Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Araghchi and his Mexican counterpart Alicia Barcena have expressed their countries’ support for a ceasefire in Gaza. In a phone call, the two sides called for the continuation of bilateral political talks and consultations, according to a statement released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry. Barcena said her country supported the achievement…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday applauded Nigeria’s leadership role in addressing the security challenges that have bedeviled the sub-region for more than a decade. Dr Omar Touray, President of the Commission applauded Nigeria in Abuja while delivering a message of goodwill at the maiden Annual International Public Lecture of the…
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris Wednesday blasted Donald Trump over reports that he has spoken positively about Hitler, and described the former president’s recent behavior as “increasingly unhinged.” “It is deeply troubling and incredibly dangerous that Donald Trump would invoke Adolf Hitler — the man who is responsible for the deaths of 6 million…
The United Nations Development Programme, Global Environment Facility, Small Grants Programme (UNDP GEF SGP) has assured Nigeria of continued support for environmental sustainability projects to ensure a healthy environment. Mrs Ibironke Olubamise, National Coordinator, UNDP GEF SGP, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. The…
On Saturday, Israel confirmed the initiation of “precise strikes” targeting military installations in Iran, a response to recent missile assaults from the Iranian regime. An AFP journalist in Tehran reported multiple explosions during this escalation. The Israeli military stated, “In retaliation for months of ongoing attacks from the Iranian regime against the State of Israel,…
Mr Stefano De Leo, the Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, says mixing Italian ingredients with Nigerian flour is good for baking his country’s pizza. Leo said this at the ongoing inaugural event of Italian 9th International Week of Cuisine scheduled from Nov. 15 to Nov. 23 in Abuja. According to him, the Italian cooking technique and…
Northern groups under the aegis of Amalgamated Arewa Youth Groups (AAYG), have said that the best new year gift to Nigerians by President Muhammadu Buhari is to sack and arrest the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Godwin Emefiele. The groups, which listed some of the alleged crimes that warrant the sack…
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva delivered a speech at the China Development Forum in Beijing, calling for greater vigilance over the global financial system. She highlighted the increased risks to financial stability, citing the recent banking crisis, and the need for continued collaboration among major central banks to ease market stress. While acknowledging the uncertainty…
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Associated (TWIA) board of directors voted Thursday to authorize broker Gallagher Re to pursue $2.92 billion in reinsurance for the 2023 storm season. The TWIA board also voted to establish $4.5 billion as the 1:100 probable maximum loss for this year’s storm season. The reinsurance in addition to TWIA’s $2.28…
Former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal believes Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his Novichok poisoning, he told an inquiry held on Monday into the death of a woman who was unwittingly poisoned by the nerve agent. Skripal, who sold Russian secrets to Britain, and his daughter Yulia were found slumped unconscious on a public bench…
