General News (Page 574)

(FLOWERBUDNEWS) More than 50 African leaders made their way to the Black Sea resort city of Sochi on Oct. 23-24 for the inaugural Russia-Africa summit. The summit is widely seen as a reflection of Russia’s push for economic and military influence in Africa. More than 3,000 delegates from African countriesContinue Reading

(FLOWERBUDNEWS) The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has presented a proposed budget expenditure of N1.07 billion for its 2020 fiscal year before the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs. Mrs Fatima Usara, the head of Public affairs division of NAHCON disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement in Abuja. UsaraContinue Reading

(FLOWERBUDNEWS) Liverpool have condemned a graphic “racist” banner unfurled by fans before the start of their Champions League Group E clash away at Racing Genk on Wednesday. The banner, displayed in an area populated by travelling fans, depicted Liverpool’s Belgian striker Divock Origi’s head on a naked body, alongside theContinue Reading

(FLOWERBUDNEWS) President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Captain Musa Nuhu as the new Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Nuhu replaces Captain Muthar Usman, erstwhile Director General of the organization. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr James Odaudu, Director Public Affairs, MinistryContinue Reading

(FLOWERBUDNEWS) Stakeholders on migration reporting have underscored the need for creation of a better platform to ensure effective coverage and implementation of the national policy on migration issues. They expressed this concern at the ongoing two days capacity building workshop for media agencies on migration reportage, organised by Civil SocietyContinue Reading

President Muhammadu Buhari is Mamman Daura’s Nephew although Daura is two and half years older than the president. The nephew-uncle relationship is described as extremely close and date back to childhood years. Mamman Daura, who is considered to be even more powerful than Nigeria leader, has been playing a significantContinue Reading

(FLOWERBUDNEWS) On October 15, “Digital Explorers” programme was officially launched in Vilnius, Lithuania. It started with the first batch of 15 thoroughly selected young Nigerian ICT specialists, who will spend the next year in 7 Lithuanian perfect-match ICT companies. Aiming to connect Nigeria and Lithuania for cooperation in information andContinue Reading

(FLOWERBUDNEWS) Chief Edward Onoja, Chief of Staff to Gov. Yahaya Bello, has resigned his position less than one month to the Kogi governorship election. Onoja resigned to enable him emerge as running mate to the governor who is seeking reelection on the platform All Progressives Congress (APC). This was containedContinue Reading