By Kevin Watkins As I made my way back home, I could not stop thinking about the performance and was filled with regret for not expressing my gratitude to the dancer who gave me the garland. Upon my return to Hastings, I bought a New Zealand jade bangle for the young lady, even though I […]
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Retracing the footsteps of Dr Norman Bethune
By Stephen Chappell（Canada） My story with China began in the fall of 2005 when I came to China for the first time to teach English courses at Anqing Normal University in East China’s Anhui Province. Every morning I would take a walk in the park near the campus. One day I struck up a conversation […]
Matawalle, Steadfast in Advancing President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Vision, Unshaken by Baseless Attacks” – Arewa Group
“ The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle MON, remains resolutely committed to the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, with a focus on fortifying national security through decisive action against terrorism and violent insurgency, as well as strengthening Nigeria’s armed forces, the Arewa Youth Awareness Movement (AYAM) has stated. In a […]
Minister of Women Affairs Establishes Integrity Brigade to Monitor NGO Operations
Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the Minister of Women Affairs, has announced the creation of an Integrity Brigade to oversee the activities of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). This initiative was disclosed during a press briefing following a solidarity walk with women groups as part of the 2024 International Women’s Day celebrations in Abuja. The Federal Government is set to […]
Retracing the footsteps of Dr Norman Bethune
By Stephen Chappell（Canada） My story with China began in the fall of 2005 when I came to China for the first time to teach English courses at Anqing Normal University in East China’s Anhui Province. Every morning I would take a walk in the park near the campus. One day I struck up a conversation […]
Shanghai, my second home
By Peter Vestergren Aakesen (Denmark) I come from Aarhus, the second-largest city in Denmark. It is located at the mouth of the Aarhus River and has a long history of trade and maritime activities, serving as a major gateway for interactions among Nordic countries. In 2022 I moved to Shanghai due to job requirements. Located […]
Lawmaker Refutes Allegation of Bribing Speaker With $1.7m
From Lateef Taiwo A lawmaker representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere has debunked allegations that he gave $1.7 million to the House leadership to secure the committee Chairman position. Ugochinyere is currently the Chairman House of Representative Committee on Downstream Petroleum. The federal […]
CSO Berates Governor Lawal’s Role In Plots To Destabilise Tinubu’s Administration
A rights group, Coalition of Northern Youths for Peace and Stability (CNYPS) has strongly condemned the role of Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, in the recent #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests, accusing him of using the demonstrations as a smokescreen to hide his administration’s ineptitude, massive corruption, and cluelessness. At a press conference, the group’s spokesman, Muhammad Garba […]
Hunger Protest: Middle Belt group applauds Tinubu’s speech, passes vote of confidence on President
…lauds Water Resources Minister, Prof. Utsev’s constructive engagement with youths The Middle Belt Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his nationwide broadcast. They also praised the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, for his constructive engagement with youths from the region during the protests. The group […]
PDP suspends Ortom, others for gross misconduct
The State Working Committee, SWC of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Benue State has suspended the immediate past governor of the state, Chief Samuel Ortom for his choice of the Labour Party, LP candidate in the 2023 election and his statement calling on Benue PDP to vote for APC in the 2027 presidential election. […]