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The Ambassadors of Germany and France to Nigeria have urged the country to draw lessons from decades of Franco-German cooperation, stressing that reconciliation, friendship, and shared responsibility are critical drivers of growth, stability, and regional integration. German Ambassador Annett Günther and French Ambassador Marc Fonbaustier made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during events marking…
The European Union has announced a €557 million humanitarian aid package for West and Central Africa, with Nigeria’s North-West region identified as a key focus area, as part of its initial €1.9 billion humanitarian budget for 2026. The allocation, unveiled on Wednesday by the European Commission, comes amid growing global humanitarian pressures, with an estimated…
Cuba has issued a fierce condemnation of what it claims was a military attack by the United States on Venezuela, describing the action as a serious breach of international law and a threat to regional peace. In an official statement released in Havana on Saturday, the Cuban Revolutionary Government said it stood in full solidarity…
The Federal Government has said that discussions were still ongoing over the detention of a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft and 11 soldiers, noting they were yet to be released by the Burkinabe government. Recall that the aircraft, crew and soldiers onboard the plane were seized on Monday, shortly after the crew made what it…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has departed Guinea-Bissau, following the coup that led to the overtake of government in the West African country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also confirmed that Jonathan left on a special flight with members of his delegation and is safe. “Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is very safe and out of…
The Nigerian government on Thursday condemned the coup and demanded the restoration of democratic order in Guinea-Bissau. In a statement, the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was dismayed by the incident and described the military takeover of power in the West African country as “unfortunate”. “The Federal Government of Nigeria, in the strongest…
United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr. Mohamed Fall, has reiterated the need for global commitment to peace, dialogue and reconciliation to bolster sustainable growth. Fall said this in an address on Monday night in Abuja, during the commemoration of the International Day of Peace, observed annually on September 21. The event convened under the…
…Seeks UNGA intervention in American Blockade Cuba has rejected the current deployment of United States military forces in the Caribbean Sea. Cuba equally asked that the United States should be compelled at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to lift the longstanding blockade imposed on her. Member of the National Assembly of the People’s…
China has reiterated its commitment to building a fairer and more inclusive global governance system, pledging closer cooperation with Nigeria and Africa under the newly launched Global Governance Initiative (GGI). Speaking at a seminar in Abuja organised by the Centre for Contemporary China-Africa Research and the Centre for China Studies, China reaffirmed its commitment to…
US right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at a university in Utah. The US authorities said they have detained a suspect in the fatal shooting. “The subject for the horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody. We will provide updates when able,” FBI Director Kash…