The European Union (EU) Ambassador Ms Samuela Isopi, says the bloc’s positive engagements in Nigeria ranges from transformative power of Nigeria’s digital, innovation, and agricultural sectors among others. Isopi made this known at a send-forth ceremony organised for her by the bloc after she spent three years on official engagement in Nigeria. She said that…
The Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mr Christopher Maikalangu, has thanked residents for his victory in Saturday’s council election, promising more people-focused projects across the municipality. Maikalangu spoke at a victory press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. Represented by the Secretary-General of the Maikalangu/Nadabo Campaign Council, Mr Zakari Babale, he described the poll…
On Thursday, the Kaduna State Government characterised former governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai as a disheartened politician seeking to drag others into his decline. The government asserted that Kaduna is vibrant and progressing, dismissing El-Rufai’s attempts, along with his allies in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), to disrupt this narrative. In response to accusations from the…
President Bola Tinubu has charged Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners to aggressively pursue foreign investments. He also charged them to strengthen strategic partnerships and reposition the country’s global image in line with evolving diplomatic realities. This is contained in a statement on Monday in Abuja, by Mr Yomi Odunuga, Special Adviser on Media…
Arab countries ambassadors in Cyprus said they held an “emergency meeting” in Nicosia to discuss a joint plan to support Palestine and Lebanon. “The purpose of the meeting was to mobilise efforts and discuss a joint action plan in support of Palestine and Lebanon. “Also to exert diplomatic pressure for an end to Israeli aggression…
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Sen. David Mark, has said that only visionary and credible leadership can deliver Nigeria from its current challenges. Mark made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kano by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Paul Mumeh. He urged Nigerians to reflect on lessons from…
The Federal Government has unveiled MediPool, a pharmaceutical policy innovation aimed at reducing drug costs and boosting local manufacturing through strategic bulk purchasing. The initiative was announced on Monday by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, in a video shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, @muhammadpate. MediPool, a…
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has dismissed claims that 20,000 Ukrainian children were kidnapped by Russia, describing the allegation as false and politically motivated. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Zakharova said the children were evacuated from conflict zones to safe locations and that Moscow had made efforts to reunite them with their…
Saudi Arabia has introduced new visa regulations that will impact travellers from 14 countries. The rules restrict them to single-entry visas valid for 30 days with no option for extension. The changes apply to tourists, business travellers, and those visiting family members while excluding applicants for Hajj and Umrah, diplomatic or residency visas. The new regulations target travellers from…
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