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Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has reaffirmed the nation’s unwavering commitment to promoting democracy across Africa, describing it as a core element of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “4Ds” foreign policy agenda — Democracy, Development, Demography, and Diaspora. She made this known during a bilateral…
A Group, Kedei Seh Umor-Otutu, an association of Ugep people living in the FCT in collaboration with the Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, is targeting a festival to promote Nigeria’s cultural heritage. Addressing journalists in Abuja, the President of the Group, Mrs. Queency Patrick, said, the festival…
Nigeria and Switzerland have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral and multilateral cooperation during the 10th Round of Political Consultations, held on at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja. The high-level diplomatic engagement brought together senior officials from both countries, with the Nigerian delegation led by Ambassador Janet Olisa, OON,…
The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the European Union (EU) are set to convene a high-level Senior Officials Meeting from Tuesday, July 1 to Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Abuja, as part of preparations for an upcoming Nigeria–EU Ministerial Dialogue. According to a statement from the Delegation of the European…
By Maduabum Obinna Francis LGA Publicity Secretary, Media/Publicity Director, Team OmoBarca In a show of political force and grassroots coordination, the Labour Party held a well-attended general assembly at its LGA Secretariat in Olodi Apapa on Saturday, signaling strong momentum ahead of the July 12 Local Government Area (LGA) elections…
… Eye checks, High blood, Sugar level prevalence as CDS hails outreach initiative The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, on Saturday partnered with Nizamiye Hospital to provide free health check-ups for over three hundred journalists in Abuja. More than 300 journalists took part in the…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed strong support for Guinea’s long-term development blueprint, SIMAMDOU 2040, during the inaugural Planning and International Cooperation Days held in Conakry. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, Her Excellency Damtien Larbli Tchintchibidja, reaffirmed the regional body’s…
Nigeria and the European Union (EU) are set to hold a high-level Senior Officials Meeting, in Abuja. The engagement aims to strengthen bilateral ties and set the stage for the forthcoming Nigeria-EU Ministerial Meeting. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting will be co-chaired…
The ECOWAS Parliament has officially launched what it describes as a “war” on the synthetic drug known as Kush, in response to the escalating crisis of substance abuse and mental health challenges in Sierra Leone and across the West African region. The declaration came during a high-level sensitization town hall…
The ECOWAS Parliament has kicked off a critical regional sensitization mission in Sierra Leone with a focus on the rising challenges of substance abuse and mental health. The initiative began with a series of high-level engagements with key government ministries and institutions in Freetown. At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
