Tinubu Renews Nigeria’s Call for UN Security Council Seat
By Sulyman Gobir President Bola Tinubu has renewed Nigeria’s call for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council, saying the Council’s current structure no longer reflects the realities of today’s world. Tinubu made the call on Thursday while addressing the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly in New York, United States. Vice President […]
Diplomatic Efforts Advance as Red Sea Security Risks Persist
By Gbemisola Azeez Diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East are showing signs of movement, even as a deadly attack on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea highlights the continuing risks to regional security and international shipping. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Majed al-Ansari, said negotiations between Oman and Iran over arrangements for […]
Foreign Ministry, YGU Forge Diplomacy Partnership
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Yakubu Gowon University have begun moves to forge a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening diplomatic training, policy research and institutional capacity as part of efforts to modernise Nigeria’s Foreign Service. The proposed collaboration was discussed during a courtesy visit by the management of the University’s […]
Senate Confirms Fasina As Non-Career Ambassador
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Senate has confirmed Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina as a Non-Career Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, ending days of controversy over his nomination despite opposition from some lawmakers and civil society organisations. The confirmation followed the adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, which recommended Fasina’s […]
Nigerian Youth Leaders Give South Africans July Exit Deadline
By Chinedu Echianu The Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria has issued an ultimatum to South Africans living in Nigeria, asking them to leave the country by the end of July 2026 over the alleged mistreatment of Nigerians in South Africa. At a press conference on Wednesday, National Youth Leader […]
Tinubu Urges UN Members to Adopt Charter in Constitutions
By Mardiyyah Abubakar President Bola Tinubu has called on member states of the United Nations (UN) to incorporate the Preamble to the UN Charter into their national constitutions to strengthen global commitments to peace, justice, human dignity and international cooperation. The President’s message was delivered by Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Jimoh […]
NCS Seeks Stronger International Trade, Security Partnership
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has stressed the need for stronger international cooperation, trust-building, and shared responsibility among nations to address emerging challenges in global trade and security. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, stated this during a diplomatic cocktail reception by the Service in Abuja. The event brought together ambassadors, high commissioners, […]
Israel, Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire
By Anayo Akwitti The Trump administration says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire. The US president has expressed his frustration with Benjamin Netanyahu over the ongoing hostilities, which have put any peace deal between the White House and Iran at risk. Tehran has said any agreement is contingent on an end to […]
Jonathan Urges Global Action Against Misinformation
By Zainab Bakare Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has called for stronger global collaboration among governments, media organisations, security agencies, civil society groups, and diplomatic missions to combat misinformation and promote credible information management. He made the call at the 2nd Diplomatic/Security, Trade and Investment International Conference organised by the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of […]
IGP Disu Seeks International Support for Nigeria Police Reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has engaged international development partners and diplomatic missions in Abuja as part of efforts to strengthen ongoing reforms within the Nigeria Police Force. The strategic dialogue, held at the Force Headquarters in collaboration with the Police Reform Secretariat, brought together representatives of the United Nations Development […]