News as it breaks
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to intensify efforts in fighting poverty and youth unemployment across the region. The Nigerian leader emphasized the need for strategic investments in education, innovation, and skills development while advocating for peace, inclusion, and…
Pope Francis made a surprise yet moving appearance on Easter Sunday at St. Peter’s Square, addressing thousands of Catholic faithful despite ongoing health challenges that have kept him away from most Holy Week events. The 88-year-old pontiff appeared in a wheelchair on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, where he…
President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of the Federal Reserve this week, openly threatening to remove Chair Jerome Powell if the central bank refuses to implement interest rate cuts. The comments mark a dramatic escalation in Trump’s long-standing feud with the Fed and raise serious concerns about the institution’s political…
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Zimbabwe as the southern African nation celebrates its 45th Independence Anniversary. In a goodwill message to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Zimbabwe, Hon. Professor Amon Murwira, Ambassador Tuggar highlighted the significance…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to expedite the signing of the long-delayed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Exchange of Sentenced Persons between both countries. The appeal was made by Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, during…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has raised concern over the detention of six Nigerian tourists currently held at an immigration deportation camp in Cape Verde. The tourists, who traveled from Senegal to Cape Verde Island for vacation, were reportedly pulled aside upon arrival, accused of insufficient funds, had their…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reiterated its unwavering support for Guinea’s ongoing transition back to democratic governance. Leading a technical delegation to Conakry, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, met with key Guinean authorities over a two-day mission on April 10…
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to fostering productive alliances with the United States, rooted in transparency, shared opportunity, and tangible outcomes that elevate Africa’s role in the global economy. Speaking in Paris during a high-level engagement with Mr. Massad Boulos—Senior Advisor for Africa under former U.S. President Donald…
The Guinean Ambassador to Nigeria, Siaka Cissoko, has unveiled a $20 billion portfolio of mega infrastructure and development projects currently underway in Guinea, urging Nigerian companies to seize the opportunity for investment and collaboration. Ambassador Cissoko made the disclosure during a courtesy visit by the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria…
At least 69 people lost their lives this week after powerful thunderstorms lashed eastern India’s Bihar state and neighbouring Nepal, in what officials and scientists say is another alarming indicator of intensifying climate extremes. Bihar’s disaster management authorities confirmed Saturday that 61 people were killed during violent lightning and thunderstorm…
