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China has formally welcomed the newly appointed ambassadors of Nigeria and South Africa, marking a fresh phase in diplomatic engagement between Beijing and two of Africa’s leading economies. Assistant Foreign Minister and Director-General of the Protocol Department of China’s Foreign Ministry, Hong Lei, received copies of the credentials of the…
The 37.9-kilometre Bodo-Bonny Road in Rivers State, one of Nigeria’s most significant infrastructure projects, has been completed, according to construction giant Julius Berger Nigeria Plc. The company’s Project Manager, Tim Nippert, said only minor finishing works remain, including tree planting, installation of streetlight foundations and poles, as well as completion…
Nigeria and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with both countries exploring closer cooperation in energy, trade, security and economic development. The commitment was made during a meeting between Nigeria’s Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, and Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to…
Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the death of Ambassador Beatrice Uwani Danladi, a senior career diplomat and Director of the Southern African Affairs Division, who passed away on 29 May 2026 after a prolonged illness. In a statement, the ministry described her death as a significant loss to…
Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, strengthening defence cooperation and advancing collaboration among countries of the Global South. The pledge was made during a courtesy visit by participants of the 66th Course of India’s National Defence College to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja,…
Jennifer Awele, wife of the late Nollywood actor, Junior Pope Odonwodo, has sparked concern among friends and followers after sharing a cryptic message about widowhood on social media. In a post shared on her Instagram page on Wednesday, Awele expressed her grief and appeared to reflect on the challenges of…
Suspected bandits have abducted six students of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State, after attacking their off-campus residence in the Low-Cost area of the town. The Chairman of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area, Hon. Mannir Haidara Kaura, confirmed the incident and said security operatives had launched efforts to rescue…
The Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Said Ahmad, has said the Federal Government is working towards a complete transition from paper-based examinations to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and other public examinations. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday after monitoring…
Suspected gunmen on Tuesday night attacked the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) office in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, and reportedly carted away firearms belonging to officers on duty. The incident occurred at about 10 p.m. at the immigration facility located along the Ogbomoso–Ilorin Expressway, near the NNPC filling station. Sources said the…
Argentine football icon Lionel Messi has been named the winner of the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports in recognition of his outstanding career, sporting achievements and global influence. The award was announced on Wednesday by the jury of the Princess of Asturias Foundation, which cited Messi’s sustained excellence…
