Sierra Leone and AfDB Push for Stronger Economic Partnership
The President of the @AfDBPresident Sidi Ould Tah, met with Sierra Leone’s Vice-President, Juldeh Diallo, on Thursday in Rabat on the sidelines of #AIF2025. Discussions focused on improving the country’s portfolio and strengthening the partnership between Sierra Leone and the…
Chinese expatriate collapses at work in Abuja, dies
A Chinese national working with ASBA Mining Company Group has died after collapsing at a quarry site in Wasa village. The incident was reported to the Kabusa Division at about 2:56 p.m. on Monday by Mohammed Abdulkareem, a staff member…
Tinubu appoints three ambassadors, sends list to senate for confirmation
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the names of three non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The no getminees are Kayode Aare (Ogun State), Aminu Dalhatu (Jigawa State), and Ayodele Oke (Oyo State). The letter was read during…
Venezuela demands international airlines resume flights
Venezuela has told international airlines to resume flights to the country within 48 hours or risk being stripped of their clearance to fly there altogether. Several airlines suspended their flights to Venezuela after the US aviation regulator warned on Friday…
Peter Obi Meets EU Parliament Committees, Seeks Stronger Africa–Europe Partnership
Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, on Tuesday visited Strasbourg, France, where he held a series of high-level engagements at the European Parliament. Obi met with members from several key…
India and China trade barbs after passenger detained at Shanghai airport
The detention of Pema Wangjom Thongdok, an Indian citizen living in the UK, at Shanghai airport has fuelled a diplomatic row between Delhi and Beijing. Ms Thongdok said she was detained by immigration officials while travelling from London to Japan…
Top Israeli Officers Face Scrutiny as Reform Process Deepens
Former Operations Directorate chief Maj. Gen. Oded Basiuk has been dismissed from reserve duty by IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, over his role in the October 7, 2023, failures. Zamir summoned several top officers for meetings today,…
Nigeria, Russia Recommit to Defence, Economic, and Cultural Cooperation at 65th Anniversary
Nigeria and the Russian Federation on Tuesday celebrated the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, reaffirming their commitment to strengthened bilateral cooperation across key sectors. Both nations exchanged congratulatory messages to commemorate the milestone, with Russian Foreign Minister…
Ekweremadu to Remain in UK Jail as Britain Rejects Transfer Request
The United Kingdom has declined the Federal Government’s request to allow former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, to serve the remainder of his prison sentence in Nigeria. Ekweremadu is currently in a UK correctional facility after he was convicted in…
BREAKING: 24 Abducted Kebbi State Schoolgirls Regain Freedom
The 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi state. Details of the efforts that led to the rescue of the students are still sketchy at the time of this report, but an official announcement is expected…