War threat: Trump monitoring situation in Nigeria very closely – White House gives updates
The White House has revealed that former US President Donald Trump is closely watching the rising tensions and war threats in Nigeria. According to officials, Trump is monitoring developments and receiving updates as security concerns continue to grow in the country. The statement explained that the situation in Nigeria has drawn international attention, with the […]
Severing diplomatic ties with US would be grave for Nigeria – lawyer
A Nigerian lawyer has cautioned that breaking diplomatic ties with the United States would have serious consequences for the country. The lawyer explained that despite disagreements or tensions, Nigeria relies on the US for important partnerships in areas like security, economy, technology, and international relations. He noted that the US is one of Nigeria’s biggest […]
Ukraine: Russia retaliates against 19th EU sanctions
Russia has announced fresh retaliatory measures following the European Union’s latest sanctions targeting Moscow over the war in Ukraine. The 19th sanctions package, approved on October 23, includes actions against 69 individuals and several sectors such as finance, energy, and military industries, which the EU says are supporting Russia’s war effort. In a statement on […]
Trump, Xi to meet as US-China trade tensions reignite
Tensions between the United States and China have resurfaced, prompting Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to schedule a meeting later in October. The renewed strain comes after Washington threatened to impose additional 100 percent tariffs on Chinese goods, a move seen as retaliation for Beijing’s decision to tighten export controls on rare earth materials. […]
Russia and Ukraine exchange 185 prisoners of war each
In a rare moment of agreement amid the ongoing conflict, Russia and Ukraine have carried out a major prisoner swap, exchanging 185 prisoners of war each. Officials confirmed the development on Thursday, noting that the deal was made possible through ongoing negotiations supported by international mediators. The swap brought relief to families who had long […]
VP Shettima Returns To Abuja After UNGA80 And Germany Missions
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has returned to Abuja after representing the country at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York and an official mission to Germany. During his trip, Shettima engaged with world leaders, development partners, and investors to strengthen Nigeria’s global ties and push for more international support in key […]
‘If you don’t, we will’ — Netanyahu tells Qatar to expel Hamas chiefs or bring them to justice
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Qatar to either expel Hamas leaders or bring them to justice, saying that if Qatar does not act, Israel will. This warning came a day after an Israeli strike targeted Hamas leaders in Doha, although none of the top officials were killed. In a video message, Netanyahu compared […]
Qatari Prime Minister says Israeli leader Netanyahu has ‘killed any hope’ for Israeli Hostages with attempted assassination of Hamas leaders
Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, has strongly criticized Israel’s recent attempt to assassinate Hamas leaders in Doha. He called the strike a “barbaric action” that shattered any hopes for securing the release of hostages in Gaza. Al-Thani told CNN that the operation showed a lack of civility and completely destroyed […]
Trump ready to ‘punish’ Putin, Russia after latest deadly assault on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said he is prepared to introduce a new round of sanctions against Russia after its recent deadly strike on Ukraine, which was the largest air attack since the war started. When reporters asked if he is ready to start the “second stage” of sanctions, Trump confirmed that he is. Speaking briefly […]
FG admits financial issue in Nigerian missions abroad
The Federal Government has admitted that many Nigerian embassies and consulates around the world are facing financial and operational problems. These include unpaid staff salaries, debts owed to landlords, and unsettled bills with service providers. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said these difficulties have disrupted the smooth […]