Tinubu is expected to speak on Israel-Palestinian crisis, reiterating Nigeria’s stance for an immediate ceasefire and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday arrived in Riyadh, the Saudi Arabian capital to participate in the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit. The Nigerian leader landed at the King Abdulaziz International Airport at 10…
Putin said Russia could help countries with “sustainable development, the struggle against terrorism and extremism. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday promised Moscow’s “total support” for Africa, at a conference with African officials in Sochi in southwest Russia. “Our country will continue to provide total support to our African friends in different sectors,” Putin said…
The Kremlin published the signed law ratifying the treaty on its website on Saturday evening. Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed off on a landmark defence pact with North Korea, a deal that comes amid reports that Pyongyang has despatched thousands of troops to fight against Ukraine. Putin struck the deal during a visit to…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has praised Donald Trump’s recent election victory, calling it a “testament to leadership” and a sign of the American people’s confidence in his vision for the country. In a congratulatory message on his official X handle, Jonathan commended Trump on being elected as the 47th President of the United States. He…
Parliamentary elections were being held in the Indian Ocean island state of Mauritius on Sunday, with the Alliance Lepep governing coalition, led by Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, seen as favourites to retain power. The main challenger is the opposition coalition, Alliance for Change, led by Navin Ramgoolam, who has served as prime minister twice…
Mr Yang Jianxing, Director, China Cultural Centre, Nigeria (CCCN) has called on more Nigerians to learn Chinese to promote cultural exchange, trade, economic growth and development between China and Nigeria. He made the call on Saturday in Abuja on the sidelines of an event with the theme, “China-Africa Good Partners: 2024 Nigeria Speech Contest.” The…
In a significant moment following the recent United States presidential election, Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, has formally acknowledged her defeat and extended her congratulations to Donald Trump, the Republican candidate who has emerged victorious. Trump secured his victory on Wednesday, surpassing the crucial threshold of 270 Electoral College votes, which is required to win…
US President-elect Donald Trump vowed to lead the “golden age of America” after he emerged victorious in the contested election, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday’s polls. Addressing a crowd of supporters early Wednesday morning after earning more than 270 electoral votes, the former president said, “This was, I believe, the greatest political movement…
Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Tesla and X, saw his wealth increase by approximately $13 billion just hours after his ally, Donald Trump, emerged victorious in the United States presidential election. On Wednesday morning, investors reacted positively to Trump’s win, viewing it as beneficial for Musk’s primary public asset, Tesla (TSLA). This optimism drove…
In September, Vice President Kamala Harris met with one of America’s most powerful unions at its Washington headquarters. She said she’d protect union jobs and workers’ livelihoods better than Donald Trump. But leaders of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, long staunchly allied with her Democratic Party, appeared unconvinced. When Harris argued that her Republican rival…
