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20 Jan
Philippine security officials said on Monday they had arrested a Chinese software engineer suspected of spying on Filipino military and police camps. The arrest comes as maritime confrontations between the Philippines and China, over contested reefs and waters in the strategic South China Sea, have escalated in recent months. China claims most of the strategic…
6 Jan
Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, yesterday began his tour in Africa, whch would span four countries,namely, Nigeria, Namibia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Chad.
3 Jan
Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs is to visit Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Chad and Nigeria. The Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning disclosed this at a virtual news conference organised by the ministry on Friday in Beijing. According to her, the…
6 Dec
High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has accepted to commence hearing on a N5.2 billion suit brought against a Chinese, Li Xing, accused of making false claims against his former employer. Justice F. A Aliyu, sitting in Court 53 of the High Court of the FCT in Apo scheduled hearing for January 29…
10 Nov
The rapid economic growth and development that has taken place in China in the last 40 years has been described as a miracle by all standards. Indeed, this year marks the 46th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up. The opening-up has fueled huge Foreign Direct Investment and encouraged international companies to enter the market, bringing…
10 Nov
Mr Yang Jianxing, Director, China Cultural Centre, Nigeria (CCCN) has called on more Nigerians to learn Chinese to promote cultural exchange, trade, economic growth and development between China and Nigeria. He made the call on Saturday in Abuja on the sidelines of an event with the theme, “China-Africa Good Partners: 2024 Nigeria Speech Contest.” The…
8 Nov
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested two Chinese siblings: Wang Jiang and Wang Richard for allegedly making efforts to export some solid minerals without a requisite permit. While Jiang was arrested at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, the rest, including two Nigerians, Donatus Agupusi…
9 Sep
The Nigerian mining sector made another giant stride over the weekend as Chart and Capstone Integrated Limited and a Chinese firm, Sinomach-He, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the proposed $1 billion (N1.6 trillion) iron ore-to-steel project planned in Kogi. In a statement released on Sunday, the MoU was presented to the Minister of…
20 Aug
I departed from Beijing and landed in Abuja, from a city near the western side of the Pacific to a capital adjacent to the eastern side of the Atlantic, and began my journey as the 15th Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, with a lofty mission on my shoulders and great excitement in my heart. Upon arrival…
7 Aug
A helicopter crashed in central Nepal on Wednesday, killing all five people aboard including the pilot and four Chinese passengers. Nepal has a woeful track record on aviation safety and the Himalayan republic has seen a spate of deadly light plane and helicopter crashes over the decades. The Air Dynasty chopper was heading to Syabrubesi,…
12 Mar 2024
No fewer than seven people have been reportedly shot dead, while several others sustained injuries after bandits invaded a market in Zurak Campani, Wase Local Council of Plateau State.
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The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment
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The Women's Aid Collective (WACOL), has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, appealing for intervention in the alleged murder of a four-year-old girl, Zinachukwu Ugwu, in Nsukka, Enugu State. The group, in a letter to the IGP, is seeking justice, thorough re-investigation, and prosecution of the alleged culprits. Executive Director/Founder of the…
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A delegation of parliamentarians and environmentalists from Liberia has sought collaboration with Nigeria on strategies to combat
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Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), have arrested 15 suspects for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities in Egbetua Community, Ososo in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo. Mr. Gbenga Agun, State Commandant of NSCDC, told newsmen on Thursday in Benin that the suspects were arrested at a gold mining site…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has confiscated 199,495 liters of smuggled Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), worth N199 million in Zone D axis. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Zone D comprises Adamawa and Taraba commands. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, disclosed this at a press conference on Thursday in Yola. He said…
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says 125 commercial buses and 48 privately owned vehicles were apprehended for flagrant violations, including unauthorized parking and severe road obstructions. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, who spearheaded the operations said this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. Bakare-Oki said the enforcement initiative was…
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The Kebbi Government on Thursday said it has awarded the contract for the repairs and renovation of 97 mosques across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. The State Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Dr. Sani Aliyu, made this known while hosting leaders of Islamic groups in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday. “The contract has specifications…
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The Federal Government, on Thursday, donated a sum of N30 million to the family of renowned National Flag designer, the late Pa Taiwo