President Bola Tinubu departed Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday night for Brazil, where he will begin a state visit on Sunday. Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, said in a statement that the president would make a stopover in Los Angeles before proceeding to Brasília, the Brazilian capital. The trip to Brazil marks the second leg of Mr […]
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In a powerful gesture of commitment to the growth and development of the Warri Kingdom, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III announced the official activation of the Iwere Trust Fund with a personal donation of N750 million, setting a bold tone for the celebrations of his 4th Coronation Anniversary. The Trust Fund, unveiled at the start […]
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The government of Japan on Thursday named the city of Kisarazu as the hometown for Nigerians willing to live and work in the country as part of its strategic efforts to deepen cultural diplomacy, promote economic growth and enhance workforce productivity. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the Director of Information at […]
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The Senate Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, led by its Chairman, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, has inspected ongoing road construction projects being executed by the Commission in Cross River State. Members of the Senate Committee, accompanied by the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku and the Executive Director, Projects, Dr Victor Antai, inspected […]
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Henrietta Awen died on 31 July, 11 months into her marriage A family whose daughter died 11 months into her marriage has urged the police to probe her “sudden and suspicious death.” A family whose daughter died 11 months into her marriage has urged the police to probe her “sudden and suspicious death.” In a […]
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Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have arrested eight persons suspected to be members of the notorious human trafficking syndicate operating between Nigeria and Ghana. The agency rescued 29 victims, most of foreign nationals of some West African Countries, during the raid. The press officer of NAPTIP, Vincent […]
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Indonesia’s anti-graft agency has arrested Deputy Manpower Minister Immanuel Ebenezer in connection with an investigation into alleged extortion, making him the first member of President Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet to face arrest on corruption grounds. Fitroh Rohcahyanto, deputy head of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), confirmed the arrest on Thursday, saying it was linked to suspected […]
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Ode-Itsekiri (Big Warri), Delta State – In a breathtaking display of cultural pride and ancestral homage, the Red Boat of His Majesty, Ògíamè Atuwatse III, CFR, today led a majestic regatta to the historic island of Ode-Itsekiri, the ancestral home of the Itsekiri people. The colourful procession featured a spectacular fleet of boats, each uniquely […]
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Port Harcourt, Rivers State – August 16, 2025 – The Administrator of Rivers State, His Excellency Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment to the swift revitalisation of state-owned media houses, aiming to align them with modern standards and enhance public service delivery. This assurance followed a comprehensive inspection tour […]
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Lagos, Nigeria – The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has launched a comprehensive audit of the entire Kano Flight Information Region (FIR)—commonly referred to as Nigerian airspace—for the first time in 25 years. The exercise, which began on Tuesday, is a strategic self-assessment initiative aimed at evaluating the overall safety performance, operational efficiency, and regulatory […]
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