IRGC threatens to use underwater missiles as Iran war widens
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned it may deploy underwater missiles as the conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel continues to intensify. Deputy commander Ali Fadavi said the missiles can be launched from underwater and travel at high speed, adding that the weapons could be used in the coming days if […]
War: Remain neutral – Iran tells UN
Iran has called on the United Nations to remain neutral amid the ongoing conflict involving the country. Iranian officials said the global body must avoid taking sides and instead focus on promoting peace and stability in the region. Iran’s representatives argued that the UN should play a balanced role in addressing the crisis. They stressed […]
China calls for immediate ceasefire as Middle East conflict escalates
China has called for an urgent ceasefire and diplomatic efforts to halt the Middle East conflict, now in its third day, following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Lebanon. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stressed dialogue and negotiation as the way to resolve the crisis, warning against the spillover of violence into neighboring […]
UN Secretary-General Backs Nigeria’s Bid For World Body’s Security Council Seat
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has charged Nigeria with spearheading Africa’s quest for a restructured global order, describing the country as uniquely positioned to lead the continent toward superpower status. Guterres, who backed Nigeria’s bid for the world body’s security council seat, also praised the economic reforms of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration as well […]
US worried over expansion of terrorist cells in Sahel, West Africa
The United States has raised serious concerns over the growing presence of terrorist groups in the Sahel and West Africa, warning that al-Qaeda affiliates and Islamic State-linked factions are expanding their control in the region. The concern was made public during a recent UN Security Council briefing on global terrorist threats. Speaking at the meeting, […]
Nigeria makes case for UN Security Council seat at World Economic Forum summit
At the World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Davos, Switzerland, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, made a compelling argument for Africa to have a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council. Tuggar advocated that Nigeria should be the country to represent the continent, given its leadership role in Africa. Currently, Africa does […]
Tinubu Calls For Increase In China-Nigeria Currency Swap
President Bola Tinubu has called on China to strengthen its partnership with Nigeria by increasing the current $2 billion currency swap deal between both countries. This deal is essential for boosting trade and investment between the two nations. He also urged China to review the $50 billion aid package pledged for Africa, emphasizing that the […]
US President Joe Biden calls President Tinubu over release of Binance executive, Gambaryan
On October 9, 2023, US President Joe Biden and Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu held a significant phone conversation that addressed pressing issues affecting both nations and Africa as a whole. The call lasted approximately 30 minutes and took place around 4 PM Nigerian time. One of the main topics of discussion was law enforcement collaboration […]