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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Kingdom of Spain reaffirmed their commitment to regional diplomacy and human development during a graduation ceremony held at the prestigious Diplomatic Academy of Madrid. Prof. Fatou Sow SARR, Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs at ECOWAS, attended the event,…
Austria has begun three days of national mourning after a tragic school shooting in the city of Graz left 10 people dead and 12 seriously injured. Authorities revealed on Wednesday that a makeshift, non-functional bomb was discovered at the suspect’s home, as the country grapples with one of its deadliest…
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has received a significant boost to its digital infrastructure, following the handover of a second consignment of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This latest donation forms part of the ECOWAS Peace and…
Tragedy struck in Sokoto State on Sunday afternoon as six people lost their lives following a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in Gwabro village, located within Tangaza Local Government Area. The Sokoto State Police Command confirmed the incident through its spokesperson, Ahmad Rufai, who verified the casualty figure but…
Guinea-Bissau officially launched its series of activities to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on May 28, 2025. The landmark event, held in the capital city of Bissau, marked a significant milestone in the nation’s commitment to regional integration and cooperation. The ceremony…
In a recent immigration enforcement operation, the Republic of Ireland deported no fewer than 35 Nigerian nationals, including five children, via a chartered flight. The deportation flight departed from Dublin Airport on Wednesday night and landed in Nigeria on Thursday, Irish media outlet Irish Mirror reported. The group comprised 21…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of Zambia following the passing of former Zambian President, His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu. The late leader died on June 5, 2025, at the age of 68. In an official statement released by…
In a sweeping move targeting one of the nation’s most prestigious universities, President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a ban on visas for international students set to begin studies at Harvard University, citing national security concerns. In an official statement issued late Wednesday, Trump said it was “necessary to restrict…
President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping new travel ban targeting citizens from 12 countries, reviving one of his most controversial immigration policies in the name of national security. The proclamation, announced Wednesday and set to take effect on June 9, 2025, bars nationals from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial…
In a decisive step towards advancing regional economic cooperation, Nigeria Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, today convened an exclusive Private Sector Roundtable in Lagos. The high-level meeting, held at the prestigious Metropolitan Club in Victoria Island, is part of the build-up to the highly anticipated West Africa…
