Nigeria congratulates UK’s new PM Burnham
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria has congratulate Andy Burnham on his inauguration as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the longstanding partnership between both countries. In a statement issued by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, praises the United […]
Nigeria Enters BRICS Discussions Over Global Issues
By Zainab Bakare The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Ahmed, has arrived in New Delhi, India, to represent the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, at the ongoing BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. The meeting is scheduled to take place May 14 and 15, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, bringing […]
Tinubu Appoints Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Foreign Affairs Minister.
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Minister of Foreign Affairs following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to prepare for the 2027 elections. Odumegwu-Ojukwu previously served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The President also nominated Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, pending Senate […]
FG Reaffirms Principled, Forward-Looking Diplomacy
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria has restated its commitment to principled, constructive and forward-looking diplomacy at its 2026 New Year Reception with the Diplomatic Community in Abuja. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, stated this when he hosted members of the Diplomatic Corps and Heads of International Organisations accredited to Nigeria at the Ministry […]