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Russia set to establish nuclear centre in Nigeria

The Russian government, on Saturday, announced its plan to establish a multi-functional scientific research nuclear centre in Nigeria. This was made known by the Ambassador to Nigeria, Nikolay Udovichenko, while speaking in Lagos at the Alumni Congress of the Soyuznik Alumni Association in Nigeria. The Russian Ambassador noted that Nigerian and Russian government have been... Read More

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Pepsi and Tiwa Savage ‘are as strong as ever’

In spite of her much-publicised marital crisis, Mavin singer, Tiwa Savage has not lost her brand endorsement deal with soda giants, Pepsi. Tiwa, alongside Wizkid and Sheyi Shay are the Nigerian ambassadors for Pepsi. Many fans had speculated that Pepsi may have possibly severed ties with the singer, following the allegations of infidelity levelled against... Read More

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December 2, 2015

This is the solution to Nigeria’s electricity problem – US Ambassador

The Federal government has been advised by United States to create an enabling environment for big private companies to invest in the power sector. The US Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle opined that this is the solution to the epileptic power situation in the country. Entwistle disclosed this on Wednesday, during a visit to the Minister of Science... Read More

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September 15, 2015

Kcee becomes brand ambassador for Air Peace (PHOTOS)

KCee is the latest ambassador in town. He has been signed as a brand ambassador for Nigerian airline, Air Peace. The Five Star Music artiste posted the news on his Instagram alongside a picture. https://instagram.com/p/7pKgs1RKyC/?taken-by=iam_kcee

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August 11, 2015

Zahra Buhari appointed NGO Ambassador (PHOTOS)

President Buhari’s daughter, Zahra Buhari, was recently signed as an ambassador at large for a charity organization in Nigeria called ACE. ACE is a non governmental organisation that focuses on Education and Training, Economic Empowerment & Affordable Healthcare. See below, photos from Zahra’s official signing ceremony;

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December 2, 2014

@dolapoaina: Self-development skills to learn from a diplomat

by Dolapo Aina Young professionals, if they really want to inherit the leadership and lead in dignity, they shall first have their feet on the ground, think locally and act globally and add up all the self development issues cited above without removing an iota. Diplomats are representatives of their respective presidents in any nation.... Read More

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October 22, 2014

“I want to speak for the people” – Vector talks on political ambition (WATCH)

by Jewel Stephen Hiphop artiste, Vector, who was recently unveiled as Goodwill Ambassador for Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, has revealed his desire to use his influence to speak up for people in an interview with Hip Hop World magazine. He said “I don’t intend to go into politics but I intend to speak... Read More

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October 5, 2014

Blame Lord Lugard for the problems and challenges facing Nigeria – Walter Carrington

by Kolapo Olapoju A former United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, has stated that the problems and enormous challenges facing Nigeria as a nation, can be traced back to 1914, during the colonial rule of the British empire. Carrington says the colonial administrator at that time, Sir Frederick Lord Lugard, is directly responsible for... Read More

August 21, 2014

Nigerian Police force gets bomb disposal robot from United States [DETAILS]

by Damilola Jagun The new Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba was presented with a high tech bomb disposal robot by the US Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle, during a visit of latter to the force headquarters on Wednesday, 20 August. The robot was presented alongside other equipments which will assist in the counter terrorism war,... Read More

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Opinion: From Rwanda with much love

by Dolapo Aina See you in Rwanda-the land of a thousand hills; a million smiles and a billion opportunities. Rwanda’s peaceful ambience is perfect for creative minds that need a serene location to be mentally and creatively productive. Rwanda’s business climate is conducive for any straight-forward entrepreneur. Rwanda’s tourism especially historical tourism would leave you... Read More

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February 11, 2014

Eja nla: D’banj rubs shoulders with the high and mighty in Aso Villa (PHOTOS)

by Tutu Akinlabi Musician, D’banj is definitely one of the top players in the music industry. The star has now also extended his reach and influence as he can be seen hanging out at the Aso Villa with President Goodluck Jonathan, billionaires, Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola and other top members of the society. He... Read More

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January 28, 2014

Kokomaster, D’banj joins ONE to launch the Year of Agriculture (PHOTOS)

by Tutu Akinlabi Musician, D’banj has one more endorsement to add to his already vast resume. The Kokomaster has been named the ambassador for the “Year of Agriculture” campaign spearheaded by ONE. Read full press release below: Internationally acclaimed Nigerian singer-songwriter D’banj, will be at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this week to help ONE officially launch... Read More

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November 23, 2013

Rejoice: US may review non-immigrant visa to 5 years – Nigeria’s Ambassador

Nigeria’s Bi-national tie with the United States of America has come to the fore on the background of the recent labelling of insurgents Boko Haram as a terrorist organisation by the United States. Although, the development was quickly embraced by the Nigerian Government, some Nigerians are said to believe that the US might be having... Read More

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October 19, 2013

Aww, she’s so sweet: Actress, Funke Akindele joins the bike-athon to ride against polio (See Photos)

by Tutu Akinlabi Actress Funke Akindele got out of her comfort zone for a worthy cause today as she joined a bike riding event to campaign against polio. The star was recently signed on by the Rotary Club as its ambassador to fight against the scourge and as is typical for “Jenifa”, she went hands-on... Read More

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October 4, 2013

Tribute: ‘National hotel for the dead’ – The last article ‘Tunji Okusanya wrote for YNaija before yesterday’s crash

by Olatunji Okusanya II Whilst writing this piece, someone said to me, do you realize the living are lacking in basic amenities not to talk of the dead? I replied “should poverty, economic recession stop us from sweeping our compounds, cleaning our surroundings”? If we can do these, we must also take care of the... Read More

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September 16, 2013

Opinion: The national hotel for the dead

by Olatunji Okusanya II Whilst writing this piece, someone said to me, do you realize the living are lacking in basic amenities not to talk of the dead? I replied “should poverty, economic recession stop us from sweeping our compounds, cleaning our surroundings”? If we can do these, we must also take care of the... Read More

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September 4, 2013

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Rapper, MI Abaga named Lagos state ambassador for energy

by Oge Okonkwo Nigerian rapper, M.I is has been named the Lagos state ambassador for energy, by the Lagos state government. The good news was confirmed from his tweets which read: MI is still holding the position as the UN ambassador for the smuggling of migrants and is also a Glo ambassador. To find out... Read More

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August 30, 2013

READ: I have NEVER met Fani-Kayode – Bianca Ojukwu speaks out, demands a retraction

by Oge Okonkwo The claim of a relationship made by the former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, between him and the widow of Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu who is also Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Bianca Ojukwu, while she was a spinster has been described as false. [READ: Femi Fani-Kayode: A word for those who call me a tribalist] Chief Fani-Kayode... Read More

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August 16, 2013

My experience in the hands of kidnappers – MDG ambassador narrates

Mr. Marshal Chukwdike, a Millennium Development Goal, MDG, Ambassador, yesterday narrated his ordeal in the hands of his abductors, who kept him in their den for seven days while demanding ransom of N150 million. Though Chukwudike declined to say how much his family paid for his release, it was gathered that N5 million was eventually... Read More

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“I don port o!”: MAVIN first lady, Tiwa Savage turns MTN ambassador (LOOK)

by Chisom Ukaegbu Tiwa Savage who recently dropped her debut album, “Once Upon A Time” has joined the league of growing artistes with endorsement deals putting her signature on the dotted line for the telecoms giant, MTN. The new ambassador took to Instagram to share the good news posting a photo with the following caption: “MTN... Read More

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South African diplomat found walking the streets of China naked? (PICTURED)

South Africa’s consul-general in China has been recalled after he was allegedly found wandering the streets naked. Lassy Chiwayo, a veteran politician who spent time in prison with Nelson Mandela, has had his contract in Shanghai terminated and is back in Pretoria. The South African foreign office says he was recalled due to ‘health reasons’,... Read More

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January 7, 2013

Abacha’s son, Abba, still on criminal trial in Switzerland – Swiss ambassador

by Akan Ido Switzerland is battling hard to shake-off the image of the go-to country hiding looted funds. Several dictators, including Nigeria’s former president, Sani Abacha laundered public funds into Swiss vaults during their tenure in government. In this Punch Newspapers interview, Ambassador of Switzerland to Nigeria, Hans Rudolf Hodel, talked about the ongoing trial... Read More

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September 28, 2012

Saudi deports 510 Nigerians, as Tambuwal jets out for crisis talks

by Isi Esene The Saudi Arabia government Wednesday disregarded the 24 hour ultimatum given by the Nigerian government through Vice President Namadi Sambo to release the women who were in the holy land for religious pilgrimage. In defiance to the ultimatum, the Saudi Arabia government deported 510 female pilgrims mainly from Sokoto, Jigawa, and Kano... Read More

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September 17, 2012

Thanks, but no thanks: President Jonathan prevents PDP governors from visiting the First Lady

by Stanley Azuakola In times of illness, a little goodwill goes a long way. That must have been the reasoning of some state governors who were in Germany recently and thought they could visit Nigeria’s first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, currently hospitalised in that country. However, her husband and Nigeria’s president, Goodluck Jonathan seemed to... Read More

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: It’s official – Genevieve Nnaji is queen of the Range (Photos)

by Hauwa Gambo We reported a few weeks ago that Genevieve Nnaji (no suffixes needed) would be the new face of Range Rover in Nigeria. And now it’s official. Land Rover and Coscharis Motors on Thursday held a press event announcing Nnaji as their ambassador for the new Range Rover Evoque in Nigeria. The event... Read More

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Everywhere you go: President Jonathan to establish embassies in all African countries

by Stanley Azuakola President Jonathan said in Abuja on Thursday that he has plans to ensure that there is a Nigerian embassy or representational office in all African countries. He disclosed this when he received the new Mauritanian ambassador to Nigeria, Mr B. A. Abderrahmane. President Jonathan explained that the move was necessary and in... Read More

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