A collaboration of premium entities – Infinix Mobility limited signs Davido as their newest brand ambassador

A collaboration of premium entities – Infinix Mobility limited signs Davido as their newest brand ambassador

INFINIX Mobility Limited today announced the prolific Nigerian music artiste, Davido as its brand ambassador at the illustrious Radisson Blu Hotel. One of the leading smartphone makers, INFINIX Mobility Limited, has distinguished itself from its competitors with its tech, bold, stylish brand persona which is a perfect mixture of technology and art. This has appealed... Read More

#BankOnUber: Banky W named as Uber Nigeria’s first brand Ambassador

Singer and co-owner of media outfit EME Banky W isn’t new to endorsements and brand ambassadorships. From the Etisalat deal that ushered in his career to becoming an ambassador for premium vodka Ciroc, Banky has, over the years, morphed into a top-tier choice for brand visibility, and a poster child for new money. He is... Read More

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July 19, 2017

Trump to nominate Jon Huntsman as Russian Ambassador

The White House announced Tuesday that President Donald Trump is set to nominate Jon Huntsman, former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman as U.S ambassador to Russia. Huntsman served as U.S. ambassador to China from 2009 to 2011 and has also served under the administrations of five U.S. presidents and was a candidate for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.... Read More

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July 8, 2017

Bakassi: FG summons Cameroonian ambassador over killing of Nigerians

The Foreign Affairs Ministry has summoned Cameroon’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Amb. Abbas Salahedine over reports of killings of Nigerians in the Bakadsi Peninsula. The Ministry’s Acting Spokesperson, Mrs. Jane Adams, in a statement said the ministry has instructed Nigerian missions in the country to investigate the incident. “The ministry has instructed the Nigerian Missions... Read More

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May 16, 2017

US National Security adviser says Trump’s disclosure to Russians was ‘appropriate’

by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Donald Trump’s national security adviser again asserted that Trump didn’t jeopardise U.S. national security by sharing intelligence with Russian diplomats, and said the conversation in the Oval Office last week was “wholly appropriate.” McMaster told reporters at a White House briefing on Tuesday said “I stand by my statement that I... Read More

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May 16, 2017

Russia’s response to Trump’s leak: Do not read US newspapers

by Itunuoluwa Adebo Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Tuesday, advised that people don’t read American newspapers, in response to U.S media reports that President Donald Trump had disclosed classified intelligence at a meeting with Russian officials Maria Zakharova, said she had received dozens of messages asking about the reports, which have been denied by the White... Read More

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May 15, 2017

Controversial US Ambassador David Friedman arrives Israel

by Itunuoluwa Adebo Controversial new US ambassador to Israel David Friedman arrived in the country , Monday to take up his post, days ahead of a visit by US President Trump. The Israeli foreign ministry confirmed the arrival of Friedman, who has been a strong supporter of Israeli settlement building in the occupied West Bank.... Read More

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May 13, 2017

Who is Tijjani Mohammmad-Bande? Nigeria’s Permanent Representative at the UN

On Thursday, Nigeria was appointed as the Acting President to preside over the UN General Assembly’s 81st plenary meeting that held at the UN Headquarters in New York. The man who represents Nigeria at the United Nations is Professor Tijjani Mohammad-Bande, Nigeria’s Ambassador/Permanent Representative. On 31 March, 2017, the presidency announced the appointment of Prof.... Read More

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May 1, 2017

Okorocha names BB Naija’s Uriel as ambassador for Imo carnival

by Dolapo Adelana Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha has appointed former Big Brother Nigeria housemate, Uriel Oputa as an ambassador for Imo state carnival. Okorocha made the announcement over the weekend at the homecoming event for Uriel which held at the Imo International Conference Centre, Owerri. “Welcome back home and thank you very much for making... Read More

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April 2, 2017

“You are a veritable ambassador of our motherland” | Buhari celebrates Ebenezer Obey at 75

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday congratulated juju and gospel music maestro, Evangelist Ebenezer Fabiyi Obey, on his 75th birthday which comes up on Monday. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the President has dispatched a congratulatory letter to the popular musician. The president... Read More

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February 2, 2017

Olamide named Glo ambassador, 2 months after leaving Etisalat

Indigenous rapper, Olamide has become a brand ambassador of Globacom Telecommunications. This comes two months after his contract with Etisalat ended in November 2016. According to a press release by Globacom, Olamide will join Timaya, in the “exclusive club of Globacom brand ambassadors.” The press release said “Olamide was signed on as an ambassador because... Read More

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December 26, 2016

Who is Mevlut Mert Altintas – the policeman who shot Russia’s ambassador to Turkey?

“Don’t forget Aleppo. Don’t forget Syria. Unless our towns are secure, you won’t enjoy security. Only death can take me from here. Everyone who is involved in this suffering will pay a price. We are the one who pledged allegiance to Muhammad, to wage jihad.” Dressed in a black suit and tie, Mevlut Mert Altintas moved... Read More

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October 28, 2016

Wizkid no longer a GLO ambassador

Nigerian music sensation Wizkid has ended his relationship with telecommunications outfit Globacom. The music star made the announcement on Friday via his official Twitter account. He appreciated the company for the time spent together, and wished them a fruitful future. He wrote, “Officially no longer with GLO, it was nice working with the amazing people at the... Read More

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July 29, 2016

’17 schools in Nigeria were involved in failed coup in Turkey’ – Ambassador

Seventeen Turkish schools in Nigeria were allegedly involved in the failed coup attempt in Turkey, says the Turkish ambassador to Nigeria, Hakan Cakil. The ambassador stated this on Wednesday when he was paid a visit by Shehu Sani, vice-chairman, senate committee on foreign affairs. Cakil called on the Nigerian government to shut down the school, noting... Read More

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July 20, 2016

The late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today Hillary Clinton blamed for kidnap of Chibok girls Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie, on Tuesday, said that the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton, is to blame for the 2014 kidnapping. 2. Nigeria loses N127bn to cybercrime annually – FG The Minister of... Read More

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July 12, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

Here are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. PDP presents two candidate for Edo governorship election The two factions in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has presented two different candidates for the Edo gubernatorial election. 2. Strike continues as meeting between FG and oil workers turn out inconclusive The federal government and striking... Read More

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President Buhari's bodyguard allegedly linked to Boko Haram

July 9, 2016

‘Like Buhari, like Obama’ | US praises Nigerian President

The outgoing US Ambassador to Nigeria, James Enwistle, has likened the difficulties faced by President Muhammadu Buhari to the problems faced by President Barack Obama of the USA when he first came to power. According to The Nation, Enwistle said this while speaking in Abuja on Friday. The US envoy called on Nigerians to be... Read More

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July 4, 2016

Buhari meets outgoing Swedish ambassador (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received the outgoing Ambassador of Sweden to Nigeria, Svante Kilander, at the State House, Abuja. Kilander was appointed ambassador in 2012.

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July 1, 2016

BREAKING: Sierra Leone’s Deputy High Commissioner kidnapped in Kaduna

The Sierra Leone Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Maj. Gen. Alfred Nelson (retd.), was on Friday, abducted by unknown persons along the Abuja-Kaduna expressway. According to The Punch, the diplomat was on his way to honor an invitation by the military for a yet to be ascertained programme. Efforts by the Sierra Leonian embassy officials... Read More

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June 27, 2016

Why 4 states didn’t have ambassadorial nominees – SGF

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has defended the list of persons nominated for ambassadorship position, saying that the President followed due process in compiling the list. The Senate had last week suspended any further work on the ambassadorial list which was forwarded to the Senate by President Muhammadu Buhari on... Read More

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June 18, 2016

Sex Scandal: ‘Don’t condemn me too quickly’ | Hon. Ikon begs Nigerians

One of the 3 members of the House of Representatives accused of sexual misconduct during a visit to the United States of America has asked the people of his constituency not to condemn him so quickly. The member, Samuel Ikon is the lawmaker representing Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium Constituency of Akwa Ibom at the House of... Read More

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June 17, 2016

Sex scandal: Nigerian lawmaker goes overboard with rebuttal/denial

The lawmaker representing Benue Gwer east/Gwer west in the House of Representatives, Mark Gbillah has reacted to the allegations of sexual misconduct leveled against him by the the US ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle. The ambassador had written a letter which was leaked to the press to James Entwistle informing him that 3 members of... Read More

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June 10, 2016

Morning Devotion: Two reasons you don’t have electricity, Buhari sends names of ambassadors & more religious madness in Osun

Today, Joachim MacEbong tells you two reasons you don’t have electricity, and then he talks about Buhari’s released names of ambassadors and the continuous religious madness in Osun. Take a listen. https://soundcloud.com/ynaijaonline/morning-devotion-episode-23

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June 9, 2016

Flavour signs 2-year endorsement deal with Life Continental Beer (PHOTOS)

‎Nigerian Breweries Plc, the ‎largest brewing company in Nigeria, has announced leading musician and highlife exponent, Flavour N’abania as brand ambassador for the leading South-east beer brand, Life Continental Beer. The brand which has been for years the beer of preference for the Igbo man, made this choice to further reinforce its commitment to the... Read More

The late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today

These are the top 5 stories that drove the conversation today. 1. Buharimeter holds in Abuja A town hall meeting, entitled Buharimeter, was on Thursday held in Abuja to discuss the achievement of President Muhammadu Buhari. Five members of the Federal Executive Council and several civil society members were present at the meeting. 2. FG... Read More

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June 9, 2016

These are the 47 ambassadorial hopefuls nominated by Pres. Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, forwarded the list of 47 potential ambassadorial nominees to the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, for confirmation. The names of the ambassadorial hopefuls who would head Nigeria’s missions abroad when confirmed by the senate ‎are: Obinna Chukwuemeka Salisu Umoru Iyang Udoh Okeke Vivian Liman Munir Edem Jane Mohammed Hassan Martin... Read More

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June 9, 2016

Just In: President Buhari releases list of ambassadors

After the recalling of former ambassadors, President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, released the list of potential ambassadorial nominees. The list was accompanied in a letter forwarded to the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki. Saraki made this known while presiding over the Senate as he read out the list of the nominees. According to TheCable,... Read More

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May 31, 2016