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Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged young Nigerians to resist ethnic and religious divisions, warning that such narratives are often promoted by politicians who lack credible ideas and vision. In an open letter addressed to young Nigerians and published on his X account on Thursday, Obi reflected…
The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill seeking to establish a National Agency for Malaria Elimination, a move lawmakers say could strengthen efforts to eradicate one of the country’s deadliest diseases. The bill, sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko, passed third reading after the Senate adopted a report by its…
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…
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 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,…
Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cultural, sports and people-to-people exchanges as both countries marked the Chinese Wushu (Martial Arts) Premium Exhibition in Abuja. The event, organised by the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria in collaboration with Beijing Sport University, brought together government officials, diplomats, sports administrators,…
Italy’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Roberto Mengoni, has used celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic to reaffirm his country’s commitment to democracy, gender equality, international cooperation and stronger ties with Nigeria. Speaking during Italy’s National Day reception in Abuja, Mr Mengoni reflected on the country’s transformation since the…
Nigeria and China have renewed their commitment to strengthening youth-focused cooperation, with both countries calling for deeper collaboration in innovation, trade, education, and cultural exchange as part of efforts to advance bilateral relations. Speaking at the China-Nigeria Youth Exchange Seminar in Abuja, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy…
Nigeria wrapped up the 24th African Athletics Championships with 12 medals after the women’s 4x400m relay team produced a dominant gold-medal performance on the final day of competition. The quartet of Esther Okon, Toheebat Jimoh, Jecinter Lawrence and Patience Okon-George successfully defended Nigeria’s title in the event, clocking 3:29.25…
Nigeria Cannot Keep Inventing Offices to Avoid Real Reform _By Comrade Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi_ Nigeria awoke recently to the announcement of a new political creation: the Special Adviser on Homeland Security. Predictably, the cheerleaders of the administration—the “City Boys”, the “Renewed Hope” chorus, and the usual orbit of…
