A delegation, to be led by a representative of the Nigerian Embassy in the UK, Amb. Christian Okeke, leaders of the Nigerian Students Union in UK, will visit the Management of Teesside University to intervene on the allegations of unfair and unjust deportation order served on some Nigerian students, in the middle of their studies . The decision was taken at the end of a virtual meeting held between Chairman/ CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Representative of the Nigerian High Commission UK, Amb. Christian Okeke, President, Nigerian Students Union UK, Mr Yemi Soile, and many of…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
President Bola Tinubu has expressed Nigeria’s commitment to global efforts aimed at mitigating climate impacts and promoting sustainable development. He gave this commitment at the 4th Nations International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) held in Antigua and Barbuda with the theme: “Charting the Course Toward Resilient Prosperity.” President Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Environment, Hon. Balarabe Lawal said: “We must remind ourselves of the collective responsibility to support the sustainable development of small island nations that face unique and devastating challenges.” He decried that: “Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are at the frontline of global…
The Nigerian government has condemned the ongoing onslaught of Israel on Gaza, insisting that the fundamental human rights, including and especially that to life, of the vulnerable civilian population of Gaza must be preserved at all cost. Nigeria, in a statement signed by her Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar said: “The government and people of Nigeria condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the onslaught on defenseless civilians currently being witnessed in Gaza in the course of the Israel-Palestine conflict. The latest deadly attacks on the Rafah Displacement Camps in Southern Gaza on Sunday the 26th, which killed about…
The government of Thailand has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for mounting a vigorous fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria, a development that has impacted positively on the image of the country in the international community. The commendation was given by the Charge d’affaires/Deputy Head of Mission of the Royal Thai Embassy in Nigeria, Mr. Kriwat Pharmorabuta who was accompanied by a Counsellor, Mr. Perapol Berananda during a courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd). While praising the inspiring leadership Marwa has provided the NDLEA in…
Dr. Joy Iganya Agene, the Senior Environment Specialist at the World Bank Nigeria Office and Task Team Leader for the ACReSAL Project, has expressed concerns about the geological situation in Zone C of Benue state. She recommends conducting a hydrological assessment of the area to explore its groundwater potential. “Let’s deploy the necessary technology and conduct a detailed technical study of the area’s groundwater potential,” she said. Speaking during the ongoing joint World Bank/Federal Government of Nigeria Hybrid Implementation Support Mission for the ACReSAL Project in Benue state, Dr. Agene emphasized the need for an integrated policy on Environment, Water…
Four teams from Nigeria have secured two grand prizes, and two first prizes at the Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024 Global final held in Shenzhen, China on Sunday, 26 May, 2024. At the fierce competition designed to help students enhance their ICT knowledge and practical skills, the Nigeria teams emerged part of 19 teams from nine countries who won the Grand Prizes of the Practice and Innovation Competitions. This 8th edition of the Huawei ICT Competition themed “Connection, Glory and Future”, attracted more than 170,000 students from over 2,000 universities and colleges across more than 80 countries and regions, making it…
A Link to the Factcheck: https://prnigeria.com/2024/06/01/fact-check-baleri-captured/ Reports emerged recently that troops of the Niger Republic captured a notorious bandit kingpin known as Kachalla Baleri. However, local sources have raised concerns, suggesting that the captured individual differs from the notoriously known Baleri in Nigeria. PRNigeria conducted a fact-check to verify the identity of the suspect. In its key finding, the fact-check reveals that Niger Republic’s Operation Faraoutar Bushiya arrested Kachalla Baleri at Rouga Kowa Gwani in the Guidan Roumdji commune. Baleri had been operating in Niger after escaping from Nigeria. His arrest was considered a significant breakthrough by the Nigerien authorities. After…
The excitement and anticipation is growing in leaps and bounds for the much-awaited debut of ‘The Price Is Right Nigeria’, a reality TV show. The recent public presentation of the show Host and Announcer has ignited excitement, as well as heightened the anxiety among lovers of reality TV shows for the show to make its debut. Thus, the iconic international game show, known for its engaging format and thrilling prizes, is set to launch in Nigeria with a dynamic team at the helm, which will give the audience a real value for their time. Earlier this year, ‘The Price Is…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and elder statesman, Chief Mike Adiotomre, as he clocks 86 years. Adiotomre is a well-known administrator and exceptional politician from Ovu-Inland, Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor commended Adiotomre for his tremendous contributions to state and nation building. He noted that Adiotomre had made outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s development, particularly during his tenure as Secretary of the Bendel State Hospitals Management Board. Oborevwori said: “As a state, we…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the wife of the immediate past Governor of the state, Dame Edith Okowa, on her 63rd birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori, in statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, lauded Dame Okowa for her charitable endeavours, particularly those aimed at giving the less-fortunate members of the society a higher quality of life. He said that Dame Okowa remained an honourable and selfless woman who stood stoically by her husband as Governor of the state for eight years. According to him, Dame Okowa’s 05 Initiative made a significant positive…