Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, is also leaving his post as part of a major government reshuffle after two and a half years of war. The 43-year-old career diplomat took over the Foreign Ministry in 2020, before Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. Parliamentary Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk on Wednesday posted a photograph on his Facebook…
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, led a delegation to the Latin America Aerospace and Defence (LAAD) Exhibition 2025, held in Rio de Janeiro, showcasing the country’s commitment to deepening global defence cooperation. The biennial event, a major gathering of international defence industries, government delegations, armed forces, and security professionals, provided…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday said even the President of the United States, Donald Trump, is putting pressure on Nigeria over worsening insecurity, insisting that the Senate must subject Minister of Defence–nominee and former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa (retd.), to full screening. Akpabio made the remark during a rowdy session…
An Amur tiger has attacked and killed a man in Primorye Territory in Russia’s Far East area, local media reported on Tuesday. The incident happened near the village of Zimniki in the Dalnerechensky District, about 480 km northeast of the city of Vladivostok. Philipp Shutov, Primorye’s deputy minister of forestry, environmental protection, wildlife and natural…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will screen more than 500 outstanding candidates under the age of 16 for possible admission into tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session. The exercise will take place from September 22 to 26 at three centres: Lagos, Abuja, and Owerri. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, said Lagos would…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a suit filed by the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) against the Federal and State Governments until May 29. The fresh suit, which was scheduled for mention before Justice Inyang Ekwo, could not proceed because the court did not sit. The matter was, however, fixed…
China has underscored the need for Africa to be included in the global green transition process to effectively tackle environmental and climate challenges. The Chinese government officials disclosed this while fielding questions from Journalists’ at the 2024 summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) on Monday in Beijing, China. The officials include Ms Xu…
The head of Uganda’s Anglican Church said on Wednesday that Justin Welby, who has resigned as Archbishop of Canterbury, had split the global Anglican communion. Stepping down as the spiritual leader of Anglicans worldwide on Tuesday, Welby said he had failed to ensure a proper investigation into allegations of abuse by a volunteer at Christian…
Prof. Abdullahi Usman, Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has confirmed that accommodation arrangements for Nigerian pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj in Makkah and Madinah have been completed. The arrangements, finalised ahead of Saudi deadlines and approved by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj, followed directives from Vice President Kashim Shettima to ensure…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Tuesday promoted Appolonia Anele, acting Director of Army Public Relations, to the rank of Colonel, emphasizing public trust as a key enabler for effective military operations. Represented by Maj.-Gen. Bamidele Alabi, Shaibu praised Anele’s professionalism and dedication, noting that her elevation reflected the Army’s recognition…
