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NiDCOM honours out-going minister Amb. Dada

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has commended Amb. Zubairu Dada, the outgoing Minister of State, Foreign Affairs and supervising Minister of NIDCOM, for making the job easier for its management. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of NiDCOM, gave the commendation when she led a delegation of Management Staff of the Commission on a farewell visit […]

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Reactions trail shocking death of media icon, Dokpesi

A gale of reactions and condolences has trailed the death of a Media Icon, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, who died in Abuja, on Monday, at 71. The NewsZenith reports that his son, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr. announced his death in a statement. “High Chief Dokpesi was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He will […]

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President Tinubu’s inaugural address to the nation

My Fellow Citizens, I stand before you honoured to assume the sacred mandate you have given me. My love for this nation is abiding. My confidence in its people is unwavering and my faith in God Almighty is absolute. I know that His hand shall provide the needed moral strength and clarity of purpose in […]

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National Politics

Tinubu appoints Alake as presidential spokesperson

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed a former Lagos Information and Strategy Commissioner, Mr Dele Alake, as his spokesperson. Following his inauguration, on Monday, Tinubu becomes the 16th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Tinubu announced the appointments, shortly after he took the oath of office in Abuja. Alake served as Commissioner of Information […]

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Nigeria evacuates 2,518 citizens from war-torn Sudan

Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says the Federal Government has successfully evacuated 2,518 Nigerian citizens trapped in war-torn Sudan back home. Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit of NIDCOM, announced this, on Sunday, in Abuja. Giving an update on the evacuation, Balogun said “as of Sunday, 2,518 people were transported home […]

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FG provides 5m solar power connections in rural areas

The Federal Government is set to deploy five million solar power connections to communities, hitherto not connected to the national grid. The government planned the electricity project under the ‘solar power Niger’ programme of the Rural Electrification Agency. REA announced this during a forum, held in Abuja, to provide opportunities for investors to pitch financial […]

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FEC approves N449.9m for 17 airports’ master plans

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N449.9 million to develop master plans for 17 airports in the country. Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to President (Media and Publicity), announced this to newsmen after FEC meeting in Abuja. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo presided over the Council meeting in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The affected airports […]

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Evacuating Nigerians From Sudan: Where Abati Misfires

By Ali M. Ali “…But the Nigerian government always disappoints, that is precisely what they are doing in Sudan…” Reuben Abati May 4, 2023. Let me state upfront that I am a parent to one of the just evacuated students trapped in war-torn, Sudan who returned on Sunday. His mother and I were hugely relieved […]

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Nigeria hosts African First Ladies’ 10th General Assembly

Nigeria’s First Lady Aisha Buhari will, on Monday, host other African First Ladies at the 10th General Assembly Summit of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) in Abuja. The Head of Information in First Lady’s office, Mr Suleiman Haruna, announced this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Haruna said the first lady will […]

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Sudan clashes: First batch of 376 stranded Nigerians arrive

The first batch of about 376 Nigerian students trapped in war-torn Sudan finally arrived in Abuja on Wednesday night. They arrived at exactly 11.25 p.m. through the Pilgrims Terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja. The first batch of stranded students was evacuated from the Aswan border of Egypt via the Air Peace Plane […]

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