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he United States Mission in Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to anti-corruption and democratic accountability, stating that individuals involved in corrupt activities may be barred from entering the U.S., regardless of their social, political, or economic status. The statement was made via the Mission’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on…
U.S. President Donald Trump made a provocative return to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, using his first appearance since his White House comeback to sharply criticize the global institution, attack international migration policies, and dismiss climate change concerns as a “con job.” In his signature confrontational style, Trump…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a comprehensive restructuring of the global financial system as it relates to Africa’s mineral resources, urging African nations to take full control of financing and managing their critical minerals sector. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Second Africa Minerals Strategy Group…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80), which runs from Monday, September 22, to Sunday, September 28, 2025. Shettima leads the Nigerian delegation at this year’s high-level meetings, where he…
Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, has dropped 11 spots in the latest FIBA World Rankings, now ranked 53rd globally and 8th in Africa, following their quarter-final exit at the AfroBasket 2025 tournament held in Luanda, Angola. The team’s FIBA points fell from 297.8 in March 2025 to 248.7, marking one…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have suffered another setback in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking, slipping two places to 45th globally and falling out of Africa’s top five football nations. The September 2025 update marks the third consecutive drop for the three-time African champions, who were ranked 43rd in April and…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated two distinguished Nigerians, Farouk Gumel and Tobi Amusan, for their recent accomplishments on the international stage, calling them “sources of national pride.” The message was conveyed in a statement issued Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. President Tinubu…
Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has once again made culinary history by securing a new Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, cooked and served in Lagos on Friday, September 12, 2025. The feat, officially confirmed by Guinness World Records (GWR) on Monday via a post…
President Bola Tinubu has described his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron as highly productive, highlighting renewed efforts to strengthen cooperation between Nigeria and France in areas of mutual interest. The Nigerian leader made this known in a post on his official X handle on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, following…
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has defended Israel’s controversial airstrike in Doha, Qatar, which targeted senior Hamas leaders, saying that at times it is necessary to “remove” individuals who block diplomatic progress. Herzog made the comments following what he described as a “frank” and “tough” meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir…
