Tinubu Invites Guinea’s President for State Visit to Nigeria
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has extended a formal invitation to Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya, for a state visit to Nigeria following a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. The development was disclosed on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Sunday […]
Nigeria Committed to BRICS Cooperation – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation within the BRICS framework, describing its participation at the group’s 20th anniversary meeting as a significant milestone in advancing global partnership, resilience, and sustainable development. According to a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Nigeria’s position is […]
Guterres Demands Permanent UN Security Council Seats for Africa
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed calls for far-reaching reforms of the United Nations, insisting that Africa must be granted permanent representation on the UN Security Council to correct what he described as a “historic injustice.” Speaking on Monday in Nairobi during the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the UN’s […]
World Leaders Pressure Iran as Ceasefire Nears Collapse
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Global leaders have intensified pressure on Iran to de-escalate tensions and return to diplomacy, as a fragile Middle East ceasefire edges closer to breaking point. The renewed urgency follows a fresh exchange of fire between Iran and the United States near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route. The situation […]
Sweden Tightens Citizenship Rules with Sweeping Reforms
By Zainab Bakare Sweden has approved sweeping reforms to its citizenship framework, tightening eligibility requirements for foreign nationals. The new rules are scheduled to take effect from June 6, 2026. Under the revised policy, the minimum residency requirement for citizenship will increase from five to eight years. Authorities say the change is intended to strengthen […]
Ruto Says English Proficiency Remarks Were Taken Out of Context
By Zainab Bakare Kenyan President William Ruto says his remarks on English proficiency were misinterpreted and taken out of context. Speaking at the Mining Investment Conference and Expo in Nairobi, as aired by NTV Kenya, he explained the comments came from a private conversation later made public. Ruto sent regards to Bola Tinubu and Nigerians, […]
ECOWAS Brown Card Scheme Vital for Regional Mobility, Motorist Protection-NAICOM
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, Olusegun Ayo-Omosehin, has described the ECOWAS Brown Card Scheme as a critical instrument for regional mobility, financial protection, and compensation for road accident victims across West Africa. Speaking on Tuesday at the 1st ECOWAS Brown Card Scheme Zonal Meeting in Lagos, Omosehin said the […]
NDLEA’s UK Maritime Exposure Highlights Gaps in Nigeria’s Drug War
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s efforts to combat drug trafficking through its waterways have come into focus following the participation of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in a major maritime intelligence conference in the United Kingdom. Chairman of the agency, Mohamed Buba Marwa, described the engagement as a significant step in strengthening Nigeria’s global […]
Scrap Biometric Fees for African Travellers, ITUC-Africa Tells FG
By Chinedu Echianu The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has called on the Nigerian government to adopt more open visa policies for African citizens. It is also asking for the elimination of additional biometric fees imposed on travellers, citing the need to strengthen regional integration and economic cooperation. In an […]
Reps Hails Saudi Founding Day, Calls for Stronger Ties
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance, Saidu Abdullahi, has congratulated the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria, Yousef Albalawi, on the occasion of Saudi Founding Day, using the moment to highlight the importance of sustained diplomatic and economic cooperation between both countries. In a […]