Nigerian Elections: Journalists detained, harassed, assaulted
CPJ documents the ill treatment meted on some Nigerian journalists during the elections.
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790 scholarships awarded by ECOWAS- Buhari
Mr Buhari lists ECOWAS’ interventions and accomplishments.
eLDee calls out Olu Maintain for performing his song ‘Big Boy’
Olu Maintain, who is currently on a music tour in the U.S. performed the said track at a show in ...
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Nigerian Consul-General says database delaying diaspora voting take-off
The envoy said the Nigerian Diaspora Commission is already in place, but getting the accurate database of Nigerians abroad is ...
UN signs media partnership agreement with Anambra government
The UN says it will continue to diversify its language of communication to the Nigerian people.
Nigeria emerges chair of ECOWAS Group at UN
Nigeria replaces Togo as chairman of the 15-nation sub-regional group.
MALABU SCANDAL: Shell, Eni officials’ trial continues as anti-corruption group head appears before court
The trial resumes Wednesday October 24 in Milan.
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World’s longest flight lands in New York from Singapore
The flight covered 16,700 kilometres and lasted a whopping 17 hours 52 minutes.
NDLEA decries high-level abuse of tramadol, cough syrup
The NDLEA chief spoke in New York.
Nigeria pledges commitment to eradicating discrimination against women
“The adoption is with the objective of mitigating violence against women."
Buhari visits injured Air Force pilots in hospital
"The president "rejoiced with Squadron Leader Batuba, and Flight Lieutenant Andy, giving glory to God for sparing their lives."
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UNGA73: President Buhari returns to Abuja
He also attended other official engagements on the sideline of the UNGA73 between September 24 and 29.
French President Macron calls for more investment in climate
He says France will increasing its grants to the 2030 agenda on climate from $10 billion to $15 billion by ...
‘If you represent a people, you won’t like to see them suffering’ – Buhari
Mr Buhari also pledged that Nigeria would always live up to its financial commitments to ECOWAS.
Nigeria urges UN member states with nuclear weapons to dismantle, renounce them
Nuclear weapons remain the ultimate agents of mass destruction.
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At UN, Buhari delivers Nigeria’s position on global issues
Mr Buhari speaks on the Rohinga situation and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Bill Gates restates investment in human capital as way out of poverty for Nigeria, others
Mr Gates made a similar call during his visit to Nigeria in March.
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Buhari to address 73rd UN General Assembly September 25
The president will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the Assembly which begins September 18.
Global economy can reap $26trn by fighting climate change – Okonjo-Iweala
Mrs Okonjo-Iweala’s statement formed part of the report by the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate.
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Nigeria gets new Consul-General in New York
The Consul-General also served as a Protocol Liaison Officer to the Vice President of Nigeria from 2008 to 2010.
Stop whittling down Buhari’s achievements, Lai Mohammed tells critics
The minister also spoke on the Buhari administration’s insistence it has defeated Boko Haram.
Four Nollywood films screen in U.S.
“We can produce films that entertain both Nigerian and international audiences."
New York firm halts $1 billion funding for Nigerian bank
The firm would have acquired 60 per cent shares in the bank.
Canadian media publishes video of Nigerian migrants ‘running away’ from Trump’s America
The migrants said they would feel safer in Canada.
Bomb explodes at New York port terminal
At least four people were injured in the explosion.
