Nigeria Urges Africa to Boost Local Resources
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria has called on African countries to mobilise domestic resources, strengthen strategic autonomy and prioritise local processing of minerals to drive economic growth. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, made the call at the Berlin Global Dialogue 2026, where he outlined Nigeria’s vision for a new model of […]
Nigeria Leads ECOWAS Push to Restore Ties with Sahel States
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria has joined renewed diplomatic efforts to rebuild ties between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), as regional leaders seek a common framework for cooperation following the withdrawal of three Sahel countries from the bloc. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador […]
Gambia Migrant Boat Disaster Kills 12, Many Missing
By Mardiyyah Abubakar At least 12 bodies have been recovered after a boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of The Gambia, with an unknown number of passengers still missing. The Gambia Red Cross Society confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday, saying rescue operations were ongoing as authorities searched for survivors. The boat […]
US School Shooting Kills Four in Oregon
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, has left four people dead, including three children and a teacher, after a 16-year-old gunman stormed the school. Police said the suspect was shot dead by an armed community member who pursued him into the school on Thursday. Bend Police Chief Mike […]
Trump Proposes $5,000 Payment to Americans if Republicans Win
By Julian Osamoto US President Donald Trump has proposed a $5,000 payment to American adults if Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and Senate in the November 3 midterm elections. Trump announced the proposal while addressing a Republican convention, saying the payment would be funded by the country’s economic strength and must be […]
Nigeria, Gambia Agree to Revive Joint Commission
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and The Gambia have agreed to revive the Nigeria-Gambia Joint Commission as both countries seek to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation across key sectors. The agreement was reached during a bilateral meeting between Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, and The Gambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, […]
Trump Orders Probe of Oil Firms Over High Gas Prices
By Oluwakemi Kindness U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into major oil companies, accusing them of keeping gasoline prices artificially high despite a decline in crude oil costs. In a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, Trump alleged that oil companies were failing to pass lower crude prices on to consumers. “The big […]
Nigeria, Russia Strengthen Strategic Ties
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations following a meeting between Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Borisenko Evgenievich, and Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to Russia, Joseph Iji, in Moscow. The meeting marked a key milestone in Ambassador Iji’s diplomatic mission as he formally presented copies of his credentials, paving […]
UAE Bans Social Media Use for Children Under 15
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a nationwide ban on social media use for children under the age of 15, becoming the first Arab country to introduce such restrictions as governments around the world tighten regulations on young people’s online activities. The new measure, approved by the UAE Cabinet, requires social […]
India Deepens Media Ties with Nigerian Journalists
By Zainab Bakare The High Commission of India in Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening engagement with Nigerian media professionals, describing the press as a vital pillar of democracy and accountability. The mission made this known during a free eye care camp organised for journalists in partnership with Skipper IQ Eye Hospital, where participants […]