The authorities in Finland have frozen the assets of Simon Ekpa, the self-acclaimed Biafran agitator facing allegations of terrorism-related activities. According to Yle, a local newspaper, the Finnish government also froze the assets of companies associated with Ekpa and four of his accomplices, who are also in remand. The report said Ekpa is being held […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived Saudi Arabia for the Lesser Hajj (Umrah). The vice president was received at the Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madina, Saudi Arabia on Monday. Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, in a statement, said on […]
Continue ReadingChairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has promised to share the Commission’s experience and make available relevant documents to help the Commission Electorale Nationale Autonomie, CENA of Benin Republic conduct their elections in 2026. Yakubu was addressing a visiting delegation from the Commission Electorale Nationale Autonomie, CENA of Benin Republic in Abuja […]
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A statement made available by Mr. Muhammad Alshabi, spokesman for the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Abuja, said this substantial funding commitment was made possible by the contributions of more than ten donor countries, agencies, and organizations dedicated to addressing the growing humanitarian needs in these crisis-hit areas. By Sultan Abubakar The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, […]
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“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Nigerian people during this difficult time, and we stand in solidarity with the affected families,” the statement reads. The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the wake of a devastating tanker explosion that occurred […]
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Cuba and Nigeria have marked a diplomatic golden jubilee as they celebrated their 50 years anniversary. Cuban Government through its Ambassador in Nigeria expressed interest to strengthen the existing bilateral relations with Nigeria. Ambassador Miriam Morales Palmero said this in Abuja during the celebration of the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations between the country and […]
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Tension is escalating between Russia and Ukraine, as both countries exchanged sharp statements over allegations of interference in Nigeria’s domestic affairs. The Russian Government on Friday issued a stern warning to the United States, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom for accusing it of sponsoring protests in Nigeria. Russia, in a release, said the countries […]
Continue ReadingThe Nigerian government has commenced arrangements to evacuate it nationals from Lebanon following continuous military offensive by Israel. Israeli troops battled Hezbollah militants inside Lebanon on Wednesday after launching what they say are limited ground operations there. The region meanwhile braced for further escalation as Israel vowed to retaliate for Iran’s ballistic missile attack […]
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The Nigerian government has commenced arrangements to evacuate it nationals from Lebanon following continuous military offensive by Israel. Israeli troops battled Hezbollah militants inside Lebanon on Wednesday after launching what they say are limited ground operations there. The region meanwhile braced for further escalation as Israel vowed to retaliate for Iran’s ballistic missile attack […]
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At the United Nations General Assembly, Nigeria used the opportunity to reiterate longstanding calls for Security Council reform, a continuation of tireless efforts led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision. Such efforts have resulted in a clear shift in the international community’s approach to […]
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