Foundation for True Freedom and Public Accountability, a leading advocate for transparency and accountability in government, has commended the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio for his recent announcement on live Television, the recess allowance provided to Senators for their annual vacation. The foundation in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Architect Bamidele Ebun said […]
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Chinese film market booms this summer
By liu Yang, People’s DailyThe Chinese box office is extraordinary and unprecedented this summer. Multiple domestically produced films sparked waves of buzz as genre films reached new heights.Gong Kanning in Beijing took her child to the animated film “Chang An” featuring some of China’s most well-known poets. She told People’s Daily that the audience in […]
Global South confident in building equal, orderly multi-polar world
By Huan Yuping, People’s DailyFor some time, discussions on the “Global South” have proliferated around the world. The term refers to the whole of emerging economies and developing countries, and mirrors their collective emergence on the international stage.As profound changes unseen in a century are evolving rapidly in the world today, these discussions signal an […]
Chengdu Universiade promotes cultural exchanges, reinforces friendship
By Dai Kairan, People’s DailyThe 31st summer edition of the FISU World University Games just lighted up its host city Chengdu. Apart from exciting games, it also created an opportunity for young people around the world to enjoy rich and splendid cultural activities.During the event, a series of cultural exchange activities blending international elements, Chinese […]
China contributes its part to global biosecurity governance
By He Yin, People’s Daily The Second Meeting of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) kicked off on Aug. 7 in Geneva, Switzerland. The meeting is one of the outcomes of the Ninth BWC Review Conference held last year, and its aim is to further reinforce the effectiveness of […]
Sinoma Hosts Cultural Event to Strengthen Chinese-Nigerian Bonds
Sinoma Nigeria Limited, a global powerhouse in construction materials, recently organized a cross-cultural celebration for its employees, showcasing both Nigerian and Chinese traditions. Dubbed “Family Gathering of Nigerian and Chinese Team Members,” the event unfolded on August 9th at Sinoma’s headquarters in Abuja’s Katampe extension. The primary objective was to foster deeper cultural connections between […]
CSO Rejects Calls for Resignation of the Senate President
… tackles Timi Frank, others Rising-Up for a United Nigeria, a civil society organisation that advocates for good governance and democratic reforms has rejected in strong terms, calls by Timi Frank and other individuals for the resignation of the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio over flimsy and frivolous allegations following the transparent and diligent screening […]
Ministerial Screening: Call Senate President, DSS to Order APC Support Groups Urge Presidency
A coalition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the circumstances surrounding the screening of former governor of Kaduna State, Mal. Nasir El-rufai and two others over the claim by the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio that the trio were yet to be cleared […]
CSOs condemn Malicious attack against FCC Chairperson
The attention of over 100 frontline anti-corruption civil society organizations (CSOs) comprising of rights activists and media executives, has been drawn to the unprofessional manner that the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Parastatals and Tertiary Institutions on Mismanagement of Personnel Racketeering and alleged Gross Mismanagement of the Integrated […]
DSS and Accusations of Disobedience to Court Orders– Setting the Records Right
By Peter N. Afunanya Recently, the media is awash with various commentaries about DSS disobedience to Court Orders. These accusations, as wrong as they are, have peaked in the Emefiele saga. It may interest the public and indeed the avowed critics of the Service to note the following incidents and timelines to show that it […]