West campaign office in Akure. Tinubu was led to the campaign office by the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu and State Chairman of the APC, Mr Ade Adetimehin. Tinubu, while inaugurating the campaign...

Army recruitment call to defend Nigeria not employment opportunity – COAS

NewsDeskNgJan 8, 2023January 8, 20230

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.- Gen. Faruk Yahaya, says recruitment into the Nigerian Army should not be perceived as employment opportunity but a call to defend Nigeria. Yahaya said this while flagging off a 10Km endurance run for candidates undergoing screening to qualify for the 84 Regular Recruits...

PRP Presidential candidate, Kola Abiola, pledges 25% women, PLWD inclusion in governance

NewsDeskNgJan 8, 2023January 8, 20230

Mr Kola Abiola, People’s Redemption Party (PRP) presidential flag-bearer has pledged to ensure 25 per cent inclusion of women and people living with disabilities (PLWD) in governance if elected president. He disclosed this at a rally to flag-off campaign for all elective positions in Kebbi State held in Birnin Kebbi...

Don’t vote leaders based on ethnicity, religion- Obi charges Nigerians

NewsDeskNgJan 8, 2023January 8, 20230

Mr Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, has reiterated call on Nigerians not to vote for political candidates based on ethnicity or religion. Obi made the call during his presidential campaign rally held in Osogbo, Osun State capital, on Saturday. The former Anambra State governor, equally urged...

Putin Observes Orthodox Christmas Alone

NewsDeskNgJan 7, 2023January 7, 20230

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, stood alone at a midnight service as he marked Orthodox Christmas at a Kremlin Church. The Russian Orthodox Church usually observes Christmas on January 7. The celebration held at the Cathedral of the Annunciation -a church originally designed for the Russian tsars- had Putin...

KONGONET condoles with Kogi NUJ chairman over wife’s demise

NewsDeskNgJan 7, 2023January 7, 20230

The Kogi NGOS Network (KONGONET), has extended its condolence to the Chairman of the Kogi state branch of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Alhaji Adeiza Momohjimoh over the demise of his wife, Mrs. Zainab Adriza. In a statement signed by the chairperson of the group, Ambassador Idris Ozovehe Muraina and...

Flagrant Disregard For President Buhari, Ohinoyi of Ebiraland Gets Gov. Bello’s query

NewsDeskNgJan 7, 2023January 7, 20230

…panel to be set up to study case of insubordination. The Kogi State Government has queried the paramount traditional ruler and Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Dr. Ado Ibrahim for refusing to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari to the state, an act the government described as gross insubordination. President Buhari was on December...

China’s optimized COVID-19 strategy benefits exchanges with Africa

NewsDeskNgJan 7, 2023January 7, 20230

By Guo Yi (Guo Yi is a Nairobi-based editor from CMG Africa) With the mutation of the COVID-19 virus, the popularization of vaccination, and the accumulation of experience in prevention and control, China has announced that it will downgrade management of the disease from Class A to Class B from...

Asake’s MMWTV becomes highest charting debut Nigerian album in Billboard history

NewsDeskNgJan 7, 2023January 7, 20230

Popular Nigerian afrobeat singer, Ahmed Ololade, professionally known as Asake, has added a new feat to his list of achievements as ‘Mr Money With The Vibes’ announced the highest-charting debut Nigerian album on Billboard in 2022. The music chart data confirmed this on Thursday in a Twitter update. “In 2022,...

Nigeria defender, Ogbu joins Czech champions, Slavia Prague

NewsDeskNgJan 7, 2023January 7, 20230

Former Flying Eagles defender, Igho Ogbu has linked up with Czech Republic champions, Slavia Prague. Ogbu moved to the Eden Park from the Norwegian club, Lillestrom. The 23-year-old penned a four-year contract. The centre-back moved to Europe from Nigeria Professional Football League outfit, Gombe United in 2020. Ogbu has spent...

Abia 2027: Amb. Henry Ikoh’s Groundswell of Support

Ndume To Tinubu: Walk Your Talk On Security Emergency

Kano Flags Off Distribution of 100,000 Bags of Rice Donated by Dangote Foundation

Tinubu inaugurates APC South-West campaign office in Akure

Army recruitment call to defend Nigeria not employment opportunity – COAS

PRP Presidential candidate, Kola Abiola, pledges 25% women, PLWD inclusion in governance

Don’t vote leaders based on ethnicity, religion- Obi charges Nigerians

Putin Observes Orthodox Christmas Alone

KONGONET condoles with Kogi NUJ chairman over wife’s demise

Flagrant Disregard For President Buhari, Ohinoyi of Ebiraland Gets Gov. Bello’s query

China’s optimized COVID-19 strategy benefits exchanges with Africa

Asake’s MMWTV becomes highest charting debut Nigerian album in Billboard history

Nigeria defender, Ogbu joins Czech champions, Slavia Prague