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admin - October 27, 2024

Helicopter Crash: No Other Additional Bodies Found – NNPC

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited has said that efforts to locate additional victims of Thursday’s tragic helicopter crash in Port Harcourt are ongoing, as search and rescue teams work tirelessly to recover bodies from the wreckage. The helicopter, operated by East Winds Aviation, crashed on October 24, […]

admin - October 26, 2024

CAF Awards Nigeria 3-0 Win, Fines Libya $50,000 Over Abandoned AFCON Qualifier

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has granted Nigeria a 3-0 victory and three points, after the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya was abandoned. The decision, handed down by CAF’s Disciplinary Board, followed an investigation into the October 15 incident in […]

admin - October 26, 2024

Former Minister of Women Affairs Rallies Support for Tinubu’s Leadership

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria Former Minister of Women Affairs, Barr. Uju Kennedy, has expressed unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing his administration as a “highly spiritual movement” destined to transform Nigeria. She made this known through her X account stating that, “This is a test of time, a […]

admin - October 26, 2024

Tinubu Congratulates Ghana’s Shirley Botchwey On Election As Commonwealth Secretary-General

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Botchwey, on her election as the next Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. Leaders from the 56 Commonwealth nations, gathered in Apia, Samoa, elected Botchwey as the 7th Secretary-General on Friday. Botchwey, […]

admin - October 26, 2024

Nigeria: Angela Okorie Mocks Halima Abubakar’s Apology To Apostle Suleman

Utebor Paul, Nigeria Nigerian Actress, Angela Okorie has criticised fellow actress Halima Abubakar, following her public apology to Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries. The rift between Suleiman and Halima can be traced back to 2022 when she publicly accused the Apostle of being responsible for her health issues, following […]

admin - October 26, 2024

Millions Of Cash Rewards Pour In For Flying Eagles Ahead Of Niger Clash

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Flying Eagles have received a flood of cash incentives from prominent Nigerians following their progress to the semifinals of the 2024 WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship, after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Thursday. As the team prepares to face Niger in the […]

admin - October 26, 2024

US Says Israel Strikes On Iran Is In ‘Self-Defence’

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria In a response deemed an act of “self-defence,” Israeli airstrikes targeted military installations in Iran, following a ballistic missile attack from Tehran earlier this month, according to the United States. The White House National Security Council’s spokesperson, Sean Savett, confirmed late Friday that the strikes were […]

admin - October 25, 2024

Malawi Roundtable Honors Top Contributors To National Development

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi The Malawi Roundtable has recognised Press Corporation, Standard Bank, Old Mutual Malawi, and Illovo Sugar Malawi for their significant contributions to Malawi’s development. According to Harry Chima, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Malawi Roundtable, these firms have demonstrated a long-term perspective on national development, which is […]

admin - October 25, 2024

Malawi Ministry Of Finance Urges Youth To Embrace E-Payments

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi The Ministry of Finance in Malawi is encouraging young people in Mchinji to adopt the electronic payment system, as the world shifts towards digital technology and transactions. This call to action was made during the ongoing Digital Financial Services (DSF) awareness campaign, a joint initiative by […]

admin - October 25, 2024

Tinubu Orders Investigation, Intensifies Search After NNPC Helicopter Crash, Extends Condolences To Victims’ Families

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has expressed his deep condolences to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Board, its staff, and the families affected by the recent helicopter crash off the coast of Bonny Finima in Port Harcourt. The incident, involving an East Winds Aviation helicopter registered as […]