We’ll not negotiate with US, Trump started it’ – Iran
Iran has ruled out fresh negotiations with the United States, as senior official Ali Larijani said Tehran will not return to talks. He dismissed reports claiming Iran had approached Washington through intermediaries, insisting that such claims were not true. Larijani accused former US President Donald Trump of creating instability in the region. He said Trump’s […]
USA Proposes A Bill To Target Illegal Chinese Mining In Nigeria
A new bill introduced in the United States House of Representatives is seeking stronger cooperation between the US and Nigeria to address illegal mining activities allegedly linked to Chinese operators. The proposed law, titled the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, was sponsored by lawmakers including Chris Smith, Riley Moore, Brian Mast, Mario […]
Nigeria, Türkiye to fast-track trade, energy, defence ties —Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that Nigeria and Türkiye have agreed to speed up cooperation in key sectors including trade, energy and defence. He said the renewed partnership is aimed at boosting job creation, attracting investment and promoting shared prosperity for citizens of both countries. The President disclosed this on Tuesday via his verified […]
Tinubu approves posting of 4 ambassador-designates to US, France, two other countries
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of four ambassador-designates to key foreign missions, selecting them from the 68 nominees earlier confirmed by the Nigerian Senate. The approval marks the first batch of postings following the screening exercise concluded in December last year. According to a statement released by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, […]
Venezuela: ‘Our next step is clear’- US lawmakers reveals action against Trump
Some United States lawmakers have announced plans to take action against former President Donald Trump following his comments and decisions related to Venezuela. The lawmakers said Trump’s recent statements and actions could affect US foreign policy and global stability, especially in sensitive regions like Latin America. Speaking to reporters, the lawmakers said their “next step […]
Poor leadership has reduced Nigeria’s regional, global influence – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the current leadership in Nigeria of weakening the country’s standing across Africa and the global stage. According to the opposition party, years of poor governance, weak diplomacy, and inconsistent policies have reduced Nigeria’s voice in regional and international affairs. The party said Nigeria, once respected as a leader […]
Russia war: Europe approves Ukraine’s multinational force, EU membership
European leaders have agreed to support the creation of a multinational force to assist Ukraine as the war with Russia continues. The decision followed high-level meetings where officials stressed the need for stronger cooperation to help Ukraine defend itself and maintain stability in the region. The move shows Europe’s growing commitment to Ukraine’s security. In […]
We’ll respond to Rwanda’s violation of DR Congo agreement – US
The United States has warned that it will take action in response to Rwanda’s alleged violation of an agreement meant to reduce tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). US officials said they are closely monitoring the situation as violence continues in the eastern part of the country. According to Washington, the agreement […]
Nigeria–US ties treasured, robust, must be deepened under Tinubu – Sunday Dare
Former Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, has described the relationship between Nigeria and the United States as strong, valuable, and worthy of further growth under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He said the long-standing partnership has brought benefits to both countries in areas such as security, trade, education, and diplomacy. Dare noted that Nigeria and the US […]
Tinubu govt not looking for perfect people – Bwala on nominations of Reno Omokri, others as ambassadors
The Nigerian government under President Tinubu is not looking for perfect individuals to serve as ambassadors, according to political analyst Bwala. He emphasized that the administration values competence and ability to represent Nigeria’s interests abroad over perfection. This statement comes amid debates surrounding the nominations of Reno Omokri and other prominent figures as ambassadors. Bwala […]