The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Commission on Thursday convened an Extraordinary Session of its Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the ministerial level over the decision of Mali, Burkina-Faso and Niger Republic to leave the community. The session also discussed the current political situation in Senegal where President Macky Sall postponed the […]
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The federal government on Tuesday, has called for a stronger partnership with the government of the Republic of Germany on migration. The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, made the call in her remark during the official opening of a new Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) in Ado, Nasarawa State. The event highlighted […]
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The Kenyan High Commission on Wednesday said the airline plans to commence daily flights to Nigeria. The Envoy said the move is part of an initiative to open up Kenya to the world. The Acting Kenyan High Commissioner to Nigeria, Samuel Mogere who made this known at the Magical Kenya road show in Abuja said […]
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has thrown his weight behind the establishment of Nigeria-Benin Republic permanent Commission. The Minister gave the nod on Wednesday when he received in audience the Nigeria, Advocacy Group for the Establishment of a Permanent Joint Commission between Nigeria and Benin Republic in Abuja. The group was led […]
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Nigerian refugees in Cameroon (NRC) have called on President Bola Tinubu to expedite action that would see them return to their ancestral homes they over 10 years ago, owing to the activities of the Boko Haram terrorists group. The refugees totalling 120,000 in various camps in the northern part of Cameroon, predicated their calls on […]
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Super Eagles of Nigeria will meet with the Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire on Sunday in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho scored to give Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over South Africa on Wednesday after an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final thriller in Bouake. This is coming […]
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MALI reaffirmed its exit “without delay” from West African bloc ECOWAS, saying it was not bound by the organisation’s one-year timeframe for withdrawal, according to a foreign ministry document seen by AFP Wednesday. Bamako’s military government announced its withdrawal from ECOWAS on January 28, along with neighbouring Burkina Faso and Niger. But article 91 of […]
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Five months later, President Bola Tinubu is yet to appoint new ambassadors after recalling all those representing the country around the world. Recall that President Tinubu on September 2, 2023, ordered the recall of all Nigeria’s ambassadors and envoys with immediate effect. Nigeria has 109 diplomatic missions worldwide comprising 76 embassies, 22 high commissions and […]
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The United Kingdom (UK) Deputy Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Sir Roly Walker has lauded the Nigerian Army (NA) for its significant role in maintaining peace and stability in Africa and the West African Subregion. The Defence Chief gave the commendation Tuesday during his visit to the Army Headquarters, Abuja. General Walker appreciated the […]
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KANO State Government has said that it is collaborating with Canada in the areas of health, education, agriculture, and other spheres of human endeavours for the benefit of the two entities. The Kano Governor made this known when he hosted to the Canadian Ambassador to Nigeria, James Christoff who called on him at his office in […]
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