Turkey has lifted its delay on Finland’s bid to join the Western defensive alliance, NATO, citing the Nordic nation’s support for terrorists as the reason behind the delay. Finland’s neighbor, Sweden, which applied to join NATO in May 2021, is still facing similar accusations and being blocked by Ankara. Any expansion of NATO requires the…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has called on Japan to join Africa in advocating for reform of the UN Security Council to ensure fair and equitable representation for the continent. Tuggar disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja by Alkasim Abdulkadir, Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy to the…
China firmly supports Lebanon in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and national dignity, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib in New York. During exchange of views on the…
Ukrainian President Zelensky is set to make a compelling case for Ukraine’s victory over Russia in his UN address and meetings with US President Joe Biden. Explore his strategy for a just conclusion to the conflict and the importance of international support. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s upcoming addresses at the United Nations and his meeting…
No fewer than 3,000 young Nigerians are set to embark on a transformative cultural tourism training program in China, aimed at enhancing their skills and empowering them to contribute to Nigeria’s creative cultural tourism economy. The Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe, made this announcement following his…
In a bold statement at an international forum, Georgia’s Prime Minister, Irakli Garbashvili, emphasized that imposing sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war would have dire consequences for his country’s economy. Despite facing international criticism, Garbashvili staunchly defended Georgia’s reluctance to take action against its formidable neighbor, which seized approximately 20% of Georgian territory in…
Flykite Productions, organisers of the newly unveiled NAIJA Super 8 off-season club football competition, have dismissed suggestions that the competition is competing with the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Super 8. In a statement issued on Thursday, Flykite Productions, explained that there is no division higher than the NPFL in the domestic game and…
By Abubakar Yunus Abuja The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has reason to take the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to court over disagreement on the issues of uploading and submition of some of its candidates’ names. This is as the NNPP commended the electoral umpire under the leadership of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu for its…
President Tinubu on Monday departed Abuja for Paris, using the new Airbus A330, which replaced the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700 (BBJ) bought under the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. A statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said the new plane would save Nigeria huge maintenance and fuel…
By Gabriel Agbeja, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) According to the United Nation Environment Programme (UNEP), the annual economic value of the ocean is estimated at $2.5 trillion. Experts say ocean and sea covering more than 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface feeds the living, regulate climate, and generate most of the oxygen the living…
