IWD: West Africa has highest rate of maternal mortality, low girl-child education, others – Wife of ECOWAS President

IWD: West Africa has highest rate of maternal mortality, low girl-child education, others – Wife of ECOWAS President

Wife of President of the Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS), Mrs Jacqueline Brou has lamented the prevalence of high maternal mortality rate in West Africa. She equally lamented the low levels of female education, violence against women, early marriage and…

Ukraine Thanks Nigeria For Standing By Her …Alleges Russia is Planning Chemical Attack

Ukraine Thanks Nigeria For Standing By Her …Alleges Russia is Planning Chemical Attack

Ukraine has expressed appreciation to Nigeria and other nations that have stood by her in the ongoing war against Russia who invaded her territory on February 24. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, the Defence Attache to the Embassy of Ukraine in the…

FG, EU, UNODC Celebrate Decade Collaboration in Drug War

FG, EU, UNODC Celebrate Decade Collaboration in Drug War

Nigerian government, European Union and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Tuesday celebrated a decade collaboration to advance drug use prevention and control in Nigeria. The Government of Nigeria and the European Union, to mark the occasion, organized a…

LASSMUN: World Needs Your Energy, Commitment, Guterres Tells Delegates At Lagos Schl

LASSMUN: World Needs Your Energy, Commitment, Guterres Tells Delegates At Lagos Schl

“The world needs your energy, courage and commitment. I draw hope from seeing your generation challenge the status quo and call for transformative change,” said the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, in his message to the Lagos State Secondary Schools Model…

Nigeria’s 2023 Presidential Election Important To World – South Korean Envoy

Nigeria’s 2023 Presidential Election Important To World – South Korean Envoy

The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nigeria, Kim Young-Chae, has asked Nigerians to ensure that the country’s 2023 presidential election is free and fair. He noted that the entire world is monitoring the electoral process in Nigeria and desirous of…

UK Holds Workshops For SARCS

UK Holds Workshops For SARCS

-From Our Special CORRESPONDENT: United Kingdom government has held training workshops for all 33 Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) and their main stakeholders in Nigeria. The workshops which held between 28 February and 4 March, were developed to offer critical support to…

Ukraine: Flight To Evacuate Nigerians Rescheduled

Ukraine: Flight To Evacuate Nigerians Rescheduled

Contingent of Nigerians fleeing from Ukraine after the Russian invasion could not leave Poland on Thursday. They have had their flight rescheduled. The flight has since been rescheduled for Friday when they are expected to begin the nine hours journey to Abuja,…

Qatar Airways Launches First Direct Flight To Nigeria

Qatar Airways Launches First Direct Flight To Nigeria

Qatar Airways has launched its first direct flight from Doha in Qatar to Kano in Nigeria. Speaking at the event which held on Wednesday, the Nigerian Ambassador to the state of Qatar, Yakubu Abdullahi Ahmed, noted that the Qatar Airways has indeed…

Ukraine Invasion: Evacuation Only For Documented Nigerians -FG

Ukraine Invasion: Evacuation Only For Documented Nigerians -FG

Nigerian government has said that the evacuation from Ukraine is only for documented Nigerians and that any undocumented Nigerian would first have to set their record right with the nation’s embassies in Romania, Poland and Hungary. A statement by the Ministry of…

ECOWAS Condemns Ukraine Invasion, Calls for Dialogue

ECOWAS Condemns Ukraine Invasion, Calls for Dialogue

The Economic Community of West African States has condemned the invasion of Ukraine by Russian Army, urging for ceasefire and immediate initiation of dialogue. The regional body in a statement made available on Monday to journalists said it has followed with great…

Ukraine Invasion: 479 Nigerians freed

Ukraine Invasion: 479 Nigerians freed

Four hundred and seventy-five (479) Nigerians may have been secured by Monday evening by the Nigerian government in the massive deployment of strategies to get its citizens liberated from Ukraine which is presently under Russian attack. A large percentage of the 479…

Ukraine Invasion: Hungary enacts new visa law to give refuge to fleeing foreigners

Ukraine Invasion: Hungary enacts new visa law to give refuge to fleeing foreigners

Hungarian government has come to the rescue of Nigerians and other foreigners fleeing troubled Ukraine by enacting a law that allows them to seek temporary refuge in Hungary. A statement by the Nigeria’s Embassy in Budapest, Hungary informed Nigerian nationals arriving from…

Ukraine Invasion By Russia: FG Secures Exit Routes For Fleeing Nigerians

Ukraine Invasion By Russia: FG Secures Exit Routes For Fleeing Nigerians

The Nigerian government has secured exit routes for Nigerians fleeing Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed. The Ministry in a signed statement on Sunday by it’s permanent secretary, Ambassador Gabriel Aduda said visa free passage have been secured for Nigerians…

Ukraine/Russia Face-off: Nigerian Embassies in Ukraine, Poland make safety provision for citizens

Ukraine/Russia Face-off: Nigerian Embassies in Ukraine, Poland make safety provision for citizens

The Nigerian Embassies in Ukraine and Poland have made provision to ensure safety of Nigerians in Ukraine following the threat of war from Russia. A public notice by the Embassy in Poland read that: “In light of the recent happenings in Ukraine….

Ukraine Invasion By Russia: Embassy in Romania Announces Help Lines

Ukraine Invasion By Russia: Embassy in Romania Announces Help Lines

Nigerian Embassy in Romania has joined it’s counterparts in Poland and Ukraine to make provisions for the safety of Nigerians fleeing from Ukraine which is being invaded by Russian Army. The Embassies in Ukraine and Poland had earlier announced help lines and…

FG Assures Safety For Nigerians in Ukraine

FG Assures Safety For Nigerians in Ukraine

Nigerian government has assured it’s citizens in Ukraine of their safety, insisting that measures are being taking in that regard and to also evacuate them from that country. The government statement followed an attack on Ukraine by Russian troops on Thursday after…

US Reiterates Commitment To Scaling Up COVID-19 Vaccination

US Reiterates Commitment To Scaling Up COVID-19 Vaccination

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The United States has reiterated its commitment to support Nigeria and other countries around the world to address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the Flag-Off of the COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Campaign in Imo State hosted by Governor…

Kenya’s High Commissioner Dies In Abuja

Kenya’s High Commissioner Dies In Abuja

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the sudden death of the country’s High Commissioner to Nigeria. Ambassador Wilfred Machage, Machage was also accredited ambassador of his country to 12 other countries in Central and Western Africa. The…

Spanish Envoy Calls For Deeper Bilateral Relations Between Nigeria, Spain

Spanish Envoy Calls For Deeper Bilateral Relations Between Nigeria, Spain

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The new Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Juan Sell has said Nigeria and Spain needed to build on existing bilateral reletions for sustainable growth. The envoy made the call on Thursday during a news conference held at the…

Ghana, Nigeria To Invest In Non-oil Sector – Envoy

Ghana, Nigeria To Invest In Non-oil Sector – Envoy

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Ghana High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Rashid Bawa on Thursday revealed plans by his country and Nigeria to partner in area of non-oil sector. The Envoy stated this at the 2022 Ghana Nigeria Business Council CEO Forum…

Terrorism: Ruling, Opposition Parties At Daggers Drawn In Pakistan

Terrorism: Ruling, Opposition Parties At Daggers Drawn In Pakistan

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Pakistan is quaking as both the ruling and opposition parties are at Daggers Drawn over what the relationship with terrorism group and treatment of terrorists should be. The opposition in the Pakistani Senate has already slammed the government…

Jinping Reiterates Commitment To Work With Africa

Jinping Reiterates Commitment To Work With Africa

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Chinese President Xi Jinping, has reiterated his commitment to working with African leaders towards the development of Africa. Jinping, who sent on Saturday a warm congratulatory message to African countries and people on the opening of the 35th…

China Promises To Assist Nigeria Overcome Her Challenges

China Promises To Assist Nigeria Overcome Her Challenges

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The People’s Republic of China has promised to deepen cooperation with Nigeria to overcome major challenges of the country and to enhance development especially in the face of COVID-19. Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun gave the promise…

President Buhari Supports Beijing 2022 Olympic, Paralympic Winter Games

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA: President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed support for the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, wishing Nigerian athletes participating in games success. The President in a statement on Tuesday by his Special Adviser (Media &…

In Case You Don’t Know: Growing Coup in Africa Caused By Discontentment With Elected Leaders

In Case You Don’t Know: Growing Coup in Africa Caused By Discontentment With Elected Leaders

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & Dignity has identified growing discontentment with elected leaders as the cause of growing coup d’etat in Africa The comment came after the military take-over of government in Burkina Faso, which increase the…

Togo – European Union New Partnership Framework and Renewed Financial Commitment

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Editor’s DESK: An official ceremony to present and launch the 2021-2027 Joint Multiyear Programming Document (DCP) was held in Lomé on January 12, 2022 at the headquarters of the Ministry of Planning, Development and Cooperation. Adopted on…

United States, Nigeria Sign Historic Agreement to Protect Nigerian Cultural Heritage

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)- From Our CORRESPONDENT: The United States and Nigeria have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that launches a Cultural Property Agreement between both nations. U.S. Ambassador, Mary Beth Leonard and Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed…

French Ambassador Meets Zulum, To Partner On Agriculture, Education

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)- From Our CORRESPONDENT: The French Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Emmanuelle Bultmann said her country plans to partner with Borno State on development of agriculture, education, and the resettlement of IDPs. Amb. Bultmann announced this on Wednesday when she…

Mohammed bin Rashid honours 10 Winners of 2022 Zayed Sustainability Prize

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) : His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has formally presented awards to the 10 winners of the 2022 Zayed Sustainability Prize. The Prize’s Awards Ceremony coincided with the…

AFC Raises $400mn In Syndicated Loan For Critical Infrastructure In Africa

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) : Africa Finance Corporation, Africa’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has raised USD$400 million in a new syndicated loan to support the post-pandemic recovery through critical development of infrastructure. The three-year facility – the first from AFC since 2018…

U.S Donates Another Batch of 3.2 million COVID-19 Vaccines

U.S Donates Another Batch of 3.2 million COVID-19 Vaccines

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) : The United States has delivered another batch of 3.2 million Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to Nigeria. This is the latest donation to Nigeria by U.S, which has provided to Nigeria over $130 million of technical and financial support…

Omicron Ban: FG Calls for Lifting of Travel Restrictions on Nigerians

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) -From Foreign Affairs correspondent: The Federal Government has meant with the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the country, Ambassador Faisal bin Ebraheem Al-Ghamdi to discuss the recent restrictions placed on Nigerians intending to visit the Kingdom of Saudi…

In 2022, World Needs To Be Resolute About Recovery -UN Secretary General

In 2022, World Needs To Be Resolute About Recovery -UN Secretary General

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA: The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres has said the world should be resolute about recovery in 2022. The Secretary General in his New Year’s Message said the “world welcomes 2022 with our hopes for the…

Itunnu: Father Rejects Autopsy Report, Asks For FG support

Itunnu: Father Rejects Autopsy Report, Asks For FG support

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA: Emmanuel Babalola, father of late Itunnu Babalola, a.k.a Bekky Paul, who was wrongfully jailed and died in Cote d’Ivoire prison, has rejected the autopsy report carried out on the body of his 24-year-old deceased daughter….

Nigerians In Italy Not Up To One million– NUNAI

Nigerians In Italy Not Up To One million– NUNAI

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: The National Union of Nigerian Associations in Italy (NUNAI) on Tuesday said that the Federal Government is already responding to its appeal for the supply of passport booklets to the Embassy in Italy, insisting that…

Desmond Tutu, Titanic Figure Of Non-violent Struggle, Human Rights -Marwa

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd) has described the late South African Nobel Laureate and Archbishop Emeritus, Desmond Tutu as a titanic figure of non-violent struggle, human rights and…

Nigerian Ambassador Praises Resilience Of Qatar Economy

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA: Ambassador of Nigeria to the State of Qatar, Yakubu Ahmed has expressed his admiration for the resilience of the Qatari economy. According to him, the ability to face challenges and uncommon character demonstrated in driving…

Nigeria, German Automobile Coy To Establish Mechatronic W/shops In 36 States

Nigeria, German Automobile Coy To Establish Mechatronic W/shops In 36 States

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA: Nigerian government in collaboration with a German automobile company, CTS Automotive Gmbh is set to establish mechatronic workshops and training centres in all the 36 states of the country. The Chief Executive Officer, CTS Automotive…

EU Develops Human Rights, Democracy Country Strategy For Nigeria

EU Develops Human Rights, Democracy Country Strategy For Nigeria

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) Abuja: The European Union (EU) has developed a Human Rights and Democracy Country Strategy for Nigeria for the coming years. Speaking in Abuja at the weekend during the premiere of a Chioma Onyenwe’s stage play: “First They Came”,…