Anthony Alabi Jan, Fri, 2024 Foreign , METRO , NGOs Bethel Outreach Community Services, NIDCOM donate food items, clothes, toys to IDPs in Durumi camp, Abuja Pic 7. Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa (4thR); Founder, Bethel Outreach Community Services, Vivian Etuka (3rd L); FCT Diaspora Focal Point Officer, Dr Sarah Areo (2nd R); Secretary of NiDCOM, Dr Sule Bassi (3rd R) other volunteers and Stakeholders, during Bethel Outreach Community Services delegation’s visit to NiDCOM Headquarters in Abuja.0212/JAN/19/1/2024/Anthony Alabi/NAN Pic 6. Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa (R), addressing the Founder, Bethel Outreach Community Services, Vivian Etuka (3rd L); FCT Diaspora Focal Point Officer, Dr Sarah Areo (2nd L) and other volunteers, during their visit to NiDCOM Headquarters in Abuja.0211/JAN/19/1/2024/Anthony Alabi/NAN Pic 8. Founder, Bethel Outreach Community Services, Vivian Etuka (4th R) presenting food items, clothes and toys to the Coordinator and Spokesman, FCT Abuja Based IDPs camps, Idriss Halilu (3rd L); Chairman Durumi IDPs Camp, Ibrahim Amodu (4th L) and the Women Leader of the Camp, Liatu Ayuba, during an outreach by Bethel Outreach Community Services in collaboration with NIDCOM to the Camp at Durumi in Abuja. With them are other volunteers.0213/JAN/19/1/2024/Anthony Alabi/NAN Pic 9. Founder, Bethel Outreach Community Services, Vivian Etuka (L) presenting food items, clothes and toys to the Internally Displaced Persons, at Durumi IDPs Camp, during an outreach by Bethel Outreach Community Services in collaboration with NIDCOM to the Camp at Durumi in Abuja. With them are other volunteers.0213/JAN/19/1/2024/Anthony Alabi/NAN Pic 10. A cross section of beneficiaries, at Durumi IDPs Camp, during an outreach by Bethel Outreach Community Services in collaboration with NIDCOM to the Camp at Durumi in Abuja.0213/JAN/19/1/2024/Anthony Alabi/NAN
Anthony Alabi Jan, Fri, 2024 Foreign , METRO , News VON DG visits NiDCOM Headquarters in Abuja. Pic 2. Director-General/CEO of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Jibrin Baba Ndace (L) with the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa, during the VON delegation’s visit to NiDCOM Headquarters in Abuja.0207/JAN/19/1/2024/Anthony Alabi/NAN Pic 2. Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa (L); addressing the Director-General/CEO of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Jibrin Baba Ndace (4th L) and other members of the delegation, during their visit to NiDCOM Headquarters in Abuja.0207/JAN/19/1/2024/Anthony Alabi/NAN Pic 6. Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa (R), addressing the Founder, Bethel Outreach Community Services, Vivian Etuka (3rd L); FCT Diaspora Focal Point Officer, Dr Sarah Areo (2nd L) and other volunteers, during their visit to NiDCOM Headquarters in Abuja.0211/JAN/19/1/2024/Anthony Alabi/NAN Pic. 4. Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa (R), presenting a National Diaspora Policy to the Director-General/CEO of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Jibrin Baba Ndace, during the VON delegation’s visit to NiDCOM Headquarters in Abuja.0209/JAN/19/1/2024/Anthony Alabi/NAN Pic. 5. From left: Secretary Legal Adviser, Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Andrew Para; Director-General/CEO of VON, Jibrin Baba Ndace; Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa and Secretary of NIDCOM, Dr Sule Bassi, during the VON delegation’s visit to NiDCOM Headquarters in Abuja.0210/JAN/19/1/2024/Anthony Alabi/NAN
Anthony Alabi Jan, Wed, 2024 Foreign , News , SPORTS Dabiri-Erewa honours WNBA legends Lisa Leslie, Chiney Ogwumike in Abuja Pic. 10. From left: Vice President, NBA Africa, Gbemisola Abudu; Head coach for Triplets in the BIG3 and American former professional basketball player, Lisa Leslie; Two-time Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) All-Star Chiney Ogwumike and Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa, during a reception by NIDCOM in honour of the two WNBA Legends, in Abuja.0170/JAN/17/1/2023/Anthony Alabi/TA/NAN Pic. 11. From left: Vice President, NBA Africa, Gbemisola Abudu; Head coach for Triplets in the BIG3 and American former professional basketball player, Lisa Leslie; Two-time Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) All-Star Chiney Ogwumike and Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa, during a reception by NIDCOM in honour of the two WNBA Legends, in Abuja.0171/JAN/17/1/2023/Anthony Alabi/TA/NAN Pic. 12. From left: Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh; Head coach for Triplets in the BIG3 and American former professional basketball player, Lisa Leslie and Two-time Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) All-Star Chiney Ogwumike, during a reception by NIDCOM in honour of the two WNBA Legends, in Abuja.0172/JAN/17/1/2023/Anthony Alabi/TA/NAN Pic. 13. From left: Vice President, NBA Africa, Gbemisola Abudu; Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh; Head coach for Triplets in the BIG3 and American former professional basketball player, Lisa Leslie; Two-time Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) All-Star Chiney Ogwumike; Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and the representative of the Minister of Foreing Affairs, Amb. Samson Itegboje, during a reception by NIDCOM in honour of the two WNBA Legends, in Abuja.0173/JAN/17/1/2023/Anthony Alabi/TA/NAN Pic. 14. FCT Diaspora Focal Point Officer, Dr Sarah Areo (L), presenting a souvenir to WNBA legends, Lisa Leslie (2nd L) and Chiney Ogwumike, during a reception by NIDCOM in honour of the two WNBA Legends, in Abuja. With them is Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa 0171/JAN/17/1/2023/Anthony Alabi/TA/NAN
Anthony Alabi Jan, Mon, 2024 News , SPORTS African Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire Pic 19. Nigerian Super Eagles Players, during a training session at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire on Monday (15/1/24).0145/JAN/15/1/2024/Yinka Owolewa/TA/NAN Pic. 20. Baby Supporter of the Nigerian Super Eagles, during a Nigeria VS Equatorial Guinea match at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire on Monday (15/1/24). The ended1-10146/JAN/15/1/2024/Yinka Owolewa/TA/NAN Pic. 21. Some Members of the Nigeria Supporters Club, during a match between Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire on Monday (15/1/24). The ended1-10147/JAN/15/1/2024/Yinka Owolewa/TA/NAN
Anthony Alabi Jan, Sun, 2024 Foreign , News Nigeria signs agreement with Saudi Arabia on 2024 Hajj and Umrah operations in Jedda Pic 1. Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb Yusuf Maitama Tuggar (L) with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr Taofiq Bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah (R), during the signing of agreement of the 2024 Hajj and Umra operations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.0042/JAN/7/1/2024/MFA/TA/NAN Pic 2. Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb Yusuf Maitama Tuggar (L) with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr Taofiq Bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah (R), during a meeting on 2024 Hajj and Umrah operations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.0043/JAN/7/1/2024/MFA/TA/NAN
Anthony Alabi Dec, Sat, 2023 Defence and Security DMO holds End of Year Biweekly press briefing in Abuja NAN Pic.7. Director of Defence Media Operation, Maj.-Gen Edward Buba addressing newsmen, during the End of Year Biweekly press briefing in Abuja on Friday (29/12/23). 04963/29/12/2023/Johnson Udeani/NAN Pic.5. Director of Defence Media Operation, Maj.-Gen Edward Buba arriving for the End of Year Biweekly press briefing in Abuja on Friday (29/12/23).04962/30/12/2023/Johnson Udeani/NAN Pic.6. Director of Defence Media Operation, Maj.-Gen Edward Buha, addressing newsmen, during the End of Year Biweekly press briefing in Abuja on Friday (29/12/23).04962/29/12/2023/Johnson Udeani/NAN
Anthony Alabi Dec, Sat, 2023 Economy , News , SPORTS 2023 NLNG Classic Golf Invitational at Bonny Island Golf Club in Rivers Pic 1. From left: NLNG Operation Manager, Engr. Victor Ojabo; Bonny Island Golf Club (BIGC) Division 1 men winner, John Taiwo; BIGC Lady Captain, Nnenna Ahube and Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) President, Evelyn Oyome, during the presentation ceremony at the closing of 2023 NLNG Classic Golf Invitational in BIGC, Bonny Island in Rivers.17/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN Pic 2. Champion of Division 1 ladies’, Lady Bridget Ogwuah of Bonny Island Golf Club (BIGC), showcases her Trophy, during the presentation ceremony at the closing of 2023 NLNG Classic Golf Invitational in BIGC, Bonny Island in Rivers.17/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN Pic 3. Winner of the BIGC overall best gross men, Seun Adedipe (L) with Friends, during the presentation ceremony at the closing of 2023 NLNG Classic Golf Invitational in BIGC, Bonny Island in Rivers.17/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN Pic 4. From left : Bonny Island Golf Club (BIGC), Lady Captain’s Husband, Sir Okey Ahube (L), assisted by a senior manager at NLNG, Mr Paul Bakare to present the Trophy to the BIGC best Gross Ladies’ Winner, Nnenna Ahube, during the presentation ceremony at the closing of 2023 NLNG Classic Golf Invitational in BIGC, Bonny Island in Rivers.17/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN Pic 5. Veteran Golfer, Dr Kodi Izuora (L); presents award to Bonny Island Golf Club (BIGC) Captain, Abubakar Hussaini, the nearest to the pin and longest drive winner, during the presentation ceremony at the closing of 2023 NLNG Classic Golf Invitational in BIGC, Bonny Island in Rivers.17/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN Pic 6. The President, Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), Evelyn Oyome (4th R) officially presents the 2023 Ladies Open trophy to the winner and BIGC Lady Captain, Nnenna Ahube (6th L) as club and family members join in the celebration, during the presentation ceremony at the closing of 2023 NLNG Classic Golf Invitational in BIGC, Bonny Island in Rivers. 17/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN Pic 8. Bonny Island Golf Club (BIGC), Lady Captain’s Husband, Sir Okey Ahube (L), assisted by the wife of BIGC past Captain Dipo Adekoya, Olije Adekoya (R), to present the trophy to the winner of ladies’ Veteran and President of Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), Evelyn Oyome, during the presentation ceremony at the closing of 2023 NLNG Classic Golf Invitational in BIGC, Bonny Island in Rivers.17/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN Pic 9. Bonny Island Golf Club (BIGC), Lady Captain’s Husband, Sir Okey Ahube (L) presenting the ladies’ Veteran Runner-up Trophy to wife of former Governor of Kogi State, Faridah Wada (M), during the presentation ceremony at the closing of 2023 NLNG Classic Golf Invitational in BIGC, Bonny Island in Rivers. With them is Olije Adekoya, the wife of BIGC past Captain Dipo Adekoya.17/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN Pic 10. Cross section of the winners of the different categories of the 2023 NLNG Golf Classic Invitational, during the presentation ceremony at the closing of 2023 NLNG Classic Golf Invitational in BIGC, Bonny Island in Rivers.17/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN
Anthony Alabi Dec, Thu, 2023 Defence and Security , News , SPORTS , YOUTH 2023 National Carnival Polo Tournament in Abuja From left: Chairman, Board of Trustees, Nigerian Army Polo Resort, Nasiru Danu; Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo; Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; Minister of Youth, Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim; C.P. Deinma Abibo, Compol Mopol; the representative of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and former Chairman, Nigerian Army Polo Association (NAPA), retired Maj.-Gen. M.S. Aliyu, during the just concluded National Carnival Polo Tournament in Abuja. 28/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN Chairman, Nigeria Police Polo Association and the Captain, Nigeria Police Force Polo Team, Chief Supritendent of Police, Usman Machika, during the just concluded National Carnival Polo Tournament in Abuja. 28/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN Rubicon Polo Team engaged in a fierce battle against Malcomines of Jos in the final of the President’s Cup at the just concluded 2023 National Carnival Polo Tournament in Abuja. 28/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III (2nd L), hands over the President’s Cup to Champions Abuja Rubicon Polo Team at the end of a pulsating 7-7 five-chukka encounter which had to be decided by a coin toss at the grand final of the just concluded National Carnival Polo Tournament in Abuja. 28/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN Brig. Gen. Adamu Laka, the Chairman of the Nigerian Army Polo Association (NAPA), during the final match of the President’s Cup with keen interest, at the just concluded National Carnival Polo Tournament in Abuja. 28/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN Chairman of the Nigerian Army Polo Association (NAPA), Brig. Gen. Adamu Laka (L) in a conversation with the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III (R), a guest of honour at the just concluded National Carnival Polo Tournament in Abuja
Anthony Alabi Dec, Thu, 2023 Economy , News , WOMEN Friends celebrate Mrs Abdullahi’s appointment at FCSC in Abuja Pic 14. From Left: Former Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Education, Prof. Jamila Shu’ara; wife of former Bauchi State Governor, Hajiya Hadiza Abubakar, former Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Amb. Mariam Yalwaji Katagum; the celebrant, Mrs Hindatu Umar Abdullahi and Hajiya Husaina Kurfi, during a dinner in honour of Mrs Abdullahi as a newly commissioner, at Federal Civil Service Commission, in Abuja.04879/21/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN Pic 15. From left: wife of former Governor of Bauchi State, Hajiya Hadiza Abubakar; former Minister of state for Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), Amb. Mariam Yalwaji Katagum; for Director in FMITI, Mrs Hindatu Umar Abdullahi and Hajiya Husaina Kurfi, during a dinner in honour of Mrs Abdullahi as a newly commissioner, at Federal Civil Service Commission, in Abuja.04880/21/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN
Anthony Alabi Dec, Thu, 2023 News , SPORTS , YOUTH TYBIGCC Executives appreciate caddies and course workers in Abuja Pic. 1. Vice-Captain, TYB International Golf and Country Club (TYBIGCC), Mr Ali Peters (L), presenting a Christmas packs to one of the members, of club, Mr Prince David, during the gifting and appreciation programme organized for Caddies and course workers at TYBIGCC in Abuja on Wednesday evening (20/12/23).04868 /20/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN Pic. 2. Lady Captain, TYB International Golf and Country Club (TYBIGCC), Mrs Maureen Apute (L), presenting a Christmas packs to one of the members, of club, Alhassan Mohammed, during the gifting and appreciation programme organized for Caddies and course workers at TYBIGCC in Abuja on Wednesday evening (20/12/23).04869 /20/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN Pic. 3. Captain, TYB International Golf and Country Club (TYBIGCC), Maj.-Gen. Samson Sunday Jiya (L), presenting a Christmas packs to one of the caddies, of club, Ahmed Ibrahim, during the gifting and appreciation programme organized for Caddies and course workers at TYBIGCC in Abuja on Wednesday evening (20/12/23).04870 /20/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN Pic. 4. A member, TYB International Golf and Country Club (TYBIGCC), Maj.-Gen. Godwin Umelo (L), presenting a Christmas packs to one of the military members, of club, L/CPL Saidu Yahaya, during the gifting and appreciation programme organized for Caddies and course workers at TYBIGCC in Abuja on Wednesday evening (20/12/23).04871 /20/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN Pic. 4. A a cross section of food items, during the gifting and appreciation programme organized for Caddies and course workers at TYBIGCC in Abuja on Wednesday evening (20/12/23).04872 /20/12/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN