By Taiye Olayemi and Busayo Onijala The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, has said that China will remain committed to strengthening cooperation with Africa in the face of global instability. Yuqing stated this on Monday in Lagos at a reception to commemorateContinue Reading
New Desk The African Union (AU) Commission and the Federal Republic of Nigeria represented by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) of Nigeria signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in combating terrorism and violent extremism across Africa. The MoU establishes a strategic framework to enhance cooperation andContinue Reading
Prophet Accused of Impregnating Married Woman, Husband Demands Compensation. By Adewale Owoade A Zimbabwean man, Nigel Furaijo, has taken a self-proclaimed prophet, Edson Chirimani, to court, accusing him of impregnating his wife, who later suffered a miscarriage. Furaijo is demanding reimbursement for the hospital bills and seeking justice for theContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa ‘’No industry can grow, industrialise or be competitive in the dark’’, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, once declared at the Noor solar power point in Quarzazate, Southern Morocco. This, therefore, explains the essence of the recentContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia has honoured Amb. Bankole Adeoye, the African Union (AU) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) for his “Outstanding leadership in advancing the union’s Peace and Security Agenda, particularly his contributions to Somalia’s peace efforts. Mr Ali MohamedContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Amb. Bankole Adeoye, the African Union (AU) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, has reiterated commitment to advancing the union’s Agenda 2063, with a view to promoting good governance and security on the continent. Adeoye, who is seeking reelection for the second term, made the pledgeContinue Reading
By Mark Ogagan The Brazilian Government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, in charge of the rotating presidency of the BRICS bloc, announced Friday that Nigeria, Africa’s fourth-largest economy, was joining the alliance as a full member. “The Brazilian government announces today, January 17, 2025, the official accession ofContinue Reading
By Paul Ejime Most African countries make a ritual of adding the word “Independent” or “Autonomous” to the name of their electoral commissions. In reality, their election umpires are anything but, even where the national constitution guarantees the so-called independence. The “indefinite suspension” of Madam Davidetta Browne-Lansanah, ChairpersonContinue Reading
By BiolaLawal Abuja (FLOWERBUDNEWS): Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has lauded Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for introducing the Non-Resident Nigerian Ordinary Account (NRNOA) and the Non-Resident Nigerian Investment Account (NRNIA). A statement issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the Commission’s Head, Media,Continue Reading
